Monday, October 20, 2008

The Face off

I have been looking for a laptop lately and I'm still undecided on which one to get. In this post I'm going to list the candidates for my next laptop!

Desktop replacements
These are laptops that are pretty big usually 17"+ Display

Sony Vaio AW

Intel core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53Ghz)
4GB DDR2-800Mhz
Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
320GB Hard drive (7200rpm)
18.4" Xbright Display (1920x1080)
Blu-ray ROM
TV Tuner
Nvidia 9600m Gt
HDMI Out
Glossy Plastic Body
1.6" Thick
8.8lbs
2 Hours of battery life
$2044 Not yet Reviewed on Cnet

HP HDX-18t
Was going to get until they butchered it

Mainstream Laptops usually around 14"-16"

Macbook Pro

2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 1066Mhz FSB
4GB DDR3-1066Mhz
320GB Hard drive (5400rpm)
15.4" LED Glass Display (1440x900)
Nvidia 9400m/Nvidia 9600m Gt
Back lit keyboard
DVD Drive read/write
Mini Display Port out
Aluminum Body
.98" Thick
5.5Lbs
5.5 Hours of battery life
$2499 Not yet rated on Cnet


HP HDX-16t

Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.8Ghz)
4GB DDR2-800(?)
250GB Hard drive (5400rpm)
16" Glass Display (1920x1080)
Nvidia 9600m Gt
Blu-Ray ROM
HDMI Out
Vista Ultimate 64bit
Plastic Body
1.7" Thick
7.37Lbs
2 Hours of battery life
$2058 Not yet rated on Cnet

Sony Vaio FW

Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.8Ghz)
4GB DDR2-800
160GB Hard drive (5400rpm)
16" Display (1920x1080)
ATI Mobility 3650
Blu-Ray ROM
HDMI Out
Vista Ultimate 64bit
Aluminum and Plastic Body
1.3" Thick
6.7Lbs
3 Hours of battery life
$2099 Rated 3 1/2 Stars on Cnet

Thin and Light 12"-14"


Macbook


Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz 1066Mhz FSB
4GB DDR3-1066Mhz
250GB Hard Drive (5400rpm)
13.3" LED Back lit Glass Display (1280x800)
Nvidia 9400m
DVD Reader/Writer
Mini Display Port Out
Aluminum Body
.98" Thick
4.5Lbs
5 Hours of battery life
$1749 Rated 4 out of 5 stars on Cnet

Saturday, October 18, 2008

More Beta!

The Resistance 2 beta started yesterday for the Qore members and boy is it a big one(over 2GB)! The beta has 3 online multiplayer maps and a few single player levels for online co-op. The beta is buttery smooth with up to 60 player matches this is mighty impressive. I think they should get a cookie or something for for having a game (beta) that looks better and plays smoother than the actual release of Socom! Overall very good and is a must buy for anyone that is a fan of shooters! Resistance 2 comes out November 4th so the beta will last probably till the end of the month!