AMD based laptop

[LinuxMan]

I will buy a new laptop based on AMD; i will use it in my work such as building more than one OS on same time "Vmware" .. so i need best performance and light if available ; i need to know what different between Athlon 64 and turion 64 on weight and performance also Is brand name effect on performance please sort to me brands that have good quality ..
i prefer Compaq and Gateway .. but don't know is compaq still good after merging to HP.

[coriolis]

There aren't alot of AMD laptops, even less if you want dedicated graphics.

Though, first, you should fill in the What to Buy FAQ, and post back the results!

[LinuxMan]

Thanks for quick reply
I will buy this laptop to use in my work i need to run 2 OS at the same time to make some networking tests, if u need to know more let me know where's FAQ .. did u mind Chatting through MSN

[Reize]

There are a moderate amount of AMD based Laptops.

Yes, please fill out the FAQ, it'd help us help you much easier.

The difference between Athlon and Turion processors is that the former is a desktop processor which will get worse battery life and compromise portability for the sake of power, and the latter is a notebook processor which will get better battery life but be edged out a bit on power.

[Reize]

I don't mind chatting through MSN.

Here's the FAQ:
### What Should I Buy FORM (Must Read Before Posting!) ###

[LinuxMan]

The difference between Athlon and Turion processors is that the former is a desktop processor

That mean performance is same.

Yes, please fill out the FAQ, it'd help us help you much easier.

this is my answer to FAQ:-
1) What is your budget?
1000 - 1200 US$

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Run 2 OS at the same time to make some networking test
Playing videio files
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
taking it to every place

5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
not intersted

6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Sony - Gateway - Compaq

7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
3-4 hrs

8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
no can buying without seeing the notebook in person

9) What country are you buying this in?
USA

Screen Specifics

10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
WXGA = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array; 1280x768 or 1280x800; This resolution offers the same as XGA except that there is more horizontal real estate; 1280 versus 1024. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Didn't know what it's mean .. whatever i want to see screen from any direction

Build Quality and Design

12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
perhaps but not urgent

13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
forever

Notebook Components

14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
100 GB

15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?
DVD-CD/RW "compo drive"

[Charles P. Jefferies]

That mean performance is same.

Not really. The AMD Athlon is considerably faster than the Turion. Not that the Turion is any slouch.

I didn't think it was possible to run 2 OS at the same time, have you done it before?

Regardless, thanks for completing our FAQ. Very helpful.

Based on your reponses, I recommend the HP dv5000z. It's a good value, and has an excellent design, quality, runs cool, and has a good keyboard. Check out our review here:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2774

You can go through www.HPShopping.com to customize it.

Chaz

[Smith2688]

I didn't think it was possible to run 2 OS at the same time, have you done it before?

I can only think of having a dual-boot, but, even then, you don't boot both OSes simultaneously.

[KoOni]

I will buy a new laptop based on AMD; i will use it in my work such as building more than one OS on same time "Vmware" .. so i need best performance and light if available ; i need to know what different between Athlon 64 and turion 64 on weight and performance also Is brand name effect on performance please sort to me brands that have good quality ..
i prefer Compaq and Gateway .. but don't know is compaq still good after merging to HP.

As per the above quote I believe he'd be running the second OS in a "VMWare" situation.

[Charles P. Jefferies]

Ah yes, then that's possible to do it with virtualization.

Chaz