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Buying a Laptop

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EpidemiK

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I am going to buy a Laptop soon, and I want to know if this deal is good:

Intel Pentium 4 Processor at 2.4 GHz
512MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM (256MB x 2)
15" XGA Display (1024 x 768)
NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go graphics controller with 32 MB video memory
40GB HDD (4200rpm)
DVD/CD-RW
Agere 128-bit Wi-Fi™ Mini-PCI Card (IEEE 802.11b)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
3-USB (2.0) ports
iLINK (IEEE 1394) port
Infrared port
SD media slot
TV-Out port
10/100 Ethernet
V.92/56K modem

$1,555.00

It's a Toshiba one and the full specs are at http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/satellite_2430.pdf
 
Originally posted by el crapo
If you can afford it, I would suggest the P4M, otherwise the P4 would do just fine.
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Does P4-M use less electricity?

I do not plan to do anything mobile with this, I just want a desktop replacement so I don't care about battery life as long as it is 2 Hr+. :p
 
P4M uses less energy and it doesn't operate at higher temperatures.

But I can build that system for under $1.5k.
 
Originally posted by Daniel
P4M uses less energy and it doesn't operate at higher temperatures.

But I can build that system for under $1.5k.
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So does that mean P4's will overheat? :confused:
 
Originally posted by EpidemiK
So does that mean P4's will overheat? :confused:
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It justs means it'll run at a higher temperature and may burn your crotch like that other poor fellow...
 
Originally posted by Daniel
It justs means it'll run at a higher temperature and may burn your crotch like that other poor fellow...
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LoL...

What about the GeForce FX Go Series Epidemik?
 
Originally posted by KBC


What about the GeForce FX Go Series Epidemik?
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Graphics card doesn't really matter in a laptop unless your going to be playing Doom3 or something.
 
Graphics card doesn't really matter in a laptop unless your going to be playing Doom3 or something.
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What????? Yes it does. For avid LAN'ers like me, sometimes it's nice not to lug 80 pounds of computer around.
 
Originally posted by dawizman
What????? Yes it does. For avid LANN'ers like me, sometimes it's nice not to lug 80 pounds of computer around.
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Key Phrase:
Unless your going to be playing Doom3.

A Geforce 420 Go is enough for most games. It will run games like UT2k3, CS, Quake3, whatever just fine.
 
I'm not trying to run Battlefield 1942 on it or anything .. I just need a small desktop replacement that I will be using to code HTML with.
 
Originally posted by EpidemiK
I'm not trying to run Battlefield 1942 on it or anything .. I just need a small desktop replacement that I will be using to code HTML with.
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... hehe... sorry... I thought you were a hardcore gamer. :biggrin2:
 
Originally posted by EpidemiK
I am going to buy a Laptop soon, and I want to know if this deal is good:

Intel Pentium 4 Processor at 2.4 GHz
512MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM (256MB x 2)
15" XGA Display (1024 x 768)
NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go graphics controller with 32 MB video memory
40GB HDD (4200rpm)
DVD/CD-RW
Agere 128-bit Wi-Fi™ Mini-PCI Card (IEEE 802.11b)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
3-USB (2.0) ports
iLINK (IEEE 1394) port
Infrared port
SD media slot
TV-Out port
10/100 Ethernet
V.92/56K modem

$1,555.00

It's a Toshiba one and the full specs are at http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/satellite_2430.pdf
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if its this one then get it for $1600 - $100 rebate - $150 rebate = $1350... the specs look similar...

here is a sony for $1600 - $150 rebate = $1450 if you like sony or something...

- SF
 
seems like a good deal.


toshiba used to suck, but i guess its good at computers now.


i recommend intel centrino though, but if your budget is tight, go with the p4
 
Originally posted by EpidemiK
I'm not trying to run Battlefield 1942 on it or anything .. I just need a small desktop replacement that I will be using to code HTML with.
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Why on earth are you getting a beefed up system like that for, then? :confused:
 
I still use my mum's Toshiba with a slow processor.. 96mb of PC66 Ram, and Win 98.. its good for webdesign...
 
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