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15-07-2009, 20:01
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Screaming Orgasm
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Spec me big laptops
I'm a bit out of the loop with these. What are the current options when it comes to big(ish) laptops on a budget. Say 17", dual core, cheapest graphics, 1280x768 or above, 2GB, any non-Apple OS (already have a Windows 7 HP license earmarked for it if needed). It won't be doing anything more strenuous than web/email and a bit of Photoshop Elements or similar.
I'm very much a Dell/Intel fanboy, but it isn't for me so I can be persuaded otherwise. Edit - 16" might do, and maybe even 15.4", but the word "big" was certainly used in the request. Don't mind if it's heavy, do mind if the battery life sucks. Last edited by Mark; 15-07-2009 at 20:16. |
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15-07-2009, 21:52
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I iz speshul
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Unfortunately the bigger the laptop, the worse I've found the battery life to be. My Acer is 17" and the battery will last between 90 mins and 2 hours depending on usage. It's very rarely off mains power so it's not really an issue for me though.
I'll go hunting for some laptops tomorrow for you 
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15-07-2009, 22:37
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Screaming Orgasm
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Thankyou. Based on usual usage, that sort of battery life would be OK. Some of them barely manage an hour and it's those that I'd like to pass on.
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16-07-2009, 00:08
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Screaming Orgasm
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Good call on both counts. Will be discussing this at the weekend.
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16-07-2009, 06:24
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17" MBP with Windows 7 on it?
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16-07-2009, 10:34
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Screaming Orgasm
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May I suggest you stop hiding and say what you really think.
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16-07-2009, 17:43
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16-07-2009, 17:52
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A large glass of Merlot
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What the....!!??
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16-07-2009, 17:54
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