But it has to be $700 or less, and it has to be a Dell. What's the best all-purpose laptop that's less than $700? Also, should I try to convince my grandma to buy from another manufacturer?
See if you can get an Ubuntu one.
Isn't there a way to replace the OS once I get the laptop? And also, I didn't see any laptops with Ubuntu on it.
Quote from: some_person on November 08, 2007, 06:37:14 PM
Isn't there a way to replace the OS once I get the laptop? And also, I didn't see any laptops with Ubuntu on it.
Yeah, you can format the harddrive and install a new OS.
How about Acer? caterpie;
And whenever you do get it, install Fedora Core. If you plan on doing some gaming, well, partition it so you have a section with Windows just for gaming, and Fedora for everything else.
Or try to convince her to spend another $300 and take advantage of something like student discounts and get a Macbook. powerofone;
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 06:51:08 PM
How about Acer? caterpie;
And whenever you do get it, install Fedora Core. If you plan on doing some gaming, well, partition it so you have a section with Windows just for gaming, and Fedora for everything else.
Or try to convince her to spend another $300 and take advantage of something like student discounts and get a Macbook. powerofone;
I just want a laptop I could use for anything, but within the price range, however, you bring up a good point powerofone;
Quote from: some_person on November 08, 2007, 06:53:10 PM
I just want a laptop I could use for anything, but within the price range, however, you bring up a good point powerofone;
Say a Macbook would last you a much longer time... and I'm sure it would. caterpie;
also visit more often
Yeah, like Lawlz said, try to convince her to go a few hundred dollars up and get a Macbook.
XPS are fine, they're Dell and meant for gaming which is like some sort of sick oxymoron.
I like desktops though.
Quote from: JMV290 on November 08, 2007, 06:58:40 PM
Yeah, like Lawlz said, try to convince her to go a few hundred dollars up and get a Macbook.
I might have to do that. All of the good stuff is a bit above $700, but a Macbook? I heard those aren't really good for gaming, but other then that, I had some bad experiences with Macs. If it was possible to replace the Mac OS, could I get better performance?
Quote from: reefer on November 08, 2007, 07:07:46 PM
XPS are fine, they're Dell and meant for gaming which is like some sort of sick oxymoron.
I like desktops though.
In my situation, it would be better to get a laptop. Also, can gaming computers make a good multi-use laptop?
Quote from: some_person on November 08, 2007, 07:18:46 PM
I might have to do that. All of the good stuff is a bit above $700, but a Macbook? I heard those aren't really good for gaming, but other then that, I had some bad experiences with Macs. If it was possible to replace the Mac OS, could I get better performance?
In my situation, it would be better to get a laptop. Also, can gaming computers make a good multi-use laptop?
why the hell would you want to get rid of os x are you retarded
psyduck;
And since gaming computers tend to be powerful, sure? If you're willing to get a desktop, iMacs deliver power and are a fair price.
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 07:30:22 PM
why the hell would you want to get rid of os x are you retarded
psyduck;
And since gaming computers tend to be powerful, sure? If you're willing to get a desktop, iMacs deliver power and are a fair price.
In my experience, OS X lags easy, and that isn't go (OS X does look cool, however, I would like something "less bulky", if you know what I mean).
Quote from: some_person on November 08, 2007, 07:35:04 PM
In my experience, OS X lags easy, and that isn't go (OS X does look cool, however, I would like something "less bulky", if you know what I mean).
when the hell does os x lag are you trying to process video or whatever
how is os x bulky psyduck;
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 07:42:47 PM
when the hell does os x lag are you trying to process video or whatever
how is os x bulky psyduck;
For my aunt, even opening a window.
That thing is fucking new, too. psyduck;
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 07:42:47 PM
when the hell does os x lag are you trying to process video or whatever
how is os x bulky psyduck;
Well that, when when I have used Firefox (either way, I hate lag).
Bulky may not be the right way to explain this, but because of OS X's transparency and other graphical effects, along with the apps (all of which lagged up at least once in my experience with OS X), causes the lag I experience at least once every time I use a Mac. If I am not mistaken, it takes some really good parts to allow the computer to boot OS X, which means if I use something like "bulky", I would have a really powerful computer.
