benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hi all, I've been looking to get a new laptop for a while now and have narrowed it down to these 3. I haven't got the best knowledge in regard to specs so was wondering it anybody here could help me out. I have narrowed it down to 3: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0325478383.1225291088@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdladefidkjheicflgceggdhhmdgml.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=584579&category_oid= http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1756305733.1225291171@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdladefidkjheicflgceggdhhmdgml.0&category_oid=&sku=852760&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0768779736.1225291210@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccffadefiejfldfcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&category_oid=&sku=609409&page=Product&fm=1&sm=0&tm=0 Basically I want to know which laptop would be best for running FM09 Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Whichever you choose, there are places that'll do them cheaper than any of those places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 the last one for me, but I wouldn't buy a laptop with a shared graphics card IMO, so maybe one of the others lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Mike-Any suggestions where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Craigy- That's whats kind putting me off the last one. Would a shared card be ok with the new specs released? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Mike-Any suggestions where? Try E-Buyer (not eBay!) or Laptops direct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcormack Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 out of those three i would go for the last one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 how much are you looking to spend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Max £450, most important things are processing speedm hard drive space doesnt need to be 200gb, 120 would get by Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I would look for one with a similar spec\price to either of the first two. I would suggest you aviod a high street shop if at all possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsk360 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 theres a good guide on which laptop is the best look at the number that are usually in £ the higher the better:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Max £450, most important things are processing speedm hard drive space doesnt need to be 200gb, 120 would get by I know zilch about computers but being in the same boat as you, I've been doing some research with my dad (who's a boffin on such things) and I have to say I doubt you'll be able to find a laptop that does little more than just about scrape the minimum spec for £450. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Gone Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 out of those three i would go for the last one I agree, my current Toshiba lappy has served me well. I would try and find the same model but with an Intel dual core CPU though...have a look on the Toshiba site for some ideas http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/home-computing-laptops/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I know zilch about computers but being in the same boat as you, I've been doing some research with my dad (who's a boffin on such things) and I have to say I doubt you'll be able to find a laptop that does little more than just about scrape the minimum spec for £450. agreed if you could push up to about £527 you can get a dell vostro 1510, Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5870 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB) 3072MB (1x2048 & 1x1024) 667MHz DDR2 Dual Channel 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS (64 bit) Graphic Card 250GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive Free delivery if your purchase today lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Well, surely one of those 3 would be able to run it...?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Well, surely one of those 3 would be able to run it...?? yeah any of the first 2 should. wheres daley when you need him lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamRuff04 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I would go for the first 1 mate it will run FM09 perfectly and it looks good 2 trust me i know about laptops....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'm not even sure if I'll use 3D and I rarely have more than 10 playable leagues, and that has got by on a 6 year old Dell desktop, with 512mb and numerous other problems, so compared to the performance levels on that any of those 3 should see a great improvement i guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'm not even sure if I'll use 3D and I rarely have more than 10 playable leagues, and that has got by on a 6 year old Dell desktop, with 512mb and numerous other problems, so compared to the performance levels on that any of those 3 should see a great improvement i guess Do you really want to completely limit yourself to 2D unless you absolutely have to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 No, but I expect to just end up using the dots. I'll try 3d in the demo and when i get the game, but will probaly just end up reverting back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 No, but I expect to just end up using the dots. I'll try 3d in the demo and when i get the game, but will probaly just end up reverting back the 1st pc world one should run 3d ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGB_SPURS_FM09 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I would go with Intel core 2 duo rather then an AMD but i guess thats personal choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'd rather have Intel too, but am struggling to find any in the proce range Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 How about? http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1589286848.1225293687@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfjadefiejflhgcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=751569&category_oid=#productInformationSection Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'm starting to think SI ought to subsidise those of us who need to get a new computer to play their damn addictive game! I want 20% of the cost of a new laptop back, please. If enough of us make placards and march down to SI Towers, we can make this happen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 How about?http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1589286848.1225293687@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfjadefiejflhgcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=751569&category_oid=#productInformationSection I looked at that one but my dad gave me a list of reasons to steer clear. I wish I could remember what they were! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 How about?http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1589286848.1225293687@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfjadefiejflhgcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=751569&category_oid=#productInformationSection na mate better off with the first PC World one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 The laptop being an advent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 How about building your own from dell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 How about this one then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?page=Product&sku=271410&camp_id=ppc_model_numbers_laptops_google&source_id=esearchvision&esvt=GOUKP106083939&esvadt=999999-0-1114352-1&esvid=104173 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreenio Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 just buy a PC, you get so much more for so much less Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji!!!!! Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 I wish I could elgreenio, but I need it for travelling too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuryBlade Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 If you have time benji, my tip for you is to look on the ALDI website (no joke- im serious) Every thursday and sunday theu have special offers directly from big PC companies like Sony and Medion who give them a small number of laptops to flog at half the RRP. I got my laptop about 2 years ago, top of the range down from £1200 to £600 in ALDI- still works fine now and still top of the range by the current standards (4GB RAM, 120GB Hard Drive, 256MB graphics card, HD widescreen, TV card and software included, HD soundcard) Worth having a look on their website/pop in store and have a look- you can sometimes find a real bargain!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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