I have had my Dell e1505 (core duo/2g ram/7300 go/15.4 @ 1680x1050) for 5 years and it suddenly died a few weeks ago (I think their is something wrong with the sata controller). It was my main computer and im looking to replace it.
1. What is your budget?
-- $800 - 1000
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
-- smaller is better (but no more then 15.6)
3. What screen resolution do you want?
-- larger is better. My last was 1680x1050 but they don't seem to make em like that anymore
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
-- desktop replacement. I take it places but their are always power outlets
5. How much battery life do you need?
-- 10 minutes. basically so i can take it to different rooms or unplug it while the computer is shutting down.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
-- Yes! SC2 @ medium is a bare minimum.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.) Programing, watching youtube at 720p, watching videos at 720p (avi/mkv) I don't think this question will factor into any decisions cause any laptop that plays games should be able to everything else.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
-- zero. I have a bunch of hard drives. If it came without one that would be great. (assuming the price was reduced)
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
-- this is what I was originaly guna get but after doing the math i dont think i can affor it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11622418&whse=bc&Ne=4000000&eCat=bc|84|56670&N=4047232&Mo=45&pos=1&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=78129&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=
this is my next selection
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11643400&whse=bc&Ne=4000000&eCat=bc|84|56670&N=4047232&Mo=45&pos=1&No=9&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=78129&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
-- as long as possible (basically till it dies)
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need?
-- none. I'm guna replace it with a second hard drive. (will also hopefully reduce the price)
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
-- I have only had a dell e1505 which lasted 5 years before catastrophic failure.
13. What country do you live in?
-- US
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
-- I'm broke... and I don't need an OS (reduce cost.
thanks.
Do they even sell laptops without hdd,dvd drives, OS?
1. What is your budget?
-- $800 - 1000
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
-- smaller is better (but no more then 15.6)
3. What screen resolution do you want?
-- larger is better. My last was 1680x1050 but they don't seem to make em like that anymore
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
-- desktop replacement. I take it places but their are always power outlets
5. How much battery life do you need?
-- 10 minutes. basically so i can take it to different rooms or unplug it while the computer is shutting down.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
-- Yes! SC2 @ medium is a bare minimum.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing,watching movies, Etc.) Programing, watching youtube at 720p, watching videos at 720p (avi/mkv) I don't think this question will factor into any decisions cause any laptop that plays games should be able to everything else.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
-- zero. I have a bunch of hard drives. If it came without one that would be great. (assuming the price was reduced)
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
-- this is what I was originaly guna get but after doing the math i dont think i can affor it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11622418&whse=bc&Ne=4000000&eCat=bc|84|56670&N=4047232&Mo=45&pos=1&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=78129&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=
this is my next selection
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11643400&whse=bc&Ne=4000000&eCat=bc|84|56670&N=4047232&Mo=45&pos=1&No=9&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=78129&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC5-Cat84&topnav=
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
-- as long as possible (basically till it dies)
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need?
-- none. I'm guna replace it with a second hard drive. (will also hopefully reduce the price)
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
-- I have only had a dell e1505 which lasted 5 years before catastrophic failure.
13. What country do you live in?
-- US
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
-- I'm broke... and I don't need an OS (reduce cost.
thanks.
Do they even sell laptops without hdd,dvd drives, OS?