# need laptop advice **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 2, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170 "2009-05-02T12:12:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![benji86](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/benji86/32/7309_2.png) [@benji86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benji86)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/1 "2009-05-02T12:12:09Z")
Basically, I’ve never had a laptop. Always preferred my desktop over them. However, I recently decided that I finally should get one. While I’m pretty schooled on desktops and parts, that doesnt help me as much with laptops since I can’t exactly build my own. I’m just looking for some suggestions on who makes good laptops, and where to get a good deal on one. I’m not looking for a crazy powerful laptop, as any gaming type stuff or 3d crap will be mostly on my desktop. I just need a mid-range to upper midrange laptop and I dont want to spend over 800-1000 if possible. Any thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/2 "2009-05-02T12:23:42Z")
> **[HP HDX16t Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz 16in Laptop (4GB/320GB/Geforce 9600GT) $799.99...](https://www.techbargains.com/deal/296618/hp-hdx16t-intel-core-2-duo-2-2ghz-16in-laptop-4gb-320gb-geforce-9600gt-799-99)** > > HP has the HP Pavilion HDX16t Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 16 Notebook Computer for a low $799.99 after Coupon Code. Free Shipping. Tax in most. > > 7.37l... Only has a T6600 processor but everything else is great. (Only meaning it’s not an 8###+ like I would get) It will still do everything and run great, however. OR… if you don’t mind a HUGE laptop, a full HD 18" screen for a couple hundred more. Comes with a blu-ray player and better processor 🙂 I personally have used this “laptop” even though it’s a lot larger than you’d really want to sit on your lap. > **[HP HDX18t Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz 18.4in Laptop (1920x1080/Blu-Ray) $1099.99 w/...](https://www.techbargains.com/deal/296684/hp-hdx18t-core-2-duo-p8700-2-53ghz-18-4in-laptop-1920x1080-blu-ray-1099-99-w-coupon)** > > HP has the HP Pavilion HDX18t Premium Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 18 Notebook Computer for $1099.99 after Coupon Code. Free Shipping. Tax in most. > > 8.... ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/3 "2009-05-02T12:26:55Z")
Or, here you have a choice of default graphics and a Blu-ray player or an 512MB HD 4530 and DVD burner. The 4530 makes it $25 more. > **[HP Pavilion dv6t Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz 16in Laptop (3GB/320GB/Blu-Ray/HDTV...](https://www.techbargains.com/deal/296696/hp-pavilion-dv6t-core-2-duo-p8600-2-4ghz-16in-laptop-3gb-320gb-blu-ray-hdtv-tuner-12-cell-810-99)** > > HP has the HP Pavilion dv6t Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 16 Notebook Computer w/ Blu-Ray Player for $810.99 after Coupon Code. Free Shipping. Tax in mos... ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/4 "2009-05-02T12:28:41Z")
HP and Dell make decent laptops. Stay away from Toshiba, a lot of their models don’t have any way to “downgrade” to XP. They don’t even make software/drivers to support XP. HP would be my choice if I had to choose today. I personally have played with a bunch of Dells and HPs and love their HDX series. They look great and perform really really well! [www.techbargains.com](http://www.techbargains.com) and [www.slickdeals.net](http://www.slickdeals.net) are the two sites I’d check daily for laptop deals ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/5 "2009-05-02T12:33:38Z")
id look for a compaq too if your looking at HP’s same damn laptop prices a little lower. ---
**Author:** ![benji86](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/benji86/32/7309_2.png) [@benji86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benji86)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/6 "2009-05-02T12:38:37Z")
thanks for the suggestions so far. I definitely dont need bluray or a larger laptop. I’ll probably be using it mostly just for some gaming, (but like i said, most of that will be on desktop), watching movies, music, and that sort of thing. a friend who has an HP suggested i get HP as well. I’ll be checking out those sites to see what I can come up with as well. Also, what is generally considered better nowadays in terms of processors? I havent really been keeping up too much lately, and i especially have no clue which is more preferred for laptops. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/7 "2009-05-02T12:44:28Z")
i have a dell inspiron 1525 and it suits me well… I think it was like $500, so there are definitely deals to be had. I dont do games or large programs so I can’t speak to that, but as a computer its great. ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/8 "2009-05-02T12:57:34Z")
> **[Mobile Processors - Benchmark List](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Processors-Benchmarklist.2436.0.html)** > > This is a benchmark list of mobile processors like Turion, Pentium M, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo, sorted by performance. Great link to see how the processors compare. All of those numbers… so confusing sometimes! LOL! Even the list doesn’t have all of them, so look for the closest 😛 Like the T6600… compare it to a T6500 with same cache and FSB. Oh and… mobile graphics cards too! 🙂 Find out where your new laptop stands before buying it. > **[Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html)** > > Sort and filter through all currently available mobile graphics cards by performance or specification. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/9 "2009-05-02T13:05:46Z")
