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    HP Compaq nc6400: need help choosing the right model..

    Discussion in 'HP' started by cy007, Dec 15, 2006.

  1. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Configs/models

    #1 ($1599 Canadian):
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600
    14.0-inch WXGA (1280 x 768) Display
    Radeon Mobility X1300 64MB
    60GB 5400 RPM
    DVD/CDRW combo drive (could settle with this since I don't burn DVDs)

    #2 ($1899 Canadian):
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7200
    14.0-inch WXGA (1280 x 768) Display
    Radeon Mobility X1300 128MB
    80GB 5400 RPM
    DVD+-RW drive


    Gaming

    Need to play all at native res:
    Vampire Bloodlines, Swat 4, Dreamfall, The Sims 2, Civilization IV

    Upcoming games I'm interested in:
    Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, the new Sam and Max, Flight Simulator X (not necessary but would be nice)


    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)
     
    cy007, Dec 15, 2006
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  2. nikotins

    nikotins Notebook Enthusiast

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    take notebook with x1600 if you want to play games..
     
    nikotins, Dec 15, 2006
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd start looking at 15.4" models like the nc8430...the nw9420 has the 510M which is just like the 7900GTX.
     
    Greg, Dec 15, 2006
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  4. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Sorry, I'm already set on getting a 14" business laptop. Any other recommendations? My budget's around $2200 w/ tax (or $1900 USD).
     
    cy007, Dec 15, 2006
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    Go with this one
     
    gridtalker, Dec 15, 2006
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