The Laptop Thread: Configs, deals & questions

Steeroid · 9th January 2006, 11:03

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I need a sexy laptop with a 2.0 Ghz mobile processor, 80 to 100GB HDD and 2GB Ram. Display 15" (17" too heavy) Great performace and not too heavy.
Has to be available in singapore.
I liked the Sony Vaio.

I'd like to suggest the Vaio S Series laptops. VGN S48GP. Very sexy, very light (<2 kg), noiseless, reliable and powerful. Displays (which are BRILLIANT) are 13" widescreens, though.

Somebody suggested Fujitsu - they're excellent laptops, probably the best I've used so far. Quality levels are far ahead of anyone else.

They're also expensive, at nearly Rs.90,000 in DXB. Fujitsus are expensive too.

Sam Kapasi · 9th January 2006, 11:09

Chalo boys, please choose for me.

Selective · 9th January 2006, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Chalo boys, please choose for me

This is my choice:
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/hardwar...078721p,00.htm?

Steeroid · 9th January 2006, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Chalo boys, please choose for me.

Ancient Arabic wisdom
Choosing laptop like choosing camel/wife. Man gotta do what he gotta do.

At least its that way for me - I spend most of my life with my laptop...you have the suggestions, so look around and make the right choice. Suggest you look at the Vaio S series as they are way better than any of the other Vaios.

Sam Kapasi · 9th January 2006, 11:39

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Originally Posted by airfoil

And while I'm at it, I may as well mention the Acer Ferrari. It has the AMD Turion 64 bit CPU and not the Centrino though.

http://global.acer.com/products/notebook/fr4000.htm

Hmmm... your right there steeroid. My feeling is strong on sony or the acer ferrari simply because the ferrari laptop will be so cool to have. But i worry about the performace. Any idea if the AMD "Turion" is vs the Intel "Centrino"
What say you airfoil? Acer ferrari or Sony Vaio??

Selective · 9th January 2006, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Any idea if the AMD "Turion" is vs the Intel "Centrino"

That means you did not read the links I sent you!

http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/noteboo...72661-1,00.htm

Sam Kapasi · 9th January 2006, 11:48

I saw I saw... thanks

but it doesnt answer my question straight. Centrino or Turion. Come on you hardware wallas

Selective · 9th January 2006, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Any idea if the AMD "Turion" is vs the Intel "Centrino"

It is not really apple to apple comparison. Turion is 64 bit, Centrino M processors are 32 bits. With the more money you wanna spend you get better options for good performance, but I guess we have to draw a line somewhere. If there is not much of a price difference then Turion should be a good option, though never experienced that.

Selective

airfoil · 9th January 2006, 11:58

Between the Sony & the Acer, my vote goes to the Acer, and this is largely because of the Ferrari branding.

Other reasons:
512 MB more RAM at a lower price
The Turion is arguably the better CPU, plus you get the added benefit of 64 bit computing, with a 64 bit OS preloaded
Better screen resolution, WSXGA vs. WXGA
International warranty as opposed to the Sony's local warranty
Memory card reader that supports more than just Sony's proprietary media
Bluetooth built in (Sony makes no mention of it)
Snob value!

And last but not the least, without meaning to offend you, the Ferrari 'fits' you best, given your larger than life persona!

Sam Kapasi · 9th January 2006, 12:06

Airfoil ya, dont embarass.

OK so now i am full tilting in favour of the ferrari laptop. As per the advice of JK and steer, I've asked for a quote on the S48 and the Lenovo T43. That should be in by tomorrow. As far as the acer ferrari, the quote i've posted is the best one i've got so far.

Rtech · 9th January 2006, 12:52

Is this Ferrari laptop the carbon fibre one?

Sam Kapasi · 9th January 2006, 13:10

Ya

it's the carbon fibre laptop.

jkdas · 9th January 2006, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Ya

it's the carbon fibre laptop.

yah it looks cool but what about s/w support? just curious

.

and Sam, AMD rules. Donno when Intel is gonna bring an AMD 64 beater.

tsk1979 · 9th January 2006, 13:19

Go for 64 bit turion, you get amazing prices from Acer/Toshiba. Avoid ferrari as its overpriced and just has tje cool factor. As far as performance is concerned, AMD rules in per $ perfomance. My desktop is also 64bit, and on 64bit applications I see significant performance improvement. due to larger number of registers even 32 bit apps run faster.

A site worth visiting is
http://www.notebookreview.com/

go to notebook search, select amd 64 and 512MB ram.
The first result is the 2000$ Sony
http://www.notebookreview.com/price/...ay=priceDetail
Second is the ACER
http://www.notebookreview.com/price/...ay=priceDetail

the ACER has a 100GB IDE.

Rehaan · 9th January 2006, 13:26

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Chalo boys, please choose for me.

Sam,

I'm with the HP.
They are well designed and rugged machines, and that one has a great config.

Only thing i would seriously consider is going in for a 7200RPM HDD (seagate momentus!!...but that will put you back $250...but then you could always sell the original one at lamington road :P )

cya
R

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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	I saw I saw... thanks but it doesnt answer my question straight. Centrino or Turion. Come on you hardware wallas
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airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	Between the Sony & the Acer, my vote goes to the Acer, and this is largely because of the Ferrari branding. Other reasons: 512 MB more RAM at a lower price The Turion is arguably the better CPU, plus you get the added benefit of 64 bit computing, with a 64 bit OS preloaded Better screen resolution, WSXGA vs. WXGA International warranty as opposed to the Sony's local warranty Memory card reader that supports more than just Sony's proprietary media Bluetooth built in (Sony makes no mention of it) Snob value! And last but not the least, without meaning to offend you, the Ferrari 'fits' you best, given your larger than life persona! Last edited by airfoil : 9th January 2006 at 12:11.
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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	Airfoil ya, dont embarass. OK so now i am full tilting in favour of the ferrari laptop. As per the advice of JK and steer, I've asked for a quote on the S48 and the Lenovo T43. That should be in by tomorrow. As far as the acer ferrari, the quote i've posted is the best one i've got so far.
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Is this Ferrari laptop the carbon fibre one?
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Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	Ya it's the carbon fibre laptop.
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,485 Times View My Garage	Go for 64 bit turion, you get amazing prices from Acer/Toshiba. Avoid ferrari as its overpriced and just has tje cool factor. As far as performance is concerned, AMD rules in per $ perfomance. My desktop is also 64bit, and on 64bit applications I see significant performance improvement. due to larger number of registers even 32 bit apps run faster. A site worth visiting is http://www.notebookreview.com/ go to notebook search, select amd 64 and 512MB ram. The first result is the 2000$ Sony http://www.notebookreview.com/price/...ay=priceDetail Second is the ACER http://www.notebookreview.com/price/...ay=priceDetail the ACER has a 100GB IDE. Last edited by tsk1979 : 9th January 2006 at 13:38.
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