Laptops - Page 4

Haly · 06-03-2008, 20:46

Ok

I noticed while looking that the price difference isn't too bad. Think it was about £30ish with the ones I looked at. Might be wrong though.

You lot are going to make me spend a fortune at this rate

PvtPyle · 06-03-2008, 20:47

It is easy to upgrade the resolution should you wish to. Definitely stick with XP on a machine with that spec too - it's hardly underpowered, but Vista runs like an utter pig IMO on a medium to high spec desktop machine so I dread to think what its like on a lappy.

Mark · 06-03-2008, 21:10

Runs absolutely fine on my D830 - it does have a 2.4GHz processor and 4GB RAM though. Also has the Quadro NVS 140M which I believe is comparable to the 8400GS. Graphics score is a bit naff, but good enough to run Aero.

LeperousDust · 06-03-2008, 21:12

Vista needs memory thats the only prob, C2D and 2Gb will be superb, i should know

Haly · 06-03-2008, 21:31

I just didn't see the fuss with Vista when I ran it in the summer so might as well stick with XP

Looks like a screen upgrade is £20 at the moment which is fine for me. It's annoying there's a half price graphics upgrade that runs out on the 12th though. I get paid on the 14th, doh!

LeperousDust · 06-03-2008, 21:55

I understand what you're saying about Vista, but after using it now for a while, i don't want to use XP again, i can't totally put a finger on it, but the integrated search and better volume control are two definates for me... And its bad, but i have grown fond of the lovely aero glass, using XP feels "old" now.

How fickle of me

Daz · 06-03-2008, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Mark

The next one up on Dell systems tends to be 1680x1050 (which is what I got

Me too

It's great for working on but most people I speak to tend to think it's a bit small. I love it though, high res ftw.

LeperousDust · 06-03-2008, 22:44

My eyesight is crap too high-res is bad

Del Lardo · 06-03-2008, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Mark

1440x900.

The next one up on Dell systems tends to be 1680x1050 (which is what I got - even though I actually run it at 1440x900 on a monitor and 1280x800 when mobile). Dell's current generation 1920x1200 screens seem to be plagued with backlight bleeding issues so best avoided (not that I'd recommend going that high on a 15in screen anyway).

I've run the 1920x1200 15" screen on my D830 since September and for me it's perfect (though I admit I do like freeky high res screens) but it's not for all. I would VERY seriously look at the screen upgrade to 1680x1050 if you can afford it.

Haly · 06-03-2008, 23:07

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Originally Posted by LeperousDust

I understand what you're saying about Vista, but after using it now for a while, i don't want to use XP again, i can't totally put a finger on it, but the integrated search and better volume control are two definates for me... And its bad, but i have grown fond of the lovely aero glass, using XP feels "old" now.

How fickle of me

I used it for a month or two last Summer and I just didn't see what the fuss was all about. Like I said, I've got a legal copy of it floating around so I can always switch if I want to. For now though, XP will do me fine

I reckon 1440x900 will do me fine too. Really not one for high res and as I want to get away with playing WoW on it with a not amazing graphics card, I'd rather a better FPS rate and low res

06-03-2008, 20:46	#31
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ok I noticed while looking that the price difference isn't too bad. Think it was about £30ish with the ones I looked at. Might be wrong though. You lot are going to make me spend a fortune at this rate __________________ Halycopter

06-03-2008, 21:10	#33
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Runs absolutely fine on my D830 - it does have a 2.4GHz processor and 4GB RAM though. Also has the Quadro NVS 140M which I believe is comparable to the 8400GS. Graphics score is a bit naff, but good enough to run Aero. Last edited by Mark; 06-03-2008 at 21:15.

06-03-2008, 21:12	#34
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Vista needs memory thats the only prob, C2D and 2Gb will be superb, i should know __________________

06-03-2008, 21:31	#35
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I just didn't see the fuss with Vista when I ran it in the summer so might as well stick with XP Looks like a screen upgrade is £20 at the moment which is fine for me. It's annoying there's a half price graphics upgrade that runs out on the 12th though. I get paid on the 14th, doh! __________________ Halycopter Last edited by Haly; 06-03-2008 at 21:33.

06-03-2008, 21:55	#36
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I understand what you're saying about Vista, but after using it now for a while, i don't want to use XP again, i can't totally put a finger on it, but the integrated search and better volume control are two definates for me... And its bad, but i have grown fond of the lovely aero glass, using XP feels "old" now. How fickle of me __________________

06-03-2008, 20:47	#32
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	It is easy to upgrade the resolution should you wish to. Definitely stick with XP on a machine with that spec too - it's hardly underpowered, but Vista runs like an utter pig IMO on a medium to high spec desktop machine so I dread to think what its like on a lappy.

06-03-2008, 22:44	#38
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	My eyesight is crap too high-res is bad __________________