What is wrong with a 17.0'' Laptop !!!

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: onlyCOpunk
Well I just solved the debate and bought a 14incher. I was able to get an HD2600 dedicated in it so that sold me as my worst fear was a low end graphics card or integrated.

When it came down to it the 17" was like $1700 more 9lbs plus the the power brick and when I thought it I said I don't really play computer games THAT much, nor do I want to have to haul this beast for 30 minutes or more on my shoulder.

I went with an Asus F8 series if anyone is familiar.

I know which one that is - I remember the anticipation over at NotebookReview.com for this notebook, as the W3 series was EOLed and there was really no 14" Asus notebook with a midrange GPU to take its place until the F8 came out.

ASUS F8? Is it vaporware? I can't find anything except forum posts about how awesome it is... and those ar efrom early this year

 

[Throckmorton]

Nevermind, it has mroe letters tacked onto the name now that it's out. Wow.. it's an excellent deal.

ATI HD2600 512mb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...ooks-_-ASUS-_-34220240

Nvidia 8600M 256mb
http://www.excaliberpc.com/ASU...artinfo-id-580899.html

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
wow... i seriously dont have an issue with it on coach.

Maybe you're just really skinny. :roll:

 

[TC91]

id recommend getting a 15.4 with 1680x1050 res and a decent gpu. ~50% lighter too.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Originally posted by: TC91
id recommend getting a 15.4 with 1680x1050 res and a decent gpu. ~50% lighter too.

Only problem is the current video card selection for 15.4" NB's have a hard time at that resolution. Until of course Alienware pumps out their m15x.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: TC91
id recommend getting a 15.4 with 1680x1050 res and a decent gpu. ~50% lighter too.

Not quite 50% lighter. Figure most 17" notebooks weigh between 7.5 to 10lbs not including the adapter; 15.4" laptops generally fall in into the 6-8lbs range.

 

[TC91]

if the cost is ok, you could look into the asus g1s, it has a 8600m gt, and the 1680x1050 resolution. usually they go for around $1800-2000.

 

[Throckmorton]

The G1S is something like $1500 at Best Buy