laptop advice

[steve dave]

Dell XPS M1530 or Sony VGN-FZ4000 

Will config. either pretty high over the basic config.  Experience with either?  Reliability?  Performance?  Street cred?  Can't find reviews for Sony as I believe it just became available this month.  Dell has been pretty well received.  Worth is for the 9 series processor in the Sony (not available in the Dell)?  EDIT:  Added the HP as it seems even cheaper with most of the same features.  Graphic card difference?

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SYCTOProcess?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&LBomId=8198552921665308446

OR

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DYCWHN1&s=dhs

OR

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Usage&v1=Entertainment&series_name=dv6700t_series

[ECN]

a mac. just close your eyes and pick. anyone will do.

 

[ECN]

free turtleneck and volkswagon not enticing enough?

[steve dave]

free turtleneck and volkswagon not enticing enough?

No, No....Macs are great I'm sure...I'm just really loving having all this free Premier and Photoshop CS3 with more software than I clearly know what to do with...Just all free for the having and using and whatnot....no, I'm sure macs are great....still.....

[ECN]

free turtleneck and volkswagon not enticing enough?

No, No....Macs are great I'm sure...I'm just really loving having all this Premier and Photoshop CS3 with more software than I clearly know what to do with...Just all free for the having and using and whatnot....no, I'm sure macs are great....still.....

[ew2x4]

ECN- sorry I couldn't negate that rebuttle. My Mac source went legit (wtf, right?).

Anywho, don't go for the HP. Their build quality is very poor. Their keyboards are very cheap and have lots of issues that HP is not willing to fix. Dell, believe it or not, has great customer service. The only catch is you have to call through Dell Business. I can't really speak for Sonys. They used to price themselves too high for mainstream, but anymore, they're all the same. I will recommend looking at Asus and Sager. They along with Clevo produce most of the world's laptops. Asus has some really nice looking stuff (and powerful, too). Since you're into graphic apps, I would definitely look at getting a higher res screen. I consider WSXGA to be a good fit for a 15".

[steve dave]

ECN- sorry I couldn't negate that rebuttle. My Mac source went legit (wtf, right?).

Anywho, don't go for the HP. Their build quality is very poor. Their keyboards are very cheap and have lots of issues that HP is not willing to fix. Dell, believe it or not, has great customer service. The only catch is you have to call through Dell Business. I can't really speak for Sonys. They used to price themselves too high for mainstream, but anymore, they're all the same. I will recommend looking at Asus and Sager. They along with Clevo produce most of the world's laptops. Asus has some really nice looking stuff (and powerful, too). Since you're into graphic apps, I would definitely look at getting a higher res screen. I consider WSXGA to be a good fit for a 15".

Thanks!    Also, LOL at ECN with no Premier, right! 

[ECN]

can you imagine if i had it?

id be awesome.

[steve dave]

can you imagine if i had it?

id be awesome.

ew2x4 probably thinks I'm all good at making videos and pictures and stuff.  I don't even know how to use it.  I just like the feeling of being able to decide to try to use it if someday I feel like it.  FWIW you're pretty awesome already big guy 

[AzCat]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

[steve dave]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

[AzCat]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

Just add all that $$$ you've saved pirating everythining in sight to her limit then show her how much below the real ceiling that one is.  Women use that sort of logic all the time; e.g., "I just had to spend $500 on this handbag, it was on sale for $250 off!  See how much money I saved!"

 

[steve dave]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

Just add all that $$$ you've saved pirating everythining in sight to her limit then show her how much below the real ceiling that one is.  Women use that sort of logic all the time; e.g., "I just had to spend $500 on this handbag, it was on sale for $250 off!  See how much money I saved!"

 

That's excellent analysis but she has the brains to go along with the looks. I don't think she will go for it.   

[waks]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

Just add all that $$$ you've saved pirating everythining in sight to her limit then show her how much below the real ceiling that one is.  Women use that sort of logic all the time; e.g., "I just had to spend $500 on this handbag, it was on sale for $250 off!  See how much money I saved!"

 

That's excellent analysis but she has the brains to go along with the looks. I don't think she will go for it.   

Looks like you f*cked up in marrying someone smart. Was it worth it?


 

[steve dave]

Looks like you f*cked up in marrying someone smart. Was it worth it?
 

