martymcfly Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 (edited) My friend (next to me) is having a birthday in about 2 hours and he is getting a laptop. He has not yet chosen a model but he is looking at this: http://products.gateway.com/products/GConf...d=m320xl&seg=hm He will need the laptop for: word processing web a little bit of animation (maybe) light gaming (fs2002, fs2004, etc.) any suggestions would be great Edit: He is also considering ibook Edit2: budget <= $1200 Edited January 29, 2005 by martymcfly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm0rt41 Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 It could work, but the results in game won't be pretty =/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desktop-pro Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 I think the Ibook would be perfect for your friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 That be good for your friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 That be good for your friend. 407065[/snapback] which? ibook or link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 Go for the gateway one. Problay work better then the ibook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 Go for the gateway one. Problay work better then the ibook. 407132[/snapback] would it be good for some light gaming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 No it has a 32mb video card and those are old can t really play any kind of new games. If you want to play some games try to get one with a 64mb video card. OR if you want the best get one that has 128mb video card. What kind of games are we talking about not sure what fs2003 or fs2004 is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm0rt41 Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 Flight Sim 2003/2004. I would go to alienware.com and just get one of their low-end laptops with a mobility radeon 9700. That'll allow you to play current games and still get some work done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted January 29, 2005 Posted January 29, 2005 What are the minum requirements for the game? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylo Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 for that price i would look at getting one from sagernotebook.com or cyberpowerinc.com.... i have had 2 laptops from sagernotebook and they seem to hold up nicely..i have never bough from cyberpower but have heard both good and bad things about them but they have a few nice laptops in that pricerange the x64-8000....x5-5500...u3-200 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asus Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 I think the Ibook would be perfect for your friend. 406811[/snapback] ya.. it would buy you would want office x to go with it http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...egoryId=2072541 thats good.. to.. thats what i am getting for college.. the iBook can be found at www.apple.com they are cheep and can take a beeting.. i recomend the ibook if your only doing surfing ect.. animation works good on em to.. but to heavey.. and you will want to move into the power book relm.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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