-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Opinions on a gaming laptop...
- From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:29:26 -0400
This one looks quite capable (though I'm not crazy about the max 4GB RAM of
the mainboard for future expansion), but make sure you order extra batteries
if you expect to be away from a plug more of the time. Gaming requires a
lot more power than email, especially the type of games YOU play.
;0}
Peace,
G
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"The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask!"
----- Original Message -----
From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:53 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Opinions on a gaming laptop...
>I need to get a laptop for "work-related" use. Heck, might as well add the
> capabilities to do some gaming as well.
> I was looking at this one, which seems to be pretty good for the price of
> $1,250. Can I get some opinions, on what you think, and if there's
> something
> better out there for the price?!?!
>
> GatewayR P-6860FX
> http://tinyurl.com/4yvuex
>
> + MicrosoftR WindowsR VistaT Home Premium (64-bit) SP1
> + Processor: IntelR CoreT2 Duo Processor T5550 (1.83GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB
> L2
> Cache)
> + Memory: 4096MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-2048MB modules) 1
> + Hard Drive: 320GB 5400RPM Serial ATA II hard drive with 8MB cache
> (1-320GB) 2
> + Video: NVIDIAR GeForceR 8800M GTS with 512MB of GDDR3 discrete video
> memory
> + Display: 17.0" WXGA+ Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix (1440 x 900 max.
> resolution)
> + Color: FX Design with Copper Core Accent
> + Chassis: IntelR PM965 Chipset
> + Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM featuring
> LabelflashT Technology 3
> + Web Camera: Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Web Cam
> + Adapter: 120 Watt AC Adapter
> + Application Software: MicrosoftR Works 9.0, MicrosoftR Money Essentials
> &
> MicrosoftR Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial
> period)
> 4
> + Audio: High-Definition Audio- 2 Channel, Built-In speakers, microphone,
> headphone/SPDIF Audio Out
> + Backup Media: Cyberlink Power2Go (for Windows VistaR Home Premium and
> Ultimate)
> + Battery: Primary 9 Cell Lithium Ion battery (7800mAH) w/ 1 Yr. limited
> battery warranty 5
> + Bluetooth: BluetoothR 2.0+EDR
> + Digital Media Manager: 5-in-1 Digital Media Manager (Memory StickT (MS),
> Memory StickT Pro, Multi Media CardT (MMC), Secure DigitalT (SD),
> xD-Picture
> Card)
> + Dimensions (Box): 19" (H) x 6.5" (W) x 15.5" (D) or 483mm (H) x 165mm
> (W)
> x 394mm (D)
> + Dimensions (System): 1.3"-1.70" (H) x 15.75" (W) x 11.75" (D) or 33-43mm
> (H) x 400mm (W) x 298mm (D) 6
> + Expansion Slots: One ExpressCardT Type 54 Expansion Slot
> + External Ports: (3) USB 2.0, VGA Connector, V1.2 HDMI Connector, IEEE
> 1394
> Firewire Port, e-SATA and Kensington Lock Slot
> + Finished Goods: Cyberlink Label Printer for Windows Vista
> + Finished Goods: Brushed-metal precision-touch multimedia control panel,
> featuring smooth-cut keys and touch-sensitive volume adjustment.
> + Integrated Modem: 56k ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
> + Integrated Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
> + Keyboard: Integrated Keyboard
> + Keyboard and Mouse: Full-Size Keyboard, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical
> Scroll
> + Memory Capacity: Maximum 4GB
> + Operating System Backup Media: Genuine MicrosoftR WindowsR VistaT Home
> Premium Media (64-bit)
> + Security Software: Norton Internet SecurityT (60-day live updates) 7
> + Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty 8
> + Weights: 9.2 lbs. (4.2 kg) system unit only / 14.01 lbs. (6.4 kg.) box
> + Wireless Network: Integrated IntelR 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless
> Networking
>
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> ~ SirTroth
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