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ajc2123 · Nov 15, 2010, 05:10 PM // 17:10

Ok so my sis wants to get a laptop with a large hard drive, not too small or large (or heavy), for photo/some video editing. She doesn't play games but I'm pretty sure a decent graphics card will help the speed of those media programs. something with good battery power too. She showed me this

http://www.staples.com/HP-G72-B66US-...&cmArea=Promos

And said it was 499 on black friday (Guessing that's her price limit). I'm almost certain for that price I can find something more powerful on newegg but im kinda bad with laptops compared to computers. I don't want it to get hot too easily or anything. Not really comfortable suggesting something to her with a card that's not nvidia or ATI, and I had a good history with AMD processors.

Could be just me though.

Can you help me find something better on Newegg? Unless this is the best option she has.

Snograt · Nov 15, 2010, 11:23 PM // 23:23

Good grief - when I saw the thread title I thought you were offering a trade ><

But seriously - can't see the linked laptop without a ZIP and I wouldn't know one of those if it bit me.

I'm not encouraged by the fact it's an HP, though

tijo · Nov 15, 2010, 11:36 PM // 23:36

First thing first: what kind of photo/video editing is your sister using and is she using those for school/work or just the occasional editing?

A few guidelines on her requirements, hard drive size shouldn't be a problem these days. As far as the weight goes, 15" should be a good compromise on screen size/weight. Go for a nVidia/i3-i5 combo with optimus for good battery life.

EDIT: For the zip code, just pick a random one from a google search or something (that's what i did). It is insanely annoying to have to enter a zip code just to view the product though.

Specs summary to avoid the sip code hassle:
CPU: i3-370
4GB DDR3
500GB HDD (no info on RPM)
17"
6 cell battery
No dedicated GPU
The rest is pretty much standard on laptops in terms of ports/wireless lan etc (no bluetooth, HDMI or e-sata).

Definitely ask her what her budget is. At the current price on the site you can find something better for sure.

Spiritz · Nov 15, 2010, 11:43 PM // 23:43

theres international areas as i know staples is also in uk and theres uk option but you could do like tijo said an find a code ( or ask any usa residents for an area code )

Snograt · Nov 16, 2010, 01:18 AM // 01:18

Actually, those specs aren't at all bad for $500 - as its regular price is a steep $750.

The same laptop on Newegg is similarly priced at $744.

Lappies with a discrete display adaptor are going to cost even more.

Elder III · Nov 16, 2010, 02:00 AM // 02:00

It's a good deal for $500 - for $750 though you could do better...

Kronk_Shaan · Nov 17, 2010, 02:01 AM // 02:01

Not sure if she is really stuck on the $500, but look at the Alienware M11x, it's pretty small and nice, and reasonably priced.

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m11x/pd

rb.widow · Nov 17, 2010, 10:55 AM // 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kronk_Shaan

Not sure if she is really stuck on the $500, but look at the Alienware M11x, it's pretty small and nice, and reasonably priced.

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m11x/pd

Go and read the reviews on the site for that laptop, alot of people saying that the hinge setup is a design flaw and can separate itself from the laptop, 1 guy has photos of this on the first page.

Lourens · Nov 17, 2010, 04:33 PM // 16:33

Eh is it British Pounds,US Dollars or European Euros?