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Faron · Joined: 13 Jan 2006

Ok I'm buying a laptop, I'm not looking for anything crazy but I need something that is fast. I'll be hooking up a 250 GB external HD and adding a 7 port usb hub for all my gadgets such as camera, webcam, HD, and also I have a top of the line extrenal DVD-Burner. So My question is what speed would be a MINIMUM for my processor or any other components? I don't want this thing to be slow. I take my laptop to schhol for writing notes and watching movies and stuff, and well I like to come home and just have to plug my usb hub n and I have a all the things I need. I went to bestbuy and the guy told me a a 2.2 would be the minimum but I don't think he knew what he was talking about because he couldn't really explain to me why I needed atleast a 2.2GHz. Thank you in advance. Very Happy

kprrok · Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Location: KC

My laptop is a Centrino 1.4 and it plays DVDs and burns CDs to my external drive just fine. I also transfer music to my MP3 player and take pics from my co-worker's camera with no probelms. I also only have 256 RAM, so as you can see, this is not very fast. But it works just fine.

I have the feeling that the guy told you 2.2 just because that's what he had in stock and he wanted to sell it. But I may be wrong. I would think you'd be find with anything over 1.5, but 2.0 would probably be better. Also, make sure you get 512 RAM minimum, that makes a huge difference!

KPRROK

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:22 am Post subject:

My laptop is a Celeron M 1.5mhz, and I can even edit video on it with no problem! As long as you up the ram (I have 768) you will be OK. The new Celeron M's have a 1 gig cache, which is pretty darn good. They are basically the same thing as the Centrinos, which have a 2 gig cache and a BARELY USED feature that saves more battery when it sits unused for several minutes. Since most of us never let the laptop sit unused and powered on for a long time (without the cord plugged in), it isn't a feature worth paying extra for.

Many websites are saying it's a much better deal to by a Celeron M laptop and spend the extra dough you save buying another extra battery (and you STILL will come out ahead).

Honestly, if money isn't an issue, I see Lotte Dept. store had a dual-core Centrino LG computer for about 1.8 million. For a home computer, that will be really sweet. Make sure whatever you get is 64 bit, too!

The bummer about buying the Celeron M notebooks is that you will likely find it paired with less-than-stellar video card. They tend to be the bargain notebooks. If you are watching DVDs, make sure it's at least got 900GMA (I think that's the name) on-board graphics. I have the one below that (I forget the name) and it's not great for DVDs during fast action, although it does work.

If you can afford 1.8, or can dig around on www.enuri.com or www.danawa.co.kr , maybe you can find a good duo (dual) deal.

johndoe · Joined: 29 Jun 2005

LOL...
Reading comprehension is not necessary when posting on this board!

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I went to bestbuy

Faron

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If you can afford 1.8, or can dig around on www.enuri.com or www.danawa.co.kr , maybe you can find a good duo (dual) deal.

BigBlackEquus

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:38 am Post subject:

The OP didn't give his location.

And he could have easily asked that before coming here.

Lighten up. It's not like you discovered a new continent.

Faron · Joined: 13 Jan 2006

Thanks for the help guys, I've decided to go with.....

Processor Type Intel Pentium M735
Screen Size 15.0"
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum) 512MB (Exp. To 2.0GB)
Hard Drive 100GB
Optical Drives 8X DVD+/- RW
Graphics Intel Extreme Graphics 3D
Average Battery Life 3.0 Hours
Product Weight 2.5 kg
Audio Type PC2001 Complaint AC97
Battery Type Info Not Available
Cache Info Not Available
Fax/Modem 56K V.92
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included In Box PC, Power Supply, Cables, Manuals
Network Card Intel Centrino Mobile 802.11g
Other Software See The Features Section
PC Card Slots 1 Type 2
Pointing Device Touchpad
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home
Processor Speed 1.7GHz
Product Dimensions 26.8(W) x 2.7(H) x 32.8(D) cm
Removable Storage No
Screen Type TFT XGA
Speakers Built-In Stereo Speakers
System Bus 400MHz
Warranty 1 Year Limited Parts & Labour

*I might upgrade to a 1GB Ram but seems expensive

johndoe · Joined: 29 Jun 2005

zappadelta · Joined: 31 Aug 2004

Did you really LOL about that?

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject:

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

BigBlackEquus · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:48 pm Post subject:

Believe me, I laugh even harder when I see people fall for that one. Especially when they think they know something, and they're wrong. Laughing