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I just sold my laptop last month for a great price and now I'm playing the waiting game until I can get my HP Touchsmart TM2 convertible tablet. I'm dying for an update on a release date, but I'm getting nothing. There is one out already, but it's got the old dual-core. I'm waiting for this baby...
http://www.amazon.com/TouchSmart-tm2-2050us-12-1-Inch-Riptide-Argento/dp/B003KN3IZI
The Fujitsu and Toshiba models seem to be a bit too expensive. Anyone else have any recommendations? I need a real keyboard.
Otherwise, discuss tablet PCs!

I'm completely confizzled.... is this to talk about your dilemma or tablet PC's?

tablet PCs
I just started the conversation with my waiting dilemma

I like the Asus Eee touch pad (4thQ), EP121 is the 12" model & think tehy will have a 10" as well.
http://blog.laptopmag.com/asus-intr...-eee-pad-ep121-eee-pad-ep101tc-and-eee-tablet

galaxys said:
I like the Asus Eee touch pad (4thQ), EP121 is the 12" model & think tehy will have a 10" as well.
http://blog.laptopmag.com/asus-intr...-eee-pad-ep121-eee-pad-ep101tc-and-eee-tablet
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I saw a video of the performance and it was a little buggy. Hopefully they will fix that before release...

Taking a look at the specs, they are a bit meh here. I won't lie
I have a dell xt2 and I am itching to find something better for tablet pc options especially because I travel in and out of LA and Chicago in summer and winter (so the sun is a big issue)
I complain and moan and groan about the dell xt2 for a variety of reasons; mostly its dell using old parts (core 2 dual processor and a 5400 rpm hd where the previous model had a 7200 rpm). Dell ram is an arm and a leg, and SSD is so ridiculously priced its not even funny. Dell tech support is full of morons with their head caught so far up their proverbial anus they assume issues are normal.
And despite all of the problems I have with the dell xt2, I think about the tablet pcs now and I realize this is the best I can get for the type of person I am. I'm a clinical psychology student, so a capacitive touch screen is very important. Pressure sensitivity would help in adobe like programs, but it is not necessary. I like having the ability to use my finger to size and resize because I read my ebooks. I can run mac osx, windows, and ubuntu, and I look for further customization granted and nothing can be found. But I realize for now this is the best tablet for me.
I don't need a tablet that can pop off at the top separating keyboard from screen, I need a higher gpu processor so I can render things a bit faster granted. All in all the tablet pc market is a waiting game. The i7 by lenovo is a joke (which is shocking). Maybe hp would be better with a capacitive touch screen and built with thin and portability in mind
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I just saw the hp elitebook 2740p
and I am impressed a bit
i7 2.6 ghz
8 gig ram
250 gig hd
2 mp webcam
lightweight like the dell xt
multitouch
However, the bad part is the pricetag is almost 3000 dollars psh no way I'm doing that mess - at least not until I get some cash and sell my dell xt2
Perhaps the only issue I easily see with the tablet is that where is the hp custom suite??? its like nonexistent which is a huge negative especially if its marketed as both a consumer and business tablet. I mean the hp touchsmart theme can be installed but that's not the point. Que sera sera

Well, the HP Touchsmart is supposed to be coming out with an i5. Given that it will be the same form factor for the most part, you can max at 8GB of RAM on 64-bit and 500+GB HD. That should only be $1200-$1350.

domineus said:
I'm a clinical psychology student, so a capacitive touch screen is very important.
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Also, I thought this statement was funny.
I just graduated with my master's in clinical psych

Lenovo X200 Tablet > everything else

MooGoo said:
Lenovo X200 Tablet > everything else
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Hmm, that's interesting. I'll have to check that out when I get home from work and golf today.

rorytmeadows said:
Hmm, that's interesting. I'll have to check that out when I get home from work and golf today.
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wayyyyy too expensive for the features...that's double the price of what HP is expected to have ready in less than 30 days

