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Hey fellas, need to get a laptop for work and home (no I don't want a desk top or a MAC either) 15" screen, will run XP until the Vista software is debugged (or is it ok now?).
What sort of processor speed and ram requirements should I be looking for, no gaming, just surfing the net, music, movie downloading and then normal windows office stuff to run.
Any preferences for brand model if you see something would be appreciated.
Was thinking 2G RAM and Dual core but then saw this....is this ok?
Thanks boys

SONY® VAIO® VGN-FZ150 $1699

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300-2.0GHz Processor with 4MB L2 Cache and 800MHz FSB
1024MB (1GB) DDR2 RAM (4GB Max)
160.0GB 5400RPM SATA HDD
Integrated DVD±RW (Dual Layer) Super-Multi Drive (Copies/Burns both DVDs & CDs, and Plays both DVDs & CDs)
Audio: "Sound Reality" Intel® High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
Graphics: 358MB X3100 Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
Integrated MOTION EYE Camera: Effective Pixels: 640x480, Image Device: 1/6" VGA CMOS, Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups F2.8, Focus distance: f=2.45 mm
Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 4.0 Hours), A/C Adapter
15.4-inch WIDESCREEN display (1280x800) XBRITE Display
Keyboard/Input Device: 19 mm key pitch / 2 mm key stroke, 82 keys, Intelligent touchpad
Interfaces: USB 2.0 x 3, 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400 x1, S-Video Out connector x1, HDMI connector x1, ExpressCard™/34 Slot x1, RJ45 Ethernet x1, RJ11 Modem x1, Headphone Jack x1, Microphone Jack x1, Monitor VGA D-SUB 15 pin x1, Memory Stick Standard/Duo Slot x1
Integrated 56K Modem
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Integrated Wireless: Wireless LAN: Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 355.8 x 24.9 - 34.5 x 254.4 mm
Weight: 2.7Kg
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Premium

nice system, sony vaio make great media centres specially with the vista operating system. (make sure its premium)

Interesting that there got onboard video with 358mb shared graphics

Graphics: 358MB X3100 Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator

[QUOTE=mr_psi]Interesting that there got onboard video with 358mb shared graphics

Graphics: 358MB X3100 Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator[/QUOTE]
Is that good or bad? :o
Has it got enough grunt to look after my requirements for the next 3 years or so? Would have liked bluetooth on it too...
Is it easy to upgrade RAM on laptops?
Pls excuse my complete ignorance when it comes to compooters
ta Al

Just bought this one for work and home Stinga
[url]http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/au/en/ho/WF06b/1090709-1116637-1116665-1116665-1116665-78262579-80622175.html[/url]

Speak to Sirix Al, he sorted me out with a lappy for home at an awesome price!

HP/Compaq 8510.

Love it to bits, EXCELLENT resolution (1600x1050) & some power to boot.

Used mainly for Database Development, ships with vista (x64/x32 or XP) & soilid unit without the fangdangled comsumer razzledazzle.

I have a Toshiba Satelite K00 series. Its a good machine. Good for interwebz, good graphics for movies (read: porn)

only thing i don't like is the battery life, but that can be sorted out.

I got mine on Sal. Sacrifice thru work, from Cybershop. They have a pretty good range.

Ok that's not tooooooo bad... but if your getting Vista... you *NEED* 2GB of ram... no point getting any less cos Vista just runs slow otherwise... i'll PM you back with some options if you want.

Cheers,

Colbey

Cheers Colby, email if easier [email]allann@janda.com.au[/email]
15' screen and the rest is upto you ie brand and spec etc

Vista SP1 should be out in Quarter 1 2008.

If you are getting Vista from my experience with it I would go for 32 bit Vista Business, Home Premium or Vista Ultimate. Other versions are poo. I am running Vista Ultimate 64 bit and whilst the only program that gives me grief is iTunes, 32 bit would be easier to use.

By the way, Vista is a lot better than people are making it out to be. More people are scared of change I think :D

Laptop wise, your requirements are pretty light on so any decently priced machine will be good. I've been impressed by the HP's, Sony's aren't bad and NEC's seem to be good bang for buck.

Personally I would want 2-4 gig ram, fastest CPU available, 160+Gb HDD, highest screen resolution 1600 x 1200 minimum etc.