sp00ks
07-15-2008, 11:05 AM
General Questions
1) What is your budget?
Anything under $1400cdn is fine(a bit more if needed)
2) What size notebook would you prefer? c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. - CANADA cant see the flags yet
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
needs to be really reliable(Asus seems to have a good warranty, plus zero dead pixels)
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
light gaming. Using Creative Suite 3(and cs4 when it comes out) mostly flash/dreamweaver/photoshop. And using MySql, Access, Oracle, Visual Studios.
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Traveling a bit(hope to get this before August 16th when i go to british colombia) but mostly around the house.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Counter strike:source, warcraft 3, maybe some newer rts. Oh Spores! when it comes out...diablo 3 as well (heard it probably wont be demanding)
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At least 2.5ish, but higher is always better
9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
nope
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Vista 64 bit
Screen Specifics
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
I prefer widescreen, at least not a square screen
12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? (more details below)
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non glossy screen?
What ever is better for my design of work/light gaming. (doesn't really matter)
Build Quality and Design
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
a bit
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Buying it within the next two weeks. I want it to last for at least 2-3 years
Notebook Components
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?
200-320 is enough
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner is fine. Won't be watching too many movies
I have been looking at ASUS M50VM-A1 (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2440%7B161%7D1411%7B7 6%7D646%7B187%7D1416%7B94%7D1903%7B92%7D2450%7B88% 7D2453%7B186%7D734%7B93%7D1645%7B112%7D656%7B98%7D 1799%7B96%7D1471%7B168%7D1453%7B116%7D1416%7B117%7 D1915%7B120%7D703%7B110%7D1729%7B169%7D1449%7B119% 7D1678%7B100%7D734%7B164%7D1441%7B107%7D689%7B106% 7D1691%7B108%7D710%7B121%7D694%7B109%7D711%7B170%7 D1591%7B173%7D1904%7B167%7D1452%7B103%7D2020%7B113 %7D1413%7B111%7D1414%7B69%7D1775) and Sager NP7680 (Built on Clevo M762TU (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2412%7B76%7D650%7B187 %7D1757%7B94%7D1074%7B92%7D2421%7B88%7D2420%7B186% 7D734%7B93%7D2044%7B193%7D657%7B112%7D656%7B98%7D1 295%7B96%7D1882%7B168%7D1453%7B116%7D1416%7B117%7D 705%7B120%7D703%7B110%7D2426%7B169%7D1449%7B119%7D 1898%7B100%7D734%7B164%7D1441%7B107%7D1539%7B106%7 D1691%7B108%7D710%7B121%7D1532%7B109%7D711%7B170%7 D1591%7B173%7D1175%7B103%7D1889%7B113%7D1413%7B111 %7D1414%7B69%7D2404) but I'm open for any advice!
1) What is your budget?
Anything under $1400cdn is fine(a bit more if needed)
2) What size notebook would you prefer? c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. - CANADA cant see the flags yet
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
needs to be really reliable(Asus seems to have a good warranty, plus zero dead pixels)
5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
light gaming. Using Creative Suite 3(and cs4 when it comes out) mostly flash/dreamweaver/photoshop. And using MySql, Access, Oracle, Visual Studios.
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Traveling a bit(hope to get this before August 16th when i go to british colombia) but mostly around the house.
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Counter strike:source, warcraft 3, maybe some newer rts. Oh Spores! when it comes out...diablo 3 as well (heard it probably wont be demanding)
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
At least 2.5ish, but higher is always better
9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
nope
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Vista 64 bit
Screen Specifics
11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
I prefer widescreen, at least not a square screen
12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? (more details below)
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non glossy screen?
What ever is better for my design of work/light gaming. (doesn't really matter)
Build Quality and Design
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
a bit
15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
Buying it within the next two weeks. I want it to last for at least 2-3 years
Notebook Components
16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?
200-320 is enough
17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner is fine. Won't be watching too many movies
I have been looking at ASUS M50VM-A1 (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2440%7B161%7D1411%7B7 6%7D646%7B187%7D1416%7B94%7D1903%7B92%7D2450%7B88% 7D2453%7B186%7D734%7B93%7D1645%7B112%7D656%7B98%7D 1799%7B96%7D1471%7B168%7D1453%7B116%7D1416%7B117%7 D1915%7B120%7D703%7B110%7D1729%7B169%7D1449%7B119% 7D1678%7B100%7D734%7B164%7D1441%7B107%7D689%7B106% 7D1691%7B108%7D710%7B121%7D694%7B109%7D711%7B170%7 D1591%7B173%7D1904%7B167%7D1452%7B103%7D2020%7B113 %7D1413%7B111%7D1414%7B69%7D1775) and Sager NP7680 (Built on Clevo M762TU (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2412%7B76%7D650%7B187 %7D1757%7B94%7D1074%7B92%7D2421%7B88%7D2420%7B186% 7D734%7B93%7D2044%7B193%7D657%7B112%7D656%7B98%7D1 295%7B96%7D1882%7B168%7D1453%7B116%7D1416%7B117%7D 705%7B120%7D703%7B110%7D2426%7B169%7D1449%7B119%7D 1898%7B100%7D734%7B164%7D1441%7B107%7D1539%7B106%7 D1691%7B108%7D710%7B121%7D1532%7B109%7D711%7B170%7 D1591%7B173%7D1175%7B103%7D1889%7B113%7D1413%7B111 %7D1414%7B69%7D2404) but I'm open for any advice!