If it is soley about price Thinkpads are not usualy the way to go, but IMO they are worth every penny. With it you get the best keyboard, the best pointing device (trackpoint/nipple > mouse > touchpad), the best build quality, and with X200 T, the best tablet computer.
If you already have a laptop and are just looking for an auxillory tablet, then something else is in order. But if you want a laptop and a tablet, or just something with the convience of a tablet that still has the full power and utility of a laptop, the X200 T is hard to beat. It is the only tablet which I would consider a "laptop replacement" (it's a laptop in disguise); to me the higher price and extra 1.5 pounds are made up for by this fact.
I do wish Lenovo would shove more powerful hardware into their machines, especily on the GPU side. And honestly one of the biggest draws for me and many other Thinkpad fans is the trackpoint/nipple. Once you get used to it, you can never go back to using a touchpad, and at times it is even difficult to use a regular mouse. I know Dell puts something similar on their business laptops but it is a far ineferior implamentation to the Thinkpads'.

HP Slate looks alright
and it's the normal smartphone price about £350.00 and has a 1.3 Ghz processor!
not to big as well because that was one of apples failure along with the oth half a million because if you want to type with both hand you have to put the flippn' thing down.
wanna get my self a slate
Thanks

MooGoo said:
If it is soley about price Thinkpads are not usualy the way to go, but IMO they are worth every penny. With it you get the best keyboard, the best pointing device (trackpoint/nipple > mouse > touchpad), the best build quality, and with X200 T, the best tablet computer.
If you already have a laptop and are just looking for an auxillory tablet, then something else is in order. But if you want a laptop and a tablet, or just something with the convience of a tablet that still has the full power and utility of a laptop, the X200 T is hard to beat. It is the only tablet which I would consider a "laptop replacement" (it's a laptop in disguise); to me the higher price and extra 1.5 pounds are made up for by this fact.
I do wish Lenovo would shove more powerful hardware into their machines, especily on the GPU side. And honestly one of the biggest draws for me and many other Thinkpad fans is the trackpoint/nipple. Once you get used to it, you can never go back to using a touchpad, and at times it is even difficult to use a regular mouse. I know Dell puts something similar on their business laptops but it is a far ineferior implamentation to the Thinkpads'.
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I agree with you on the build quality. From what I have seen, Lenovo seems to dominate that market, but I just cannot agree with you with the trackport/nipple. I've logged quite a bit of time with Lenovos and IBMs and I just don't get why they still make that thing. I upgrade my mouse every year and I just can't have anything else. Well, maybe a stylus!
But what I was really looking for is a netbook with touch capabilities that can convert into a slate. I want a real keyboard and I want specs that beat the XPS M140 (Intel M 1.83Ghz, 2GB RAM, 80GB HD) and I want to be ready for touch software coming out later this year. I didn't want to spend more than $1000 either. It seems that the HP Touchsmart is the best (and only) one so far.
IdeaPad S10-3t is garbage. EeePC T101mt is garbage. the S10 blade gets expensive when you want to upgrade to something decent. And the HP Touchsmart Tm2 seems to be perfect, just needs an optical drive.

I have got an hp pavillion tx2650eg which is very fine with its touchscreen. The touch input isn't that good, but the input with the inductive pen is wonderful

scilor said:
I have got an hp pavillion tx2650eg which is very fine with its touchscreen. The touch input isn't that good, but the input with the inductive pen is wonderful
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Is there a product page for this? All I'm seeing is old information or help manuals.

rorytmeadows said:
Also, I thought this statement was funny.
I just graduated with my master's in clinical psych
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for real!? isn't it a mother trying to get work in the field!? My god it sucks so bad!
But yeah I use my xt2 for notes a plenty and reading on the go. I mean touchsmart is okay...but I don't need a big old desktop I want a tablet that'll last 2 years and the size of the hd is okay I mean I can change that. Or even get like 4 gb of ram and update the ram myself and keep the i7 processor. I'll save up for it or look for it on craigslist like my first dell xt =) and my dell xt2
I mean dell pricing is crap. I want my i7 8gb of sexy damnit!

domineus said:
for real!? isn't it a mother trying to get work in the field!? My god it sucks so bad!
But yeah I use my xt2 for notes a plenty and reading on the go. I mean touchsmart is okay...but I don't need a big old desktop I want a tablet that'll last 2 years and the size of the hd is okay I mean I can change that. Or even get like 4 gb of ram and update the ram myself and keep the i7 processor. I'll save up for it or look for it on craigslist like my first dell xt =) and my dell xt2
I mean dell pricing is crap. I want my i7 8gb of sexy damnit!
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I read a while back that Dell was investing in convertible tablets, but I haven't seen anything yet. I'd trust purchasing Dell, but they just don't have anything cost-worthy.
Also, it's always good getting jobs early in the degree process and then working your way up. I apparently make more now in my bachelor's position than others trying to get jobs with their master's degree. If only that degree would finally come in the mail.

