The thread formerly known as the laptop thread but is now about random tech.

[crimson5pheonix]

Eggo and I were starting to talk about notebooks on a different thread and I can already see an argument brewing and I didn't want to hijack the thread (for once), so here we can all share in the pain.

For those who don't know, a netbook is a small underpowered notebook with outstanding battery life and portability.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

There will always be a market for both, and mine just happens to fit easily in my backpack and has a five hour battery life

 

[crimson5pheonix]

While a notebook is just a little less underpowered, but is substantially less portable and useful

If you can only have one computer, then I think a $1500-$2000 notebook would be the best choice for most people.

But if you can have two, I would pick a $500 netbook and a $1000-$1500 self-built desktop computer. That way, you can have the best of both worlds.

What about people who frequently go to lan parties? It's far easier to bring a notebook, a power brick, and a mouse than a tower, a screen, maybe speakers but most likely headphones, a keyboard, mouse, and all of the cables.

 

[Radelaide]

While a notebook is just a little less underpowered, but is substantially less portable and useful

If you can only have one computer, then I think a $1500-$2000 notebook would be the best choice for most people.

But if you can have two, I would pick a $500 netbook and a $1000-$1500 self-built desktop computer. That way, you can have the best of both worlds.

It depends on what you're using it for.

The laptop I'm getting (XPS m1530 by Dell) is essentially a gaming laptop, which is what I'll be using it for, but I'm also going to uni next year, so I'll be using it for that too. If you want a laptop suited for you, custom make one. None of this Netbook nonsense.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

While a notebook is just a little less underpowered, but is substantially less portable and useful

If you can only have one computer, then I think a $1500-$2000 notebook would be the best choice for most people.

But if you can have two, I would pick a $500 netbook and a $1000-$1500 self-built desktop computer. That way, you can have the best of both worlds.

It depends on what you're using it for.

The laptop I'm getting (XPS m1530 by Dell) is essentially a gaming laptop, which is what I'll be using it for, but I'm also going to uni next year, so I'll be using it for that too. If you want a laptop suited for you, custom make one. None of this Netbook nonsense.

God, please don't get a Dell, save yourself. If you have to get something relatively cheap, get a Gateway. Not a Dell.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

People who go to LAN parties must have far more money than brains (and a lack of more interesting social outlets). "High performance" "gaming" notebooks become obsolete at an alarming rate. It's a really expensive "hobby" over the period of 4-6 years.

Unless of course the LAN parties involve playing older games..And in that case, why not just get a normal notebook and save a couple hundred dollars?

How much did you spend on your laptop?

$0.00

 

[cleverlymadeup]

While a notebook is just a little less underpowered, but is substantially less portable and useful

If you can only have one computer, then I think a $1500-$2000 notebook would be the best choice for most people.

But if you can have two, I would pick a $500 netbook and a $1000-$1500 self-built desktop computer. That way, you can have the best of both worlds.

It depends on what you're using it for.

The laptop I'm getting (XPS m1530 by Dell) is essentially a gaming laptop, which is what I'll be using it for, but I'm also going to uni next year, so I'll be using it for that too. If you want a laptop suited for you, custom make one. None of this Netbook nonsense.

God, please don't get a Dell, save yourself. If you have to get something relatively cheap, get a Gateway. Not a Dell.

you do realize that dell owns and runs alienware right?

as for the topic on hand it really depends on the use, both have their own little niches and don't really over lap that much

 

[Nimbus]

Seriously, If you aren't going to LANs like, every week, a desktop is the better bet. Laptops are so overpriced for what they are, it's unbelieveable. And besides, all you need to bring is the tower and a LAN-bag full of peripherals and cables (Any good LAN provides everything else), and I don't think not having to lug a tower out to your car is worth all the extra cash.

 

[smallharmlesskitten]

I have a laptop and a netbook.

The laptop is for my processor intensive apps and some games.

the eee701 is for school and does it's job perfectly

 

[Radelaide]

God, please don't get a Dell, save yourself. If you have to get something relatively cheap, get a Gateway. Not a Dell.

I had this same argument with Eggo. I've done the research and people I know who have Dells are very happy with them.

When it comes to taking it to class or the library, a netbook *kills* Dell and Alienware clunkers because of its substantially smaller footprint. Have you gone to uni yet? I'm spending my fourth year at mine and the only people who don't complain about carrying their laptops around are the ones who bought super expensive ultraportables from Voodoo or Sony OR the ones who bought netbooks.

Like I said, uni next year. My mate carries around his Dell Vostro 1510 without much trouble.

And Alienware is terrible anyway.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

While a notebook is just a little less underpowered, but is substantially less portable and useful

If you can only have one computer, then I think a $1500-$2000 notebook would be the best choice for most people.

But if you can have two, I would pick a $500 netbook and a $1000-$1500 self-built desktop computer. That way, you can have the best of both worlds.

It depends on what you're using it for.

The laptop I'm getting (XPS m1530 by Dell) is essentially a gaming laptop, which is what I'll be using it for, but I'm also going to uni next year, so I'll be using it for that too. If you want a laptop suited for you, custom make one. None of this Netbook nonsense.

God, please don't get a Dell, save yourself. If you have to get something relatively cheap, get a Gateway. Not a Dell.

you do realize that dell owns and runs alienware right?

as for the topic on hand it really depends on the use, both have their own little niches and don't really over lap that much

Yes, but only owns. I don't think they "run" Alienware much.

People who go to LAN parties must have far more money than brains (and a lack of more interesting social outlets). "High performance" "gaming" notebooks become obsolete at an alarming rate. It's a really expensive "hobby" over the period of 4-6 years.

Unless of course the LAN parties involve playing older games..And in that case, why not just get a normal notebook and save a couple hundred dollars?

How much did you spend on your laptop?

$0.00

Stop weaseling around. But I'll play your game: how much did mommy and daddy overpay on your laptop?

Way too much.

But my keyboard lights up different colors so it's okay.

EDIT: and I am going to university right now. There's no way for me to complain about laptop weight. I carried my backpack to every class in high school and after the first month, my back pack weighed no less than 50 lbs at any point. An 8 lb notebook is light.

 

[Radelaide]

Stop weaseling around. But I'll play your game: how much did mommy and daddy overpay on your laptop?

Jeez Eggo, hate much?

 

[crimson5pheonix]

How much exactly?

About $3000. So yes they over payed. This cannot be overstated. But they were adamant in getting me a notebook that I could use as a multipurpose tool so I made it as multipurpose as possible.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Stop weaseling around. But I'll play your game: how much did mommy and daddy overpay on your laptop?

Jeez Eggo, hate much?

I don't mind, I was trying to be annoying anyway.