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W00! (16th Apr 08 at 7:43pm UTC) YAY!!
Woo I cant wait til next week Thats when I can get my laptop, its going to be a Compaq, I forgot what the gigs were I think 2 or 3. its 15.4 inch wide, Windows Vista Home Premium. $598 plus tax $620 or $630. Ive had it picked out for months, and now since I am getting my taxs in next week I will be able to get it, I have been saving my checks from, work, which I think is all over $120, and about 4 of them ^_^. So I can't wait, and Plus my Birthday is next week Monday, so I will be getting myself a late present ^_^. Darkmage
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Re: W00! (16th Apr 08 at 8:05pm UTC)
I'm hoping you mean 2 or 3 gigs of RAM, cause if you paid $600 for a 3 gig computer then you really got ripped off.
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Re: W00! (16th Apr 08 at 9:44pm UTC)
I was gunna make a topic on the laptop I just ordered D: Sounds like a nice cheap laptop. The one I just ordered is a Dell Inspiron 1720. Specs: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache) Ram: 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm Screen: Anti-glare, widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440 x 900) - I didn't know what Anti-glare meant so I went with what the factory default was and that's what it was. Hard drive: 250G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Price: I think with everything added up it was like $1,300 or so, but I did monthly payments so about 35$/Month Doesn't arrive for like 2 weeks though [/topic hijack]
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Re: W00! (16th Apr 08 at 10:00pm UTC)
Tricky, I never thought you'd sink to Intel. I see this has turned into people posting their specs, so here's mine: Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core TK-53 1.70 GHz RAM: 1GB Screen: Widescreen 19 inch Anti-Glare Hard Drive: 150GB Graphics: nVidia GeoForce 256mb Dedicated OS: Windows Vista Home Premium with Ubuntu dualboot option Windows Experience: 3.9 out of 5.0 [need to download gfx card updates. ]
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Re: W00! (16th Apr 08 at 11:52pm UTC)
It comes with Intel. What is an anti glare screen by the way? Mine has that but I've heard that glossy is better.
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Re: W00! (17th Apr 08 at 1:49am UTC)
Posted By tricky.cb on 16th Apr 08 at 11:52pm It comes with Intel. What is an anti glare screen by the way? Mine has that but I've heard that glossy is better. Glossy (from what I hear) is better for graphics and images and things like that, but if there's much ambient light (like the sun or bright over-head lights), it tends to glare or something. I have (and always have had) matte (non-glossy), and so far, it's worked out. I know Marc loves my computer MacBook Pro Screen: 15" Matte Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo RAM: 2GB DDR Hard Drive: 120GB Graphics: nVidia 128MB GeForce 8600M GT OS: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (a.k.a. Vista++ )
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Re: W00! (17th Apr 08 at 2:27am UTC)
Yes I meant RAM, and why hasn't any one said congratulations or something, and I mentioned my Birthday too, But you can wait til I turn 18 on Monday April 21, 2008 and make a post then . Ive been waiting 6 years for a laptop, and my Dream and wishes are coming true. Even though it took 6 years .
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Re: W00! (17th Apr 08 at 3:04am UTC)
Posted By Mithras on 17th Apr 08 at 1:49am Posted By tricky.cb on 16th Apr 08 at 11:52pm It comes with Intel. What is an anti glare screen by the way? Mine has that but I've heard that glossy is better. Glossy (from what I hear) is better for graphics and images and things like that, but if there's much ambient light (like the sun or bright over-head lights), it tends to glare or something. I have (and always have had) matte (non-glossy), and so far, it's worked out. I know Marc loves my computer MacBook Pro Screen: 15" Matte Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo RAM: 2GB DDR Hard Drive: 120GB Graphics: nVidia 128MB GeForce 8600M GT OS: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (a.k.a. Vista++ ) Mac AND Intel?!? Resists urge to ban As for Glossy/Matte, turns out mine can switch [as I figured out not too long ago while messing around in the nVidia Control Panel]. Currently I'm using glossy, but matte doesn't look much different; just less...shiny. Oh, and congrats darkmage.