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I read a while back that Dell was investing in convertible tablets, but I haven't seen anything yet. I'd trust purchasing Dell, but they just don't have anything cost-worthy.
Also, it's always good getting jobs early in the degree process and then working your way up. I apparently make more now in my bachelor's position than others trying to get jobs with their master's degree. If only that degree would finally come in the mail.
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trust me I am very mad at dell for giving me so much crap. I think that hp may be my future option if the i7 runs well

domineus said:
trust me I am very mad at dell for giving me so much crap. I think that hp may be my future option if the i7 runs well
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And not a day goes by without me Googling "hp touchsmart tm2" for new results...

Please vote which netbook! please vote please!!!

Should have made the first thread a poll anyway.
PLEASE VOTE WHICH ONE!!!
As you probably know i have been wanting a netbook for a while to replace my sempron 1.6ghz laptop
I have got it down to 3 diferent which are all under £200 (all i can afford):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eMachines-Netbook-Wireless-battery-Windows/dp/B003SCVCPY
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/acer-aspire-one-d255-08082980-pdt.html
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-r101-blk008x-black-06764398-pdt.html
They are all about the same spec and i would like to know if anyone has had ny bad experiences with the brands or netbook.
Thanks

I vote asus In my experience they are better quality...

I'm around Acer netbooks a lot so I'm a bit partial to them... I have the first Acer Aspire with the 8gb SSD. I like it.

indias $30 netbook shall serve u well, sir

My vote for Asus

Acer aspire has not done me wrong. Good little unit.
good day. From the Fascinate sporting the XDA app.

chopper the dog said:
Acer aspire has not done me wrong. Good little unit.
good day. From the Fascinate sporting the XDA app.
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Nice post Chopper

thanks for voting guys!#
keep them coming!

You're getting the exact same internals, so really it's just the build quality of the case that's different. You might want to check that they all have slots for swapping out the hard drive and RAM.

Bump!!!
PLEASE VOTE PLEASE!!!!!

I voted Asus, but if you want a cheap and cheerful why not have a look at a few advents?

They are all pretty much the same spec wise like you said.. Go for Asus
If you don't get the Asus, go for the Acer

Got two Asus netbooks.
The EeePC 701 that now after 2.5 years are slowly giving up and doesn't need it either as todays smartphones outsmart it.
Also got an EeePC 1005HA that I use as a home computer thougth it doesn't have muscles to turn around both Win7 and .mkv-videos.
But I don't think it will outlast the 701 as the 1005 is used daily
In the near future both will be replaced with a 7" to 10" pad that also doubles as a cellphone, se what comes from other manufacturers than Samsung and Apple.
Note: I will keep the 701 as long as I have a drawer to put it in...

Blåburk said:
Got two Asus netbooks.
The EeePC 701 that now after 2.5 years are slowly giving up and doesn't need it either as todays smartphones outsmart it.
Also got an EeePC 1005HA that I use as a home computer thougth it doesn't have muscles to turn around both Win7 and .mkv-videos.
But I don't think it will outlast the 701 as the 1005 is used daily
In the near future both will be replaced with a 7" to 10" pad that also doubles as a cellphone, se what comes from other manufacturers than Samsung and Apple.
Note: I will keep the 701 as long as I have a drawer to put it in...
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Nice one!
I have decided to go with the acer aspire one because my school has the asus one. And they might think i robbed it, plus ive got a voucher code for £10 off.

I use my HP Netbook as a glorified phone charger nowdays - My phone is typcially faster and easier to use for basic browsing.
It's nice for mobility - but not so much for usability. And I had to run Ubuntu to even get it to run right.

