General Questions
1) What is your budget?
Ideally 2-4k, but dont really have any limitations.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Larget the better (min 17" max whatever)
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I have no preference or brand loyalty
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
I suppose but seems unlikely for my purposes.
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
High level poker playing, databasing large amounts of information, multimedia, and light gaming (starcraft 2).
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Its sole purpose will be for use when not at home, so when i am on the move or traveling places.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Starcraft 2, possibly Diablo down the line.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
None very much needed, planning on playing with it primarily set up at locations.
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
No issues
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7, pretty much mandatory for poker software.
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
The larger the better *This is key for me screen size and resolution*
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
I would way rather prefer a non glossy screen.
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Slightly, but again the important part is the laptop itself.
15) When are you buying this laptop?
As soon as i can decide on a good laptop choice.
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 yearsish.
Notebook Components:
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
The more the better, and I dont really understand the difference between drives, but probably a faster and larger one.
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Not really needed for my purposes.
I can buy this from anywhere online or offline in the las vegas area. I am open to any and all advice.
Also i should note, glossy finishes are sort of annoying to me, if its only slightly glossy though i could stand it. I heard ok things about Mx18 with alienware but ive heard the drivers are hard to update and additionally the screen is pretty glossy.
Thanks,
~Doug
1) What is your budget?
Ideally 2-4k, but dont really have any limitations.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Larget the better (min 17" max whatever)
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I have no preference or brand loyalty
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
I suppose but seems unlikely for my purposes.
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
High level poker playing, databasing large amounts of information, multimedia, and light gaming (starcraft 2).
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Its sole purpose will be for use when not at home, so when i am on the move or traveling places.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Starcraft 2, possibly Diablo down the line.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
None very much needed, planning on playing with it primarily set up at locations.
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
No issues
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7, pretty much mandatory for poker software.
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
The larger the better *This is key for me screen size and resolution*
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
I would way rather prefer a non glossy screen.
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Slightly, but again the important part is the laptop itself.
15) When are you buying this laptop?
As soon as i can decide on a good laptop choice.
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 yearsish.
Notebook Components:
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
The more the better, and I dont really understand the difference between drives, but probably a faster and larger one.
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Not really needed for my purposes.
I can buy this from anywhere online or offline in the las vegas area. I am open to any and all advice.
Also i should note, glossy finishes are sort of annoying to me, if its only slightly glossy though i could stand it. I heard ok things about Mx18 with alienware but ive heard the drivers are hard to update and additionally the screen is pretty glossy.
Thanks,
~Doug
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