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The Dauntless One · 04-23-2008, 10:30 AM

I would rather have something like a Nokia N800/810 or an EEE PC for note taking TBH. I own the MPB but I use it for other things.

Slide · 04-23-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dauntless One

I would rather have something like a Nokia N800/810 or an EEE PC for note taking TBH. I own the MPB but I use it for other things.

In a perfect world i'd use a regular Macbook or even an Air for note taking, the MBP is a bit luggable for that kind of use. I use mine as a desktop replacement - great screen, great keyboard, powerful enough for games in XP mode and a great developers machine in OSX.

Menoz · 04-23-2008, 02:54 PM

Imo, a tablet would be the best for note taking. Taking notes with a keyboard is for the birds.

Phoenix · 04-25-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronne

Have the 8xxx series of mobile cards eclipsed the 7950gtx yet?

If they have a mobile 8800gt/gtx, then that would be faster than a 7950gtx, but any 8600 and below would be quite a bit slower.

Dumar · 04-26-2008, 05:39 AM

can someone explain to me the reasons for macbooks? getting laptop soon

there is absolutely no software i need that is mac only. everything i run and will run is windows based. i don't need a dualboot of two os's when i only need one os, namely windows.

why bother with a macbook then? it's extra work for nothing, or for just the white case?

Lenas · 04-26-2008, 03:24 PM

Support and a pretty presentation. If you have no interest in OSX or its applications, I would suggest getting a different brand.

Kez · 04-26-2008, 03:29 PM

How are Gateway and Toshiba for Laptops? Was looking at a Gateway that had the 8800 GTX mobile version in it and was also taking a look at a Toshiba that had a 8600 SLi set up, but that was about 5-600 more than the Gateway.

Javvo · 04-27-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sumdain x

having just finished Navy bootcamp and being put up at a comfy A school for the next year or so i decided to splurge and blow my load on an alienware mx-51 2.8ghz processor, geforce 8800 gtx card, 4 gb ram, supposedly broadcasts in 1200p on a 15.4 inch moniter.

im practically drooling waiting for it to arrive, but until then has anyone had any experience with this specific laptop?

Haha, I'm in the Coast Guard and just finished up ET "A" school. I plan on buying the same thing when I get my bonus on the first of May. I can't wait as well

Other than that I've heard *great* things about Alienware and that they look fucking awesome all I can say is I hope they both perform well.

Jabberwhacky · 04-28-2008, 09:18 PM

I got a Mystery coupon from Dell today. It's good on most (excludes ATG, XFR, XPS, XT and Dimension) laptops and desktops 699 or higher and it reduces the price by 30%. It says it expires 4/29, but I got it today and it's advertised as a 2-day sale, so probably expires tomorrow night.

On the off chance anyone was already eying a Dell, shoot me a PM and I can hook you up.

Slide · 04-30-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dumar

can someone explain to me the reasons for macbooks? getting laptop soon

there is absolutely no software i need that is mac only. everything i run and will run is windows based. i don't need a dualboot of two os's when i only need one os, namely windows.

why bother with a macbook then? it's extra work for nothing, or for just the white case?

Build Quality. I use my Macbook Pro all the time, and want a good experience. They keyboard is solid, the screen is good, it's quiet, it's fast, it runs cool, it's light and it looks great.

Edit: And if I need support I can walk into any Apple store and get great support, no queuing to talk to India.

Korioni · 05-01-2008, 01:09 AM

Turns out as a Digital Media student I get around a 10% discount + the normal educational discount on Macbook Pros. Around $1,600 instead of $2,000. Not bad at all.

Plus several hundred dollars off of Final Cut Pro.

Slide · 05-01-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Korioni

Plus several hundred dollars off of Final Cut Pro.

This.

If you get the discount and they are useful get Aperture and Logic too. Mostly Logic. I dont do the creative shit, but having worked in an media agency Final Cut and Logic got extensive use along with Creative Suite. Aperture less so.

Edit: tbh i'd just pirate them as a student, you're learning skills at using this software and when you graduate and get a job someone's going to buy a license for you. I bet if you just sent a mail to them saying you're studying X can I have a free copy + pdf manuals you'd get it.

Laek · 05-01-2008, 02:38 PM

Just buy Apples from the refurb store. I've bought a MacBook and a few ipods that way and it saves you as much as you can on a Apple product. There is almost always current generation laptops on the refurb store.

Teger · 05-01-2008, 06:54 PM

I have $1100 to spend on a laptop. I want the best laptop I can get with a good 15" screen, decent portability, and that doesn't way too much.

Phoenix · 05-03-2008, 11:46 AM

You can still pick up a Vostro 1500 with the specs below for $914;

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
1 Year Basic Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-in Service
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
8X CD/DVD+RW Read and Burn CD and DVD
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Wi-Fi Internal Card
No Webcam Option

04-26-2008, 03:24 PM	#141 (permalink)
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04-23-2008, 10:30 AM	#136 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Flaccid Steel Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,470 -11 Internets	I would rather have something like a Nokia N800/810 or an EEE PC for note taking TBH. I own the MPB but I use it for other things.

04-23-2008, 02:54 PM	#138 (permalink)
Menoz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 571	Imo, a tablet would be the best for note taking. Taking notes with a keyboard is for the birds.

04-26-2008, 03:29 PM	#142 (permalink)
Kez MMO Slacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 260 +0 Internets	How are Gateway and Toshiba for Laptops? Was looking at a Gateway that had the 8800 GTX mobile version in it and was also taking a look at a Toshiba that had a 8600 SLi set up, but that was about 5-600 more than the Gateway.

04-28-2008, 09:18 PM	#144 (permalink)
Jabberwhacky Walker told me I have AIDS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In da FACE!! (two times) Posts: 2,725	I got a Mystery coupon from Dell today. It's good on most (excludes ATG, XFR, XPS, XT and Dimension) laptops and desktops 699 or higher and it reduces the price by 30%. It says it expires 4/29, but I got it today and it's advertised as a 2-day sale, so probably expires tomorrow night. On the off chance anyone was already eying a Dell, shoot me a PM and I can hook you up.

05-01-2008, 01:09 AM	#146 (permalink)
Korioni "Critic" is such a dirty word Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 689 -55 Internets	Turns out as a Digital Media student I get around a 10% discount + the normal educational discount on Macbook Pros. Around $1,600 instead of $2,000. Not bad at all. Plus several hundred dollars off of Final Cut Pro.

05-01-2008, 02:38 PM	#148 (permalink)
Laek Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 518 -1 Internets	Just buy Apples from the refurb store. I've bought a MacBook and a few ipods that way and it saves you as much as you can on a Apple product. There is almost always current generation laptops on the refurb store.

05-01-2008, 06:54 PM	#149 (permalink)
Teger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 573 -3 Internets	I have $1100 to spend on a laptop. I want the best laptop I can get with a good 15" screen, decent portability, and that doesn't way too much.