New PC

So I'm in the market for a new desktop. Its been 8 or so years since a last purchased a PC. Intel or AMD and why? Not looking for super powerhouse ultra gaming rig. Just a reliable fast family computer. I've been looking at either gateway Dx series or HP elite.
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Far better off with a custom built than any branded stuff...even if you get someone to build it for you...cheaper..in most cases more reliable and easier to repair if anything does go wrong. Mine is still going strong from a good four years ago and by strong I mean playing the latest games with ease...works out cheaper in long run too...
I know you said dont need a gaming rig...I myself dont really use it for gaming but just like to use games as a benchmark.
How much are you looking to spend?

Not a whole lot. 600 to 700. Buy.com has a gateway I was checking out. Dx 4320_17. 600 shipped.
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Dude...
1. You live in the US. Heard of newegg.com? It'll save you a few hundred bucks. Just come back with the specs that you want and I'll help you balance the thing.
2. I personally support AMD (underdog syndrome), but you should support Intel at the moment (the Core i7 is awesome, and so is the Sandy Bridge series). AMD might have Bulldozer to brag about, but until it arrives in the market, I can't see the benefit.
3. For mid-range usage, AMD will definitely trump Intel when it comes to price-to-performance ratios.
4. If you wanna game a little, get a nice mobo with Crossfire and invest in a upper-mid range GPU from AMD/ATI. Once new games are semi-unplayable, invest in another GPU and Crossfire that rig. Their Crossfire solutions are much better than NVIDIA can ever claim to reach.
5. Invest in a good 20+" monitor. You'll love me for this.

I've never done a build your own system. I'm after something like a phenom x4 or x6, 1tb hd, 8gb ram. There are a couple on newegg in the do it yourself section that look pretty damn close to what I'm after. I just don't know good components from so so components. Like what type of ram, what brand motherboard. That kinda stuff.
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Check Woot.com
I would say occasionally check sites like woot.com or slick deals and just
find the best deal you can on the PC with a decent amount of RAM and disk space. Even if you aren't heavy into games RAM, Disk space will be your friends. Im more of an intel fan boy myself so I would suggest an i3 or even an older dual core will do the job as well.

Problem is if you don't already have a monitor/keyboard - that $500.00 at Newegg is going to get you the same type of computer you'd already be purchasing.
My recommendation is to get the HP vs. the Gateway. I've worked on both types and the new HP's seem to be using a little bit better of quality equipment. Sure the onboard everything blows... but you could in the future rip out the mother board and get a video/sound card later.
Just make sure your not getting some funky type of mini-ATX setup otherwise you'll be throwing out the computer within a few years.
For a decent home built system you'd need about $1000.00
$200.00 for a monitor
$ 50-100.00 for the case
$ 100-200.00 for the PSU
$ 100 for a Vid Card
$ 75-100.00 for Mobo
$ 80-200.00 for CPU
$ 80-200.00 for Memory
$ 50.00 for decent keyboard/mouse
You can play with the amounts... but you would want to "future-proof" and try and get components that you can upgrade later.

I figure the mouse and keyboard I can use from my current setup. Both logitech. Same with my 23"monitor. Or I could run hdmi to my 58"plasma. So I'm cool there. The mobo looks like its amd 880 series. Mid tower. phenom II 6 core. 700 w psu. Blu ray. 8gb ram. For about $600.
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think about sandy bridge cpu's. great performance and very good for it's price.

Amd powa

For Dell,
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...1&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-570
HP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147692
Prebuilt with a monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103350
For a monitor, find one on newegg for cheap.

Check out Newegg's combo deals:
http://www.newegg.com/Special/Combo...o&action=search&SortField=0&PageSize=50&Page=
This one looks good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.569868
one thing to be careful though, the PCIE slot is 16x and 4x, which means the second card will be crippled.

sakai4eva said:
Check out Newegg's combo deals:
http://www.newegg.com/Special/Combo...o&action=search&SortField=0&PageSize=50&Page=
This one looks good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.569868
one thing to be careful though, the PCIE slot is 16x and 4x, which means the second card will be crippled.
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The first and second slots probably aren't even gonna be used...

vbetts said:
The first and second slots probably aren't even gonna be used...
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I recommended that unit because it is quite future proof. 700w, Phenom II x6, decent mobo for single card GPU. It caters to the power user while having the potential to upgrade to a upper-mainstream gaming rig.
And it is within his budget and specifications (albeit not the 8GB RAM).