Get something with a decent integrated graphics solution. Dont bother with discrete graphics and “gaming” laptop bullshit. Get a LED backlit screen as the battery life will be significantly better. Read REVIEWS on a model before you buy. I think HP sucks (from personal and friends experience) and I will not buy another HP laptop. My next laptop will be a Lenovo Thinkpad or similar. Focus on finding a system that is STABLE and RELIABLE. … no overheating issues or bios problems. This deal is dead but you can find others weekly: > **[571 Computers Deals, Sales & Coupons from $1 to $2000+](https://slickdeals.net/deals/computers/)** > > Save $$$ and get the best Computers prices with Slickdeals. From Newegg, Amazon, Frys, Best Buy, Micro Center, Costco Wholesale, eBay, B&H Photo Video, and more, get the latest discounts, coupons, sales and shipping offers. Compare deals on Computers... ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/10 "2009-05-02T13:07:46Z")
> [@Violator](#): > > Get something with a decent integrated graphics solution. > Dont bother with discrete graphics and “gaming” laptop bullshit. > Get a LED backlit screen as the battery life will be significantly better. > Read REVIEWS on a model before you buy. > > I think HP sucks (from personal and friends experience) and I will not buy another HP laptop. > > My next laptop will be a Lenovo Thinkpad or similar. Focus on finding a system that is STABLE and RELIABLE. … no overheating issues or bios problems. > > This deal is dead but you can find others weekly: > [http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1326451](http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1326451) I also agree that Lenovo is greater than both… however, they cost more ☹ I recommended HP due to it’s pricing. ---
**Author:** ![benji86](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/benji86/32/7309_2.png) [@benji86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benji86)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/11 "2009-05-02T13:30:21Z")
thanks for those links baldy. lots of good info in there. so much crap to go through looking around. how about power issues in laptops? how long should a good battery life be? ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/12 "2009-05-02T13:43:00Z")
ha, not very long. Ill time it. unplugged now… ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/13 "2009-05-02T13:47:24Z")
> [@Clean Baldy](#): > > I also agree that Lenovo is greater than both… however, they cost more ☹ I recommended HP due to it’s pricing. They don’t cost more because they can be had for the same price as the HP. Check link. Buying something that will not work after a while to save $50 is not the best plan. Buddy spent $800 on an HP last year. Exactly 1 year later the motherboard fried. Even if he saved $100… does it look like a good deal now? ---
**Author:** ![benji86](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/benji86/32/7309_2.png) [@benji86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benji86)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/14 "2009-05-02T14:03:22Z")
been looking around a bit. so much stuff to look through considering im not laptop educated at all haha. probably gonna take a run to best buy sometime today just to take a look at laptops and get a feel for brands and such. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/15 "2009-05-02T15:00:41Z")
An hour and fifteen minutes later its down to “18 Minutes” remaining, with the little warning symbol next to the battery. I was on full brightness with my screen and I have been using it constantly. Only word, fire fox, and windows mail have been used though… Edit: it shut down at 6:13 exactly. I guess an hour and a half isnt that bad… ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/16 "2009-05-02T16:56:09Z")
mine if i keep it on high performance unplugged i get about a hour and 1/2-hour and 45 min. thats just surfing the web and with my gf playing pogo ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/17 "2009-05-02T17:08:01Z")
I’d steer clear of HP and Compaq. Dell is OK, Lenovo is good like everyone said. If you want something durable then go with a Panasonic Toughbook. Against my better judgment, I bought a Sony Vaio a few months ago and it has actually been great. I needed something with blu-ray and graphic processing power and that was all I could find. Like I said so far, so good though. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/18 "2009-05-02T17:49:24Z")
hp and compaq is good if your surfing the web and doing homework. if had a hp for 3 years without a single problem. and now i have a compaq i got off here for 200 and the thing works flawless. and id never buy a DELL anything. even my uncle who works for them wont buy them. you are right about the Lenovo if you have the cash to play with buy on of thoes ---
**Author:** ![Djs87](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djs87/32/5132_2.png) [@Djs87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Djs87)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2009, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/19 "2009-05-03T07:50:42Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > hp and compaq is good if your surfing the web and doing homework. if had a hp for 3 years without a single problem. and now i have a compaq i got off here for 200 and the thing works flawless. and id never buy a DELL anything. even my uncle who works for them wont buy them. you are right about the Lenovo if you have the cash to play with buy on of thoes Why? I had a couple Dell laptops and both worked perfectly. Why doesn’t Dell get any love with some of you? Having actually taken 2 of them apart, they seemed pretty well constructed too. ---
**Author:** ![benji86](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/benji86/32/7309_2.png) [@benji86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/benji86)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2009, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170/20 "2009-05-03T11:43:38Z")
anyone know if MSI or Asus are any good for laptops? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-laptop-advice/67170.md?page=2)