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    To HP or not to HP

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mmoore, Jun 21, 2004.

  1. mmoore

    mmoore Newbie

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    I'm looking for a new laptop. I'm a gammer and a programmer, so I'm looking for something like 3+Ghz w/ HT, 1GB, 128mb high end video card, etc. And preferably something light weight.

    I've had bad experiences with Compaq PCs, so I'm not really interested in a Compaq. I've seem a lot of good comments about various HP models in this forum. HP seems to have the best price, but I don't know how reliable they are.

    Any info is appreciated.
    TIA.
     
    mmoore, Jun 21, 2004
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  2. DaGreek

    DaGreek Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I have to tell you, light weight is just not going to happen if thats what you want. All that power wille casue it to be a heavy machine, only if you give up power will it get lighter. You really don't need a 3+GHz machine for any games right now, I think anything over 2GHz no HT will be fine for high end games long as you have a good video card. Just as an example (not a great one) look at my computer stats below, mine runs Unreal 2004 turned all the way up with (1280 X 1024) screen size set, it runs smooth no problems. I can also run far cray but that I must use the medium settings. My proccesor is very powerful though, its my GPU holding me back. If you want a great gaming notebook and don't mind the wait look at the Dell XPS around 9.5 pounds. The HP 7000 series will probably be a good machine too but very large!

    Compaq R3000Z (CTO)
    3400+ AMD 64
    1 X 512MB RAM
    GeForce 4 40 Go 64 MB
    15.4 wide screen
    WSXGA (1680 X 1050)
    CD-RW,DVD+RW
    40GB harddrive
    Wireless b/g
    Windows XP Home
    12 Cell Battery
     
    DaGreek, Jun 21, 2004
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  3. billy269

    billy269 Notebook Guru

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    Also look at the Dell Inspiron 9100!
     
    billy269, Jun 21, 2004
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  4. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    one thing though, Compaq has been bought out by HP and now the notebooks are basically identical except for casing. So I would say its safe to look at them again.

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
    Quikster, Jun 21, 2004
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  5. mmoore

    mmoore Newbie

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by billy269
     
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    mmoore, Jun 22, 2004
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  6. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    personally along with several others, I believe that HPs recent record is better than Dells with less complaints and problems. As for the machines I think HP has a better bang-for-your-buck in general and right behind or tied sometimes would be eMachines 6805 and 6809

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
    Quikster, Jun 22, 2004
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