Author Topic: I BOUGHT A NEW LAPTOP fegs LOOK (Read 2447 times)

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

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:19:10 PM »

HP, I see.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:19:33 PM »

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:20:48 PM »

2 FUCKING GIGS! come on, duders!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 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).

Tauntaun · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:21:36 PM »

I'm not a cigarillo. I'd like a laptop too however.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #6 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!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #7 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

Disposable White Guy · « **Reply #8 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

Tauntaun · « **Reply #9 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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Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:28:14 PM »

i'm gonna take my pants off and install vista now

Robo · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:30:20 PM »

What was the original price?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:33:10 PM »

it was $1299 - $300 rewards points - $100 in-store discount = $899 + tax.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #13 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

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:46:11 PM »

and fresh brownies at 2am right lol

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:46:46 PM »

REWARDING! WERY, WERY REWARDING!

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:48:42 PM »

my brownies turned out like fudge and not brownies.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #17 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.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2007, 04:53:36 PM »

Also, I haven't bought a laptop in years. Work FTW man.

BlackMage · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2007, 05:03:47 PM »

not too shabby

bagofeyes · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2007, 05:46:03 PM »

I'd have gone a macbook pro, but hey that's me

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:05:14 PM »

yeah, but macs come with a lastgen os

Tauntaun · « **Reply #22 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. (

Supreme Commander)

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #23 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!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #24 on:** March 01, 2007, 07:42:24 PM »

Drinky take of pic of it plz

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #25 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:33:08 PM »

ATi was smart to hold off with their dx10 product.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:36:34 PM »

Doesn't the R600 come with its power generator?

Christopher · « **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:47:09 PM »

so is that a good deal or something guys? It seems pretty powerful for a laptop.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #28 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.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #29 on:** March 01, 2007, 08:58:40 PM »

I'll say this, Drinky's new laptop is more powerful than my main rig $:-\$

whiteACID · « **Reply #30 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:00:32 PM »

same exact computer i have, except mine is better. bigger battery and screen, etc.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #31 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 :'(

whiteACID · « **Reply #32 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

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:36:13 PM »

whiteACID, your e-penis is almost as big as your middle toe.

DeezNutzRBlue · « **Reply #34 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:36:45 PM »

2nd toe

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2007, 02:05:19 PM »

Got a good deal on a refurb 256 MB 7400 Go from HP Direct, $40

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #36 on:** March 02, 2007, 02:06:46 PM »

So the GPU on that laptop is expandable? How does that work?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #37 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

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #38 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. :'(

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #39 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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Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #40 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.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #41 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?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #42 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.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #43 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?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #44 on:** March 02, 2007, 02:26:34 PM »

you know what type of RAM you need?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #45 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 ;_;

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #46 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

warcock · « **Reply #47 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!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #48 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!

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