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Title: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:18:35 PM: Good or bad deal papanguses

AMD Turion 64x2 HL-56 (1.8 GHz)
2 GB PC4200 DDR-RAM
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA HD
256 MB GeForce Go 6150 (yuk, I can upgrade it to a GeForce 7600 Go though)
LightScribe DVD+/-RW
webcam and SD/MMC/XD card reader
14.1" 1280x800 screen
5.7 lbs
12-cell lithium-ion battery

$899, DO I ROK OR WHAT

YES I DO
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 01, 2007, 04:19:10 PM: HP, I see.
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Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:19:33 PM: yup!
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Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:20:48 PM: 2 FUCKING GIGS! come on, duders!
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: The Fake Shemp on March 01, 2007, 04:21:04 PM: It's a good deal, but I know the video card upgrade might be a little costly. When I get a decent job and pay off some bills, I will likely invest in a laptop. It's the way to go nowadays, especially if ASUS' external video card docking station thing lives up to the hype (it got rave reviews when it debut).
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Tauntaun on March 01, 2007, 04:21:36 PM: I'm not a cigarillo. I'd like a laptop too however. :-[
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Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:22:20 PM: video card upgrade is $250, which I'm cool with -- I'm getting this deal by turning in like 10 zillion Rewards points at Best Buy and they didn't have the upgrade. I'll order it online next month!
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:23:01 PM: Quote from: Tauntaun on March 01, 2007, 04:21:36 PM
I'm not a cigarillo. I'd like a laptop too however. :-[

or ARE you :-*
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Disposable White Guy on March 01, 2007, 04:24:13 PM: I wish Best Buy made a cereal so I could save up the boxtops and refund them for a laptop too :(
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Tauntaun on March 01, 2007, 04:25:20 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 01, 2007, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: Tauntaun on March 01, 2007, 04:21:36 PM
I'm not a cigarillo. I'd like a laptop too however. :-[

or ARE you :-*

You tell me...

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Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:28:14 PM: i'm gonna take my pants off and install vista now
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Post by: Robo on March 01, 2007, 04:30:20 PM: What was the original price?
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 04:33:10 PM: it was $1299 - $300 rewards points - $100 in-store discount = $899 + tax. :o :o :o
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 01, 2007, 04:45:09 PM: I'm saving up for a 2ghz core duo 2 4mb cache 2gb ram 320gb 7900 go 512mb dedicated 1600 x 1080 17inch screen 2 8cell bateries and 3 year warranty for 1499 after rebates
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: MrAngryFace on March 01, 2007, 04:46:11 PM: and fresh brownies at 2am right lol
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Post by: Human Snorenado on March 01, 2007, 04:46:46 PM: REWARDING! WERY, WERY REWARDING!
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: G The Resurrected on March 01, 2007, 04:48:42 PM: my brownies turned out like fudge and not brownies.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Fragamemnon on March 01, 2007, 04:53:05 PM: I made brownies at 2AM a while ago. They are easy and the fiance wanted a snack while playing WoW.

Turion's get totally rolled by the mobile Core 2 Duos, but it should play games just fine with a 7600. That being said, I bet it's the bees knees for battery life if you use the AMD software to underclock that thing. All the performance in the world doesn't mean anything if the battery gets chewed in less than an hour.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Fragamemnon on March 01, 2007, 04:53:36 PM: Also, I haven't bought a laptop in years. Work FTW man.
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Post by: BlackMage on March 01, 2007, 05:03:47 PM: not too shabby
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Post by: bagofeyes on March 01, 2007, 05:46:03 PM: I'd have gone a macbook pro, but hey that's me
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 07:05:14 PM: yeah, but macs come with a lastgen os :(
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Tauntaun on March 01, 2007, 07:10:07 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 01, 2007, 07:05:14 PM
yeah, but macs come with a lastgen os :(

Yes but you need a DX10 card to take full advantage of what Vista has to offer graphics wise with games. (:drool Supreme Commander)
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Fragamemnon on March 01, 2007, 07:40:53 PM: Meh DX10. So overrated for the next six to nine months.

I hope people are buying DX10 cards now for DX9 game performance. I know they certainly aren't buying them for their driver support on Vista!
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 01, 2007, 07:42:24 PM: Drinky take of pic of it plz
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Post by: MrAngryFace on March 01, 2007, 08:33:08 PM: ATi was smart to hold off with their dx10 product.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 01, 2007, 08:36:34 PM: Doesn't the R600 come with its power generator? :cookiem
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Christopher on March 01, 2007, 08:47:09 PM: so is that a good deal or something guys? It seems pretty powerful for a laptop.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 08:54:41 PM: it's a decent deal. not as good a deal as the original HoboBook Pro (tm me, a Compaq Sempron 3300+ w/ a 128MB X300 and a gig of RAM for $579, purchased last year), but i'm diggin' it.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 01, 2007, 08:58:40 PM: I'll say this, Drinky's new laptop is more powerful than my main rig :-\
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Post by: whiteACID on March 01, 2007, 10:00:32 PM: same exact computer i have, except mine is better. bigger battery and screen, etc.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 01, 2007, 10:01:16 PM: you rock, chica

edit: bigger battery? the frickin' 12-cell li battery becomes a stand for the thing! it's the biggest battery for an hp WHAT :'(
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: whiteACID on March 01, 2007, 11:30:49 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 01, 2007, 04:18:35 PM
Good or bad deal papanguses

