Laptops

PinkSunrise · 19-03-2005

Ok didn't know where to put this thread..
What does everybody think is hte best laptop, for style, performance, everything??
Thanks a lot
xoxoxoxox

evexa · 19-03-2005

I have my dream laptop right now!
HP 17 in. pavillion 512 (soon to be 2gig) RAM, p4 proc.
It's a beautiful thing.

Arksiel · 19-03-2005

I could be biased and say a Powerbook, but there are a few things that you have to consider... mainly what are you using it for?
for any sort of photography or music editing purposes, I prefer OSX (thats a mac, incase you are wondering) because I find that they are much more stable. I have never had a virus on any mac, never had anything crash, and everything is idiot proof with OSX... and it actually works. My BF used to work for HP, as an example, and I was told that windows XP has a lot of printer-related bugs, if you want a solid evidence based example.

however, if you are more into games.. I will be honest, a windows based machine is the way to go for sure. There just arent as many, or as high profile games available on mac yet.

This all being said, I love my 12 inch powerbook... I took it with me to the last wedding I shot, and it is so small that it fits into a normal messenger bag without having to use an ugly laptop bag (although lately I HAVE taken to using a hardshell bombproof case for it...but I keep some of my camera gear with it now too... so it'd better be sturdy!) I have it hooked up to a second display at home, which is quite a nice setup.

macs are more pricier if you are simply looking at specs ... ie ram and processor speeds, but more efficient at running programs.

The other day I had safari (a web browser on macs) , photoshop, msn messenger and microsoft office running, and I also had 80 pictures open in photoshop...Ive gone up to 200 images in photoshop, and i love love love how well this baby runs. my powerbook is the generation before the current one, which was released in June. it has a 1.33 processor in it, and 700+ mb of ram. cant recall the exact number.

as far as laptops go, you sort of have to go in, see them in person and play around...if you get talked into a pc or a mac by one person or the other, you may regret it in the end...they make stylish choices for both, but in my opinion you cant really beat the simple beauty of a powerbook...100% brushed metal... no plastic...and a glowing white apple icon on the cover. the ibooks are also sexy, with the modern white treatment.

good luck, let us know what you decide

ps, can you tell I'm a techno geek?

PinkSunrise · 20-03-2005

Thanks, thats really helpful..

I would just be using it for basic college stuff, (taking a Business-Finance course) so essays and all that good stuff,

How long have you had your powerbook for??? I would love it if i didnt have to carry a laptop bag..whats the memory and stuff, and how much did you pay? Thanks a lot

ATTITUDE · 20-03-2005

Some help me out also..
I need one next year for my school and more.
I love the Apple iBook g4, 12 inc.
It's so beautiful and stylish.. but what do you guys prefer?
Are they really good, or does the style blindes me?

Hanne · 20-03-2005

All I want to say is..if you're in the market for a new laptop:

GET ON THAT HAS CENTRINO TECHNOLOGY!!!

It makes the laptop completely silent..no annoying churning or buzz whatsoever

Elegance.Is.Refusal. · 20-03-2005

im going to get my laptop today yay! no more saving to disk.

i think one of the main things to look for is the software. ask what is included with the laptop or you could end up shelling out £200 plus for a software package alone.

plus what size memory it has and what processer go for a well known name such as pentium.

generally go for whats in the inside rather than the looks. although i must admit i am going to go for something sleek and stylish but make sure its gonna run well too!

kitsch · 20-03-2005

I have a Sony VAIO, but I've always wanted an iBook - just because they look good.

vintage_princess · 20-03-2005

^^

I fell for that one as well..I bought an ibook for the way it looked. The whiteness looks so sleek and cool..but Im not used to using OSX

so I sold it.

AlmostFamous · 20-03-2005

I want the Apple 12" iBook. By far the most attractive laptop out there.

But I'll probably end up getting something...cheaper.

heatherrrrrrr · 20-03-2005

I bought a 12 inch ibook about 6 months ago, it was a really hard decision, but I absolutley love it and would never consider a pc again. The only thing that might be annoying is that some programs arent for mac. But really its never been an issue for me.

Elegance.Is.Refusal. · 20-03-2005

i have my laptop yay

Reseneace · 20-03-2005

I'm like some kind of laptop killer i'm still to find one which can survive me, i think i need some kind of course on "how not kill you're laptop" or something! Ooo and yay cowboy boots

! Just don't kill it!

Elegance.Is.Refusal. · 20-03-2005

^^^ i think its idiot proof and i hope i dont kill it or i may not be on tfs for a while

Ella · 20-03-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanne

All I want to say is..if you're in the market for a new laptop:

GET ON THAT HAS CENTRINO TECHNOLOGY!!!

