laptop?

2008-02-22 04:53:46

#1

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

hey guys

looking at loads of laptops for 6th form in September ....

I like the looks of the Dell M1330 and M1530

I can get either with (roughly)

T7250
2GB RAM
160GB 7200RPM HD
Bluetooth
Fingerprint Reader
Dedicated video cards (M1330 - 8400GS, M1530 - 8600M GT)
9 Cell Batteries
___________

Both around ~ £750-800

I just don't know which would be best for me ... it will be carried around a lot and need to be comfortable to do so ...

Do i go for larger/more powerful or smaller and mobile?

Cheers guys

mitch

2008-02-22 04:55:12

#2

avman633: Member; +116|6388

Since you need to carry it around a lot, you should get the M1330.

2008-02-22 05:15:05

#3

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6221|Winland

I'd take the bigger one just because it's bigger. 13.3" lappies often have the crappiest screens.

EDIT: After taking a look at Dell's site, the 13.3" seems quite good after all. Since it's the 8400 with dedicated memory and not TC, it could actually perform quite well. I say, go for the 13.3". (I have a 7300LE card with 64MB, and it runs BF2 almost maxed smoothly)

Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2008-02-22 05:19:23)

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2008-02-22 05:18:55

#4

TheEternalPessimist: Wibble; +412|6644|Mhz

I'd get the bigger one, they'll probably weigh about the same regardless of the case size and you get the advantage of the larger screen.

2008-02-22 05:56:36

#5

signa: ~~~~~; +50|6752|Michigan, USA

I would choose the one that suits your lifestyle the most. if you plan on carrying it around a lot or traveling, then go with the 13.3. I have a 17" dell XPS and its great, but its such a pain to take it anywhere i ended up getting a 12" thinkpad for travel.

I would get the 13.3, unless you think that graphics chipset is not going to be adequate for you.

2008-02-22 06:52:51

#6

h4hagen: Whats my age again?; +91|6377|Troy, New York

you might want to consider this laptop:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp … 5599780039
(you can also get it for more from gateway with a better proccesor)

2008-02-22 06:58:54

#7

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

nice gfx! but i'm in the UK

2008-02-22 07:01:31

#8

Titch2349: iz me!; +358|6376|uk

I've got a 15.4" screen- the Dell Inspiron 6400, and take it to school + carry it around with me every day.

No problems whatsoever- but remember- its gonna go in your bag anyway, so it doesn't matter if its 2" bigger

2008-02-22 07:04:28

#9

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6477|The Twilight Zone

For what are you gonna use it?

https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png

2008-02-22 07:12:32

#10

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

-Carried every day
-Schoolwork
-Possibly light gaming occasionally

About a kilo between the 15/30 30, not much in it tbh ... slightly better battery life with the 13 also

2008-02-22 07:16:01

#11

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6477|The Twilight Zone

mitch212k_2 wrote:
-Carried every day
-Schoolwork
-Possibly light gaming occasionally

About a kilo between the 15/30 30, not much in it tbh ... slightly better battery life with the 13 also

Light gaming is Solitaire for everything else you need a "powerful" laptop. I have a 15" lappy and its not that heavy especially when put in a backpack. 13" laptops are not good enough for gaming unless the very high priced ones. So the 15" is a bit heavier but less expensive and you can use it for gaming. Besides a bigger screen never harmed anyone.

2008-02-22 07:17:07

#12

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

.Sup wrote:
mitch212k_2 wrote:
-Carried every day
-Schoolwork
-Possibly light gaming occasionally

About a kilo between the 15/30 30, not much in it tbh ... slightly better battery life with the 13 also
Light gaming is Solitaire for everything else you need a "powerful" laptop. I have a 15" lappy and its not that heavy especially when put in a backpack. 13" laptops are not good enough for gaming unless the very high priced ones. So the 15" is a bit heavier but less expensive and you can use it for gaming. Besides a bigger screen never harmed anyone.

When i say light gaming i don't mean solitaire, i mean it will only be used for gaming when i can't use my desktop

2008-02-22 07:18:56

#13

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6591|NYC / Hamburg

get the bigger one. Way nicer to work on. Typing on a 13 inch is just a pain. And high resolutions are a must for proper work. I carry a 17inch to uni every day and it isn't a problem with size/weight.