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Check out Newegg's combo deals:
http://www.newegg.com/Special/Combo...o&action=search&SortField=0&PageSize=50&Page=
This one looks good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.569868
one thing to be careful though, the PCIE slot is 16x and 4x, which means the second card will be crippled.
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Funny. I've had that one in my cart for three days to compare to others.
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silverxbv2 said:
Funny. I've had that one in my cart for three days to compare to others.
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The combo is kinda ok if you are not planning on going crossfire. Like I said, the major weakness of the mobo is that it runs on 16x+4x crossfire, instead of 16x+16x slots. I am using its predecessor. My next major upgrade will be a mobo that does REAL crossfire instead

No crossfire here. I don't do pc gaming anymore. At least not enough to warrant a crossfire setup. A single 5870 will be 10 times what I need.
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silverxbv2 said:
No crossfire here. I don't do pc gaming anymore. At least not enough to warrant a crossfire setup. A single 5870 will be 10 times what I need.
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You should probably go for a higher end GPU if you can afford it. Saves upgrading in the long run and flexibility to support multi-monitor setup later.

Help choosing new laptop please

I'm looking into buying a new laptop this week and would love to have some input in making the decision. I have narrowed it down to the HP Dv6 line.. I will need the computer to do some java compiling, rom compiling, some gaming and HD output. I want a 15" as it's not too massive to be easily portable, but still has plenty of screen estate to work with.
The two dv6 models i'm trying to decide between are the 6135dx with an AMD vision a8 processor - found here
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/de...vilion dv6-6013cl&cp=1&lp=5&pid=1218348120631
And the 6190us with an intel i7 processor - found here http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/de...ilion dv6-6013cl&cp=1&lp=11&pid=1218354581396
The main differences between the two, besides the processors and $500 price gap, is 6gb vs 8gb of memory and 720 vs 1080 display..
Apparently the 6190 is sold out as of right now, but i'm going to call and hope they'll be getting more in soon. The only other laptop i've been really drawn to is the new Dell XPS 15z, but it's $1400.. Here's a link to that one
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=2936073&st=Dell xps&cp=1&lp=6&pid=1218364926276
I really like this one bc of the design, slim and light power house, but lacks a number pad and finger print scanner. I just don't know if i can justify the price.
Which lap top do you think is best suited for my application? I can't decide between the two and normally would go with the i7, but the price difference is huge and the new AMD line seems to be getting pretty good reviews and benchmark results.
Any help or input in making this decision is appreciated!
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Have a look in store at them - especially screen, finish (metal or plastic), build quality, and touchpad and keyboard
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I don't know what your budget is, but I have gone through 7 laptops over the past 3 months. I couldn't find a configuration I liked. All were HP. I had a DM4, DV6, envy. Finally I got an HP Envy 14, Beats Edition and I love it. 14.5" screen, second generation i7 Quad Core processor, red backlip keyboard. 12 gigs of RAM. I love it.

Well the problem is my local BB has a horrible in store selection, so that's not much of an option. I've been to Microcenter a couple times, but their financing is not near as good as BB, (6 month 0 interest, vs 18).
Both the Dv6 i'm looking at are basically the same hardware, minus the screen and internals, so build quality is very similar. I guess my big question is, is the new AMD A- line processors worth an investment or should I spend more and get an i7 model?
I was looking at the Envy line, but i don't think I need anything on that level. Aside from that, bb doesn't appear to have the model you mentioned online at all unfortunately..
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Anyone else have some input on AMD's new 'apu' line vs the Intel i7 line?
Can't decide if i would actually benefit from an i7..
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The new AMD Llano APUs are good for graphics intensive work, but are slow in terms of the CPU itself. They're not competing yet on the high-end.
Imo, you'd be far better off with an i7 (or i5) and a decent onboard graphics chip. For the record, that's coming from an AMD user too.
I would grab yourself an ASUS or Toshiba laptop if you can, as having worked in repair shops in the past: I can tell you right off, HP are unreliable.

