Need a Laptop

[mgz]

Alright so like the topic says i need a laptop.

However i want a 17"+ screen
and less then 575$

basically i want a mobile anime/movie watching machine. I can always plug it in so 2 hours of battery is not an issue. The price however im quite firm on i cant spend more then that.

[iindigo]

I could be totally wrong, but I'd expect any 17" laptop in that price range to have a shit screen resolution. Last I looked they typically ran at about 1280x800, which is atrocious for that size of screen. You'd probably have better luck with a 15" model of some sort.

[mgz]

I could be totally wrong, but I'd expect any 17" laptop in that price range to have a shit screen resolution. Last I looked they typically ran at about 1280x800, which is atrocious for that size of screen. You'd probably have better luck with a 15" model of some sort.

most of them are 1440x900 which isnt bad resolution its not fucking amazing buts certainly not bad.
I want more area to my screen plain and simple, i dont want a 15" monitor. But i cant afford any mac in that price range so i guess they are all garbage in your eyes?

[iindigo]

I could be totally wrong, but I'd expect any 17" laptop in that price range to have a shit screen resolution. Last I looked they typically ran at about 1280x800, which is atrocious for that size of screen. You'd probably have better luck with a 15" model of some sort.

most of them are 1440x900 which isnt bad resolution its not fucking amazing buts certainly not bad.
I want more area to my screen plain and simple, i dont want a 15" monitor. But i cant afford any mac in that price range so i guess they are all garbage in your eyes?

I don't consider that which is not a Mac bad. I consider that which has bad specs bad, and to me, even 1440x900 is low for a 17" screen. All the 17" laptops that I've handled within the past 5 years or so had either 1680x1050 (perfect IMO) or 1900x1200 (a little overkill), so perhaps my opinion is biased.

[fohfoh]

So.. a mobile htpc?

[mgz]

So.. a mobile htpc?

for the most part yes lol

[fohfoh]

http://www.ncixus.com/products/47626/OCZDIY17B1-US/OCZ%20Technology/

Start building?

And I'm sure you've already gone through most of the stuff on Newegg. So I won't copy links from there.

[mgz]

processor alone puts me over the limit on something like that but it is good idea.
If only it didnt have a bluray player in it, would cut the cost a good chunk.

- noticed on oczs site that they carry an ati intel single videocard dvd only version of it curious as to where the fuck i can find one

[fohfoh]

My bad, thought it had the proc already.

You can also check newegg's open box area...

[sdedalus83]

processor alone puts me over the limit on something like that but it is good idea.
If only it didnt have a bluray player in it, would cut the cost a good chunk.

- noticed on oczs site that they carry an ati intel single videocard dvd only version of it curious as to where the fuck i can find one

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core2-DUO-T7300-2-0G-4MB-800-SLA45-Socket-P-CPU_W0QQitemZ150415100326QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCPUs?hash=item23057049a6

The seller seems to be rated pretty highly and the chip is new.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0282745

If you've got a microcenter near you, $50 is pretty good for a 320GB drive.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0305826

With that you'd be a little over $600 with shipping and tax considered, and would be getting $70 back in rebates.

[rathoriel]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5629222&CatId=4938
or a gateway
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i3+Processor+-+NightSky+Black/9695393.p?id=1218150610770&skuId=9695393

or this one not in stock

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115720

were the closest i could find in that price range unless you want refurbs
most of the 17" are $600 plus

[mgz]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5267776&CatId=3985
was the one i was eyeing but i dont know, and i wont buy a gateway. I had one before it was a piece of shit laptop and will never purchase one again.

[rathoriel]

HOT SALE $429

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115728

never mind 15"

[mgz]

hmm http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/226692/HP-G71-445US-17-3-Widescreen/
500 bucks

fucked - clearance item not being restocked at the price listed