My boss: "Congrats, go buy the biggest, baddest laptop you can find"

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DGath

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I guess that's my xmas bonus, a laptop that I get to pick out. I've been out of the laptop shopping world for years, so I'm in need of some help here.

Some of my thoughts
- I don't need an awesome gaming rig, I never really game much. Not ruling it out, but I don't need the latest, greatest 512 meg graphics card.
- I love my dad's (lenovo) tablet and think they're a lot of fun, so I'm considering one of those.
- If I can have any laptop I want, should I just a get a MacBook Pro and triple boot between Vista/OSX/Ubuntu?
- The smaller the better. I really like my 13" VAIO right now, so screen size should be between 13" & 15".

So... Anyone just absolutely love the laptop they just bought? Any recommendations would be very helpful.

Thanks
 
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DGath

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Doh! just noticed the notebook forum. I swear, I looked for it earlier. =)
 
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OdiN

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I'd find the most expensive thing I possibly could, and then sell it and buy something I wanted. But that's me.
 
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JustaGeek

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I would buy the most expensive laptop I could find and... keep it!

Let's be a little ethical here, shall we...?
 
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OdiN

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Originally posted by: JustaGeek
I would buy the most expensive laptop I could find and... keep it!

Let's be a little ethical here, shall we...?
Click to expand...

What...if it's a gift, I can do whatever the hell I want to with it. What's un-ethical about that?
 
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JustaGeek

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HP Pavilion HDX customizable Notebook PC
RW031AV
? Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
? Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Extreme Processor X7900 (2.8GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
? 20.1" WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display(1920x1200) - "True HD" 1080p res
? 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
? 256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
? HP Imprint Finish (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
? Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
? 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
? FREE Upgrade to HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer!!
? Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer
? Extra 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
? Norton Internet Security(TM) 2007 - 15 Month Subscription
? Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007
? Power Pack software - Includes Roxio Creator Premier, Muvee AutoProducer Premium and Serif Web Plus
? HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
$4,786.99 $4,786.99
Disk Purge Home Edition
EP112AA#ABA $39.99 $39.99
HP Notebook QuickDock
ES631AA#ABA $129.99 $129.99
Deluxe Microfibre Cleaning Cloth
EU025AA#ABA $7.99 $7.99
HP Mobile Remote Control Express Card
EL623AA $19.99 $19.99
3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Pick Up and Return Extended Service Plan for HP Pavilion and Presario Notebook PCs
U4821A $369.99 $369.99
To change quantities or remove selected items, click on


Notebook instant rebate ?$200.00
PC+ESP instant rebate ?$40.00

Order subtotal $5,114.94
E-financing price/month? $154/month
Free shipping
Your order qualifies for free Standard 5-7 Business Days shipping.
Shipping
(Standard 5-7 Business Days)
FREE


Your boss would be proud of you...

And you got free shipping, too!
 
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JustaGeek

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Originally posted by: OdiN
Originally posted by: JustaGeek
I would buy the most expensive laptop I could find and... keep it!

Let's be a little ethical here, shall we...?
Click to expand...

What...if it's a gift, I can do whatever the hell I want to with it. What's un-ethical about that?
Click to expand...


"Sooo, Andrew, how is that laptop, are you still enjoying it...?"

"Why don't you bring it in tomorrow, I wanna show it to my wife, she likes playing Far Cry and Bioshock, and needs a computer to take it with her on that Hawaiian cruise next month!"

"Hmmm, boss, I dunno, how can I say that... you know... I don't have it anymore, but the money came in real handy..."

:)
 
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Etern205

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Originally posted by: JustaGeek
HP Pavilion HDX customizable Notebook PC
RW031AV
? Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
? Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Extreme Processor X7900 (2.8GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
? 20.1" WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display(1920x1200) - "True HD" 1080p res
? 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
? 256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
? HP Imprint Finish (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
? Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
? 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
? FREE Upgrade to HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer!!
? Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer
? Extra 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
? Norton Internet Security(TM) 2007 - 15 Month Subscription
? Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007
? Power Pack software - Includes Roxio Creator Premier, Muvee AutoProducer Premium and Serif Web Plus
? HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
$4,786.99 $4,786.99
Disk Purge Home Edition
EP112AA#ABA $39.99 $39.99
HP Notebook QuickDock
ES631AA#ABA $129.99 $129.99
Deluxe Microfibre Cleaning Cloth
EU025AA#ABA $7.99 $7.99
HP Mobile Remote Control Express Card
EL623AA $19.99 $19.99
3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Pick Up and Return Extended Service Plan for HP Pavilion and Presario Notebook PCs
U4821A $369.99 $369.99
To change quantities or remove selected items, click on


Notebook instant rebate ?$200.00
PC+ESP instant rebate ?$40.00

Order subtotal $5,114.94
E-financing price/month? $154/month
Free shipping
Your order qualifies for free Standard 5-7 Business Days shipping.
Shipping
(Standard 5-7 Business Days)
FREE


Your boss would be proud of you...

