-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Well, over the last two day's I've decided that not only is my computer a slow, clunky, buggered machine that has errors with things that shouldn't even exist - but it's also full of viruses, has start-up errors like you wouldn't believe and is generally at the end of it's life.Yesterday, the sound drivers failed and now it won't even connect to the internet. During the whole day I was trying to fix it, it managed to repeatedly turn off as though it had suffered from a powercut. It's been broken and repaired more times than I can count and I have feelings that when I originally built it myself, that I made a couple mistakes. I'm also going to have to travel a lot more in the foreseeable future of my life, so a large desktop computer is going to be inconvenient. TL;DR Version; my computer is dead as a dodo and I need to buy a laptop. I have no idea what to buy, but I do want something reliable that won't fail and that's as fast as possible. My budget is limited - I only have £600-700 (I think that's about $1000) to spend on this. Can anyone recommend a good laptop to buy? Thanks (I really hope this is the right place for this, typing from my old computer I had to set up is a pain in the you-know-where and I want this resolved soon-ish x_x) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blamonchesix Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 You can buy a good laptop with $1000 so don't worry.Depends on your needs. Macs are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Sidenote: I hate Macs Mainly because I love looking for interesting games&programs made by small companies or individuals which very rarely are compatible with a Mac. And I'm glad that the budget isn't going to be too restricting. Although I'm sure I could get another hundred or so if it was really needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blamonchesix Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Sidenote: I hate Macs Mainly because I love looking for interesting games&programs made by small companies or individuals which very rarely are compatible with a Mac. And I'm glad that the budget isn't going to be too restricting. Although I'm sure I could get another hundred or so if it was really needed. A gaming laptop?I'm not really familiar with those. Hope you find what you need. You have my blessing. (^_^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Try getting a Windows Netbook. They're about $270, but they work fine. My dad owns one and he says it's good. Has all the features/stuff that you'd like (it's 2009 model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Sidenote: I hate Macs Mainly because I love looking for interesting games&programs made by small companies or individuals which very rarely are compatible with a Mac. And I'm glad that the budget isn't going to be too restricting. Although I'm sure I could get another hundred or so if it was really needed. A gaming laptop?I'm not really familiar with those. Hope you find what you need. You have my blessing. (^_^) It's not a gaming laptop per-se' date=' most of the games I run tend to be either 5+ years old or small games online, such as DMU, it doesn't need to be Godly (although if it can, by chance, run my copy of Crisis, all the better). Try getting a Windows Netbook. They're about $270, but they work fine. My dad owns one and he says it's good. Has all the features/stuff that you'd like (it's 2009 model)Sounds like it could be ok. How fast does it run? It should hopefully run at a decent speed with a lot of windows open, at least ten, possibly twenty or more, including browsers with multiple tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 It runs pretty fast according to my parents, but it depends on the program that you run while using it. I think you can have about 2-3 different apps open. I'm not real sure about the internet stuff, but from what I know, you can have more than 1 tab open. I'll ask my parents about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Well, I'd generally need to have 4-8 MSN windows open, a calculator, two MS Word documents, some info sheets, 2-6 PDF Files and a browser with around 10 tabs open when I'm running something, but rarely more than that. Other than this one, does anyone have suggestions for Laptop models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blamonchesix Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Usually at this time, laptops already have high specs. HP Pavilion DV4-1433US 14.1 inch Laptop seems good with nice specs. They say Windows 7 is better than Vista (although I haven't tried 7 yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Anything is better than the copy of Vista I've seen before. I'll go look at the one you recommend now. EDIT: Thanks, this one looks like a very possible option. I've Bookmarked it for now, any other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blamonchesix Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Just don't buy a SONY VAIO.Me and one of my friends own 1 and it eventually failed.(Turning it on is as rare as seeing a shooting star every night.) at least with our models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juuzou Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 inb4deleteyousystem32files there are many good laptops out there. just research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I am researching, but people's personal experience is a good thing and I trust this site more than random review site #362 which may or may not be made by the same company as the laptop. I ish paranoid that everything's bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-eee-pc-1005ha/4505-3121_7-33698049.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody This one seems decent enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Eh, I'm not sure that something with only 1GB of RAM would be good enough =/ That and a friend has recommend against Asus, said they have a bad history with him and friends. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Eh' date=' I'm not sure that something with only 1GB of RAM would be good enough =/ That and a friend has recommend against Asus, said they have a bad history with him and friends. Thanks anyway.[/quote'] Yeah, I'd strongly avoid Asus. Their products are unreliable and expensive and their tech support is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 "That laptop you were thinking about is a bad idea" = confirmed. I'll steer clear of Asus then.I'll be specific on what I want, see if we get any more help - Laptop2GB RAM or morePrice under £600/$900Windows XP/7 compatible Most of the time, it'll be used on a desk/ect, so battery life is not an issue. I'd be getting a new desktop if it wasn't for the fact that I can expect my 'desk' to be moving every few days and I'd rather not be dragging a tower around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥ ЅϯᵲåώӀӞ℮ᴙʀɣ−ɴɨɨ−ƈħåɴ ♥ Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Gaming laptops are hard to find under $1,000. Depends on how high you want your gaming laptop to be, in terms of the types of games you plan to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I'm honestly not worried about playing any game made within the last seven years. It's just the window-intense GURPS sessions I'm worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chief13 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 macs SUCK. the only good thing about them are that they don't get viruses. you can go onto dell.com and design your own laptop and pay monthly on it or there are some new Compaq laptops coming out for about $300-$500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushfire Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Despite your dislike, I highly recommended you get a MacBook. You can always use Boot Camp or if you're willing to pay more, use VMWare to run Windows on it too. Otherwise, go with Toshiba. If you want a Gaming Laptop you'll need to make around another £400 and then go look for an AlienWare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥ ЅϯᵲåώӀӞ℮ᴙʀɣ−ɴɨɨ−ƈħåɴ ♥ Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 If that's the case, you don't even need a gaming laptop. Just about any laptop that isn't too outrageously low in system specs should do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGAKITTY Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 macs SUCK. the only good thing about them are that they don't get viruses. you can go onto dell.com and design your own laptop and pay monthly on it or there are some new Compaq laptops coming out for about $300-$500. Windows 7 is actually more secure than Snow Leopard. Macs are overpriced' date=' if you're on a budget, don't go for one. HP's tend to be fairly reliable, and at a reasonable price.[hr']Despite your dislike' date=' I highly recommended you get a MacBook. You can always use Boot Camp or if you're willing to pay more, use VMWare to run Windows on it too. Otherwise, go with Toshiba. If you want a Gaming Laptop you'll need to make around another £400 and then go look for an AlienWare.[/quote'] lol, Alienware is a ripoff. Although gaming laptops in general are a waste of money. If you want to game, you build your own desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon© Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 If your trying to find a gaming computer that can handle a lot, build a desktop (yes, I know, you want a laptop but it's going to overheat, and die in 4-6 months), it's cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Okay, now that most of us have figured out that I'm not looking for a gaming laptop, just a reasonably fast one, any suggestions?I'll look at a couple Toshibas/HPs, but I prefer specific models. And again, no Macs. I really would like something that can run Windows 7. EDIT: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0193414793.1256350215@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeijelgljlcflgceggdhhmdfho.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=866913&category_oid=Does that look ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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