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2008-02-22 07:18:58

#14

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6477|The Twilight Zone

mitch212k_2 wrote:
.Sup wrote:
mitch212k_2 wrote:
-Carried every day
-Schoolwork
-Possibly light gaming occasionally

About a kilo between the 15/30 30, not much in it tbh ... slightly better battery life with the 13 also
Light gaming is Solitaire for everything else you need a "powerful" laptop. I have a 15" lappy and its not that heavy especially when put in a backpack. 13" laptops are not good enough for gaming unless the very high priced ones. So the 15" is a bit heavier but less expensive and you can use it for gaming. Besides a bigger screen never harmed anyone.
When i say light gaming i don't mean solitaire, i mean it will only be used for gaming when i can't use my desktop

I'm just saying that with a 13" you can play solitaire unless you spend 2000 € for it. They have a sucky graphics card integrated. Not for gaming not even light gaming.

2008-02-22 07:23:20

#15

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

the 8400's dedicated though isn't it?

2008-02-22 07:25:34

#16

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6477|The Twilight Zone

mitch212k_2 wrote:
the 8400's dedicated though isn't it?

You need at least 8600.

2008-02-22 11:33:43

#17

SenorToenails: Veritas et Scientia; +444|6154|North Tonawanda, NY

I have a Dell Vostro 1500 with an 8400GS, and I can play BF2 alright on it. I prefer my desktop, but hey, when I'm in the library and don't feel like studying, I can fire it up if I want. It plays all the games I play--GTA2, BF2, and CnC Generals Zero Hour

It's a T7100, 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD, 8400GS, 15.4 inch LCD. I bring it with me whenever I go to school, so it isn't too heavy or anything.

Edit: I bought in October for about ~$1000 USD

Last edited by SenorToenails (2008-02-22 11:34:53)

2008-02-22 17:41:54

#18

signa: ~~~~~; +50|6752|Michigan, USA

some laptop vid card benchmarks:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Gra … 844.0.html

2008-02-22 20:53:28

#19

Smithereener: Member; +138|6340|California

Between the two, it all comes down to what you want to sacrifice:

By choosing the M1530, you get a larger screen, possibly higher resolution screen, and better dedicated graphics card. However, you also get the larger footprint, slightly heavier weight.

By choosing the M1330, you get a choice for a LED screen, smaller footprint, and easier portability. But you're going to lack the gaming power of the 8600m GT and the smaller screen might be uncomfortable for you.

If possible, go to a store or a Dell kiosk with both on display and see if you can lift it and play around with it. Then you can decide if the weight difference is negligible or if the 13.3" screen is large enough.

As for the 84000m GS vs 8600m GT, the 8600m GT is undoubtedly the superior card, but by no means is the 8400m GS a crappy card. It's actually a fairly decent card, just don't expect to play Crysis well. But I believe it can play BF2, CoD4, and some other modern titles comfortably (without much AA with newer titles).

2008-02-23 01:54:39

#20

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

found this last night ....

Wasn't expecting that :S

~mitch

edit : and

All playing on an M1330 ....

Last edited by mitch212k_2 (2008-02-23 02:00:23)

2008-02-23 01:58:57

#21

aimless: Member; +166|6149|Texas

mitch212k_2 wrote:
found this last night ....

Wasn't expecting that :S

~mitch

Comments say he's playing "lowest everything incl. res.". Still, not too bad for a laptop.

2008-02-23 02:01:42

#22

Mitch92uK: aka [DBS]Mitch92uK; +192|6259|United Kingdom

Yeah most of the stuff (Though there are exceptions) is running low-med settings, but least it's playable

2008-02-23 02:08:28

#23

nukchebi0: Пушкин, наше всё; +387|6348|New Haven, CT

Definitely the M1530. It can actually run games (4300 in 3dMark06), and isn't too heavy. My friend has one, so this is speaking from experience. He carries it every day to school as well.

2008-02-23 02:11:45

#24

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6395|Netherlands tbh

I'd always take the bigger, more performing one.. But hey, that's just me.. a performance and graphics whore.

2008-02-23 02:16:05

#25

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6517|N. Ireland

Will this be your main machine? If not, I say mobility.

Powerful/15.4" Screen	65%	65% - 21
Mobile/13.3" Screen	34%	34% - 11
Total: 32

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