getting a new computer

[phflack]

so, any suggestions for up to $1200, and better than the 2nd alienware laptop?

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[Acid]

Ethan'l probably give you some good advice in his computer megathread

[Freeze]

don't go alienware, too overpriced

[KoopaScooper]

Do you want a laptop/notebook computer or a desktop computer?

[SPooK]

Do you want a laptop/notebook computer or a desktop computer?

He wants a laptop.

[pecon98]

Get what Ethan is getting.

Tomorrow I'm getting my first laptop in about 12 years:

HP DV6-6030TX

http://www.warehousestationery.co.nz/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/WSL-B2C-Site/en_NZ/-/NZD/ViewOfferDetail-Product?ProductRef=212590@WSL-B2C&SLIParameters=&w=Dv6-6030tx&view=list&sort=score&champ=1

Basic specs:

Intel i3-2310M Dual core w/ Hyperthreading (4 logical cores), 2.3GHz
6GB DDR3-1333
AMD HD6770M GPU
500GB HDD
4-channel speakers with Beats Audio

It's down from $1500 ($1500 is actually a really decent price for a laptop of these specs over here), and it's on sale for $999. Plus, get a free $200 14MP Digital Camera with it. Ah-may-zing!

Want it for some graphic designing and light/medium gaming. Although that GPU is really meaty for that price.

[SPooK]

Get what Ethan is getting.

No, you can get better specs than that for $1200. Go to Digital Storm and use this configuration.


Chassis Model: Digital Storm xm15 Laptop (Model: 5165)
Display: 15.6 Inch (16:9) (Resolution: 1920 x 1080) (Glossy Surface) LED-Backlit Display
Processor: Intel Core i7 2760QM (2.4 GHz Turbo Mode to 3.5Ghz) (Quad Core) (6MB Cache) <b></b>
Thermal Compound: Stock CPU and GPU Thermal Compound
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1333MHz
Primary Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM (SATA 3Gb/s)
Secondary Hard Drive: - Not Available
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Wireless Card: 802.11 B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 2GB with NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Warranty Plan: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty

[skill4life]

Note that the second alienware laptop shows highlighted options, meaning you have to check those options when you customize it, and it would boost the price sky high.