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NonY
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
8748 Posts
April 30 2009 19:19 GMT
#1
I've had trouble finding info on where the good price points are for laptops and I'm not sure how to make decisions on what parts to prioritize for performance.

Ideal laptop:
--16"-17" screen
--1920x1080 native and has enough performance to actually play movies of that quality without a hitch
--Can play WoW with decent settings. This is where I get caught up because I'm not sure if getting a little bit better video card or 4GB memory or a little bit better processor is going to yield much better performance for WoW (being able to increase the video settings while maintaining 40+ FPS). Yeah, WoW has very low minimum requirements, but certain parts of the game and higher video settings have pretty high system requirements.
--Relatively lightweight. 6-7 pounds
--Doesn't look ridiculous. These "gaming laptops" with weird bright colors and cases that look like cheap plastic are out.
--Bluetooth required
--Battery life unimportant
--$1200-$1500

I know that with TV's, 1080p isn't worth it until 42"+ unless you're sitting relatively close to the TV. I assume since laptops are always viewed from really close range, the higher resolution can be appreciated. Is this true? Or is screen resolution a bit of a gimmick for laptop video?

I'm basically just scanning deals from slickdeals.net waiting for a good one, but I'd still like to know if there's a certain video card or processor that is a big jump in performance compared to the ones directly beneath.

**
"Fucking up is part of it. If you can't fail, you have to always win. And I don't think you can always win." Elliott Smith ---------- Yet no sudden rage darkened his face, and his eyes were calm as they studied her. Then he smiled. 'Witness.'
anderoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada1876 Posts
April 30 2009 19:20 GMT
#2
On May 01 2009 04:19 Liquid`NonY wrote:
--Can play WoW with decent settings. This is where I get caught up because I'm not sure if getting a little bit better video card or 4GB memory or a little bit better processor is going to yield much better performance for WoW (being able to increase the video settings while maintaining 40+ FPS). Yeah, WoW has very low minimum requirements, but certain parts of the game and higher video settings have pretty high system requirements.


fuck you WoW
AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
April 30 2009 19:20 GMT
#3
i would go to notebookreview.com and look in the forums. They are pretty helpful
by my idol krokkis : "U better hope Finland wont have WCG next year and that I wont gain shitloads of skill, cause then I will wash ur mouth with soap, little man."
RaGe
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Belgium9947 Posts
April 30 2009 19:24 GMT
#4
WoW
Moderatorsometimes I get intimidated by the size of my right testicle
Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
April 30 2009 19:27 GMT
#5
On May 01 2009 04:24 RaGe wrote:
WoW

Lim Yo Hwan forever!
IzzyCraft
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4487 Posts
April 30 2009 19:28 GMT
#6
Screen may be the hardest part of those requirements good laptop screens are hard to come by and only recently 16 screens have been used because 16:10 is to help a little bit with vertical scrolling.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16

try the people over there
Also you need to fill out the questions found here

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=29271

questions in your post
I have ass for brains so,
even when I shit I'm droping knowledge.
klizzer
Profile Joined March 2008
517 Posts
April 30 2009 19:31 GMT
#7
Yeah, notebookreview.com is the way to go, they've got a whole "What laptop should I buy" mega-forum. You could look into latest HP offerings, like the dv6z or ASUS F50SV-A2, but I haven't been looking that much into laptops lately... For 1200-1500$ you can surely buy something that will suit your tastes.

Two reviews from NBR.com, browse a little bit more and you will find a great breadth of choices:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4991&review=hp pavilion dv6 dv6z
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4992&review=asus f50sv

Also:
WoW
stet_tcl
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Greece319 Posts
April 30 2009 19:34 GMT
#8
I'm sorry I can't contribute to the thread but NONY DONT YOU DARE PLAY WOW INSTEAD OF BW !!!!
ilistis
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States828 Posts
April 30 2009 19:43 GMT
#9
What did they do to you in korea?
"The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."-William Faulkner *_*_*_Kolll FAN_*_*_*
Guss
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Sweden712 Posts
April 30 2009 19:52 GMT
#10
Dear Tyler,

I understand your body is going through some changes. However WoW is not the answer.

Kind Regards
Bisu[Shield] FIGHTING!
Deleted User 31060
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
3788 Posts
April 30 2009 19:58 GMT
#11
On May 01 2009 04:43 ilistis wrote:
What did they do to you in korea?

Peaked at C- on ICCUP and proud of it! @Sunyveil
Racenilatr
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States2756 Posts
April 30 2009 19:58 GMT
#12
Wow. I can't believe you play WoW >_> You should have rephrased it to "Is this computer good to play STARCRAFT2?!?"

I can't say I'm a fan of yours now
Descent
Profile Joined January 2008
1244 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-30 20:06:27
April 30 2009 20:04 GMT
#13
I can't remember who it was, but someone suggested this in another recent thread: xoticpc.

Edit: Oops, the resolution isn't what you want. =/ Offered resolutions are 1680x1050 and 1920x1200.
「 Dream & Future 」 ※ 「 STX SouL 」
zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
April 30 2009 20:08 GMT
#14
WHY ARE YOU PLAYING WOW
zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
April 30 2009 20:10 GMT
#15
how does sartre explain how he arrives at the pre-reflective conscious without reflecting
zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
April 30 2009 20:12 GMT
#16
do you believe sartre is a good philosopher (and) dreyfus destroyed sartre's reputation unfairly or do you agree that sartre's reputation should be constantly diminishing and if so, briefly, why?
stet_tcl
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Greece319 Posts
April 30 2009 20:24 GMT
#17
Ok, I had some time to think it over and I think Nony would never do this to us...

I call shenanigans on your troll !!!!!!!
Zealand
Profile Joined October 2008
United States12 Posts
April 30 2009 20:24 GMT
#18
Whoa...calm down everyone. Tyler is actually helping me (his fiancee) with this post. I'm the one looking for a new laptop that will be able to run WoW. I just figured he would be able to get better responses than I would had I been the one asking for advice. Thank you to those of you who have provided some recommendations. And for those of you freaking out, don't worry, Tyler still loves you.

The two laptops I had been going between were the HP HDX16t and the Dell Studio XPS 16. Neither of these offer top of the line graphics cards though, so I was hoping to hear some more insight as to what types of graphics cards would be good enough to play HD movies and run WoW decently. The main reason I was looking at the 16" was because the 17" just seems so much bigger. I have a 15.4" right now, and I'm afraid the 17" will be too big of a jump up for me and will be bulky when I do take it to class with me. I will definitely check out the notebookreview site though, so thanks for that rec.
selboN
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States2523 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-30 20:26:39
April 30 2009 20:25 GMT
#19
nvm
"That's what happens when you're using a mouse made out of glass!" -Tasteless (Referring to ZergBong)
404.Delirium
Profile Joined May 2008
United States1190 Posts
April 30 2009 20:30 GMT
#20
Fiancee? Congrats, Tyler!

If you're moving the computer around a lot and using it on-the-go (not just office workspace and home workspace) go for the 16 inch. I agree that the difference in size seems pretty large. Look at the weight as well.

Bigger is better, unless you need it to be small
seriously next disrespectful comment in this blog is ip ban. Be happy or get the hell out. // SC2 is like playing with neutral-colored Play-Doh while BW is like colorful Legos.
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