Buying laptop

Fadingz · May 3rd, 2012, 23:44

I hate laptop, but it seems like I have to get one this time.
Desktop is not gonna fly as I will be traveling around.

I am currently in France, and there is a high chance that I will move to Ireland.
Is anyone in Ireland or France?
Where would be a good place to buy a laptop? online or in store?
Which country is cheaper?
If I buy a laptop in France, I will still need to buy a new power adapter in Ireland, however.

It's gonna be a workstation laptop, so high performance, I can careless about battery life, I'll just plug it in the whole time.
I already have a netbook, so I have alternatives if I really need battery life on a trip.
No Mac, just windows based pc. Not that I don't like the product, I just don't like the company... so, I will not support Apple product, haha.
Apple is a terrific company, if not one of the best, in business point of view, but it is a terrible figure on the consumer side...

Any input will be much appreciated!

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runawayprisoner · May 4th, 2012, 00:09

Just... how powerful are we talking about here? Weight? Thin and light? Other metrics?

Without anything to go with (other than that you don't want Apple's stuffs), I think I'll just throw this out for consideration:

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto..._Z_SERIES_PAGE

Sony Vaio Z.

You can config it up to a Core i7 with Turbo up to 3.5GHz.
RAM can be config up to 8GB.
SSD comes standard.

That's the absolute best portability that I think you can ever get. The screen can also be config to a whooping 1920 x 1080 resolution, which means it easily surpasses most laptops under its price tag.

But if the dual-core CPU is too whimsical:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-...k.73636.0.html

It runs an Ivy quad that has Turbo up to 3.6GHz, which is to say, it's almost on par with stock high-end Sandy chips, and definitely beat a lot of chips underneath it. It'll blaze through PCSX2 like butter.

Also RAM comes installed with 16GB (4x4GB) so you'll never run out. Theoretically, I think you can also do 4x8GB to bring that to 32GB should your appetite for editing images that clip Photoshop's max image size is still not sated.

GPU is GeForce GTX 670M, so it ain't half bad.

Screen is 17.3" 1920 x 1080 with 120Hz refresh rate and 3D support, so I'm quite certain you won't miss out on much... if anything.

Those are my top suggestions. But I think... you might be looking for something totally different from those 2.

Fadingz · May 4th, 2012, 00:15

The Asus one looks awesome! Adding that to my list to consider.

I am a little bit afraid of Sony due to the battery problem they had before, but if no longer the case, then I'll consider it. However, it will be on the low priority list.

Oh yeah, forgot to mention the purpose.
I'll be blasting C++ coding with it.
Will do play-testing for games as well.
I'm using my workstation in the States as my rendering mule, so it won't need to do maya rendering.

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Fadingz · May 4th, 2012, 00:38

It can weight like a brick and drain electricity like a vampire under the sun. I don't care much about that in this case.
As long as it fits into a bag and lasts more than 30 min on battery, it's fine.
I just need good price/performance ratio.
While performance is importance, I don't want something that is 4k euro.

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 4th, 2012, 13:40

Whatever the best ASUS is that you can afford.

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Fadingz · May 4th, 2012, 13:42

I hope I can get a company laptop too, but I'll see.

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redlofredlof · May 4th, 2012, 13:43

buy hp
tell me use of notebook
i will get u the best deal

Spoiler:

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Fadingz · May 4th, 2012, 13:48

I'm not buying it yet, as my future plan is still uncertain.
Might be in Ireland, might be in France, or might be somewhere in Europe/Asia.
If my company is going to buy me a laptop, then I won't need to buy one.
I will need one if otherwise.

I will be using it for simulation work and coding engines.
I will be using CUDA, so only Nvidia cards.

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Fadingz · May 4th, 2012, 13:58

I might be able to get a company deal too if I buy it through my company, so I majorly need the laptop model to buy if recommended, not the location.

I still drawn towards ASUS, however, as I have quite a few ASUS parts/products and I love them.

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redlofredlof · May 4th, 2012, 13:59

Quadro right?

