Looking for a new laptop

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:53 pm

What is a good laptop that can play Halo with absolutely no problems and look good for around $1,000.
At least 2 gigs of ram and 60 gigs of internal memory.
64 bit processor (turion preferred)
And comes with Vista.
Also, can someone post a link explaining how to set up a duel bott with XP and Vista?

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:25 pm

What did your last slave die of?

Ragdoll · Post by **Ragdoll** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:30 pm

Laptop:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/cto.do

Dual boot tut:
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vist ... _guide.htm

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:58 pm

nah it's just that everything in my desktop except my gfx card is 7 years old and worthless.
thanks ragdoll I'll check those out.
EDIT: what was the name of that laptop ragdoll? you link doesn't work.

Ragdoll · Post by **Ragdoll** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:06 pm

xbox wrote:nah it's just that everything in my desktop except my gfx card is 7 years old and worthless.
thanks ragdoll I'll check those out.
EDIT: what was the name of that laptop ragdoll? you link doesn't work.

Once you are under the "notebooks" section, click on Versatile Performance. In there, it's the HP Pavilion dv5z series (second one in). Then hit customize and buy, and change it to your liking.

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:13 pm

Really only $600?

ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
256MB ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3450 Graphics
how do those stack up against a radeon 9800 pro?
Is this a good laptop for minimal gaming? The only games a plan to run on it are halo and unreal tournament 3.

latinomodder · Post by **latinomodder** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:24 pm

xbox wrote:What is a good laptop that can play Halo with absolutely no problems and look good for around $1,000.
At least 2 gigs of ram and 60 gigs of internal memory.
64 bit processor (turion preferred)
And comes with Vista.
Also, can someone post a link explaining how to set up a duel bott with XP and Vista?

This. http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopp ... v5t_series

I swear its the best priced high end laptop you will find anywhere, configure it with the 9600gs and you can play crysis on medium

Even without that for 800$ you get 3 gigs of ram, a new Rosa core 2 duo processor, also a webcam and a 250gig hdd, and a dual layer dvd burner.

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:26 pm

Really?!!
Are you saying that from experience or from what someone else said?
That is definetly one of my to p choices now though.

latinomodder · Post by **latinomodder** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:30 pm

xbox wrote:Really?!!
Are you saying that from experience or from what someone else said?
That is definetly one of my to p choices now though.

I just ordered one 3 hours ago

Edit: This review has benchmarks in it for various games and 3dmark scores etc. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.a ... ilion+dv5t

got it with these specs
HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz)
* 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
* FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
* FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* Webcam Only
* HP Color Matching Keyboard
* FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN from 802.11b/g WLAN
* No Modem
* LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* No TV Tuner w/remote control
* 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

total 1064 minus tax...

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:33 pm

latinomodder wrote:I just ordered one 3 hours ago

Edit: This review has benchmarks in it for various games and 3dmark scores etc. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.a ... ilion+dv5t

got it with these specs
HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)

total 1064 minus tax...

Is it better to go with 32 bit?
and it definitely looks very nice

latinomodder · Post by **latinomodder** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:37 pm

xbox wrote:
latinomodder wrote:I just ordered one 3 hours ago

Edit: This review has benchmarks in it for various games and 3dmark scores etc. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.a ... ilion+dv5t

got it with these specs
HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)

total 1064 minus tax...
Is it better to go with 32 bit?

Not totally sure on this but seeing as there are some problems with 64bit drives and apps and such I prefer 32bit, this after reading bluray drivers had problems with 64bit among other stuff. Only choose it if you order 4gb of ram

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:42 pm

k
I only have $800 right now but I have more money coming to me soon.

Patrickssj6 · Post by **Patrickssj6** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:09 am

About the 64-bit driver problem...it doesn't exist really anymore. I have all my drivers and my hardware isn't the newest. But he is right about the 4GB minimum thing. If you have the money though, get the 64-bit version (I have it as well with only 2GB) it offers a lot more protection and overall you could adapt to a new environment (you don't notice at first sight though).

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:27 am

How much do the 32 bit and the 64 bit systems cost?
If it's more than $50 more then no.

latinomodder · Post by **latinomodder** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:47 pm

xbox wrote:How much do the 32 bit and the 64 bit systems cost?
If it's more than $50 more then no.

Free, its either 32 or 64bit

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:49 pm

Oh, then 64 it is.
Also can you post here or PM me when your laptop gets in and give a review?
I probably won't be buying for another month.

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