Hmm..ok good to know.. I've had an old hp dv1000 for about 5 years with no hardware issues, but the main reason why I'm attracted to the HP line now is the size and weight, compared to other 15" i7 models they're slimmer and lighter. Well, with the exception of the Dell 15z, but that's very pricy and i'm not sure if its worth it for me.
I've played with a few Toshiba and some feel too plasticy and same with a few Asus models..the HPs just feel very solid for the price in comparison to everything else
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What about this Samsung? I don't know much about their computers, only played with one netbook and it seemed nice, but no other experience..
It doesn't have the 1080 display which is a huge bummer tho..
"Samsung Laptop - Intel® Core™ i7 Processor - 15.6" Display - 6GB Memory" http://bit.ly/dVesXt
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Hmm..ok good to know.. I've had an old hp dv1000 for about 5 years with no hardware issues, but the main reason why I'm attracted to the HP line now is the size and weight, compared to other 15" i7 models they're slimmer and lighter. Well, with the exception of the Dell 15z, but that's very pricy and i'm not sure if its worth it for me.
I've played with a few Toshiba and some feel too plasticy and same with a few Asus models..the HPs just feel very solid for the price in comparison to everything else
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At the end of the day, it is your choice. My personal experience is that HP (Compaq), Dell and Acer (eMachines/Packard Bell) have the highest hit rate for all desktop/laptop machines. HP and Acer branches being the worst.
I recently got my girlfriend a low-end ASUS laptop (K25F?) I can vouch that it's extremely good build quality for the price. Their higher end models are even better. Lenovo/Toshiba are very good at the high end.
I use ASUS parts in all the machines I build, along with Corsair and OCZ products.
The choice is yours, I'd recommend reading up on reviews. Overclock.net is a good place to seek advice too.
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What about this Samsung? I don't know much about their computers, only played with one netbook and it seemed nice, but no other experience..
It doesn't have the 1080 display which is a huge bummer tho..
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Samsung are very good imo, I use Samsung for all monitors/TV. I've had a couple of charger ports to repair in the past, but no more so than other manufacturers.

Thank you for your reply, your opinion is definitely valued and taken into consideration. I suppose I should try to steer clear of HP then. BB doesn't have a great selection of Asus computers, mainly low end ones. I'm trying to stay in the 1200 max range and get the best bang for my buck.
I found a Lenovo with very similar specs to the Samsung I mentioned above -
"Lenovo Laptop - Intel® Core™ i7 Processor - 15.6" Display - 6GB Memory" http://bit.ly/oA20EM
Between the two manufacturers, who would you recommend?
Thanks again for your help.
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I'd definitely choose the Lenovo, it has a better GPU, more weight yet thinner (as ridiculous as it sounds heavier products tend to have better build quality) and it's $150 cheaper. It also looks better
The Samsung however does have USB 3.0 ports, I can't find any listed information on the Lenovo.
EDIT: The Lenovo has USB 3.0 ports. Definitely the better bang for buck.

Awesome! Thanks so much for your help,it's really appreciated. I'm swinging by Best Buy on lunch to see if they have it in store
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Not a problem, drop me a message if you have any questions. Good luck!

Laptop recommendations?

I have been looking for a new laptop but can't decide, I'll list specs that I'd want for my future laptop:
Intel i7 processor
500gb+ hdd
4gb+ ram
1gb dedicated graphics
1920x1080 resolution
at least 5+ hr battery life
under 6lb
Thats about it. Any help would be appreciated .

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I have been looking for a new laptop but can't decide, I'll list specs that I'd want for my future laptop:
Intel i7 processor
500gb+ hdd
4gb+ ram
1gb dedicated graphics
1920x1080 resolution
at least 5+ hr battery life
under 6lb
Thats about it. Any help would be appreciated .
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Alienware? What kind of gpu?
AOKP 4 LYF

Do you have a budget or are you rich? Laptops are so expensive!
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I always recommend to my friends, Dell.
Good quality and prices (No, i don't work for Dell )