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Fadingz · May 4th, 2012, 14:03

I rather want capability more than performance.
A model with the latest CUDA core would be preferable.
Quadro laptop would cost too much xD

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redlofredlof · May 4th, 2012, 14:42

Eh asus is crap, hp is good, I know these laptops inside out.
just make your mind on any elitebook and I will let you of the exact product number to go for.
EA australia uses all Elite books for game development
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...180.html?dnr=1

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Silenus · May 4th, 2012, 15:49

Well hello there HP representative.

Asus are not crap.
They are great machines with great specs at affordable prices.

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runawayprisoner · May 4th, 2012, 17:45

(I own only HP stuffs)

But honestly, here's an HP offering:
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/coupon...top/15717.aspx

IMO, it looks a bit... nicer than the ASUS one. Though the CPU is "downgraded", RAM is also "downgraded" (looks like you only get 2 slots), and GPU is... well, also "downgraded".

But hey, it looks nice.

Honestly, though, I still think that ASUS G75V is serious hardware. And here's a kicker: it also comes with a Thunderbolt Port. Now... barring the fact that the port was co-developed by Intel with a certain fruit company, its high IO performance means you can connect dedicated external processors to that computer and stack processing power.

So if you don't like the internal GTX 670M, I think you can connect a better GPU any day. Or maybe connect an external Quadro card to there.

So far, I have seen video processors (up to dual-4K streams in real time).

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cyclonmaster · May 4th, 2012, 18:24

Just bought ASUS A43s for my cousin. Nice specs, cheap and less problem seen in the internet. Lenovo products also a nice choice.

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May 3rd, 2012, 23:44	#1
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	Buying laptop I hate laptop, but it seems like I have to get one this time. Desktop is not gonna fly as I will be traveling around. I am currently in France, and there is a high chance that I will move to Ireland. Is anyone in Ireland or France? Where would be a good place to buy a laptop? online or in store? Which country is cheaper? If I buy a laptop in France, I will still need to buy a new power adapter in Ireland, however. It's gonna be a workstation laptop, so high performance, I can careless about battery life, I'll just plug it in the whole time. I already have a netbook, so I have alternatives if I really need battery life on a trip. No Mac, just windows based pc. Not that I don't like the product, I just don't like the company... so, I will not support Apple product, haha. Apple is a terrific company, if not one of the best, in business point of view, but it is a terrible figure on the consumer side... Any input will be much appreciated! __________________ Last edited by Fadingz; May 3rd, 2012 at 23:53..

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May 4th, 2012, 00:09	#2
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Just... how powerful are we talking about here? Weight? Thin and light? Other metrics? Without anything to go with (other than that you don't want Apple's stuffs), I think I'll just throw this out for consideration: http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto..._Z_SERIES_PAGE Sony Vaio Z. You can config it up to a Core i7 with Turbo up to 3.5GHz. RAM can be config up to 8GB. SSD comes standard. That's the absolute best portability that I think you can ever get. The screen can also be config to a whooping 1920 x 1080 resolution, which means it easily surpasses most laptops under its price tag. But if the dual-core CPU is too whimsical: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-...k.73636.0.html It runs an Ivy quad that has Turbo up to 3.6GHz, which is to say, it's almost on par with stock high-end Sandy chips, and definitely beat a lot of chips underneath it. It'll blaze through PCSX2 like butter. Also RAM comes installed with 16GB (4x4GB) so you'll never run out. Theoretically, I think you can also do 4x8GB to bring that to 32GB should your appetite for editing images that clip Photoshop's max image size is still not sated. GPU is GeForce GTX 670M, so it ain't half bad. Screen is 17.3" 1920 x 1080 with 120Hz refresh rate and 3D support, so I'm quite certain you won't miss out on much... if anything. Those are my top suggestions. But I think... you might be looking for something totally different from those 2.