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Re: W00! (17th Apr 08 at 3:49am UTC)
Well I guess since everyone is showing off their computer, I found my laptop on the walmart.com's page, and this is what it has: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8187790 Key Features & Benefits: # 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen display With a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 # AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-57 processor Works powerfully and efficiently to maximize your productivity # 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Store everything from photos to large video files, MP3s, documents and more # 1024MB DDR2 System Memory Allows you to use multiple applications without a decrease in performance # NVIDIA GeForce 7000M graphics With up to 287MB Total Available Graphics Memory # Included software Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (including 60 days complimentary live update), HP Help & Support Center, HP PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution), HP Wireless Home Network, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version, Vongo, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, HP Quick Play, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent # Additional Features * Processor Speed: 1.90GHz * Cache: 512KB L2 Cache * Bus Speed: Up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC Mode 35 watt * Max supported memory: 3072MB * Multimedia Drive(s): Super Multi 8X DVD R/RW with Double Layer Support * Network Card: Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) * Audio: Altec Lansing * Fax/Modem: High speed 56k modem * Wireless Option: 802 11b/g WLAN * Keyboard and Pointing Device: 101-key compatible, Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad * Memory Slots: 2 * External Ports: 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 TV-Out (S-video),1 RJ -45 (LAN),1 headphone-out, 1 microphone-in * Security: Kensington MicroSaver lock slot, Power-on password, Accepts 3rd party security lock devices * Power: 65W AC Adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery EDIT: and yet I have no clue what most of these are, lol. and thanks Marc ^_^
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Re: W00! (17th Apr 08 at 6:43am UTC)
Posted By Nick on 17th Apr 08 at 2:27am Yes I meant RAM, and why hasn't any one said congratulations or something, and I mentioned my Birthday too, But you can wait til I turn 18 on Monday April 21, 2008 and make a post then . Ive been waiting 6 years for a laptop, and my Dream and wishes are coming true. Even though it took 6 years . same birthday as me!
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Re: W00! (17th Apr 08 at 7:42am UTC)
i just got my Dell Inspiron 1525 notebook. - windows vista home premium - 160 GB SATA HDD - 3 GB Ram DDR2 - 15.4 " WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display - Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2MB L2 Cache) - HDMI connector - 8-in-1 Memory card reader - Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (256 MB VRAM) - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless and tons of other specs. cost me $1200. very cool
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Re: W00! (18th Apr 08 at 1:56am UTC)
Posted By slip on 17th Apr 08 at 7:42am i just got my Dell Inspiron 1525 notebook. - windows vista home premium - 160 GB SATA HDD - 3 GB Ram DDR2 - 15.4 " WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display - Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2MB L2 Cache) - HDMI connector - 8-in-1 Memory card reader - Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (256 MB VRAM) - Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless and tons of other specs. cost me $1200. very cool Hmm, that's a little weird. I ordered the Dell Inspiron 1720 with some higher stuff than what yours has and it only cost about $100 more but with a 200$ discount it was like $1,100 or so.
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Re: W00! (18th Apr 08 at 2:02am UTC)
Posted By Nick on 17th Apr 08 at 3:49am Well I guess since everyone is showing off their computer, I found my laptop on the walmart.com's page, and this is what it has: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8187790 Key Features & Benefits: # 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen display With a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 # AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-57 processor Works powerfully and efficiently to maximize your productivity # 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Store everything from photos to large video files, MP3s, documents and more # 1024MB DDR2 System Memory Allows you to use multiple applications without a decrease in performance # NVIDIA GeForce 7000M graphics With up to 287MB Total Available Graphics Memory # Included software Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (including 60 days complimentary live update), HP Help & Support Center, HP PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution), HP Wireless Home Network, HP Total Care Advisor, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition: 60 Day Trial Version, Vongo, HP PhotoSmart Essentials, HP Quick Play, Muvee autoProducer, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent # Additional Features * Processor Speed: 1.90GHz * Cache: 512KB L2 Cache * Bus Speed: Up to 1600MHz system bus running at AC/DC Mode 35 watt * Max supported memory: 3072MB * Multimedia Drive(s): Super Multi 8X DVD R/RW with Double Layer Support * Network Card: Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) * Audio: Altec Lansing * Fax/Modem: High speed 56k modem * Wireless Option: 802 11b/g WLAN * Keyboard and Pointing Device: 101-key compatible, Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad * Memory Slots: 2 * External Ports: 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 TV-Out (S-video),1 RJ -45 (LAN),1 headphone-out, 1 microphone-in * Security: Kensington MicroSaver lock slot, Power-on password, Accepts 3rd party security lock devices * Power: 65W AC Adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery EDIT: and yet I have no clue what most of these are, lol. and thanks Marc ^_^ Very nice! You won't be dissappointed. I had to wait a good while to get my computer (not quite 6 years, though), and it is definitely worth the wait. And happy birthday!
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Re: W00! (18th Apr 08 at 2:56am UTC)
@ Darkmage: That's a really nice laptop for the price. Somewhat close to mine in performance with RAM, and Processor, but mine has other things that I did add on. Boosted wireless internet, it's got a 17'' screen, etc.
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Re: W00! (19th Apr 08 at 4:36am UTC)
My friend told me not to go to walmart, he says all walmart computers suck, but computers are computers. I am going to walmart, I really don't care what he thinks, its not his money, nor he does not work very hard to get what little money he has. His family is rich, he is spoiled, he gets laptops every day, 3 new phones every year which are well over $500+, new ipods, new clothes which costs him 100+ and eats out every night at big ritzy restaurants.
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