General Questions
What is your budget?
$2500
What size notebook would you prefer?
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
Tell us what country you are buying this in.
USA
Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I don't care what brand it is.
What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Searching the internet, playing games, traveling, using at work and college.
Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Will definently be taking it places.
Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Runescape....and some other games.
How many hours of battery life do you need?
2 hours or more.
Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No, I do not mind.
What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows Vista
Screen Specifics
Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen
From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Matte/non-glossy screen.
Build Quality and Design
Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes
When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
I want it to last 10 years.
Notebook Components
How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?
120GB to 180GB
Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW
I am experienced with computers, I want a computer that is fast, and does the job right.
So what laptop should I buy?
What is your budget?
$2500
What size notebook would you prefer?
Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
Tell us what country you are buying this in.
USA
Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I don't care what brand it is.
What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Searching the internet, playing games, traveling, using at work and college.
Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
Will definently be taking it places.
Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Runescape....and some other games.
How many hours of battery life do you need?
2 hours or more.
Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
No, I do not mind.
What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows Vista
Screen Specifics
Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Widescreen
From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Matte/non-glossy screen.
Build Quality and Design
Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Yes
When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
I want it to last 10 years.
Notebook Components
How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB?
120GB to 180GB
Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
DVD-CD/RW
I am experienced with computers, I want a computer that is fast, and does the job right.
So what laptop should I buy?