Recommend me a laptop

[octopus41092]

What I plan on use it for:
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
3D Studio Max (Light)
Mudbox (Light)
Maya (Again light)
Games - CS:S, TF2, Starcraft 2, Command and Conquer 3, Warcraft 3, Diablo 3


Specs:
CPU - Intel Dual Core (Faster is better, not too picky here)
Screen - 14.1" or larger @ 1440x900 (1680x1050/1920x1200 would be great but if it costs too much then whatever)
Hard Drive - 100GB (7200RPM is a plus)
Optical Drive - DVD Burner
RAM - 2GB (Can always upgrade by myself)
Wi-Fi - 802.11g (N would be nice)
GPU - Enough to do those stated above, games can be on low but must be at native resolution
Price - < $700 (Used is fine)


Optional:
3 Hours Battery Life
SD Reader
Web Cam
Firewire

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[polarbear6]

intel atom )
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[octopus41092]

Originally posted by: ganesh1
intel atom )
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Uh... no.

 

[elbobbo]

Honestly, all of those specs might be a little tough for < $700.

I purchased a Dell Studio 15 (1535) from the Dell Outlet a few moths back and it's all I use now. I've been able to play CS:S, TF2, L4D, and even COD4 on it.

Specs: T5750 (2.0Ghz C2D), 3GB DDR2, 250GB 5400rpm, DVD+-R/W, 15" WXGA (1200x800), ATI 3450 (256MB), Webcam, Backlit KB, and Bluetooth.

It came to $680 shipped with a 15% coupon. The price differential from the WXGA (1200x800) to LED (1440x900) was another $200-250.

I upgraded to a 400GB 7200rpm and 4GB DDR2 and it's more than enough. My desktop was a Q6750, 8GB DDR2, 300GB V-Raptor, 8800GT 512MB AlphaDog, and honestly.... I don't miss it that much.

Check them out: (You can sort by specs)

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBO...%2015%20-%201535&s=dfh