Laptop suggestions

[left coast lefty]

I was considering getting a cheap laptop for editing relatively simple programs at the machine, to reduce trips to the programming room way in the back of the building.

 

Maybe an ASUS i5. I heard here to beware of the onboard Intel graphics. Can someone enlighten me? I realize a $2000 unit with nice Nvidia graphics would be ideal, but I'm on a budget, maybe $800 or so max. I'm talking mostly programs under 1 meg.

 

Thanks in advance.

[M. Anderson]

If you are looking for something to actualy run MC on?

 

Maybe look here...

 

DFS Direct

 

They ususal have some of the older workstation laptops for under $500.

 

Or keep a lookout on Dell's outlet site for refurbs.

 

HTH

 

Mark

[gcode]

Maybe an ASUS i5. I heard here to beware of the onboard Intel graphics

Stay far far away from onboard Intel graphics

You can pick up a Win7x64 ASUS with an NVIDA GeForce gaming card from BestBuy for from

$500 to $1000 depending on proccessor and graphics chipset

They work fine for light duty Mastercam work

[left coast lefty]

Thanks, gcode. I'm looking at something like this:

 

this one

[gcode]

that will work

 

 

[left coast lefty]

Thanks again, gcode!

[Zoffen]

Go dell refurb all the way!

 

Just got a M4500 with:

i7-820qm 1.7ghz (3.02 ghz turbo!)

Quadro fx 880m

4gig ram

250 gig hd

all for $1150 total!

 

spacepilot and trackball mouse on the way also!

[gcode]

[quoteGo dell refurb all the way!

 

]

 

Yup.. plus if you get on thier email list, they'll send you 15-25% off coupons 3 or 4 times a year

[Tinhman]

Mine:

M4500

I7-620m

Quadro Fx1800m

4 gig ram

250 gig hd (7200rpm)

3Yr Basic Ltd Warranty and NBD On-site Service

All for $1043 to my door step.

[left coast lefty]

Thanks, guys, I'll check it out. I had sworn off Dell after a couple of crappy desktops, so I'm a bit skeptical.

[Zoffen]

Thanks, guys, I'll check it out. I had sworn off Dell after a couple of crappy desktops, so I'm a bit skeptical.

 

ya i would say that is true with alot of their models but what i have read and heard from fellow dell mobile workstation users is that they are spot on.

 

i'm pretty happy so far but have't pushed it too hard yet. Overall a stable system so far