Got A New Laptop

[bitblaster]

So... my laptop went in for repairs, Best Buy gave me a new one instead of fixing the Samsung I had.

Got a HP laptop:

8GB RAM
AMD A8 Quad Core Processor
Windows 7
LED HD display, 15.6in
Beats Audio
640GB HD

I have to say, I'm rather pleased with it.

 

[cycoextreme]

sounds good, i got my last toshiba at best buy, but i never had a problem with it

and its good to see you around, you always pop back in randomly lol

 

[Z1ls]

I never take my comp to repair, if it gets broken, i repair it by myself, but i have never bought an packed computer

 

[cycoextreme]

well you have also said u dont like laptops, and if you have one thats under warranty its much cheaper to bring it in for repairs rather than void the warranty yourself trying

 

[Rishwin]

I never take my comp to repair, if it gets broken, i repair it by myself, but i have never bought an packed computer

I don't even know what you're trying to say there.

Desktops =/= laptops. If your laptop breaks, you get it repaired by the manufacturer. You don't try to fix it yourself and void the warranty.

I hate BestBuy laptops. Most of the time they actually build their own systems with inferior components than the originals. The manufacturers even list a specific BestBuy model number because of this. ie. The BestBuy G73SW comes with a gimped GPU with half the bandwidth than the regular models. It's the same GPU, they simply have their own versions which are cheaper to produce so their profit margins are greater.

 

[MrTay]

I have to agree with Rishwin.
Im still using a compaq laptop for almost 7 years now.. And it overheats But Im still contented with what I have now.

 

[cycoextreme]

Dell sometimes does the same thing, thats why i normally just build y own desktops or if i do get a laptop i open up the damn thing and see if they included the correct brand of HDD, RAM, and other periferals

 

[Rishwin]

It will be the same brand and even the exact same model, just the physical specs of the component will be gimped.

The 460M in the Best Buy ASUS laptops have less GRAM, lower memory bus, and lower bandwidth. They are physically identical to the other cards though, just inferior.

 

[bitblaster]

Yes, I understand all this - yet I am still very happy with this laptop.

I like it, and have no regrets.

 

[cycoextreme]

It will be the same brand and even the exact same model, just the physical specs of the component will be gimped.

The 460M in the Best Buy ASUS laptops have less GRAM, lower memory bus, and lower bandwidth. They are physically identical to the other cards though, just inferior.

thats why they make overclocking programs, you can make it just the same as the others

 

[EliteGM]

You can't magically make more GRAM appear by OCing.

 

[Rishwin]

thats why they make overclocking programs, you can make it just the same as the others

Overclocking increases the frequency, you can't affect the memory bus or bandwidth through overclocking.

The BestBuy models have 128-bit memory bus instead of 196-bit, which lowers the bandwidth down from 60Gb/s to 40Gb/s. It physically isn't capable of running at the speed of the normal 460M, even when overclocked.

 

[Retro!]

Can't ask for a better deal.

 

[NoPeace]

I don't even know what you're trying to say there.

Desktops =/= laptops. If your laptop breaks, you get it repaired by the manufacturer. You don't try to fix it yourself and void the warranty.

I hate BestBuy laptops. Most of the time they actually build their own systems with inferior components than the originals. The manufacturers even list a specific BestBuy model number because of this. ie. The BestBuy G73SW comes with a gimped GPU with half the bandwidth than the regular models. It's the same GPU, they simply have their own versions which are cheaper to produce so their profit margins are greater.

For the most part, yes you cannot fix your own laptops. Though I just want to make a little point out there that there are some out there that are 100% user serviceable. For instance Clevo laptops are known for their ability to upgrade and service everything.

Also the G73 has long been phased out. The G74s have replaced them and the BestBuy version does have the same 560GTX as all the rest. Just this time around it comes with a shittier 1600x900 screen instead of the default 1920x1080.

NoPeace - out