Need Laptop Advice

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by BoredOutOfMyMind, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    BoredOutOfMyMind, Jun 7, 2009
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  2. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    Specs-

    Processor Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T4200
    Memory (RAM) 3GB
    Memory Type DDR2
    Memory Expandable to 4GB
    Hard Drive Size 320GB
    Hard Drive Type SATA
    Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVDñR/RW with Double Layer Support
    Display Size 16.0"
    Display Type High Definition HP BrightView Display
    Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1
    Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
    Network Card Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
    Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
    Other ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
    Bluetooth Enabled No
    Dimensions 14.88" (L) x 9.9" (D) x 13.8" (min H) -1.72" (max H)
    Weight 6.57lbs
    Warranty 1 year
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Jun 7, 2009
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Looks good, with a decient CPU and 3GB ram, only thing that would put me off is Intel GFX, but then I dont know what this laptop will be used for? if surfing the net and general word processing etc then fine, if any sort of gaming then borderline with many.

    What sort of price is this going for at Staples, I cannot get price as no US zip code, but HPs site has it for $649 which is good for the spec, so any lower at Staples is a bonus.
     
    DavidGP, Jun 7, 2009
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  4. thesmokingun

    thesmokingun MajorGeek

    looks like it's $499 before a $50 rebate...not bad. like halo said, if you are just gonna do email and internet, then you will like it, good price too.
     
    thesmokingun, Jun 7, 2009
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  5. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    It is for my wife. She does some flash games, but no real gaming. It used to be if you spent $300-$500 for a system you bought headaches. With the drop in prices, I have no clue now. :confused

    How bad is the graphics card?
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Jun 7, 2009
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  6. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    It's not that it's bad, just that you can't play modern games. Of course flash games are just fine as are movies and videos.
     
    augiedoggie, Jun 7, 2009
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  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    as augie says below, its not that bad, just not in the leagues as Ati or Nvidia dedicated GFX, but will definatly do for flash games etc. Think these days the prices of laptops have dropped dramatically but the quality of them has not, they are still in the major brands very good.... just a bit of a shocker when you see the spec of that laptop you referenced and then look at the price now to what a few years back would have cost near $2000

     
    DavidGP, Jun 7, 2009
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  8. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    This is using her "Economic Stimulus Money" so is all good. ;)
    I guess we will go tomorrow night and look at one. I think we would have 14 days to return it if we find we do not like it.

    I spent my Stimulus Package last year on this system I use. What a great way to "grow" America with Taiwan electronics! :-D
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Jun 7, 2009
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