Laptop opinion needed

[stretch0069]

Ok...its that time of year again and I'm back to looking for a replacement for some of my aging equipment.

Is there such a thing as a laptop under $2000 that has 2GB ram, P4 3GHz equivelant, 256MB ATI graphics card, and a 17" 1920x1200 LCD????

Because of past experience on the desktop side of the house, I'm reluctant to go with AMD or nVidia......especially nVidia.

I've been to Dell and I can't do better than $2800.

[willawake]

Re: Laptop opinion needed

http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Eco...o?series=N6410

[tylerlough]

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you could make a custom system almost getting what you want but pick a 15.4in 1920x1200 with intel and Ati Or
pick an intel with 17in and nvida
the 17in with intel and nvida (you must take off alot of stuff to stay under 2 grand
the 15.4 with intel and ati base price is about $1600
just make sure you're sober when you buy or you go over budget

[stretch0069]

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The closest thing I've found is the Dell. It has the resolution I'm looking for, but I have to go with the nVidia chipset. From my past experience, nVidia was a bitch to get a workable driver. Is this still the case, or have they got their shit together?

In the above cases, I'm still sitting at $2600ish. I guess I'm just going to have to suck it up and spend the $$$$$. Damn it. I'll have to see how much I'm getting back from taxes. Hopefully I'll get a good chunk back so I can still do my PI vacation.

[willawake]

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i have never had a problems with nvidia cards. i always use the detonators from their site though, not the card manufacturer supplied drivers.

[smokinkane]

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You might try hp or compaq especially the buisness grade, I buy them for my organization. The build quality is really great, and the price is right. I just went to hpshopping.com and customized the zd8000 line, 1900.00 for the specs you listed.

[stretch0069]

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Yeah......$1600 for a zd8000 +$250 for 2GB from Crucial. The only thing is the 1440x900. If I go with the dv8000z, I can get 1680x1050, but I have to settle for 128MB ATI video for $1750 total.
Dare I even add the Dell E1705??? $3000 +$370 for 2GB from Crucial. I don't think the 1900x1200 is worth $1000.


Ugh.....I hate having to settle for less than what I want.

Screw it....I need the exercise......I'll just pay extra baggage for the new desktop I'm going to build. $2000 ought to get me something pretty nice.


Actually...I'm going to head to Best Buy and see if there is a noticable difference between 1440 and 1900. If not, I'll go with the zd8000.

Thanks for all the input.

[davmax]

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I support Willawake. Never had a problem when using the drivers from the Nvidia site. I am curious as to how long ago you had problems and what drivers were used.

[stretch0069]

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Hey davmax...it was eons ago, but you the old saying about "first impressions". Actually, the last time I did anything with nVidia was about 4 years ago.

Would a 256MB nVidia make a big difference over a 128MB ATI????

[willawake]

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its too general a question, depends which gpu. Interesting to see that on the fujitsu the 256 MB HyperMemory™ for the ati chip is a total of 128 MB of dedicated video and 128 MB of shared system memory.

[stretch0069]

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Yeah...I saw that. I just forgot to mention it. I don't know how that would affect overall performance, but I just don't like sharing......anything.

I'm going to hit BB today and look at the things. I wonder if BB can beat the online HP price....hmmmmm.........