DomzWRX
08-09-2008, 01:04 PM
I'm a pretty hardcore gamer--although with the PS3--a lot of my time is on that, So I can sacrifice having the 9800 series if need be. At the same time, I am definitely looking for longevity in gaming to an extent.
1) What is your budget? Around $1600, but the lower the better
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. US
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I like the Sager, but they all look good. Prerably one of the ones that have the 2-3 hour battery life.
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Gaming, school work. I am a computer science major as well as biology and will neeed to have multiple programs open as well as programming and gaming on the side. The games that I play are COD4, Halo, WarCraftIII, starcraft II(when this comes out), I have a PS3, so I won't be too heart-broken if I cannot play Crysis on high(Plus I don't have Crysis).
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Yes-To school and work everyday.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? COD4, Halo, Warcraft III, SCII(when it comes out), games like that.
8) How many hours of battery life do you need? As many as possible. If doing only school work, I would hope that it would last at least 2.5 hours.
9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? No.
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows Vista 64-bit, I'm thinking for future-proofness.
Screen Specifics
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? Either
12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? (more details below)
Not really sure the differences yet--still researching this:
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non glossy screen? (Read below on differences)
Non-glossy preferably, but I'm not that picky-Either is fine.
Build Quality and Design
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No, although I may have mine painted, but not really that concerned with that.
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Trying to order monday(ASAP). Last as long as possible is the plan. I'm thinking at least 2-3 years.
Notebook Components
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB? As much as possible. I'm still researching the differences between the 7200rpm and the 5400rpm. Whether that will be necessary once I reach the 350gb point. At least 200gb. If someone has the information on how the 5400rpm is better than 7200 in some way with the amount of gigs that I want, please feel free to let me know.
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Blu-Ray would be nice, but not at all necessary since I have the PS3--Would like the rest though, as far as a CDRW/DVD-ROM and Burner.
1) What is your budget? Around $1600, but the lower the better
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. US
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I like the Sager, but they all look good. Prerably one of the ones that have the 2-3 hour battery life.
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Gaming, school work. I am a computer science major as well as biology and will neeed to have multiple programs open as well as programming and gaming on the side. The games that I play are COD4, Halo, WarCraftIII, starcraft II(when this comes out), I have a PS3, so I won't be too heart-broken if I cannot play Crysis on high(Plus I don't have Crysis).
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Yes-To school and work everyday.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? COD4, Halo, Warcraft III, SCII(when it comes out), games like that.
8) How many hours of battery life do you need? As many as possible. If doing only school work, I would hope that it would last at least 2.5 hours.
9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? No.
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows Vista 64-bit, I'm thinking for future-proofness.
Screen Specifics
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? Either
12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? (more details below)
Not really sure the differences yet--still researching this:
Standard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non glossy screen? (Read below on differences)
Non-glossy preferably, but I'm not that picky-Either is fine.
Build Quality and Design
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? No, although I may have mine painted, but not really that concerned with that.
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Trying to order monday(ASAP). Last as long as possible is the plan. I'm thinking at least 2-3 years.
Notebook Components
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB? As much as possible. I'm still researching the differences between the 7200rpm and the 5400rpm. Whether that will be necessary once I reach the 350gb point. At least 200gb. If someone has the information on how the 5400rpm is better than 7200 in some way with the amount of gigs that I want, please feel free to let me know.
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Blu-Ray would be nice, but not at all necessary since I have the PS3--Would like the rest though, as far as a CDRW/DVD-ROM and Burner.