Laptop Finalists for me

[Kelburn]

Could you please tell me which numbered Laptop would run FS2004 the best.



2
• Processor: AMD Athlon 64 TK-53-Dual Core (1.7GHz, 256KB cache, 1600MHz HyperTransport Bus, 64-bit capable
• Memory: 512MB DDR2-667
• Hard Drive: 80GB 5400rpm SATA
• Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi (Dual Layer)
• Display: 14.1" WXGA CrystalBrite widescreen
• Video: NVIDA nForce 630M UMA with 256MB TurboCache


3
• Processor: AMD Turion 64 x 2 TL-56 (1.8GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 1600MHz HyperTransport Bus, 64-bit capable)
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 -667 (2 x 512Mb)
• Hard Drive: 120GB 5400 rpm SATA
• Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi (Dual Layer)
• Display: 14.1" WXGA Wide Screen CrystalBrite
• Video: NVIDIA nForce 630M UMA with 256MB TurboCache

4
Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 (1.8GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache). Chipset: NIVIDIA C51MV
• Memory: 1024MB DDR2 (2 Dimms), 2GB max. memory
• Hard Drive: 80GB 5400rpm
• Optical Drive: Super Multi 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
• Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150


5
ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 (integrated)
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core Mobile technology TL-56 1.8GHz
2GB Ram
120GM Hard drive

A guy I know recommended number 4 as the top one with number 3 in next and number five in third

[ooOO00OOoo]

I'd go #1,#2(but upgrade memory),#4 in that order
Number 5 may have more RAM but the processor is slow than core2duo, and turion is slower than AMD Athlon 64.

[Kelburn]

EDIT: Taken out as it is out of my price range. Also discard number 1 as you can't get it from DSE anymore and everywhere else is $500 more

[ooOO00OOoo]

5
# Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 (1.8GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 1600MHz HyperTransport Bus, 64-bit capable)
# Memory: 1GB DDR2 -667 (1 x 1GB)
# Hard Drive: 160GB 5400rpm SATA
# Optical Drive: dvd Super Multi (Dual Layer)
# Display: 15.4" WXGA Wide Screen CrystalBrite (8MS)
# Video: Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M, GS with 384MB, TurboCache (128MB Dedicated)

umm shouldn't it be #6???

I'd get this one but with a better processor/cpu

[creator2003]

id go "1" but with better graphic card and more ram "why cause the cpu is the only intel chip set you have there,,in any case id go asus laptop any day i actully went backwards and brought a laptop ,its like buying a poddle to put in your handbag

[ooOO00OOoo]

In that case I'd go #2 but upgrade ram and vid card. Try and look for ones that have Athlon 64 or Pentium(minimum) Core2duo. They all sound good like"wow wow wow!!! dual core must be fast!!!) when (correct me if i'm wrong) you can get single core cpu's better than turion.

[Kelburn]

I'll probably go with number 4 but get it up to 2GB of ram as the graphics card for number 2 doesn't seem to be that good

[ooOO00OOoo]

If you can get more RAM on #2 then get it as it is better than #4. Also try to get an upgrade on video card on which everone you get.

Btw where are you getting them from an how much are they?

[Kelburn]

DSE.
Number 4 is $1199

[creator2003]

So i posted to the number one"1" laptop this morning and now its been removed from your post ??? so ill say 2/3/4/5/6 will you remove them to ??,,and get a desktop

[Kelburn]

I know I was going change my choice to number 1 but like I said it disappeared from the DSE website

[ooOO00OOoo]

If possible get a desktop.
Out of interest what was number 1? Manufacture and model
If you know someone comming in from overseas you could possibly get them to bring it back for you for no shipping cost and. There are better prices overseas. Aren't you going away during Xmas? cos you could get one while your over there and save the hassle of asking etc.

[Kelburn]

New List:

Acer Aspire 5520G-301G16 Notebook

* Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 (1.8GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 1600MHz HyperTransport Bus, 64-bit capable)
* Memory: 1GB DDR2 -667 (1 x 1GB)
* Hard Drive: 160GB 5400rpm SATA
* Optical Drive: dvd Super Multi (Dual Layer)
* Display: 15.4" WXGA Wide Screen CrystalBrite (8MS)
* Video: Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M, GS with 384MB, TurboCache (128MB Dedicated)
* Video Camera: Acer CrystalEye webcam
* Networking: Yes
* Modem: Yes
* Wireless: 802.11b⁄g
* Bluetooth: None
* Card Reader ⁄ Writer: 5-in-1 (xD, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro)
* I⁄O: USB Ports⁄Express Card, Four⁄Express Card
* Battery: 6 cell
* Operating System: Vista Home Premium
* Software: Microsoft Works 8.5, Office & Norton IS Trials, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Power Producer, NTI CD&DVD Maker, Acer GridVista, Acer Empowering Technology, Video Conference Manager, Acer Game Zone
* Warranty: 1 Year International