May 4th, 2012, 00:15	#3
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	The Asus one looks awesome! Adding that to my list to consider. I am a little bit afraid of Sony due to the battery problem they had before, but if no longer the case, then I'll consider it. However, it will be on the low priority list. Oh yeah, forgot to mention the purpose. I'll be blasting C++ coding with it. Will do play-testing for games as well. I'm using my workstation in the States as my rendering mule, so it won't need to do maya rendering. __________________

May 4th, 2012, 00:38	#4
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	It can weight like a brick and drain electricity like a vampire under the sun. I don't care much about that in this case. As long as it fits into a bag and lasts more than 30 min on battery, it's fine. I just need good price/performance ratio. While performance is importance, I don't want something that is 4k euro. __________________

May 4th, 2012, 13:40	#5
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,345	Whatever the best ASUS is that you can afford. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 4th, 2012, 13:42	#6
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	I hope I can get a company laptop too, but I'll see. __________________

May 4th, 2012, 13:48	#8
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	I'm not buying it yet, as my future plan is still uncertain. Might be in Ireland, might be in France, or might be somewhere in Europe/Asia. If my company is going to buy me a laptop, then I won't need to buy one. I will need one if otherwise. I will be using it for simulation work and coding engines. I will be using CUDA, so only Nvidia cards. __________________

May 4th, 2012, 13:58	#9
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	I might be able to get a company deal too if I buy it through my company, so I majorly need the laptop model to buy if recommended, not the location. I still drawn towards ASUS, however, as I have quite a few ASUS parts/products and I love them. __________________

May 4th, 2012, 13:59	#10
redlofredlof folder chan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: C:> Posts: 7,043	Quadro right? __________________ Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure. We get very little wisdom from success, you know

May 4th, 2012, 14:03	#11
Fadingz 代言人 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 7,056	I rather want capability more than performance. A model with the latest CUDA core would be preferable. Quadro laptop would cost too much xD __________________

May 4th, 2012, 14:42	#12
redlofredlof folder chan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: C:> Posts: 7,043	Eh asus is crap, hp is good, I know these laptops inside out. just make your mind on any elitebook and I will let you of the exact product number to go for. EA australia uses all Elite books for game development http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...180.html?dnr=1 __________________ Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure. We get very little wisdom from success, you know

May 4th, 2012, 18:24	#15
cyclonmaster EmuAddict-_-;; Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 2,736	Just bought ASUS A43s for my cousin. Nice specs, cheap and less problem seen in the internet. Lenovo products also a nice choice. __________________ :::Gadget Dream:::Dropbox::: Win XP SP3 \| Monitor BenQ FP 91G+\|Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz \| GA-P55-USB3L - GIGABYTE \| Albatron 6600GT 128MB PCI-E \| Corsairs 2GB DDR3 Laptop Lenovo z460 : Win XP SP3 \| Intel Core i5-460M(2.8GHz) \| NVidia G310M CUDA DDR3 1GB \| 2GB DDR3 Memory \| 500GB HDD SATA \| 14.1 WXGA LED Display Please Answer This Survey. Thank You.

May 4th, 2012, 15:49	#13
Silenus Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 6,885	Well hello there HP representative. Asus are not crap. They are great machines with great specs at affordable prices. __________________ DELL XPS 13 ULTRABOOK ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo...

May 4th, 2012, 17:45	#14
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	(I own only HP stuffs) But honestly, here's an HP offering: http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/coupon...top/15717.aspx IMO, it looks a bit... nicer than the ASUS one. Though the CPU is "downgraded", RAM is also "downgraded" (looks like you only get 2 slots), and GPU is... well, also "downgraded". But hey, it looks nice. Honestly, though, I still think that ASUS G75V is serious hardware. And here's a kicker: it also comes with a Thunderbolt Port. Now... barring the fact that the port was co-developed by Intel with a certain fruit company, its high IO performance means you can connect dedicated external processors to that computer and stack processing power. So if you don't like the internal GTX 670M, I think you can connect a better GPU any day. Or maybe connect an external Quadro card to there. So far, I have seen video processors (up to dual-4K streams in real time). Last edited by runawayprisoner; May 4th, 2012 at 17:50..