Acmlm's Board - I2 Archive - Hardware/Software - Notebooks
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HyperLamer
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I have on-board intel on my desktop, and it crashes viewing large amounts of files in thumbnail view. That should say more than enough about how well it handles 3D games.  |
neotransotaku
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It's about as low as you can get for school work--but it's ridiculously weak for gaming (not because of the processor but because of the video card--on board intel is like one of the worse out there--it isn't strong enough to do 3D IMO). So yeah, between the two alienware laptops, I'd go for the power hogging one.
Might I suggest looking at Dell laptops. They may have something good for gaming with good battery life that you could try looking into. My friend got something pretty good from gaming--I believe P4 3.2Ghz w/ HT, 1GB of RAM, 100GB of HD, 4 hour battery life, GeForce 5200FX powered, 8x DVD+R/RW with dual layer buring support, 802.11b/g Internal Wireless, and the standard inputs like firewire, USB, and external VGA. His was an Inspiron. It is a little weak on the gaming side but a lot better than many laptops right now. Also, Dell has gaming laptops as well that you could look at while you are there. |
Lordlazer
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I've never spilt a drink over my keyboard and I've used computers forever, but I'm sure there will always be a first. What do you think about this notebook? |
Surlent
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There are also smaller subnotebooks, but on the other hand not optimal for everything, due to their probably lower fixed screen resolution and/or the viewing angle (if it has a low-class display).
The optimal pair might be a desktop and a notebook. And in summer, I woudn't mind playing games like Doom 3. First, someone needs concentration, second, you might not see too well in dark scenes and high-illuminated rooms and third, people might look weird if you played Doom 3, for example inside a train.
Okay, a notebook has really nice advantages, but also you have to be very careful. Unlike at desktops, coffee inside the keyboard can be fatally or damaged hinges are very expensive, after the warranty period ends. |
neotransotaku
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That battery is essentally a substituion for your power cord. Which, now that I think about it, is a good alternative to me if it is cheaper than buying a replacement battery. However, I'm not sure how good that system is under HEAVY usage. It's a good thing if you are going to be say flying and need battery power (although planes nowadays have systems for you to connect your cord). But if the battery dies 1 hour anyways, then there isn't much of a difference...
One thing that I don't understand is when would you have time to play HL2 outside your place of residence? Also, why would you play HL2 on the battery? Laptops are ideal when you do stuff that requires you to move around say doing research or something when you need a portable computer to do homework or when the computer labs are not good enough and you want to have a computer. But if you are going to be playing games and being stationary, then I see no difference between the laptop and a desktop computer. The only thing the laptop allows you is to have a different setting when you play HL2.
In my opinion, you are getting that laptop for the wrong reasons. It's cool and all but more than you ever will need for school work when you are away from home. Plus, I think that thing would be a pain to carry around since it is so big. But if it is the only thing you carry to school, then i should be okay then. |
Lordlazer
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I'm going to get a notebook for college, but I'm wondering which one to get. I've done a lot of research, but the Alien-51 m:7700 is the one that calls me the most. The only problem is that it only has 1 hour of battery life. There are two reasons that is bad for me. (1) The point of a notebook is to be able to go away from the wall-socket and go where you want. (2) I actually thought of having a powercord with a threeway so I can use the notebook in class, but just like problem 1 states...I don't want to be stuck to a way if I have a notebook.
The reason I want this notebook is because I could play games like Half-Life 2 on it amongst other things that I normally do on my desktop computer. I could make easy backups from burner to burner on it on the go and also I really like the latest ClearView LCD technology.
I was wondering if there is a battery I could buy that would increase the battery life significantly or if not what notebook I should get to fulfill my needs (or wants...heh). Here is a battery I found called the XtremePower 20. Would this work? ...and if so how much of a difference would there be? Thanks for the help in advance. |
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