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  1. 05-14-2010 #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by MannyIsGod
    I could give two s about gaming on a laptop. The screen is smaller thank my desktop and its never going to be as upgradeable.

    No, I'm looking for a strong system that will likely have to last me 3 or so years and still be a fairly strong system. The main use will be research applications which may or may not require running large simulations so it will need a 64 bit OS.

    Other than that yeah, I don't care what type of GPU it has but I do want to get the best hardware bang for my buck in a mobile platform.
    After reading this again, I'd say go with a Mac... if you can afford it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MannyIsGod
    but I really don't understand what makes their prices so much higher.


    FWIW, I'm typing this on a 40+ month old Dell laptop. It's only had one small problem that was easily fixed by a Dell technician. Other than that, it's rock solid and still runs like a dream.
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  3. 05-14-2010 #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sense
    I would recommend you don't go with dell... I got a lot of friends who claim they break down easily... of course I know just about anyone can get a virus on a computer, but from what I've heard more complaints on them than anything.
    Getting a virus is completely user error. No manufacture makes any machine that is any more susceptible to a virus because thats all software based.
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  4. 05-14-2010 #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cry Havoc
    FWIW, I'm typing this on a 40+ month old Dell laptop. It's only had one small problem that was easily fixed by a Dell technician. Other than that, it's rock solid and still runs like a dream.

    I just don't get what the Apple could have over some of the other machines that makes them cost so much more. It HAS to be hype/brand love.

    I was looking at some of the studio series from Dell a bit ago and I'm getting like a 400 dollar discount so I may end up going with that simply for bang/buck ratio.

    Studio 15 Studio 15 Laptop
    Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
    Processor NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i5-520M 2.40GHz (2.93Ghz Turbo Mode, 3M cache)
    Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    Keyboard Standard Keyboard
    LCD Panel 15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera
    Video Card ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570, 512MB
    Hard Drive 320GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    System Color Ruby Red
    Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9, Multiple Languages
    CD ROM/DVD ROM 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    Sound Soundblaster X-Fi Hi Def Audio - Software Enabled
    Wireless Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6200
    Touch Software No Touch Software
    Office Productivity Software Microsoft Works 9 DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
    Anti-Virus Software McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
    Battery 85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
    Hardware Support Services 1 Year Basic Service Plan
    Installation Services 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection
    Datasafe Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
    Mobile Broadband Internal Mobile Broadband not included

    800 bucks. Another 40 and I'd have a 500gb drive.
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    I just priced it without the discount and I'm only saving like 250 bucks. Still not bad I guess but it seems they exaggerate.
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    rofl, manny using a laptop?
    not even makin an attempt to stick to your roots anymore are you?
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  7. 05-14-2010 #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cant_Be_Faded
    rofl, manny using a laptop?
    not even makin an attempt to stick to your roots anymore are you?
    I've used laptops for years bro. I'm not mookie saying he hates everything commercial while wearing a big ass reebok logo on his chest.
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    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...440&CatId=4938

    Seems ridiculously solid for the price.
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