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<blockquote data-quote="adio" data-source="post: 5083152" data-attributes="member: 563568"><p><strong>1) What is your budget?</strong></p><p></p><p>a max of $1200</p><p></p><p><strong>2) What size notebook would you prefer?</strong></p><p></p><p>a. Ultraportable; 12" screen (no 8 or 9 inch screens)</p><p></p><p>b. Thin and Light; 13.1" preferably one of these 2</p><p></p><p><strong>3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.</strong></p><p></p><p>USA</p><p></p><p><strong>4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?</strong></p><p></p><p>not really. it's only what i read as far as reviews go. i was really eyeing the lenovo thinkpad x200 and this HP i saw at best buy a little while ago, but people are kinda dissin HP, so IDK</p><p></p><p><strong>5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? </strong></p><p></p><p>web surfing, DL'ing music and movies, watchin a dvd occasionally, thats it!!</p><p></p><p><strong>6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?</strong></p><p></p><p>yes, i'll be taking it different places</p><p></p><p><strong>7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?</strong></p><p></p><p>no games</p><p></p><p><strong>8) How many hours of battery life do you need?</strong></p><p></p><p>at least 3.5 hours</p><p></p><p><strong>9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?</strong></p><p></p><p>not at all</p><p></p><p><strong>10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.</strong></p><p></p><p>from what i been reading windows XP &gt; vista, so XP</p><p></p><p>Screen Specifics</p><p></p><p>Note - When this FAQ was started many years ago, the split between standard screen notebooks and widescreen notebooks was about 50-50. In the meantime, widescreen notebooks have become the new standard. If you're looking for a standard screen notebook, some people are, you may wish to mention it. There are a few standard screens still being sold, but they're going the way of the Dodo bird.</p><p></p><p><strong>11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.</strong></p><p></p><p>it doesn't matter, but if i had to pick, i would pick either E or F</p><p></p><p><strong>12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?</strong></p><p></p><p>either one is fine. its whatever screen i can see off-axis best. right now i have an acer travelmate 4000 but i have to sit right in front of it to get a clear pic of the screen</p><p></p><p>Build Quality and Design</p><p></p><p><strong>13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?</strong></p><p></p><p>somewhat</p><p></p><p><strong>14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?</strong></p><p></p><p>2.5 to 3 years</p><p></p><p>Notebook Components</p><p></p><p><strong>15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?</strong></p><p></p><p>i need at least 100GB</p><p></p><p><strong>16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?</strong></p><p></p><p>an optical drive would be nice cdrw/dvd-rom or a dvd burner. no blu-ray. but if the lappy doesn't come with an optical drive, maybe i can buy a usb powered one</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="adio, post: 5083152, member: 563568"] [B]1) What is your budget?[/B] a max of $1200 [B]2) What size notebook would you prefer?[/B] a. Ultraportable; 12" screen (no 8 or 9 inch screens) b. Thin and Light; 13.1" preferably one of these 2 [B]3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.[/B] USA [B]4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?[/B] not really. it's only what i read as far as reviews go. i was really eyeing the lenovo thinkpad x200 and this HP i saw at best buy a little while ago, but people are kinda dissin HP, so IDK [B]5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? [/B] web surfing, DL'ing music and movies, watchin a dvd occasionally, thats it!! [B]6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?[/B] yes, i'll be taking it different places [B]7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?[/B] no games [B]8) How many hours of battery life do you need?[/B] at least 3.5 hours [B]9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?[/B] not at all [B]10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.[/B] from what i been reading windows XP > vista, so XP Screen Specifics Note - When this FAQ was started many years ago, the split between standard screen notebooks and widescreen notebooks was about 50-50. In the meantime, widescreen notebooks have become the new standard. If you're looking for a standard screen notebook, some people are, you may wish to mention it. There are a few standard screens still being sold, but they're going the way of the Dodo bird. [B]11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?[/B] [B]d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.[/B] [B]e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.[/B] [B]f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.[/B] it doesn't matter, but if i had to pick, i would pick either E or F [B]12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?[/B] either one is fine. its whatever screen i can see off-axis best. right now i have an acer travelmate 4000 but i have to sit right in front of it to get a clear pic of the screen Build Quality and Design [B]13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?[/B] somewhat [B]14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?[/B] 2.5 to 3 years Notebook Components [B]15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?[/B] i need at least 100GB [B]16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?[/B] an optical drive would be nice cdrw/dvd-rom or a dvd burner. no blu-ray. but if the lappy doesn't come with an optical drive, maybe i can buy a usb powered one [/QUOTE]
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