Ferral_Imp
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Due to the fact that my current laptop will be turning 2 in the end of March and the fact that it can't really do anything gaming wise, I'm thinking of getting a new laptop and giving this one a break (probably upgrade it a little and just use it for minor web surfing and basic apps like word processing). I was wondering if anyone would have any suggestions for a good one to get. Currently I'm considering an Acer Ferrari 3400LMI, ordering an Area-51 7700 from Alienware, or ordering an M:780 from Voodoo, but I'm totally open to suggestions anyone has for other laptops (seeing as I'm a complete idiot when it comes to comps ).
I'd really like for any suggested laptops to:
1)have a graphics card with 256 megs ram(though I'll also consider ones with 128 megs if the other specs are good seeing as finding lappies like this is kinda hard outside of a few cto machines) and be able to play games that require t&l
2)have at least a 60 gig hard drive
3)have a processor with a FSB of at least 800
4)be portable enough that I could toss (not literally) it into a backpack and take it with me if I'd want to take it anywhere
5)be priced under $5000.00USD including shipping and handling
ACER Ferrari 3400LMI Notebook Tech specs:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=34-115-154&depa=3
Alienware Area 51 7700 proposed tech specs:
3yr. AlienCare Toll Free 24/7 Phone Support With Onsite Service Bundled With Alien Autopsy and Respawn.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2
Area-51m 7700 Case With 17" Wide SXGA+1680x1050 LCD Display With Built in Camera in Xeno Gray
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 560 With HT Technology 3.6 GHz 1 MB Cache
Intel 915P Chipset Supporting Pci-Express Motherboard
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM At 533 MHz- 4x512 MB
Area-51m 7700 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go With 256 MB of DDR2 Memory Graphics Card
Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio Sound Card
200 GB 5400RPM ATA 100-Seagate Non-Raid Dual Hard Drive Configuration
8x Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24x Cd-RW Combo With Software Optical Drive One
24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo With Software MPEG2 Decoder Optical Drive Two
Integrated 10/1000 Mb Gigabit Ethernet NIC
56K Modem With V.92 Technology
Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition
Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter
Area-51m 7700 Primary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack Additional Battery
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 USB in Saucer Silver
$4553.00USD
Voodoo M:780 Proposed Specs:
Case: Voodoo Envy m: In Imola Pearl Orange
Finish Option: Voodoo Allure Exterior
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz HT 800FSB
RAM: 2Gig Crucial- 400LL Memory Kit
Envy Raid: Disabled
Envy Hard Drive: 100+100 Gig Os/Data Seagate Momentus Kit
Envy Bay 1: Envy DVD+-RW Dual Format DVD Writer
Envy Card Reader: Voodoo Envy 6-in-1 Card Reader
Backup Drive: None
Envy Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 256Mb
Envy Display: 17" TFT WSXGA+ 1680x1050 LCD
Envy Video Camera: Voodoo Envy m:7xx Video camera
LCD Peace Of Mind: None
Moniter: None
Envy Audio: Envy Immersive Theater Audio System
Speakers: None
Multimedia Bay: Envy Theaterbook Immersive Subwoofer
External Sound Card: None
Headset: None
Envy Ethernet Card: Envy Gigabit High Speed Ethernet
Wireless Freedom: Voodoo Envy G Wireless
Envy Modem: Internal 56K Fax Modem
Envy Bluetooth: Voodoo Internal Bluetooth Module
Shipping: 2 Days UPS
O/S: Windows Xp Pro
Productivity: Microsoft 2003 Small Business Edition
Essential Tools: Fuel Software Essentials V1
Voodoo Game Doctor: Voodoo Game Doctor 1 year Membership
Mouse: None
Envy Travel Adapter: None
Voodoo Stealth Case: Voodoo Stealth XL Metal Notebook Case
ENVY Carrying Case: None
Upgrade Assurance: Standard Select Upgrade Assurance
Warranty: Voodoo Platinum Care 3yr.
$3,820.52USD
I'd really like for any suggested laptops to:
1)have a graphics card with 256 megs ram(though I'll also consider ones with 128 megs if the other specs are good seeing as finding lappies like this is kinda hard outside of a few cto machines) and be able to play games that require t&l
2)have at least a 60 gig hard drive
3)have a processor with a FSB of at least 800
4)be portable enough that I could toss (not literally) it into a backpack and take it with me if I'd want to take it anywhere
5)be priced under $5000.00USD including shipping and handling
ACER Ferrari 3400LMI Notebook Tech specs:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=34-115-154&depa=3
Alienware Area 51 7700 proposed tech specs:
3yr. AlienCare Toll Free 24/7 Phone Support With Onsite Service Bundled With Alien Autopsy and Respawn.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Service Pack 2
Area-51m 7700 Case With 17" Wide SXGA+1680x1050 LCD Display With Built in Camera in Xeno Gray
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 560 With HT Technology 3.6 GHz 1 MB Cache
Intel 915P Chipset Supporting Pci-Express Motherboard
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM At 533 MHz- 4x512 MB
Area-51m 7700 NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go With 256 MB of DDR2 Memory Graphics Card
Sound-Blaster Pro Compatible 3D Audio Sound Card
200 GB 5400RPM ATA 100-Seagate Non-Raid Dual Hard Drive Configuration
8x Dual Layer DVD+/-RW / 24x Cd-RW Combo With Software Optical Drive One
24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo With Software MPEG2 Decoder Optical Drive Two
Integrated 10/1000 Mb Gigabit Ethernet NIC
56K Modem With V.92 Technology
Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition
Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter
Area-51m 7700 Primary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack Additional Battery
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 USB in Saucer Silver
$4553.00USD
Voodoo M:780 Proposed Specs:
Case: Voodoo Envy m: In Imola Pearl Orange
Finish Option: Voodoo Allure Exterior
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz HT 800FSB
RAM: 2Gig Crucial- 400LL Memory Kit
Envy Raid: Disabled
Envy Hard Drive: 100+100 Gig Os/Data Seagate Momentus Kit
Envy Bay 1: Envy DVD+-RW Dual Format DVD Writer
Envy Card Reader: Voodoo Envy 6-in-1 Card Reader
Backup Drive: None
Envy Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 256Mb
Envy Display: 17" TFT WSXGA+ 1680x1050 LCD
Envy Video Camera: Voodoo Envy m:7xx Video camera
LCD Peace Of Mind: None
Moniter: None
Envy Audio: Envy Immersive Theater Audio System
Speakers: None
Multimedia Bay: Envy Theaterbook Immersive Subwoofer
External Sound Card: None
Headset: None
Envy Ethernet Card: Envy Gigabit High Speed Ethernet
Wireless Freedom: Voodoo Envy G Wireless
Envy Modem: Internal 56K Fax Modem
Envy Bluetooth: Voodoo Internal Bluetooth Module
Shipping: 2 Days UPS
O/S: Windows Xp Pro
Productivity: Microsoft 2003 Small Business Edition
Essential Tools: Fuel Software Essentials V1
Voodoo Game Doctor: Voodoo Game Doctor 1 year Membership
Mouse: None
Envy Travel Adapter: None
Voodoo Stealth Case: Voodoo Stealth XL Metal Notebook Case
ENVY Carrying Case: None
Upgrade Assurance: Standard Select Upgrade Assurance
Warranty: Voodoo Platinum Care 3yr.
$3,820.52USD