new laptop

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:09 am

I'm thinking of getting a newer laptop

I'm leaning towards something capable of playing EQ on, but i don't want to spend a retarded amount of money

any ideas?

Post by **Tossica** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:48 am

I bought a real (no mobile) 3GHZ p4 Dell last year. Plays EQ2 just fine. I paid like 1100 for it so you should be able to score a deal on an even better machine these days.

Kramer · Post by **Kramer** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:55 am

I have begun to see notebooks with an occasional Gig of Ram and a decent video card, not shared for around 1100-1300

Post by **Tossica** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:46 pm

Yeah, mine has a 128MB ATI9700. It's old technology but still pretty solid. My laptop is not very portable though. It's more of a desktop replacement. It weighs like 12lbs...

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:46 pm

ram isn't a big deal really, as sodimm are relatively cheap

I guess what I'm looking for is something that's still relatively mobile, with built in wirelessG

something in the p4 1.8+ range, with a decent video card, and screen

Post by **Gidan** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:30 pm

Dont let the name scare you

Alienware Area-51 m5500

Price really isn't bad at all, for roughly 1500 you can get a really nice laptop more then capable of playing EQ.

[1] Area-51® m5500

Processor: Intel® Pentium® M 740 1.73GHz 2MB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Warranty: 90-Day AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support
Display: Alienware® m5500 15.4" WideXGA 1280 x 800 LCD - Xeno Grey
Motherboard: Alienware® Intel® 915GM + ICH6 Chipset
Wireless Network: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 b/g Wireless Card
Memory: 512MB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 533MHz - 2 x 256MB
Hard Drive: 40GB 5400 RPM ATA100
Video Card: 256MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go MXM 6600
Sound Card: Intel® High-Definition Audio
Optical Drive: 24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo w/Software MPEG2 Decoder
Ethernet NIC: Integrated High Performance Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: 56K Modem with V.90 Technology
Alienware Exclusive Offers: Gamespot Complete - Free 90-day Trial (a $20.85 value)
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager

Will run about 1250 right now, you can bring it down another 100 or so by going with a 128M GeForce 6600. (Price includes a $150 instant saving they have on the m5500 right now)

Post by **Martrae** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:40 pm

WB Gidan

Post by **Gidan** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:41 pm

I just couldn't stay away.