The Denton Thread (Original) - Page 7

Dest556 · 07-16-2006, 02:14 PM

Never buy a laptop off of an internet vendor. Just from all the laptops I've seen, if it screws up, they pretty much screw you.
If you get a laptop, buy one from a store and get the extended warranty. =X

Too lazy to click that link right now. =p

Megamanny · 07-16-2006, 02:16 PM

well its from best buy, but I doubt best buy would have anything that good in stores.

Dest556 · 07-16-2006, 04:12 PM

They carry most of those laptops in stores.
And I was talking about buying a laptop from cyberpower/alienware and what have you. Buying from big chain stores seems to have quite an advantage.

Why do you want a laptop???

Megamanny · 07-16-2006, 04:26 PM

Parents say I waste to much electricity so I'm planning on getting a laptop equal to or more powerful then my comp so I won't have them bitching at me.

What do you think of the one I linked?

SOUND BOY THRILLER · 07-16-2006, 05:58 PM

Ok so I am downloading the IIDX BIBLE and I dont remember what it is.....what is it, I thought it was a bunch of iidx tatsujin videos or is it more to it then that, itll be done in about an hour or 2 so I am kinda happy about it

Dest556 · 07-16-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Megamanny

Parents say I waste to much electricity so I'm planning on getting a laptop equal to or more powerful then my comp so I won't have them bitching at me.

What do you think of the one I linked?

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Megamanny · 07-17-2006, 04:25 AM

Okay, so my credit limit has been increased on my laptop. And mainly because I want to be able to go somewhere else and not be bitched by my parents about being on my computer all day.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/n...nfigurator_top

Would you say this good? Or could I get something better at a less price?

flamepanther · 07-17-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dest556

Sales really don't matter in this. It matters to sony and developers, but not so much the people that buy the thing.
Just opinions on games.
Somebody likes the games they have for psp, hence the sales.

I just wonder who?

Laptop > handhelds =D

Actually, they will eventually matter. More systems sold means developers will concentrate more on it, which means more good games to lure additional people to buy the system, which means more games, which means... which is why a crappy system like the PS2 could beat out all three of its arguably superior competitors, and why all of those superior competitors stopped getting very many good games. In this case, the snowball effect is working in Nintendo's favor, so unless something really drastic happens, PSP is basically screwed. Ironic, since I think it's the first really nice piece of gaming hardware Sony has ever made. If someone is going to buy a PSP at this point, they had better be happy with the games that are out for it now, because they may not be getting all that many more.

Megamanny · 07-17-2006, 09:24 AM

For the laptop, this is what its specs is looking like

Xplorer X64 SLI Pro Notebook
# *BASE_PRICE: [+3199]
# ADAPTER: Universal AC-DC Adapter
# BATTERY: Li-Ion Battery with 14.8V x 4800mAh
# BAGS: Free Deluxe Carrying Bag
# CPU: Mobile AMD Turion™64 MT-40 CPU @ 2.2GHz 1MB Cache Ultra Low Voltage 25Watt w/ HyperTransport Technology
# CD: 8X DVD REWRITABLE DRIVE
# FREEBIE_CU1: FREE! 1GB USB 2.0 Portable Flash Drive
# FREEBIE_CU2: FREE! AGE OF EMPIRE III
# FLASHMEDIA: Built-In 4in1 Media Reader
# HDD: 100GB 5400RPM SATA150 HARD DRIVE
# INVERTER: NONE
# IEEE_CARD: BUILT-IN 1394 IEEE FIREWIRE PORT
# KEYBOARD: BUILT-IN KEYBOARD
# MOUSE: BUILT-IN TOUCHPAD
# MOTHERBOARD: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI (CK804) Chipset Mainboard
# MEMORY: 1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 400MHz DDR SODIMM Memory (Corsair Value Select)
# MODEM: BUILT-IN 56K V.92 FAX MODEM
# NB_TRAVELKIT: NONE
# NB_HEADSET: NONE
# NOTEBOOK: N5950 Notebook 19.0" Glare WSXGA+ 16:10 1680x1050 Pixels w/ SLI Ready Dual 7800 GTX Video, & 802.11b/g Wireless
# NOTEBOOK_COVER: Xplorer X64 SLI Pro Notebook Cover (Original Silver Color)
# NB_LCD: 19.0" WSXGA+ 16:10 Wide-Screen Glare Type TFT LCD DISPLAY Max: 1680x1050 Pixels
# NETWORK: BUILT-IN 10/100 NETWORK CARD
# OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition w/ Service Pack 2 [-15]
# PRINTER: None
# PRINTER_CABLE: None
# RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
# SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
# SPEAKERS: BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS SYSTEM
# SERVICE: STANDARD 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND 24/7 LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
# TVRC: None
# UPS: None
# USB: 5 x USB2.0 Port Connectors
# USBHD: NONE
# VIDEOCAMERA: Built-in Webcam
# VIDEO: Dual nVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX 512MB GDDR3 (in SLI) PCI-Express X16 Video
# WNC: Intel Pro/Wireless 2915A/B/G 802.11a/b/g 54Mbps MiniPCI Card [+12]
# WAP: NONE
# _PRICE: (+3196)

