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Soonermurph · August 12th, 2003, 12:33

Don't mess around with off-brands when you buy a laptop. You can't correct problems by simply swapping out hardware.

Also, I recommend Intel processers, since the power/performance ratio is much better. AMD chips are power hogs -- makes your laptop hot and sucks the batteries dry quickly. If you don't believe this, just go to any computer store that has a dozen or so laptops on display, and put your hand over the keyboard. I can pick out the AMD laptops with my eyes closed. Laptop manufacturers try all kinds of throttling techniques to help with the AMD heat problem, but it makes your computer slow to react.

Still, the $500 pricetag is tempting.

August 12th, 2003, 12:33	#7
Soonermurph Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 225	Re: Good computer deal?? Don't mess around with off-brands when you buy a laptop. You can't correct problems by simply swapping out hardware. Also, I recommend Intel processers, since the power/performance ratio is much better. AMD chips are power hogs -- makes your laptop hot and sucks the batteries dry quickly. If you don't believe this, just go to any computer store that has a dozen or so laptops on display, and put your hand over the keyboard. I can pick out the AMD laptops with my eyes closed. Laptop manufacturers try all kinds of throttling techniques to help with the AMD heat problem, but it makes your computer slow to react. Still, the $500 pricetag is tempting.