Suggest me a 17"+ laptop with lots of grunt, and a good screen. Needs Dual-Link-DVI.

AuroythmiX** · 25th August 2008, 3:35 PM

Hey guys,

I need to buy a 17"+ laptop in the next day or two. Basically just want to know which model is the best.

I dont play games or anything, but it will be running programs that use SQL databases so it will get quite raped.

It also needs to have Dual Link DVI output to run a 30" Dell LCD at some point.

Im considering the Dell 17" XPS notebooks.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Mark

Tyson22 · 25th August 2008, 7:47 PM

I just bought a dell xps 1730, awesome laptop... but they are chunky

BlackSniper87 · 25th August 2008, 8:46 PM

so why do you need a laptop specificly are you going to be moving it around? and if battery life maters you are going to get bout an hour from the dell xps 1730 or anything comparable.

all im saying is unless you need the ability to move it around a desktop with much better specs can be had for the same price

HellsAngel · 25th August 2008, 8:48 PM

He already bought the XPSM1730 today afternoon.

Deanodriver · 25th August 2008, 8:51 PM

Ah, I was going to say MacBook Pro

BlackSniper87 · 25th August 2008, 8:55 PM

what the op already bought righto then

AuroythmiX** · 25th August 2008, 10:05 PM

Ended up buying an XPSM1730, for $3000 with options a slightly bigger primary HDD (200 instead of 160) and a carry bag, and Windows XP. Two friends already have them for the same purpose and they seem to do the job.

I looked at the Macbook Pro but for similar specs it was almost $5000, which is ridiculous.

Other than looking very sexy and being more slimline I could not see what made them worth it.

I will let you know how it goes.

I must say Dell sales call centers are absolutely terrible. It took me 18 minutes to finally get to somebody who then took my number to call me back. Five different operators were switched through to me and they all kept asking me for my name, number, and if I was purchasing for busines or personal use, and would then switch me to somebody else who did the same thing, but not before putting me on hold! It was ridiculous!

Anyway, they promised it would be here by Sunday, even though they normally say 7-10 days. Im flying out of the country on Sunday and need it, so I sure hope so!!

HellsAngel · 25th August 2008, 10:30 PM

As I told you in PM I hope they did not make an empty promise to you that you will receive it before Sunday just to make a sale

AuroythmiX** · 25th August 2008, 10:42 PM

She said she was emailing the factory and the delivery departments to make sure they expeditied the delivery of it.

I sure hope they werent either, otherwise I'll be up shit creek without a paddle

HellsAngel · 25th August 2008, 10:46 PM

If she actually does that you will get it hopefully.

I got mine like that it came in 4 days.

aerofan88 · 26th August 2008, 8:57 PM

its probably overkill but the new lenovo W700's

25th August 2008, 3:35 PM	#1
AuroythmiX** Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,418	Suggest me a 17"+ laptop with lots of grunt, and a good screen. Needs Dual-Link-DVI. Hey guys, I need to buy a 17"+ laptop in the next day or two. Basically just want to know which model is the best. I dont play games or anything, but it will be running programs that use SQL databases so it will get quite raped. It also needs to have Dual Link DVI output to run a 30" Dell LCD at some point. Im considering the Dell 17" XPS notebooks. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Mark

25th August 2008, 7:47 PM	#2
Tyson22 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 59	I just bought a dell xps 1730, awesome laptop... but they are chunky __________________ Main system : intel E6400, Leadtek 7950GX2, 2gb XTC Gold OCZ ram, 2 x Sata2 320gb drives, 20" Samsung 205BW, P180 Antec case, Antec NeoHe 550W PSU Laptop : Dell XPS 1730 2.5GHZ Dual 8800M GTX 2x200 GIG HDD

25th August 2008, 8:46 PM	#3
BlackSniper87 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rockhampton Posts: 1,760	so why do you need a laptop specificly are you going to be moving it around? and if battery life maters you are going to get bout an hour from the dell xps 1730 or anything comparable. all im saying is unless you need the ability to move it around a desktop with much better specs can be had for the same price __________________ Asus P5K Intel E8400 (3.0Ghz) Razer Deathadder Razer Tarantula Coolermaster 850W PSU 275T Evga GTX 280 Vista Ultimate 2x Seagate 500GB Coolermaster Stacker 830 Corsair TwinX 4GB Kit 1066 This is my awesome rig !!!

25th August 2008, 8:51 PM	#5
Deanodriver Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,953	Ah, I was going to say MacBook Pro __________________ sifnt.net.au \| I brew, therefore I am.

25th August 2008, 8:55 PM	#6
BlackSniper87 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rockhampton Posts: 1,760	what the op already bought righto then __________________ Asus P5K Intel E8400 (3.0Ghz) Razer Deathadder Razer Tarantula Coolermaster 850W PSU 275T Evga GTX 280 Vista Ultimate 2x Seagate 500GB Coolermaster Stacker 830 Corsair TwinX 4GB Kit 1066 This is my awesome rig !!!

25th August 2008, 8:48 PM	#4
HellsAngel Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,836	He already bought the XPSM1730 today afternoon.

25th August 2008, 10:05 PM	#7
AuroythmiX** Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,418	Ended up buying an XPSM1730, for $3000 with options a slightly bigger primary HDD (200 instead of 160) and a carry bag, and Windows XP. Two friends already have them for the same purpose and they seem to do the job. I looked at the Macbook Pro but for similar specs it was almost $5000, which is ridiculous. Other than looking very sexy and being more slimline I could not see what made them worth it. I will let you know how it goes. I must say Dell sales call centers are absolutely terrible. It took me 18 minutes to finally get to somebody who then took my number to call me back. Five different operators were switched through to me and they all kept asking me for my name, number, and if I was purchasing for busines or personal use, and would then switch me to somebody else who did the same thing, but not before putting me on hold! It was ridiculous! Anyway, they promised it would be here by Sunday, even though they normally say 7-10 days. Im flying out of the country on Sunday and need it, so I sure hope so!!

25th August 2008, 10:30 PM	#8
HellsAngel Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,836	As I told you in PM I hope they did not make an empty promise to you that you will receive it before Sunday just to make a sale

25th August 2008, 10:42 PM	#9
AuroythmiX** Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,418	She said she was emailing the factory and the delivery departments to make sure they expeditied the delivery of it. I sure hope they werent either, otherwise I'll be up shit creek without a paddle

25th August 2008, 10:46 PM	#10
HellsAngel Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,836	If she actually does that you will get it hopefully. I got mine like that it came in 4 days.

26th August 2008, 8:57 PM	#11
aerofan88 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 142	its probably overkill but the new lenovo W700's