Which Laptop should I buy?

[nzk13]

Here are some possibilities for $800

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214226

AMD Phenom II Triple-Core N850(2.2GHz)
16" screen (but only 1366 x 768 resolution)

4GB Memory DDR3 1066
500GB HDD 5400rpm
DVD Super Multi
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 <-- good gfx card.

Just out of curiosity, i know that the 4GB of RAM satisfies the recommended system requirements, but how much would it cost to expand the memory? Apparently the memory type is:

204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM

 

[Zelig]

The memory is 2x2gb, taking both memory slots, so you'd have to remove both sticks.

You can get 8gb for $60 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178335

 

[nzk13]

The memory is 2x2gb, taking both memory slots, so you'd have to remove both sticks.

You can get 8gb for $60 after rebate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178335

I'm sorry if this sounds ignorant, but I am . What "sticks"? What exactly do you mean by that?

 

[Genocidicbunny]

A memory stick is colloquial for a memory module. Its one 'card' that you stick in the memory slot.

 

[nzk13]

k. thank you. Also, is there anything that you recommend I do/purchase with my laptop? Such as a USB Mouse or something of that nature.

 

[civ_king]

My mistake, $800 still gets you a faster gaming desktop though.

derp?

 

[Genocidicbunny]

I got a wireless mouse for my laptop just because I actually use it for things that require fine-grain mouse control (such as games)

I got one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...ZJN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302068809&sr=8-1

They're so ridiculously cheap now that Id get two just to have a spare.

 

[nzk13]

ok. I'd actually prefer a wired one though. I always lose these things, so if its wired that would probably be better. Unless the wireless one comes with a pager similar to what they use on cordless phones.
EDIT:
I looked at the link in the above post, and it said system requirements were: Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc. Does that mean it's compatible with windows 7, because it doesn't explicitly say so.

 

[civ_king]

ok. I'd actually prefer a wired one though. I always lose these things, so if its wired that would probably be better. Unless the wireless one comes with a pager similar to what they use on cordless phones.
EDIT:
I looked at the link in the above post, and it said system requirements were: Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc. Does that mean it's compatible with windows 7, because it doesn't explicitly say so.

Yes, it would work with Windows 7

And Geno, I concur, they are ridiculously cheap

 

[Genocidicbunny]

Yes they're compatible with Win 7, and work very well on Ubuntu too.

In fact, for pretty much anything, if it will work on Vista, it will work on Win 7. The drivers are so similar, you may even be able to use the Vista driver on WIn 7.

 

[nzk13]

Here are some possibilities for $800

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214226

AMD Phenom II Triple-Core N850(2.2GHz)
16" screen (but only 1366 x 768 resolution)

4GB Memory DDR3 1066
500GB HDD 5400rpm
DVD Super Multi
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 <-- good gfx card.

I will suggest you to buy Acer aSPIRE 5741-3541..
iNTEL cORE I5-450m PROCESSOR..
15.6 hd led lcd..
4GB memory.. 500 GB HDD

Sorry, but i think I'll be getting the one on top.