1. Advertising
    y u no do it?

    Advertising (learn more)

    Advertise virtually anything here, with CPM banner ads, CPM email ads and CPC contextual links. You can target relevant areas of the site and show ads based on geographical location of the user if you wish.

    Starts at just $1 per CPM or $0.10 per CPC.

Guide me before shopping Laptop

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Jalpari, Jul 17, 2009.

0
  1. #1
    My plan is not to change laptop before 2-3 years so Which technology will last for 2-3 years, Intel Pentium M, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Duo 2, AMD Athlon, Intel Celeron. ( I am not good in hardware, but i think intel core duo 2 is latest)

    Which brand is best and give more good results: Dell, Acer, HP, Toshiba, Sony, Apple, Asus. I think dell is best and hp or compaq is good. (ofcourse dell is expensive).

    If Laptop has DOS operating system, can i convert that into Window xp or 7?

    How are mini laptops?

    How one can buy laptop from dell.com while leaving in pakistan ( using coupons)

    My budget is 600-650$ and min 2-3 hours battery time. and i will prefer dell or hp becoz they r well known and i have fear that toshiba, asus , acer are not good as they r cheap. (but need ur best suggestion maybe i am wrong about asus and all others.)
     
    Jalpari, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  2. Jin

    Jin Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    488
    Likes Received:
    14
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    108
    #2
    Whats your budget?

    Do you program?

    How long do you intend to keep it for?

    Do you like any brand in specific?
     
    Jin, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  3. Jalpari

    Jalpari Notable Member

    Messages:
    5,640
    Likes Received:
    137
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    260
    #3
    600-650$ if i can get good one less than 600$ then np i will :D

    before 2/3 years i do not want to change.

    do not have much knowledge about hardware but i hear hp and dell has good names.

    Work relates to design html/css/php/psd and website management.
     
    Jalpari, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  4. theapparatus

    theapparatus Peon

    Messages:
    2,925
    Likes Received:
    119
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #4
    Not sure why or where you;re seeing DOS on a laptop. Is there a need for it? Most laptops nowadays at least have WinXP or Vista installed. The ones with Vista should have a free upgrade to Win7 when it comes out included. (That's a Microsoft policy for I believe the preseeding 6 months or so before a new OS is released.)

    Most laptops off the shelf will have a 2-3 hour charge already. What you should look for is the number of cells within the battery. For example a 6 cell battery will last longer than a 3 cell battery. The tradeoff is weight though as more cells equals more weight to the unit.

    I'm debating on a mini laptop myself. Some of these run a form of linux instead of a windows OS. Not sure if that matters to you but something to keep in mind. I've been looking at the hp.com site and they have some for $250 and up but these tradeoff the OS to reduce the price. Really depends on what you plan to do with this laptop.

    I'm not big on dells myself having just gone through my second one within 5 years. They're also know for using substandard and/or used parts but I think to save money all manufacturers do that now a days.

    The processor depends on what you plan on using it for.

    Hope this helps,
    -drmike
     
    theapparatus, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  5. jezzz

    jezzz Notable Member

    Messages:
    4,884
    Likes Received:
    190
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    200
    #5
    You can go for DELL Vostro A800 Series! it works good :) also lies in your budget....

    You can have in just $560-580 with One Year International Warranty :)
     
    jezzz, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  6. Jin

    Jin Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    488
    Likes Received:
    14
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    108
    #6
    In that budget you cannot get a better machine than this
    Asus K50IJ-C1 15.6" WXGA 16:9 LED/T6500/Intel GL40/4GB DDR2/250G 5400rpm/DVDRW/Vista 64
     
    Jin, Jul 17, 2009 IP
  7. daremkd

    daremkd Peon

    Messages:
    1,085
    Likes Received:
    9
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #7
    I will prefer any HP notebook.
     
    daremkd, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  8. Indiainternet

    Indiainternet Peon

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #8
    HP is a good choice.

    For a laptop/notebook to purchase make sure you buy a laptop stand (consists of small fans) along with it. Since I have seen many a times, a laptop stops working because of over heat. I have seen guys bought a laptop and are very reluctant to purchase a laptop stand consisting of fan to give proper ventilation and keep the base of laptop cool.

    Thanks
    Vikas
     
    Indiainternet, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  9. sandeep211499

    sandeep211499 Peon

    Messages:
    127
    Likes Received:
    3
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    Friend, Core 2 Duo is the processor for you. I got Acer Aspire yesterday for $680 - $685 (depends on exchange rate). it is a decent one with 3 GB RAM and 320 GB Hard Drive.
     
    sandeep211499, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  10. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #10
    Do NOT buy a mini laptop/netbook/sub notebook to use as your main PC. The keys and screen are too small.

    ---

    I'll never buy a Compaq/HP ever again - awful build quality.
    Get a Toshi :D
     
    Kerosene, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  11. Radz

    Radz Notable Member

    Messages:
    1,497
    Likes Received:
    304
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    280
    #11
    Excuse me!! but who you are interested in buying laptop but not desktop PC? will you work outside the home ? if no i will vouch for Core2Dou Desktop PC, desktop pc is always reliable than laptop for heavy computing..

    Intel® Desktop Board DP45SG
    Intel® Desktop Board DX48BT2
    Intel® Desktop Board DQ45CB (AGP)

    well actually my brother owns a computer hardware shop :D (i can vouch for more boards) you can easily get Core2Dou desktop PC in 450-500 dollars :D

    if you are still interested in Laptops, go for Dell :)
     
    Radz, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  12. munibhero

    munibhero Peon

    Messages:
    91
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #12
    you should folloving points in mind
    budget
    purpose of use
    speed ypu require of cpu
    capacity of atorage
    Ram
    Brand
     
    munibhero, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  13. Jalpari

    Jalpari Notable Member

    Messages:
    5,640
    Likes Received:
    137
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    260
    #13
    yes not getting mini .. my plan is for hp or dell
     
    Jalpari, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  14. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

    Messages:
    11,366
    Likes Received:
    575
    Best Answers:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    385
    #14
    Don't go anywhere near HP. I could build something better with Lego and duct tape.

    I've had a few Toshibas, treated them like CRAP, and they're still rocking. I'm talking about laptops that are nearly 15 years old. If I had to buy a full size lappy - I'd be going straight to Toshiba.
     
    Kerosene, Jul 19, 2009 IP
  15. cricketer

    cricketer Banned

    Messages:
    367
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #15
    Let me now how long are u supposed to use
    also tell me your budget,
    and the long hours you wanna use.
     
    cricketer, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  16. mariesophy

    mariesophy Peon

    Messages:
    61
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #16
    i use my dell inspiron and i don't have any problem with this.I would suggest you to buy a dell laptop.its worth the money.
     
    mariesophy, Jul 27, 2009 IP