Is this a pretty "killer" notebook?
#1
Is this a pretty "killer" notebook?
This is what I'm getting my son:
- Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.2Ghz
- 2 Gigabytes DDR2-667 RAM
- Dedicated videocard: nVidia Mobility 8600GT w/ 512 megabytes DDR3 RAM
- 160 Gigabyte 7200 RPM super slim notebook hard drive
- 8x Dual format DVD +-R/+-RW + 16x CD-R/RW
- Onboard 3D surround sound (no option for dedicated sound card)
- 10/100/1000 LAN
- 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
- 4-in-1 media card reader/writer built-in
- IEEE-1394 Firewire port
- Built-in webcam
and... Windows XP sp2
I found a vendor that lets you opt to put Windows XP on it instead of Vista. Yay!
- Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.2Ghz
- 2 Gigabytes DDR2-667 RAM
- Dedicated videocard: nVidia Mobility 8600GT w/ 512 megabytes DDR3 RAM
- 160 Gigabyte 7200 RPM super slim notebook hard drive
- 8x Dual format DVD +-R/+-RW + 16x CD-R/RW
- Onboard 3D surround sound (no option for dedicated sound card)
- 10/100/1000 LAN
- 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
- 4-in-1 media card reader/writer built-in
- IEEE-1394 Firewire port
- Built-in webcam
and... Windows XP sp2
I found a vendor that lets you opt to put Windows XP on it instead of Vista. Yay!
#7
$1165 & free shipping. http://www.ibuypower.com/mall/notebook.asp
They have a configurator where you can customize different models as desired.
They have a configurator where you can customize different models as desired.
#8
Yeah, I wanted to up-spec it as much as possible... it needs to be unobsolete for as long as possible through college beginning in fall semester '08.
Was little hesitant about the brand but Newegg sells iBuypower branded notebooks-- that's actually how I got onto it. I hope it holds up okay. Going to put LoJack Theft Recovery on it prior to it going off to college w/ him.