AMD Turion 64x2 HL-56 (1.8 GHz)
2 GB PC4200 DDR-RAM
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA HD
256 MB GeForce Go 6150 (yuk, I can upgrade it to a GeForce 7600 Go though)
LightScribe DVD+/-RW
webcam and SD/MMC/XD card reader
14.1" 1280x800 screen
5.7 lbs
12-cell lithium-ion battery

$899, DO I ROK OR WHAT

YES I DO
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-56(1.8GHz/1MB)
FREE Upgrade to 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7200
HP Imprint Finish + Microphone
2048MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
FREE Upgrade - LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
802.11a/b/g WLAN and Bluetooth
HP Expresscard TV Tuner for Windows Vista Notebook
12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 01, 2007, 11:36:13 PM: whiteACID, your e-penis is almost as big as your middle toe.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: DeezNutzRBlue on March 01, 2007, 11:36:45 PM: 2nd toe
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 02, 2007, 02:05:19 PM: Got a good deal on a refurb 256 MB 7400 Go from HP Direct, $40 :hyper :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 02, 2007, 02:06:46 PM: So the GPU on that laptop is expandable? How does that work?
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 02, 2007, 02:08:28 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:05:19 PM
Got a good deal on a refurb 256 MB 7400 Go from HP Direct, $40 :hyper :hyper :hyper
:pimp
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 02, 2007, 02:09:57 PM: it's modular on most nForce Go mobos. It's a bitch to install -- I'll hafta field strip the whole thing -- but there's no soldering or anything required. It just snaps into the PCI-X mobile slot; unfortunately, it also usually involves disassembling the whole kit. Fortunately, I've done this a billion times before. If there's one thing I'm really hot shit at these days, it's PC/laptop rebuilding/repair. :'(
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 02, 2007, 02:11:27 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:09:57 PM
it's modular on most nForce Go mobos. It's a bitch to install -- I'll hafta field strip the whole thing -- but there's no soldering or anything required. It just snaps into the PCI-X mobile slot; unfortunately, it also usually involves disassembling the whole kit. Fortunately, I've done this a billion times before. If there's one thing I'm really hot shit at these days, it's PC/laptop rebuilding/repair. :'(
Is it easy to replace RAM on a laptop?

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Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 02, 2007, 02:11:55 PM: yes, very.

I should add that I LOVE building PCs/laptops. If anyone is in the Seattle area and wants me to assemble them a custom rig free of charge (you buy the parts, duh), lemme know -- you'll make my day. :)
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 02, 2007, 02:14:04 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:11:55 PM
yes, very.
So if I ordered a gig I would have no trouble installing it with a simple little screwdriver?
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 02, 2007, 02:16:06 PM: might not even need a screwdriver, but yeah: there should be a panel on the bottom. open it -- the RAM should be tiered and easy to remove/install.
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 02, 2007, 02:24:30 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:16:06 PM
might not even need a screwdriver, but yeah: there should be a panel on the bottom. open it -- the RAM should be tiered and easy to remove/install.
LOL, what is the best place to order RAM?
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 02, 2007, 02:26:34 PM: you know what type of RAM you need?
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 02, 2007, 02:27:35 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:09:57 PM
it's modular on most nForce Go mobos. It's a bitch to install -- I'll hafta field strip the whole thing -- but there's no soldering or anything required. It just snaps into the PCI-X mobile slot; unfortunately, it also usually involves disassembling the whole kit. Fortunately, I've done this a billion times before. If there's one thing I'm really hot shit at these days, it's PC/laptop rebuilding/repair. :'(

:O

Thats awesome then. The taking apart of the laptop itself sounds like a pain though. I've done it with a few dells but theres way to many small screws in awkward places ;_;
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Flannel Boy on March 02, 2007, 02:28:55 PM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:26:34 PM
you know what type of RAM you need?
333MHz DDR
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: warcock on March 03, 2007, 12:34:48 AM: Quote from: Drinky Crow on March 02, 2007, 02:09:57 PM
it's modular on most nForce Go mobos. It's a bitch to install -- I'll hafta field strip the whole thing -- but there's no soldering or anything required. It just snaps into the PCI-X mobile slot; unfortunately, it also usually involves disassembling the whole kit. Fortunately, I've done this a billion times before. If there's one thing I'm really hot shit at these days, it's PC/laptop rebuilding/repair. :'(

Management. EDGE LOSS TOTAL? MICRO LOSS? I BELEIVE SO!
Title: Re: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 03, 2007, 12:38:13 AM: I ain't half the coder I was three years ago, fer sure. :'(

On the other hand, I make twice as much money! :hyper