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Laptop decisions
Okay, I need some help in this department. I'm looking for one a laptop that can do some moderate gaming (mainly for LAN parties) and flash work creation. I currently have this lying around, and I'm on the verge of returning it. Some told me to keep it; but they are more towards the business spreadsheets stuff, and I haven't heard from anyone in the graphics design field personally. I tried running some games on it, such as Counter-Strike Source, and it was terrible, even at lowest settings (resolution was the lowest 16x10 aspect ratio allowed) with only 18 fps according to the stress test. Here's the list just to make it easier on the eyes.
-Requires to play games such as Half-Life 2 and/or the upcoming Team Fortress 2. Highest settings not required.
-I also use Flash and Photoshop, so 15-17 inches.
-Processor brand, doesn't matter
-Definitely not using the Intel Integrated Graphics crap
-Don't trust Sony brand electronics that much
-About $1000 or less. (Well, maybe up to $1200)
Thanks in advance. Last thing I want to do is regret about having a laptop that doesn't live up to my expectations.
Oh yeah, personal expereience with a particular laptop is a plus.
-Requires to play games such as Half-Life 2 and/or the upcoming Team Fortress 2. Highest settings not required.
-I also use Flash and Photoshop, so 15-17 inches.
-Processor brand, doesn't matter
-Definitely not using the Intel Integrated Graphics crap
-Don't trust Sony brand electronics that much
-About $1000 or less. (Well, maybe up to $1200)
Thanks in advance. Last thing I want to do is regret about having a laptop that doesn't live up to my expectations.
Oh yeah, personal expereience with a particular laptop is a plus.
Comments
Try this as well.
Well, there is some leeway to how much I'll be willing spend. Obviously something like the $2400 uber-gaming Toshiba laptop I saw is out of the question. Maybe $1200.
Forgot to mention I've been on a couple of shooping sites, guess I just have to refine my searches as well.
I'm hesitant to recommend a DELL or HP, as I've had so many problems with those laptops. I'm no expert, but perhaps a more standards compliant system76 laptop (are these IBM?) might be good. I'm sure you can get that and Windows XP for not too much money. (You could also use an existing license if you have one)
Perhaps even a dual boot solution?