And you got free shipping, too!
Click to expand...

All of that and a mid-range graphics! pfff!

This is a better config. :D

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1203/capturefxa7.jpg
 
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OdiN

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Originally posted by: JustaGeek
Originally posted by: OdiN
Originally posted by: JustaGeek
I would buy the most expensive laptop I could find and... keep it!

Let's be a little ethical here, shall we...?
Click to expand...

What...if it's a gift, I can do whatever the hell I want to with it. What's un-ethical about that?
Click to expand...


"Sooo, Andrew, how is that laptop, are you still enjoying it...?"

"Why don't you bring it in tomorrow, I wanna show it to my wife, she likes playing Far Cry and Bioshock, and needs a computer to take it with her on that Hawaiian cruise next month!"

"Hmmm, boss, I dunno, how can I say that... you know... I don't have it anymore, but the money came in real handy..."

:)
Click to expand...

So?
 
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JustaGeek

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Jan 27, 2007
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Originally posted by: Etern205
Originally posted by: JustaGeek
HP Pavilion HDX customizable Notebook PC
RW031AV
? Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
? Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Extreme Processor X7900 (2.8GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
? 20.1" WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display(1920x1200) - "True HD" 1080p res
? 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
? 256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
? HP Imprint Finish (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
? Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
? 240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
? FREE Upgrade to HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer!!
? Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer
? Extra 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
? Norton Internet Security(TM) 2007 - 15 Month Subscription
? Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007
? Power Pack software - Includes Roxio Creator Premier, Muvee AutoProducer Premium and Serif Web Plus
? HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
$4,786.99 $4,786.99
Disk Purge Home Edition
EP112AA#ABA $39.99 $39.99
HP Notebook QuickDock
ES631AA#ABA $129.99 $129.99
Deluxe Microfibre Cleaning Cloth
EU025AA#ABA $7.99 $7.99
HP Mobile Remote Control Express Card
EL623AA $19.99 $19.99
3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Pick Up and Return Extended Service Plan for HP Pavilion and Presario Notebook PCs
U4821A $369.99 $369.99
To change quantities or remove selected items, click on


Notebook instant rebate ?$200.00
PC+ESP instant rebate ?$40.00

Order subtotal $5,114.94
E-financing price/month? $154/month
Free shipping
Your order qualifies for free Standard 5-7 Business Days shipping.
Shipping
(Standard 5-7 Business Days)
FREE


Your boss would be proud of you...

And you got free shipping, too!
Click to expand...

All of that and a mid-range graphics! pfff!

This is a better config. :D

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1203/capturefxa7.jpg
Click to expand...


pfff!

Order today for Christmas 2008 delivery!
 
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Tiamat

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I would go all out corporate style. Reasonable Laptop specs with docking port, 30" screen accessory.
 
onlyCOpunk

onlyCOpunk

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So you said you want the biggest and badest you state you want a 13"? Hmm. I just bought an Asus F8 series laptop 14" and I love it's really sexy and executive looking.
 
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VinDSL

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Originally posted by: onlyCOpunk
I love it's really sexy and executive looking...
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LoL!

That's probably why he's getting a Christmas bonus...

My only question is... is it a guy or girl boss? :)
 
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BadRobot

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Sager link

Just change all the settings for this to the most expensive and you get a laptop with a x6800 (desktop quad core extreme), sli'ed 8700 cards, 4 gig of ddr2...

However if you wait a week or two I bet you could get the 8800 on it since they will be out soon...

EDIT: I missed the part about you wanting a small laptop :D This is a beast, not a small laptop! You can browse their other selections though, they have some nice laptops...
 
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AVAFREAK182

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if you can get what ever you want, id get one of the sagers. 7950GTX in SLI, 320GB in raid. e6420 *drools*
 
onlyCOpunk

onlyCOpunk

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Scratch the 7950GTX's the 8800m GTX is available for preorder at most places for late December release. Mmmmmm.
 
aigomorla

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the baddest laptop by far.

Dell XPS 1730 /w SLI Also by far the crappiest battery life. :p


My Laptop, one that was ranked one of the best 17inch.

HP 8710P or the W version.


Those would be my 17 inch choices. The HP has a extra battery slot that can take a small textbook size battery and give it 8 hours on a full charge. :p
 
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