The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

HappyWheels · 19th February 2009, 09:26

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

I think that's probably your Shift key giving problems...

Thought so during the initial days. But it is ruled out since I can clear the issue when I open and close the 'On Screen Keyboard' with no keyboard touch.

Anyone ... any idea

luvjascha · 19th February 2009, 10:16

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

look at Acer Aspire One and Asus 1000SH

What do each of these cost, and do they play CDs/DVDs?

devarshi84 · 20th February 2009, 09:05

none will have a drive. But you can buy an external USB drive separately.

luvjascha · 20th February 2009, 13:11

What do you guys think about the MSI Wind?

I have to decide between this and the Acer Aspire One. The Wind costs 14.8K, while the latter, 17.4K.

devarshi84 · 20th February 2009, 19:20

Wind is smaller and hence cheaper. Also the brand is not so strong. The product is good though.

luvjascha · 20th February 2009, 19:22

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

The product is good though

..better than the Aspire One?

BTW, its the MSI Wind U90.

devarshi84 · 20th February 2009, 19:23

tough to say. I have frankly not seen both side by side.

ariendj · 21st February 2009, 00:04

hows the Dell Inspiron 14"!!
opinions please!

ariendj · 22nd February 2009, 10:54

the dell India has put up the new studio 15.which is better and lighter than the model it replaces.
i was just about to close the deal with studio 14 but now this has put me in a fix.

Dell Studio Laptop 15 Details

wheeler · 22nd February 2009, 12:12

Hi, I'm in a dilema right now. I wish to pick up a laptop but I do not know which to pick out of the 2 below:

HP DV5 - 1225
Processor: Intel Centrino 2 2.13GHz (Core 2 Duo)
RAM: 3 GB
Graphics: 512MB Dedicated (Nvidia 9200M GS)
HDD: 320GB
Cost: AED 3799

or

HP DV5 - 1205
Processor: AMD Turion 64 x2 2.2Ghz
RAM: 2 GB
Graphics: 512MB Dedicated (ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450)
HDD: 160GB
Cost: AED 3295

The confusion arises when I look at the WEI rating for both the laptops.
The Centrino 2 has desktop graphics rating of 3.4 and the rest all are above 4.
The AMD scores higher than the Centrino 2 in terms of graphics rating (4.0), falls marginally short in HDD read frequency rating and is surprisingly at par for the rest inspite of lower RAM.

Is the Centrino 2 worth spending tha extra AED 500? Or will it be at par with the AMD? I read elsewhere that Nvidia has not yet tweaked its drivers for optimum performance on Vista. Is that a reason to worry?

Laptop gurus, please do advise.

jkdas · 22nd February 2009, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler

Hi, I'm in a dilema right now. I wish to pick up a laptop but I do not know which to pick out of the 2 below:

HP DV5 - 1225
Processor: Intel Centrino 2 2.13GHz (Core 2 Duo)
RAM: 3 GB
Graphics: 512MB Dedicated (Nvidia 9200M GS)
HDD: 320GB
Cost: AED 3799

or

HP DV5 - 1205
Processor: AMD Turion 64 x2 2.2Ghz
RAM: 2 GB
Graphics: 512MB Dedicated (ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450)
HDD: 160GB
Cost: AED 3295

The confusion arises when I look at the WEI rating for both the laptops.
The Centrino 2 has desktop graphics rating of 3.4 and the rest all are above 4.
The AMD scores higher than the Centrino 2 in terms of graphics rating (4.0), falls marginally short in HDD read frequency rating and is surprisingly at par for the rest inspite of lower RAM.

Is the Centrino 2 worth spending tha extra AED 500? Or will it be at par with the AMD? Laptop gurus, please do advise.

I bro has an Acer Turion with Vista Home and 32MB Nvidia I guess. Got for 26K with free HP laptop bag. Upgraded to 2GB now. Its good. 512MB dedicated should do great job.

For 500 extra you also get 160GB. I am not sure how those card score over each other though.

SirAlec · 22nd February 2009, 15:56

my bet would not to go for AMD based now.!

wheeler · 22nd February 2009, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

my bet would not to go for AMD based now.!

Any particular reason? I've read that the AMD + ATi Combination is really good for graphics related applications / games.

gendarmee · 22nd February 2009, 20:23

Question: Is it possible to share dial broadband internet from laptop with a mobile phone.
do so?
Its an Acer extensa 4620 and a Nokia E71. At the moment neither of them recognize each other's Wlan. Which is really frustrating.

SirAlec · 22nd February 2009, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler

Any particular reason? I've read that the AMD + ATi Combination is really good for graphics related applications / games.

AMD ATI and AMD nvidia. combination are great with very good performance.

But i have many lying around and the damn thing conks off just after its one year warranty. and guess what i am willing to buy the mobo and company is not providing me with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gendarmee

Question: Is it possible to share dial broadband internet from laptop with a mobile phone.
do so?
Its an Acer extensa 4620 and a Nokia E71. At the moment neither of them recognize each other's Wlan. Which is really frustrating.

No you need to have a always on internet with wifi router. BTW which ISP are you using.

20th February 2009, 09:05	#1548
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	none will have a drive. But you can buy an external USB drive separately.
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20th February 2009, 13:11	#1549
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	What do you guys think about the MSI Wind? I have to decide between this and the Acer Aspire One. The Wind costs 14.8K, while the latter, 17.4K.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Wind is smaller and hence cheaper. Also the brand is not so strong. The product is good though.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	tough to say. I have frankly not seen both side by side.
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ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	hows the Dell Inspiron 14"!! opinions please!
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22nd February 2009, 10:54	#1554
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	the dell India has put up the new studio 15.which is better and lighter than the model it replaces. i was just about to close the deal with studio 14 but now this has put me in a fix. Dell Studio Laptop 15 Details
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22nd February 2009, 12:12	#1555
wheeler BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DXB Posts: 261 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Hi, I'm in a dilema right now. I wish to pick up a laptop but I do not know which to pick out of the 2 below: HP DV5 - 1225 Processor: Intel Centrino 2 2.13GHz (Core 2 Duo) RAM: 3 GB Graphics: 512MB Dedicated (Nvidia 9200M GS) HDD: 320GB Cost: AED 3799 or HP DV5 - 1205 Processor: AMD Turion 64 x2 2.2Ghz RAM: 2 GB Graphics: 512MB Dedicated (ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450) HDD: 160GB Cost: AED 3295 The confusion arises when I look at the WEI rating for both the laptops. The Centrino 2 has desktop graphics rating of 3.4 and the rest all are above 4. The AMD scores higher than the Centrino 2 in terms of graphics rating (4.0), falls marginally short in HDD read frequency rating and is surprisingly at par for the rest inspite of lower RAM. Is the Centrino 2 worth spending tha extra AED 500? Or will it be at par with the AMD? I read elsewhere that Nvidia has not yet tweaked its drivers for optimum performance on Vista. Is that a reason to worry? Laptop gurus, please do advise. Last edited by wheeler : 22nd February 2009 at 12:19. Reason: corrected configuration
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	my bet would not to go for AMD based now.!
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22nd February 2009, 20:23	#1559
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	Question: Is it possible to share dial broadband internet from laptop with a mobile phone. do so? Its an Acer extensa 4620 and a Nokia E71. At the moment neither of them recognize each other's Wlan. Which is really frustrating.
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