Author Topic: Help cas decide on a laptop for college... (Read 10560 times)

cas4ksu · « **on:** July 18, 2010, 01:45:38 PM »

So cas is heading off to K-State here in a month, and is still without a laptop.

Recommendations???

Money is no object. BSVC is helping me out on this one.

steve dave · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2010, 01:47:23 PM »

Prolly get a macbook pro if money is no option. I also played with one of these the other day and it was pretty cool.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=ENVY&series_name=ENVY15_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks/ENVY/ENVY15_series

fatty fat fat · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2010, 01:49:50 PM »

I would suggest mac if money is not an object. it "boosts" you up quite a bit. (and they seem to function pretty well or whatever)

pissclams · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2010, 01:58:44 PM »

was shopping for a new tv and saw that sony is doing a big back to school sale on theirs and engadget says good things about them.
also second the mac book recommendo fwiw.
also money is never an object for a student, just get a ESL or something, u digg?

also here's the sony link, u digg?
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=16154&N=4294966502&Name=VAIO+Laptops#/overviewTab

hemmy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:12:00 PM »

Only get a Mac if you want be ridiculed by the CIS/CMPEN crowd (will destroy your life)

If you really want to turn heads, get one of these: http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/fully-rugged-laptop-toughbook-31.asp

We have them at work and I have brought one to class a few times, everyone is

when they see it, and battery lasts really really really really long.

If bulletproof computers aren't your style, I would say grab any laptop with an Intel ULV cpu.

cas4ksu · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:14:11 PM »

It's kinda between Mac and HP. Nothing against Sony...

Looked here for some comparisons and this kinda stood out.

http://computers.toptenreviews.com/laptops/dell/dell-inspiron-14-details.html

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:15:54 PM »

Get cash from BSVC telling them the laptop is XXXX amount but only spend XXX amount. Spend rest of the money to live the life in Manhappenin.

hemmy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:18:25 PM »

Like I said, get an Intel ultra low voltage cpu. Then, buy a quality SSD to put in it (X25-M, Vertex 2, Agility 2 all have very good flash controllers and are very affordable)

This is the best pair of battery life and performance. Not to mention, Windows 7 is the only OS with TRIM support.

cas4ksu · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:19:55 PM »

Quote from: hemmy on July 18, 2010, 02:18:25 PM

Like I said, get an Intel ultra low voltage cpu. Then, buy a quality SSD to put in it (X25-M, Vertex 2, Agility 2 all have very good flash controllers and are very affordable)

This is the best pair of battery life and performance. Not to mention, Windows 7 is the only OS with TRIM support.

Ok. So I have like no idea what you are saying.

Should have put a disclaimer that I really don't know jack about computers.

Trim · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:20:28 PM »

Quote from: hemmy on July 18, 2010, 02:18:25 PM

Not to mention, Windows 7 is the only OS with TRIM support.

Not true. I already completely support cas and his shitty computer.

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:24:03 PM »

Buy whatever you feel most comfortable surfing internet porn with.

steve dave · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2010, 02:51:36 PM »

Quote from: cas4ksu on July 18, 2010, 02:14:11 PM

It's kinda between Mac and HP. Nothing against Sony...

Looked here for some comparisons and this kinda stood out.

http://computers.toptenreviews.com/laptops/dell/dell-inspiron-14-details.html

I'm not very good at computers but I'm pretty sure that's a POS especially considering you don't have to worry about cost. Just my

gokatgo · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2010, 03:09:06 PM »

How good does your computer need to be to break into the schools system and change your grades?

I'd get one at least that good

pissclams · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2010, 03:25:25 PM »

Quote from: hemmy on July 18, 2010, 02:12:00 PM

Only get a Mac if you want be ridiculed by the CIS/CMPEN crowd (will destroy your life)

If you really want to turn heads, get one of these: http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/fully-rugged-laptop-toughbook-31.asp

We have them at work and I have brought one to class a few times, everyone is when they see it, and battery lasts really really really really long.

If bulletproof computers aren't your style, I would say grab any laptop with an Intel ULV cpu.

you know why people were like

when you brought that thing to class? here's a hint, it's not because they were impressed.

hemmy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2010, 04:56:47 PM »

Say that after I smash skulls with it and clean the blood off, followed by some bbsing

steve dave · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2010, 05:39:19 PM »

Quote from: hemmy on July 18, 2010, 04:56:47 PM

Say that after I smash skulls with it and clean the blood off, followed by some bbsing

Were you born with no fists?

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2010, 05:59:58 PM »

I would def. recommend a laptop with a long battery life and an hdmi port. along with the other usual things: large hard drive, ram, etc.

Pittcat · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2010, 06:02:37 PM »

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2010, 05:59:58 PM

I would def. recommend a laptop with a long battery life and an hdmi port. along with the other usual things: large hard drive, ram, etc.

Agree. Just make sure it's an HDMI out port. HDMI in on a laptop is pretty much worthless.

Trim · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2010, 06:08:09 PM »

Just get the best Sony one in whatever size you want.

Cire · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2010, 06:50:44 PM »

Go for battery life. All you are going to use it for is bbs'ing, writing papers and looking for pron.

fatty fat fat · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:17:13 PM »

hemzy, plz don't tell me you walk around w/that thing. say it ain't so.

Pittcat · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:22:54 PM »

Here ya go.

I know. It's perfect...and FAST!!!

hemmy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:24:34 PM »

Quote from: fatty fat fat on July 18, 2010, 08:17:13 PM

hemzy, plz don't tell me you walk around w/that thing. say it ain't so.

Nah I got a shitty lappy. Spend all my money on my desktop.

cas4ksu · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2010, 12:02:40 AM »

leaning macbook.

why?

because they look so rough ridin' cool.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2010, 12:08:17 AM »

Yeah, if money is no option, i'd say mac. Just don't become one of those mac douches though. thx.