Compaq Presario F572AU Notebook

* Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 (1.8GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache). Chipset: NIVIDIA C51MV
* Memory: 1024MB DDR2 (2 Dimms), 2GB max. memory
* Hard Drive: 80GB 5400rpm
* Optical Drive: Super Multi 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
* Display: 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
* Video: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150
* Audio: Altec Lansing speakers
* Networking: 802.11b⁄g WLAN, Integrated 10⁄100 LAN
* Modem: High Speed 56K modem
* Wireless: Yes
* Card Reader ⁄ Writer: None
* I⁄O: 3 USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-11⁄Modem, RJ-45⁄Ethernet, 1 Headphone jack, 1 Microphone jack, S-Video Output, AC Adaptor
* Battery: 6 cell Li-ion
* Weight & Dimensions: 2.99kg (with 6-cell battery), 35.70 x 25.72 x 3.28 - 3.94cm
* Operating System: Window Vista Home Basic
* Software: Microsoft Works 8.5, Roxio Creator Basic, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition (with 20 Day Trial Full Version), Adobe Acrobat Reader7, Symantec Norton Anti-Virus (60 days live update), Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days live update), Compaq DVD Play, HP Games by Oberon Media, HP PhotoSmart Premier, SoftThink HDD Recovery
* Warranty: 1⁄1⁄0

[ooOO00OOoo]

Don't go for anything with turion. It is old technology and even dual core isn't that fast.

[Kelburn]

to add to the last list:

# Intel Core Duo processor T2450 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB), Chipset: 945PM
# Memory: 1024MB DDR2 (2 Dimms), 2GB max. memory
# Hard Drive: 120GB 5400rpm
# Optical Drive: Super Multi 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
# Display: 14.1" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display
# Video: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 up to 287MB TurboCache total graphics memory with 32MB dedicated for more than or equal to 1024MB system RAM
# Audio: Altec Lansing speakers
# Networking: Intel PRO⁄Wireless 802.11a⁄b⁄g, Bluetooth, Integrated 10⁄100 LAN
# Modem: High Speed 56K modem
# Wireless: Yes
# Card Reader ⁄ Writer: Integrated 5-in-1 digital memory reader slot (xD, SD, MMC, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO)
# Docking: ExpressCard⁄54 slot (supports both 34 and 54 form factors)
# I⁄O: 3 USB 2.0, VGA, IEEE1394, RJ-11⁄Modem, RJ-45⁄Ethernet, 1 Headphone jack, 1 Microphone jack, Consumer I⁄R, 2 Omni-directional microphones, S-Video Output, AC Adaptor
# Battery: 6-cell Li-ion
# Weight & Dimensions: 2.46kg, 33.4 x 23.7 x 2.6 ~ 3.9cm
# Operating System: Window Vista Home Premium
# Software: Microsoft Works 8.5, Roxio Creator Basic, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition (with 20 Day Trial Full Version), Adobe Acrobat Reader7, Symantec Norton Anti-Virus (60 days live update), Symantec Norton Internet Security (60 days live update), Compaq DVD Play, HP Games by Oberon Media, HP PhotoSmart Premier, SoftThink HDD Recovery, Microsoft Office 2007 Home Student (60 day Trial)
# Warranty: 1⁄1⁄0

[ooOO00OOoo]

I would think that last one would run it fine. But I would try and get more ram with it as well. Might want to check up on google if others have good frames with that system.

[Kelburn]

I will definitely be getting more ram. Here is my shopping list:

Laptop.
Keyboard and mouse
1 extra GB ram
Carry case

[ooOO00OOoo]

AND...If possible try to get the best video card you can get, because if you are able to(not many laptops can upgrade video card) you won't be able to in the future. Think you have a pc with agp. you want a video card that takes advantage of that until you can get pci-e when it come out(an example, i know pci-e is out, i have a pci-e video card)

[Alex]

Yea, about the only thing that is easily upgradable on laptops is RAM (although on some you aren't able to change it I think...).

Alex

[ooOO00OOoo]

QUOTE (Alex @ Oct 13 2007, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yea, about the only thing that is easily upgradable on laptops is RAM (although on some you aren't able to change it I think...).

Alex

And hard drive