[Liverpool] Laptop Recomendations

[oscillik]

I disagree with the recommendation of the Asus EeePC 10**HA for this
particular use. While this machine doesn't look too bad, and meets most of
the other requirements, the graphics capabilities of this machine are quite
subpar since it uses the Intel GMA 950 shared memory graphics...It struggles
to cope with anything more modern than the GoldSource engine for games
(that's the original Half-Life engine to those who don't know). I would
think that the 10**HA wouldn't cope very well with The Sims 2 even with all
settings at low and at lowest resolution.

The good things I can say about it - excellent battery life (i can go for
about 7-8 hours without a charge on mine), and the general speed of the
machine when not using graphics intensive applications. also the keyboard is
one of the best i've used in a portable machine (but of course nothing can
compare to my Psion netBook's keyboard)

I'd totally agree with the thinkpad though - i STILL want one of those
machines.

2009/12/10 Tim Dobson <lists at tdobson.net>

> Well, two ideas.
>
> I'm surprised the eeepc 10**HA hasn't been recommended yet, I'd say that
> probably fitted the bill and looks quite neat.
>
> Failing that, I'd say a second hand lenovo thinkpad which is a few years
> old would also fit the bill and be highly recommended.
>
> I'd personally prefer a thinkpad, due to the indestructibility and
> indisputable quality of build, however, the eeepc would certainly look
> flashier....
>
> Tim
>
> Andrew Williams wrote:
> > It's christmas time and Jo is getting a new laptop for christmas (she
> > already knew so i'm not spoiling the suprise). I've had a look around
> Dell
> > but i'm still not sure.
> >
> > What shes looking for:
> >
> >  * Full or near full size keyboard
> >  * Decent screen resolution ( > 800x600 )
> >  * Something capable of playing some games (Sims 2)
> >
> > What i'm looking for:
> >
> >  * Hardware compatability with Linux (of course)
> >  * Price ~£500
> >
> > Any ideas? Or should I just stick with a Dell Studio?
> >
> >
> >
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