I die a little inside each time we are introduced as Dr. and Mr. Dave 

[AzCat]

Looks like you f*cked up in marrying someone smart. Was it worth it?
 

I die a little inside each time we are introduced as Dr. and Mr. Dave 

So she brings home the bacon and keeps your allowance on a tight leash?   

[michigancat]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

LOL!  Mrs. Rusty just called BEGGING to go to Bonaroo!  Life is good at the Rustys!

[steve dave]

Looks like you f*cked up in marrying someone smart. Was it worth it?
 

I die a little inside each time we are introduced as Dr. and Mr. Dave 

So she brings home the bacon and keeps your allowance on a tight leash?   

I make more    But, yeah on the leash thing  

[steve dave]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

LOL!  Mrs. Rusty just called BEGGING to go to Bonaroo!  Life is good at the Rustys!

It's like comparing the Hoover life (SD) to the Dyson life (Krusty)

[waks]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

LOL!  Mrs. Rusty just called BEGGING to go to Bonaroo!  Life is good at the Rustys!

Just send her to Wakarusa. It will be just as good and it's smaller/better managed.

[KSt8er]

Anywho, don't go for the HP. Their build quality is very poor. Their keyboards are very cheap and have lots of issues that HP is not willing to fix.

QFMFT - The ex's keyboard gave out 3 days after the warranty expired (1 frackin year) and I ended up spending hour after hour trying to fix it myself as a hand-me-down for one of my daughters.  Never could get it to work without a C-clamp on one side to allow the contacts to touch.  Piece of crap HP.

[michigancat]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

LOL!  Mrs. Rusty just called BEGGING to go to Bonaroo!  Life is good at the Rustys!

Just send her to Wakarusa. It will be just as good and it's smaller/better managed.

Dude, I'm not sending her moron.  wakarusa. 

[waks]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291455

   But Mrs. Dave has put a strict $2k ceiling on the transaction 

LOL!  Mrs. Rusty just called BEGGING to go to Bonaroo!  Life is good at the Rustys!

Just send her to Wakarusa. It will be just as good and it's smaller/better managed.

Dude, I'm not sending her moron.  wakarusa. 

Well, no crap. I knew you weren't sending her to Bonaroo. But Wakarusa is feasible. I thought I might be able to meet her...  You've hurt waks and he won't forgive you for it.

[steve dave]

You've hurt waks and he won't forgive you for it.

KRUSTY!!!!

[shaft3500]

if you got 2G's then check out alienware. they are gaming pcs so should be able to handle your graphics stuff.

and rusty, waks-arusa is going to have flaming lips and cake this year. if it weren't for all the damn hippies...

[michigancat]

and rusty, waks-arusa is going to have flaming lips and cake this year. if it weren't for all the damn hippies...

Not a big fan of cake.

Bonaroo has Sharon Jones (my favorite live band in the world, currently), Sigur Ros, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Pearl Jam, BB King, Iron & Wine, Willie Nelson, and Chris Rock, among others.  The lesser-known acts look pretty good, too.

and sorry waks.

[steve dave]

and rusty, waks-arusa is going to have flaming lips and cake this year. if it weren't for all the damn hippies...

Not a big fan of cake.

Bonaroo has Sharon Jones (my favorite live band in the world, currently), Sigur Ros, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Pearl Jam, BB King, Iron & Wine, Willie Nelson, and Chris Rock, among others.  The lesser-known acts look pretty good, too.

and sorry waks.

Good list 

[michigancat]

and rusty, waks-arusa is going to have flaming lips and cake this year. if it weren't for all the damn hippies...

Not a big fan of cake.

Bonaroo has Sharon Jones (my favorite live band in the world, currently), Sigur Ros, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Pearl Jam, BB King, Iron & Wine, Willie Nelson, and Chris Rock, among others.  The lesser-known acts look pretty good, too.

and sorry waks.

Good list 

You should ask mrs. dave to go!  We could have a campout together!

[steve dave]

You should ask mrs. dave to go!  We could have a campout together!

Too scared....you know......hippies and whatnot 

[michigancat]

You should ask mrs. dave to go!  We could have a campout together!

Too scared....you know......hippies and whatnot 

Plus we'd have to meet each other for reals, which is also scary.