SOUND BOY THRILLER · 07-17-2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamepanther

Actually, they will eventually matter. More systems sold means developers will concentrate more on it, which means more good games to lure additional people to buy the system, which means more games, which means... which is why a crappy system like the PS2 could beat out all three of its arguably superior competitors, and why all of those superior competitors stopped getting very many good games. In this case, the snowball effect is working in Nintendo's favor, so unless something really drastic happens, PSP is basically screwed. Ironic, since I think it's the first really nice piece of gaming hardware Sony has ever made. If someone is going to buy a PSP at this point, they had better be happy with the games that are out for it now, because they may not be getting all that many more.

you can state the truth all you want but George will be George and never give props to a nintendo system,...sad but true, guess thats why we still love George because he is George

Dest556 · 07-17-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamepanther

If someone is going to buy a PSP at this point, they had better be happy with the games that are out for it now, because they may not be getting all that many more.

That's what I was saying.

And remember manny, if you do get a laptop, buy the extended warranty. You will not regret it.

Megamanny · 07-17-2006, 11:11 AM

Cyber powe inc doesn't actually have extended warranty. Only for 1 year. I do take good care of my stuff.

But I would HATE to have to pay an expensive amount if it did break down after the warranty.

Dest556 · 07-17-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megamanny

Cyber powe inc doesn't actually have extended warranty. Only for 1 year. I do take good care of my stuff.

But I would HATE to have to pay an expensive amount if it did break down after the warranty.

Reason enough to not buy a laptop from them.
It doesn't matter if you take good care of it or not. My s key and the bracket that holds it down broke off on my laptop and if I didn't have the warranty at that time, it would have cost 120 something just to replace the keyboard. =/

Also, their customer service at Cyber power sucks. My girlfriend has a cyber power laptop and the last time she tried to contact them, they never replied. Before that, it took them forever to respond and then just had her call a number which eventually was no help at all. I would definetely buy a desktop from them, but never a laptop.

Try getting one from a big retailer or maybe a dell. =p
Dell had the best gaming laptop a year ago I believe. They might still hold that position, I don't know. It may be a dell, but I know that they have good warranties.

Megamanny · 07-17-2006, 01:26 PM

Hm, I'm just thinking about going with a laptop instead. Its more cost effective plus I could get something MUCH more powerful then what I currently have I bet.

Megamanny · 07-17-2006, 01:43 PM

I've decided to change my mind from a laptop and stick with a desktop.

ASE: Hot New! X-Cruiser Mid-Tower 420W Case W/ WINDOW, MultiMeter Display & Control (Black Color)
CPU: (Socket AM2) AMD Athlon™64 X2 4000+ Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
MOTHERBOARD: (Socket AM2)GigaByte GA-M55SLI-S4 nForce4 SLI Chipset DDR2/800 SATA 16x PCI-Express MBoard w/GbLAN, IEEE1394, USB2.0, &7.1Audio
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)1GB (2x512MB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: NEW!!! NVIDIA Geforce 7950 GX2 1GB 16X PCI Express Video Card
VIDEO CARD 2: NVIDIA Geforce 7900 GTX 512MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
LCD Monitor: NONE
HARD DRIVE: 250GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8M Cache 7200RPM Hard Drive -- Recommended
Hard Drive 2: NONE
Optical Drive: (Special Price) 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

I'm looking at that so far. It looks SSSSOOOOO sexy. Dual wield those sexy video cards = BETTER LOOKING WOW