Need new Laptop, any suggestions?

[Leafdragon]

I need a new laptop. Mainly is because the only TW games I can run are Rome, Medieval and Shogun. But here is the thing. Its not my graphics card (mainly) Its my Memory! ITS 512 MAXIMUM! (And its a computer, not a laptop!) So what I need is at least 1GB, maybe even 2GB (If its cheap enough) With not a really fancy graphics card, Just maybe PS 2.0, 3D (Of Course) and a few other things. Dont care about much else other than that it can handle a game good and could have good internetz! (If that was a idiotic question ignore it) For 200$-500$ roughly. I dont want to "Build" one because I dont wanna waste all that time making one out of scratch and...to me...Seems a little too far. I mean really, 2 days building a computer or laptop like that can make a good dent in my bill and I dont want that to happen unless I can get it instantly (Or, maybe if It is like only 2 hours I can still go though with it)

So, Am I plain crazy?

[karamazovmm]

fill this for me would you?

General Questions

1) What is your budget?

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Netbook; 10” screen or less
b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike:

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?

15) When are you buying this laptop?

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?

[Blutch29]

I have exactly the same need !
So I will answer your survey !


1) What is your budget? 800€-900€

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. France

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Asus
b. Dislike:

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? no

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? excel - word

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? both

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Yes
Total War / Combat Mission Normandy / FPS

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? 2 or 3 hours

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? ok online

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. WIN 7

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information. NO whishes

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? No whishes

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? NO

15) When are you buying this laptop? From now to September

16) How long do you want this laptop to last? 4 years

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? SSD too expensive 500Go will be good

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? DVD burner



Thanks for you help and sorry to use your post Leafdragon.

[karamazovmm]

dv6tqe - 6770m 1gb upgrade
dell xps 15 - gt 540m, FHD screen upgrade

what you could do is to get a NP5165 from any of the sager resellers available in europe, like devitech, kobalt... - gt 555m FHD screen upgrade

another option is to get some refurbs on the msi gt660