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jcbray

04-28-2005, 01:32 PM

I'm not looking for a laptop for digital work here, it's for a friend of mine. I know about desktop stuff, but the laptop world's a bit different. So I have a couple Q's...

1) AMD or Intel? in desktops, people are undecided, and if thats the same here, then tell me, or is one simply better right now in this market? Personally I;m an AMD fan on the desktop, but if Intel really shine through with laptops, then I'll be suggesting that.

2) 64-bit is coming, with XP-64 released, support for it's just going to go up and up. With new, unofficial video drivers, the only one game I've tested now runs better then on a *32 native desktop. So, is it worthwhile for laptops, considering the general low RAM involved? I would assume yes, but don't want to jump to any false conclusions...

Well, those were the main Q's right now, the other specs I can figure out, such as ram and such...

Actually, one last thing, same as the first Q, but with nvidia and ATI, always been an nvidia boy, but if in the laptop market, one is seen as better, could you let me know? Thanks guys :)

-Vormav-

04-28-2005, 01:39 PM

1/2) I'd definitely go with an AMD 64 processor. The Intel processors for laptops that really have the power behind them heat up a lot, and drain the battery power very quickly. My AMD 64 3200 is running cool, and fast. In fact, in some renders that I've done, its outdone my 3ghz P4 desktop. It only makes it better knowing that you're already prepared for 64-bit, if you decided that you wanted to get the 64-bit version of windows (or take advantage of apps with 64-bit support). Besides, AMD 64 processors are pretty cheap.

As far as nVidia vs. ATI for laptops... Eh, if he's just getting it for games, then he should be just fine with a mobile ATI card. Also, the selection of laptops with nvidia cards is a bit more limited (from what I saw when I was shopping, anyway). Of course, if your friend is going to be doing any CG work...

jcbray

04-28-2005, 01:47 PM

Thanks buddy, helpful.

No, he's not doing any 3D work, games he might play though. Youve really limited the search :) If anyone else has any imput, I'm always open to new suggestions :)

cJaynes

04-28-2005, 02:06 PM

I've got a toshiba satellite witha 17 wide screen and a 1.4 ghz pentium M processor and an nVidia FX go5200. I really like I have never been and AMD fan but I have nothing against them. You can page alot of memory and support alot, but you in alaptop with limited space and small HD.
I have a desk top 3.2 ghs too but my laptop can hold its own. I use to play UT2004 on it with no lag or anything. I can render on it and just leave it for a hours and it never over heats... or atleast yet. I also on the standard battery I get 3-4 hours of battery life, then I have a high density battery that came with it and I get another 7ish hours so I can go anywhere with it and not worry about finding a plug, but really where do you go that isn't with in 10 ft of a plug?
CPU's are important but they all do the same thing really to varrying degrees, so unless your friend is going to tattoo bench marks on his chest just tell him to get the most well rounded laptop he can afford ie... most memory, cpu power, screen real estate, and battery life, best video card (higher numbers = better..haha).

MadMax

04-28-2005, 03:13 PM

I have a Compaq A64 3400+ Laptop with nVidia graphics, widescreen and lots of extras ordered with it.

I use it for a lot, including 3D while traveling, games etc.

I couldn't be happier with the choice. good price too.

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