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Choosing a new laptop: graphics cards?!
jojo2004
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Hi all,
I have had a good read of the sub-£350 powerful laptops thread, but I'm not finding much that has what I need!
My beloved Toshiba Satellite U300 is coming to the end of its natural life, and I need to replace it.
This is what i know I need/want:
13.3" screeen (I like the size, and it cuts down on weight)
Low weight - I travel a lot!
Decent chip - I have a 1.2GHz one atm, and it's frankly too slow!
2GB RAM minimum
320 GB Hard Drive minimum (would prefer 500!)
Ethernet port
Built in wireless card
Built in CD/DVD drive
Built in Webcam and microphone
Built in speakers
A good enough graphics card to play things like Lego Harry Potter (whatever I have atm is STRUGGLING to run this: it crashes, or the picture judders around making the game almost unplayable).
That's about the extent of my techie knowledge/result of Googling laptop specs...
Basically I use it for: work, which is word-processing (a lot), powerpoint creating, a small amount of graphics manipulation (mainly photos, nothing complex or highly techie), and web surfing, playing Lego Harry Potter, Lego batman, Lego Indiana Jones... you get the picture... I also use Skype a LOT, and play DVDs on it (no dvd player here), and I need it to be portable (happy to sacrifice a bit of battery life for this).
If anyone has suggestions on what I should be looking for, or how to search for these specs, as well as specifically which graphics card I need, I would be super-grateful.
xxxx
I have had a good read of the sub-£350 powerful laptops thread, but I'm not finding much that has what I need!
My beloved Toshiba Satellite U300 is coming to the end of its natural life, and I need to replace it.
This is what i know I need/want:
13.3" screeen (I like the size, and it cuts down on weight)
Low weight - I travel a lot!
Decent chip - I have a 1.2GHz one atm, and it's frankly too slow!
2GB RAM minimum
320 GB Hard Drive minimum (would prefer 500!)
Ethernet port
Built in wireless card
Built in CD/DVD drive
Built in Webcam and microphone
Built in speakers
A good enough graphics card to play things like Lego Harry Potter (whatever I have atm is STRUGGLING to run this: it crashes, or the picture judders around making the game almost unplayable).
That's about the extent of my techie knowledge/result of Googling laptop specs...
Basically I use it for: work, which is word-processing (a lot), powerpoint creating, a small amount of graphics manipulation (mainly photos, nothing complex or highly techie), and web surfing, playing Lego Harry Potter, Lego batman, Lego Indiana Jones... you get the picture... I also use Skype a LOT, and play DVDs on it (no dvd player here), and I need it to be portable (happy to sacrifice a bit of battery life for this).
If anyone has suggestions on what I should be looking for, or how to search for these specs, as well as specifically which graphics card I need, I would be super-grateful.
xxxx
If at first you don't succeed, then sky-diving isn't for you0
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just wondering what is your budget?Drop a brand challenge
on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
20p per product = £14 a week ~ £56 a month
30p per product = £21 a week ~ £84 a month (or in other words one weeks shoping at the new price)0 -
Good point gonzo, sorry!
Sub £500, and preferably under £400 would be good, but I'm aware that it is worth paying for a decent machine...
I've thought about macs, but tbh, they are usually out of my price range... One day when I am rich and famous!If at first you don't succeed, then sky-diving isn't for you0 -
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flossy_splodge wrote: »
I like that one mama, but no optical drive? That would mean no dvd watching...
The other one is okay, but heavy (or is it just me?)If at first you don't succeed, then sky-diving isn't for you0 -
If you fancy a DellGood point gonzo, sorry!
Sub £500, and preferably under £400 would be good, but I'm aware that it is worth paying for a decent machine...
I've thought about macs, but tbh, they are usually out of my price range... One day when I am rich and famous!
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&kc=NRS15452&l=en&m_30=321942&oc=N00M3004&rbc=N00M3004&s=dhs
I can't see a DVD drive listed in the spec though but maybe wrong?Always get a Qualified opinion - My qualifications are that I am OLD and GRUMPY:p:p0 -
Your not wrong, you can buy an external DVD (for £60) in the options though0
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This one is suggested on HotUKDeals as a good offer?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/2274020 -
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