-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Opinions on a gaming laptop...

Any time I've ever used a laptop, I've had to plug the thing in. If  =
there's
an outlet, it always gets plugged in. But, should I be away from one, I
probably wouldn't be gaming.
:o)


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-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gman
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:29 PM
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- Re: Opinions on a gaming laptop...

This one looks quite capable (though I'm not crazy about the max 4GB RAM =
of=20
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=20
lot more power than email, especially the type of games YOU play.=20
;0}

Peace,
G

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----- Original Message -----=20
From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:53 AM
Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- 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=20
> 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=20
> 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=20
> &
> MicrosoftR Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial=20
> 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),=20
> xD-Picture
> Card)
> + Dimensions (Box): 19" (H) x 6.5" (W) x 15.5" (D) or 483mm (H) x =
165mm=20
> (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=20
> 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=20


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