It makes the laptop completely silent..no annoying churning or buzz whatsoever

You're so right, mine's so silent.
I have an HP nx7010, 1.7 GHz, RAM 512 MB, but one of the best features is the moniter- it's 15,4" and widescreen so it's great to watch movies on.

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PinkSunrise front row Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Right Where I need to be/Victoria Canada Gender: femme Posts: 226	Laptops Ok didn't know where to put this thread.. What does everybody think is hte best laptop, for style, performance, everything?? Thanks a lot xoxoxoxox __________________ ..In matters of grave importance, style is the vital thing.. It is not money that makes you well dressed..it is understanding

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evexa backstage pass Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 861	I have my dream laptop right now! HP 17 in. pavillion 512 (soon to be 2gig) RAM, p4 proc. It's a beautiful thing. __________________ Trust No One. Beauty is a form of genius - is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation.

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Arksiel front row Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Gender: femme Posts: 229	I could be biased and say a Powerbook, but there are a few things that you have to consider... mainly what are you using it for? for any sort of photography or music editing purposes, I prefer OSX (thats a mac, incase you are wondering) because I find that they are much more stable. I have never had a virus on any mac, never had anything crash, and everything is idiot proof with OSX... and it actually works. My BF used to work for HP, as an example, and I was told that windows XP has a lot of printer-related bugs, if you want a solid evidence based example. however, if you are more into games.. I will be honest, a windows based machine is the way to go for sure. There just arent as many, or as high profile games available on mac yet. This all being said, I love my 12 inch powerbook... I took it with me to the last wedding I shot, and it is so small that it fits into a normal messenger bag without having to use an ugly laptop bag (although lately I HAVE taken to using a hardshell bombproof case for it...but I keep some of my camera gear with it now too... so it'd better be sturdy!) I have it hooked up to a second display at home, which is quite a nice setup. macs are more pricier if you are simply looking at specs ... ie ram and processor speeds, but more efficient at running programs. The other day I had safari (a web browser on macs) , photoshop, msn messenger and microsoft office running, and I also had 80 pictures open in photoshop...Ive gone up to 200 images in photoshop, and i love love love how well this baby runs. my powerbook is the generation before the current one, which was released in June. it has a 1.33 processor in it, and 700+ mb of ram. cant recall the exact number. as far as laptops go, you sort of have to go in, see them in person and play around...if you get talked into a pc or a mac by one person or the other, you may regret it in the end...they make stylish choices for both, but in my opinion you cant really beat the simple beauty of a powerbook...100% brushed metal... no plastic...and a glowing white apple icon on the cover. the ibooks are also sexy, with the modern white treatment. good luck, let us know what you decide ps, can you tell I'm a techno geek?

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PinkSunrise front row Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Right Where I need to be/Victoria Canada Gender: femme Posts: 226	Thanks, thats really helpful.. I would just be using it for basic college stuff, (taking a Business-Finance course) so essays and all that good stuff, How long have you had your powerbook for??? I would love it if i didnt have to carry a laptop bag..whats the memory and stuff, and how much did you pay? Thanks a lot __________________ ..In matters of grave importance, style is the vital thing.. It is not money that makes you well dressed..it is understanding

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ATTITUDE rising star Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Gender: homme Posts: 126	Some help me out also.. I need one next year for my school and more. I love the Apple iBook g4, 12 inc. It's so beautiful and stylish.. but what do you guys prefer? Are they really good, or does the style blindes me?

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Hanne Storm &amp;amp; Sommer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cph Gender: femme Posts: 15,918	All I want to say is..if you're in the market for a new laptop: GET ON THAT HAS CENTRINO TECHNOLOGY!!! It makes the laptop completely silent..no annoying churning or buzz whatsoever __________________ .

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kitsch trendsetter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Britain Gender: femme Posts: 1,358	I have a Sony VAIO, but I've always wanted an iBook - just because they look good.

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vintage_princess Adorable illusion Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 6,644	^^ I fell for that one as well..I bought an ibook for the way it looked. The whiteness looks so sleek and cool..but Im not used to using OSX so I sold it. __________________ "...jus flip up ur collar, pull up ur sleeves and wear it loose... done less FOB like"

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AlmostFamous V.I.P. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Gender: femme Posts: 3,789	I want the Apple 12" iBook. By far the most attractive laptop out there. But I'll probably end up getting something...cheaper.

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heatherrrrrrr windowshopping Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 20	I bought a 12 inch ibook about 6 months ago, it was a really hard decision, but I absolutley love it and would never consider a pc again. The only thing that might be annoying is that some programs arent for mac. But really its never been an issue for me.

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Elegance.Is.Refusal. tea time Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: U.K. Gender: femme Posts: 4,445	i have my laptop yay __________________ "It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion. that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure." - Coco Chanel http://cedricandfanny.blogspot.com/