I just ordered an HP with an i7 quad core processor (2.4Ghz)
an HD screen
2GB Radeon Graphics card
A dual drive (160GB SSD/500GB HDD)
8GB RAM
9 cell battery
and a 17.3 screen
It cost a crap load though
I'll post pics when it gets here
But it isn't under 6lbs.
Maybe a Dell XPS? They are lighter
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macbook, i know the prices are high and the specs arent the best but my 06 macbook runs like brand new seriously all my friends and i got new laptops after graduating in 06 i got a macbook n they all bought a pc type, now 6 years later they all went through 2-3 laptops and ended up giving in n buying a macbook now they are all fans of it n love it no problems so far

scoffyburito said:
Alienware? What kind of gpu?
AOKP 4 LYF
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Idk which is better, AMD Radeon or NVIDIA geforce?

det1988 said:
macbook, i know the prices are high and the specs arent the best but my 06 macbook runs like brand new seriously all my friends and i got new laptops after graduating in 06 i got a macbook n they all bought a pc type, now 6 years later they all went through 2-3 laptops and ended up giving in n buying a macbook now they are all fans of it n love it no problems so far
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I heard that for durability macbooks are the way to go and for max performance (what I need) PC's are better. Im also a big DIY person so I need a laptop that when the warranty ends, I can take it apart without much hassle. At one time i wanted a macbook but I just dont feel like its for me.

Samsung nowadays has cheap/budget laptops with great specs. But sad that when it comes to laptops, everyone only thinks about Dell, Sony Vaio, HP, etc..

coolsandie said:
Samsung nowadays has cheap/budget laptops with great specs. But sad that when it comes to laptops, everyone only thinks about Dell, Sony Vaio, HP, etc..
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I found 2 laptops that im interested in: Samsung series 7 chronos and ASUS N55SF I liked the Samsung cause it was portable and powerful and same for the ASUS.
I don't see whats wrong with dell, Im using a dell that I've had for almost 4 years even though at one point it broke but it wasn't my fault. Dells in my opinion seem like they can take a beating and keep on running my processor gets average ratings in the windows score index and overall there weren't any major problems that I've had with Dell

Any Samgsung series 7 or 9 are REALLY nice. i'd definietly recommend em.

Without any doubt Dells are good. But due to their Brand name, the offer price is high and when compared to Samsung, not only the price is less, but also you'll get major increment in the hardware specs.
An example should be a Dell Inspiron comes with :-
Intel core i3 2nd gen/3GB RAM/320GB HDD/14" screen/1.3MP cam/No OS/Glossy screen
whereas a Samsung (no idea about model) comes with :-
Intel core i3 2nd gen/4GB RAM/750GB HDD/15" screen(with numpad keys)/1.3MP cam/No OS/Matt-finish non reflective screen
And the price is, Samsung still is under for some penny's than Dell Inspiron.
Not sure whether its true, but heard Samsung provides "their own" produced hardwares to their Laptops except processor. But in case of Dell/HP/Vaio the HDD should be Seagate/Samsung or RAM should be of Transcend's.

Just don't buy any Toshiba...
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Babydoll25 said:
I just ordered an HP with an i7 quad core processor (2.4Ghz)
an HD screen
2GB Radeon Graphics card
A dual drive (160GB SSD/500GB HDD)
8GB RAM
9 cell battery
and a 17.3 screen
It cost a crap load though
I'll post pics when it gets here
But it isn't under 6lbs.
Maybe a Dell XPS? They are lighter
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how much did you pay for those specs?
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how much did you pay for those specs?
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1800 about...after 450$ in in instant rebates
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stamatis16 said:
Just don't buy any Toshiba...
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why not? me and my dad both have toshiba laptops, they're the most reliable things ever.

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1800 about...after 450$ in in instant rebates
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That's a lot... Did you use coupon?
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1800 about...after 450$ in in instant rebates
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If I had the same amount, I would go for Alienware m15
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6075916 said:
If I had the same amount, I would go for Alienware m15
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I would avoid Alienware like the plague, they're just a pretty looking Dell with a different sticker on it.
Personally I use:
http://www.hhgregg.com/asus-laptop-pc-with-intel-i7-2670qm-processor/item/G74SXRH71
ASUS ROG. I have the next step up from this model. They run cold, quiet, and are just straight up beast for the money.
~Jasecloud4

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That's a lot... Did you use coupon?
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Yes. I went to LogicBuy first. The savings without it was 100$ less.
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