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laptop finding/buying advice - larger touch screens

PostPosted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:17 pm
by Fyra
Hi
I am investigating buying myself a new laptop, as the screen has begun to play up on my current one, which is a bit old to bother getting repaired. I'm in no rush though, because it is still quite usable and may last a few more months yet.

Requirements:
- nvidia video card only, for fairly obvious reasons
- 13-15" screen (not fully decided yet)
- full HD output (whether hdmi or just dvi doesn't matter)
- decent battery life
- 3kg absolute maximum, preferably 2.5kg or less
- battery life is important to me

Wants:
- while I have not used my laptop for a game that is graphically intense or many years now, it is not out of the question that I may do in the future. For example, if Mass Effect 2 comes out while I am still living overseas and have no xbox >.> I am not after the best, but it would be nice to actually play it with a decent framerate on lower settings
- I do play around with video/audio editing so it needs a bit of grunt at least
- also some CAD stuff for work

I'd be quite happy to buy a Macbook pro and dual boot Ultimate Edition, except for one little thing...

I sort of also want a touch screen. It is just a want, and not a need, but I am wondering if there is anything out there that meets my requirements (even just most of them) and also has touch screen support? I've spent a lot of time searching, but aside from one 17" dell (too big) and something else that was ATI, I think there is nothing. But maybe I am wrong, so I thought I may ask here :)

Re: laptop finding/buying advice - larger touch screens

PostPosted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:45 pm
by DarkChild
Hey Fyra. Don't know if this laptop will do you any justice but it as good specs and maybe possible for you to do customization on the hp web site to better suite your needs.


http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/hp-touchsmart-tx2z.aspx

Re: laptop finding/buying advice - larger touch screens

PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:20 am
by Fyra
DarkChild wrote:Hey Fyra. Don't know if this laptop will do you any justice but it as good specs and maybe possible for you to do customization on the hp web site to better suite your needs.


http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/hp-touchsmart-tx2z.aspx


Thanks for the link; it is almost what I want. The only problem is the ati card; I know the ati drivers have improved but I don't want to risk it, so I am determined to go with Nvidia. That is one of the better review sites that I've seen though, and it has been helpful, thanks.

Re: laptop finding/buying advice - larger touch screens

PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:57 pm
by DarkChild
Your welcome ;)