Guys help me to choose a laptop :)

[afsalva]

1) What is your budget?

1400 USD

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen with low weight


3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.

USA

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

I don't like Inspiron. I really like Dell Latitude D830. But it is costing more than my budget for my configuration. I also like Sager 2090/Compel IFL90

5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?

Normal web browsing, Watching movies, Gaming.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?

I will be at my home most of the time. But may carry sometimes.

7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?

Yes, but I really don't know the name of the new games. . I like games like Fifa, NFS etc.

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?

3-4 hours

9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?

I think i don't mind

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.

Vista premium.

Screen Specifics

11) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?

Wide screen ofcourse. I love it.

12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

Standard

e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.


13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?

Noi preference here

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?

Yes very much.

15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?

3-4 years

Notebook Components

16) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?

120 GB

17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?

Yes, DVD-RW

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB (will upgrade later to GB)

[ojchillinndc]

It depends on how much gaming you really want to do. Are you a gaming enthusiast or you only game when you're bored. Play with the configs on dell.com or go to sites like Gen PC, Xotic PC, or Powerbooks PC to see if you find a good notebook within your budget. Most posters will direct you to go with Sager, Asus, or Compal. Either of those three is great. Go shopping at those sites and come back with your specs and models and we can help you out further.

[afsalva]

Sager Notebook NP2090-V Elite
- 15.4" WSXGA+ "Matte" Type Super Clear Ultra Bright Screen (1680x1050)
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® Core™2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8600GT DX10
- None Standard
- ~ 2,048MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory
- None Standard
- Standard Finish
- - Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X DVDRW Drive w/ Software
- ~ 100GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA 150)
- None Standard
- Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- None Standard
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Integrated System Speakers - Included
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- None Standard
- Carying Case Optional (Select if desired)
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
- 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included
- None Standard
- None Standard
- None Standard
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- None Standard
- None Standard
- ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's
- None Standard
- None Standard
- 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime Toll Free Tech Support (Extra 2 Year Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)

This config coming $1,514.00 without cash discount. Actually what is this cash discount? Is it possible to to make the prize under $1400?

[ojchillinndc]

The model is a highly recommended one on this site. If that's what you're looking for, then I say go for it. Some sites will deal with you from what I hear. Put those sites I listed to you against each other and see who will give you the best price. I believe Xotic will price match and I hear great things about Gen Pc's customer service. Good luck and let us know.

Oh yeah the cash thing. I believe that is if you call them and do a check over the phone or use Pay Pal or both.

[afsalva]

The above spec is from Xotic pc. I tried to access genpc.com but my IE page is getting closed with internal error message.

[ojchillinndc]

genpc.com isn't the website. Hold on I'll have to find it for you

[ojchillinndc]

The company name is actually GenTech PC and website is www.gentechpc.com It works 'cause I was just there.

[afsalva]

Thanks the url works. But i couldnt see any laptops there .

[ojchillinndc]

Click on the Asus icon on the homepage. That'll take you to the Asus notebooks. I guess GenTech only sell Asus notebooks

[afsalva]

Hmmm.... Asus notebooks are way over my budget

How is the quality of the Quadro NVS 140 graphics card compared to 8600 GT?