Quote from: KT on November 08, 2007, 07:47:06 PM
For my aunt, even opening a window.
That thing is fucking new, too. psyduck;
Maybe your aunt is retarde
d.
Quote from: Houdini on November 08, 2007, 07:53:57 PM
Maybe your aunt is retarded.
That would mean I would be retarded as well, seeing how I've had such lag at times.
Quote from: some_person on November 08, 2007, 07:55:41 PM
That would mean I would be retarded as well, seeing how I've had such lag at times.
Incidentally, you
are retar
ded
Quote from: Houdini on November 08, 2007, 08:13:24 PM
Incidentally, you are retarded
o right v; But seriously though, I've had some problems with Macs, yet I want something that allows me to do a lot of things.
Quote from: some_person on November 08, 2007, 07:53:55 PM
Well that, when when I have used Firefox (either way, I hate lag).
Bulky may not be the right way to explain this, but because of OS X's transparency and other graphical effects, along with the apps (all of which lagged up at least once in my experience with OS X), causes the lag I experience at least once every time I use a Mac. If I am not mistaken, it takes some really good parts to allow the computer to boot OS X, which means if I use something like "bulky", I would have a really powerful computer.
If you even consider using Mozilla apps on a Mac, you're fucking retarded and should shoot yourself in the scrotum and never touch a computer again.
Also, OS X runs more efficiently than Windows and many other operating systems.
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 08:19:47 PM
If you even consider using Mozilla apps on a Mac, you're fucking retarded and should shoot yourself in the scrotum and never touch a computer again.
Also, OS X runs more efficiently than Windows and many other operating systems.
It wasn't my Mac v; Anyways, can you prove this claim? I've grown up with Windows, and I have experienced lag before, and even though Windows is more prone to freezing up (only one time has a Mac froze up in my experience), OS X seems ot be more laggy, which is why I want to try Ubuntu.
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 08:19:47 PM
If you even consider using Mozilla apps on a Mac, you're fucking retarded and should shoot yourself in the scrotum and never touch a computer again.
so that means you never actually tested out firefox on a mac psyduck;
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 08:19:47 PM
Also, OS X runs more efficiently than Windows and many other operating systems.
incidentally, my toaster is more efficient than my stereo system
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 09, 2007, 12:19:06 PM
so that means you never actually tested out firefox on a mac psyduck;
Are you an idiot? Read his post again. psyduck;
QuoteIf you even consider using Mozilla apps on a Mac, you're fucking retarded
Of course he's considered it. caterpie;
Quote from: JMV290 on November 09, 2007, 12:33:14 PM
Are you an idiot? Read his post again. psyduck;
Of course he's considered it. caterpie;
are you an idiot
but he's apparently touched a computer since which is what made me question that psyduck;
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 09, 2007, 12:48:52 PM
are you an idiot
but he's apparently touched a computer since which is what made me question that psyduck;
no lol
o okay
my butthole is a usb hub
So yeah, forgetting about the OS and such, seeing how I can replace that whenever I want, how's about you give me some specific recommendations? I'm looking to choose a laptop, not an OS (not yet at least).
I seriously have an acer that's older than me. psyduck;
obviously you did something to make OS X lag like possibly run it on a ibook G3 with 156mb of RAM so i would say its a fair bet that you should go kill yourself
Quote from: Joba Chamberlain on November 10, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
obviously you did something to make OS X lag like possibly run it on a ibook G3 with 156mb of RAM so i would say its a fair bet that you should go kill yourself
Kill myself over what's not mine? Not even I am that retarded, anyways, that's not what the issue is right now.
Quote from: Lawlz on November 08, 2007, 07:30:22 PM
why the hell would you want to get rid of os x are you retarded
psyduck;
And since gaming computers tend to be powerful, sure? If you're willing to get a desktop, iMacs deliver power and are a fair price.
Lol, gaming computers, power, and iMacs shouldn't even be in the same paragraph. spam;
Unless the paragraph was saying iMacs aren't gaming computers, and have no power.
