Hello, I'm going to buy a laptop soon & it went down to Computer A : Inspiron XPS M1210 & Computer B : Inspiron 9400 Quick Review: Computer A has 1 GB memory, 12.1 WXVGA TFT Display, 120 GB HD, 256 Nvidia - Geforce Go 7400 Turbocache, 1.83 Ghz Intel Duo 2 - 2MB L2 cache. Computer B has 1 Gb memory, 17 WXVGA display, 120 GB HD, 256 ATI -X1400 Hypermemory card, 2.00 Ghz Intel Duo 2, 4MB L2 cache. Now , which one is better ? and why ? also tell me how much better are you talking about (depending on your choosen one). Almost forgot, I think most of you here know the game F.E.A.R. If you played it, then you'll know exactly what is the term graphic acceleration power means. which one of these will work with F.E.A.R full effect, or atleast between 80 - 90% quality. If both are crap do you have a better suggestion ? Can anyone give me a better laptop with high-end preformance cause I might be spending for the 1st PC about $ 1360 or I might end up spending $ 1750 for the 2nd one. Please help me, I'm suffering badly from choices !! PS: Please can someone give me the order of graphic cards in Nvidia & ATI from normal till extreme/outstanding preformance. I wana know whats number 1 till number 10 in the list (#1 being the highest ofcourse).
If your a gamer the problem is you can't upgrade notebooks You would need to buy a SLI type laptop ,, which is very costly But you would be set for a years to come.......
took a look at that chart, not sure if it was in order per class, but all I know is that my xpress 200m video card in my laptop runs at less speed than the one mentioned on that list and still runs better than other cards in the same class. It has some good info (such as the different classes) but dont take the order literaly.
If you need help deciding on which laptop, you came to the right person. Once I bought my Dell E1705 back in July of this year I had to learn so much about how laptop's work and so on {the fundamentals}. If you are looking at a portable laptop then go with the E1505. You can configure the same thing as that XPS but it will cost a hell of a lot cheaper. If you are looking at a 'desktop replacement' go for the 9400/E1705. They offer the 7900GS and again cost a lot cheaper than the XPS 1710. Mike.
I'm reviewing my options mike. To be honest, I want something with a very good graphic card (Atleast one that supports FEAR in medium or high quality) & a laptop that lasts for atleast couple years before I have to throw it.
I would buy niether a 7400TC nor x1400 are really gaming chips. Look for 7600 or x1600 at the very least if you want to do any gaming. btw: http://www.powernotebooks.com
Heeeeelp !!! I still cant find me a laptop. Ok , I'll go for 7600 or x1600. I really need some help. PS: Budget is $ 1750 Max.
I got my E1705 for about $1700 on Ebay. Though that was back in July. Look for coupon deals and check Dell.com every Thursday (I guess that is when they have these special deals). Mike.
Toshiba Tecra 3 year warranty no bull **** cant beat the features best money can by if your looking for a unit that will stand up to usage ands has a meta chassy and impact bracing technology and figure print technology.
You must be sh***ing me mate ! Toshiba Tecra ??? :cops: Thats Bollacks ! I need something with preformace man. Thanks, but no will do.
lol get the right model and u will have performance and seriously if u go with dell i can say im not the only one who will say you purchased a piece of crap they r consumer grade they dont last and they r flimsy all flash and not quality no to mention if u want a warranty you have to pay extra oh how nice. P.S. did i mention 90% of dells consumer market is old hardware? i had a customer come in and ask me to look at her brand new alienware laptop which didnt even have a duel core in it. it was laster years centrino but the model was advertised as the latest and greatest. dell ahs been playing this game for years i remember when the Pentium 4 cam out with ddr dell was still shipping them with sd ram what a performance crippler and yet every one thought oh sweet new pc must have the best in it. not likely and i wouldn't be surprised if u grab the dell and the ram is way slower then rated front side buss of the chip too another trick they play. the consumer market is where they unload all their old stock. if u want durability and performance always go with a corporate grade laptop.
I have to agree with FrOz3nD. I looked at your so called Toshiba Tecra and so far they are for MOBILITY not PERFORMANCE!!! Sheesh man. By the way, I have always hated Dell, from their commercials to their stupid promotions but I bought one anyways cause I got the best bang for the buck at the time. Mike.
Look, Im not " Judging " or anything. Anyway its down to these three : DELL - E1705 LG - S1 MAN3E1 HP - Dv9000t
http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en§ion=1&group=1&product=5732&category= i think this is exactly the same as there base alien ware model same GFX and possessor but the warranty has 2 more years then dell and if 100 gb isnt enough u can do a small upgrade so i beg to differ tecra is the more intelligent choice i feel. plus cant go wrong with damage protection technology and the biometrics also as a side not Toshiba's tecra series have the warranty guarantee that any warranty work will be done in under 2 weeks and usually i get the tecra's back in 3 days (that 4 days including turn around) from a warranty job i have sold many of these units. and if he is seriously a gamer... toss the laptop idea out the window cuz as soon as farcry 2 and alan wake hit the market he will have to buy a new gaming laptop again if he wants to play those with some relatively good frame rates.... i cant stress enough that a desktop is the better choice for a gamer.
Um, that laptop had a x1400 and an Intel Core Duo. I configured a laptop for my cousin that had the Intel Core 2 Duo (T7200) and with a x1400 for around $750. Plus it came with a 3 year warranty and also a 120GB hd as an extra bonus. :smoke: Mike.
