help sd buy a laptop

[steve dave]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

OMG I DO THIS! (bluetooth, not usb)

[Dr Rick Daris]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

true.   And a pack of alcohol wipes to clean the keyboard.

BTW good luck using that 16" lappy on a crappy airplane tray table.   

oh man. the gloves are really coming off now.

[steve dave]

saul, the 14 inch ENVY looks like it may be the cool kid laptop.  I may have to have that one.  when do the new processors come out for it? 

[yoga-like_abana]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

true.   And a pack of alcohol wipes to clean the keyboard.

BTW good luck using that 16" lappy on a crappy airplane tray table.   

oh man. the gloves are really coming off now.

did you see mikey in the credit card thread though, what an embarrassment. Uhhh can anyone uhh help me pay my bill online uhhh?

[Mikeyis4dcats]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

true.   And a pack of alcohol wipes to clean the keyboard.

BTW good luck using that 16" lappy on a crappy airplane tray table.   

oh man. the gloves are really coming off now.

did you see mikey in the credit card thread though, what an embarrassment. Uhhh can anyone uhh help me pay my bill online uhhh?

Never could get Citi's online bill pay to work with State Farm, even after contacting tech support.   It finally began showing the correct bills, but the payment never goes through.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

true.   And a pack of alcohol wipes to clean the keyboard.

BTW good luck using that 16" lappy on a crappy airplane tray table.   

oh man. the gloves are really coming off now.

just a valid point for anyone travelling as much as SD does.   

[Saulbadguy]

saul, the 14 inch ENVY looks like it may be the cool kid laptop.  I may have to have that one.  when do the new processors come out for it? 

Well, the 14" one does not have the new processors.

The 17" ones do.  The 17" falls out of your initial specification range.

[steve dave]

saul, the 14 inch ENVY looks like it may be the cool kid laptop.  I may have to have that one.  when do the new processors come out for it? 

Well, the 14" one does not have the new processors.

The 17" ones do.  The 17" falls out of your initial specification range.

too big.  this thread makes me sad. 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-envy-hdx/548345-hp-envy-14-sandy-bridge-prediction-5.html

[Saulbadguy]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

OMG I DO THIS! (bluetooth, not usb)

Where does the bluetooth adapter plug in, or is it integrated in to the laptop?  

[steve dave]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

OMG I DO THIS! (bluetooth, not usb)

Where does the bluetooth adapter plug in, or is it integrated in to the laptop?  

built in

[Mikeyis4dcats]

just get that stupid new "my phone is a computer, my computer is a phone" thing they've got now.   They hope you never lose it.

[Saulbadguy]

saul, the 14 inch ENVY looks like it may be the cool kid laptop.  I may have to have that one.  when do the new processors come out for it?  

Well, the 14" one does not have the new processors.

The 17" ones do.  The 17" falls out of your initial specification range.

too big.  this thread makes me sad.  

http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-envy-hdx/548345-hp-envy-14-sandy-bridge-prediction-5.html

Yeah, the 14" also uses the older graphics card.

IMO - it's not a bad laptop at all, and it will be fast enough for what you will be doing (presumably nothing taxing).  If you answered my gaming question (YOU COULD PM TO SAVE NERDFACE), I could better evaluate your situation.

But, it's not a good value.  For that price, you shouldn't have to pay for the older technology.  

[Saulbadguy]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

OMG I DO THIS! (bluetooth, not usb)

Where does the bluetooth adapter plug in, or is it integrated in to the laptop? 

built in

Elite.  Security risk, though. I like going to airports and sending a bluetooth business card to people with silly made up names.  They look around like "whaaa...!?", close their laptop lid and scurry off.

[OK_Cat]

saul is a mad genius   

[Saulbadguy]

just get that stupid new "my phone is a computer, my computer is a phone" thing they've got now.   They hope you never lose it.

Those are awesome and will be the future. Lose it? Pfft. Remote wipe and/or PIN # with intrusion lockout.

[steve dave]

I don't play any games right now but would like to.  probably whatever is talked about in the video game thread.  I have abandoned my 360 (OT, anyone want to buy a 360 with two wireless controllers and whatever sized hard drive they used to come with?)

[steve dave]

stevedave does not seem like a "gamer" to me.

He seems like the kind of guy that would need to carry around a usb mini-mouse in his laptop case because "he doesn't like the trackpad"

OMG I DO THIS! (bluetooth, not usb)

Where does the bluetooth adapter plug in, or is it integrated in to the laptop? 

built in

Elite.  Security risk, though. I like going to airports and sending a bluetooth business card to people with silly made up names.  They look around like "whaaa...!?", close their laptop lid and scurry off.

 

[CNS]

Woot has been selling some refurbished HP's for real cheap.  I got a 15" for $179.  Has something like 3meg mem, 60 gig hd, dvdrw/cdrw, 2.2mhz processor.  It isn't by far the best you can buy, but if you are just doing spreadsheets and such, it is fantastic.  

Bought mine 3 weeks ago, but have seen it for $199 three times since.  

[Mikeyis4dcats]

just get that stupid new "my phone is a computer, my computer is a phone" thing they've got now.   They hope you never lose it.

Those are awesome and will be the future. Lose it? Pfft. Remote wipe and/or PIN # with intrusion lockout.

and all your data?     Unless you have a constant backup to the cloud....

[WillieWatanabe]

Things to do before dying:

1. Travel with Saul.

[steve dave]

Woot has been selling some refurbished HP's for real cheap.  I got a 15" for $179.  Has something like 3meg mem, 60 gig hd, dvdrw/cdrw, 2.2mhz processor.  It isn't by far the best you can buy, but if you are just doing spreadsheets and such, it is fantastic.  
Bought mine 3 weeks ago, but have seen it for $199 three times since.  

CNS, thanks for your input, but know that I am willing to spend an extra $1k soley to not look like a loser at the airport.  ok, bye.

[steve dave]

Things to do before dying:

1. Travel with Saul.

yeah, sounds amazing.  I bet he hacks gogo inflight on the reg.

[CNS]

Will buy your 360 and accessories for $50

[yoga-like_abana]

CNS, did you spend too much on gold shovels?

[Saulbadguy]

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644768008

C- Series?

Graphics card is kind of weak though.