*Slinks off to play Crysis demo for the 50,000th time*
Quote from: Kingoftherings on November 11, 2007, 11:52:56 PM
Lol, gaming computers, power, and iMacs shouldn't even be in the same paragraph. spam;
Unless the paragraph was saying iMacs aren't gaming computers, and have no power.
*Slinks off to play Crysis demo for the 50,000th time*
lol your computer can't even handle it spam;
Guys, we can discuss the OS later, but for now, what laptop should I get, and why? Acer laptops having OS X isn't a good enough excuse for me (as I can replace the OS whenever, right?).
Quote from: some_person on November 12, 2007, 12:50:35 AM
Guys, we can discuss the OS later, but for now, what laptop should I get, and why? Acer laptops having OS X isn't a good enough excuse for me (as I can replace the OS whenever, right?).
acer laptops don't have os x only macs have os x and if you do run os x on another machine you're a filthy pirate and should be shot psyduck;
Quote from: some_person on November 12, 2007, 12:50:35 AM
Guys, we can discuss the OS later, but for now, what laptop should I get, and why? Acer laptops having OS X isn't a good enough excuse for me (as I can replace the OS whenever, right?).
The OS is one of the most important aspects of a system.
Quote from: Lawlz on November 11, 2007, 11:55:31 PM
lol your computer can't even handle it spam;
Can too. gonk;
I get an acceptable FPS at 1280x1024 on high in DX9. You only see the DX10 difference in the Very High Settings anyway, which I get like 10-15fps on.
Quote from: Kingoftherings on November 11, 2007, 11:52:56 PM
Lol, gaming computers, power, and iMacs shouldn't even be in the same paragraph. spam;
Unless the paragraph was saying iMacs aren't gaming computers, and have no power.
*Slinks off to play Crysis demo for the 50,000th time*
OH MY GOD APPLE SUCKS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MAKE RIDICULOUSLY POWERFUL AND EXPENSIVE ALIENWARE PCS THAT CAN COMPENSATE FOR MY PITIFUL AND EMBARRASSING GENITALIA
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: Bassir C. on November 12, 2007, 08:26:02 AM
The OS is one of the most important aspects of a system.
only if you like to argue on the internet
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 12, 2007, 12:20:38 PM
only if you like to argue on the internet
well who doesn't spam;
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 12, 2007, 12:20:38 PM
only if you like to argue on the internet
well if you want your computer to work you might want an os that supports the hardware.
You wouldn't want a distro of Linux that is incompatible with your video card or something.
Quote from: JMV290 on November 12, 2007, 12:27:51 PM
well if you want your computer to work you might want an os that supports the hardware.
You wouldn't want a distro of Linux that is incompatible with your video card or something.
OS X is incompatible with my 8800GTS. emo;
And it looks like a pain the butt to try to get a hacked driver, since OSX, and current hacked drivers hate anything with more than 256mb VRAM. psyduck;
Quote from: Kingoftherings on November 12, 2007, 12:34:40 PM
OS X is incompatible with my 8800GTS. emo;
And it looks like a pain the butt to try to get a hacked driver, since OSX, and current hacked drivers hate anything with more than 256mb VRAM. psyduck;
wait you mean os x doesn't work with a video card it shouldnt be using
also
QuoteLike options? You have three powerful graphics cards from which to choose, including the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT (256MB), ATI Radeon X1900 XT (512MB), and NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 (512MB). And you can fill your Mac Pro with as many as four GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards.
512mb lol
Quote from: JMV290 on November 12, 2007, 12:41:14 PM
wait you mean os x doesn't work with a video card it shouldnt be using
also512mb lol
Yes, OS X isn't compatible with a video card it shouldn't be using. emo;
And maybe that X1900 works because Apple bothered to make drivers for it. :(
Quote from: JMV290 on November 12, 2007, 12:27:51 PM
well if you want your computer to work you might want an os that supports the hardware.
You wouldn't want a distro of Linux that is incompatible with your video card or something.
or maybe you should get hardware that supports your os
i wouldn't want to get eaten by a lion
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 12, 2007, 12:53:13 PM
or maybe you should get hardware that supports your os
i wouldn't want to get eaten by a lion
if you're buying a laptop you don't really have much choice of hardware.
Quote from: JMV290 on November 12, 2007, 02:16:16 PM
if you're buying a laptop you don't really have much choice of hardware.
yes, you do: you could buy a different laptop
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 12, 2007, 03:34:40 PM
yes, you do: you could buy a different laptop
not much of a choice when picking from sub-$700 Dells.
Quote from: JMV290 on November 12, 2007, 03:35:48 PM
not much of a choice when picking from sub-$700 Dells.
i'm sure they have many different hardwares available
Quote from: Bassir C. on November 12, 2007, 08:26:02 AM
The OS is one of the most important aspects of a system.
Still doesn't change the fact that one can replace an OS
Quote from: Lawlz on November 12, 2007, 12:51:36 AM
acer laptops don't have os x only macs have os x and if you do run os x on another machine you're a filthy pirate and should be shot psyduck;
Quit being a Mac fanboy. I understand you like Macs, but in my experience, I don't (this goes for all Mac fanboys ITT).
Quote from: JMV290 on November 12, 2007, 12:27:51 PM
well if you want your computer to work you might want an os that supports the hardware.
You wouldn't want a distro of Linux that is incompatible with your video card or something.
I don't know too much about Linux, but isn't it a "light-weight" OS (an OS not having special effects turned on/that consume a lot of processing power)? Anyways, could someone just name a good laptop? JMV and Lawlz brought of a good point in convincing my grandma to spend some more money on a laptop.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834210005
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=32&name=Laptops-Notebooks
Thanks Bassir!
1.5 GHz? psyduck;
Quote from: Joba Chamberlain on November 14, 2007, 07:51:27 PM
1.5 GHz? psyduck;
Core 2 Duo.
Surprisingly, the Macbook actually seems to be a great deal when compared to that.
Quote from: Lawlz on November 15, 2007, 01:10:30 PM
Surprisingly, the Macbook actually seems to be a great deal when compared to that.
for $400 more, the same amount of memory, 50% smaller hard drive capacity, and .5 more gibihurtz?
oh okay
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 15, 2007, 01:37:38 PM
for $400 more, the same amount of memory, 50% smaller hard drive capacity, and .5 more gibihurtz?
oh okay
Sounds like a wonderful deal. navi;
Way to go Apple. ^_^
Quote from: Kingoftherings on November 16, 2007, 05:53:07 PM
Sounds like a wonderful deal. navi;
Way to go Apple. ^_^
that was the stupidest post you've made since you insinuated that all macs had Intel GMA 950s
May I remind everyone that this thread is not a debate thread? I just want suggestions for a laptop (don't worry about the OS).
Quote from: some_person on November 16, 2007, 07:36:45 PM
May I remind everyone that this thread is not a debate thread? I just want suggestions for a laptop (don't worry about the OS).
Just buy the one Bassir recommended.
Quote from: Joba Chamberlain on November 16, 2007, 07:34:51 PM
that was the stupidest post you've made since you insinuated that all macs had Intel GMA 950s
Thanks. wub;
Quote from: Joba Chamberlain on November 16, 2007, 07:57:06 PM
Just buy the one Bassir recommended.
But what about the processor's clock speed? gonk;
Quote from: some_person on November 17, 2007, 01:21:29 AM
But what about the processor's clock speed? gonk;
it's not that bad psyduck;
if you want better, spend more money
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 17, 2007, 11:45:23 AM
it's not that bad psyduck;
if you want better, spend more money
I think I can do that, but if nothing else it available, I'll go with what Bassir suggested
Quote from: some_person on November 17, 2007, 01:21:29 AM
But what about the processor's clock speed? gonk;
its a goddam core 2 duo its fine go away
best buy has some black friday sale.
Quote from: Unwelc0med on November 21, 2007, 01:57:44 PM
They're selling laptops for like $300
yeah a low price doesn't mean its good psyduck;
Quote from: Commodore Guff on November 21, 2007, 01:54:20 PM
yeah most stores do
Unless in Canada, in which case, you're fucked until Easter, when everything goes on for pennies.