Favorite laptop? - Page 6

Papa_Complex · 09-05-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Its not just rpm speed. Its read/write speeds.

But at the cost of extra heat. You want a notebook with a good fan, if you're upgrading the HDD like that. There goes the quite operation requirement.

Homeslice · 09-05-2012, 07:14 PM

I have heard that the more recent, 320GB+ 5400rpm drives are faster than the old 5400rpm drives, due to tech improvements.

Papa_Complex · 09-05-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I have heard that the more recent, 320GB+ 5400rpm drives are faster than the old 5400rpm drives, due to tech improvements.

Depends on the cache size.

Rangerscott · 09-05-2012, 09:40 PM

Here's a netbook HDD swap I did with another external HDD cheap buy.

OEM hitachi 160gb

WD 500gb

EpyonXero · 09-05-2012, 11:00 PM

Been using my ASUS for a few days and Im pretty impressed with how quickly it wakes from sleep, almost instantly, and how long the battery lasts. No SSD here.

Tsunami · 09-06-2012, 12:38 AM

I also have a 2006 Dell inspiron. I think i paid around 5-600 for it and its still kicking. My P is a bit stuck and my wireless card stopped working this year, but other than that i haven't had any issues. Just got a usb wireless thing at walmart for $10 and all is fine now

Papa_Complex · 09-06-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I also have a 2006 Dell inspiron. I think i paid around 5-600 for it and its still kicking. My P is a bit stuck and my wireless card stopped working this year, but other than that i haven't had any issues. Just got a usb wireless thing at walmart for $10 and all is fine now

The wireless cards on many Dell notebooks are an accessory card. It might be as simple as unplugging the card and plugging it back in, as they work loose with time and travel. If it's a card then it'll be accessible via one of the small doors on the bottom of the notebook, that are held in with tiny Phillips head screws.

Apoc · 09-06-2012, 05:28 PM

Anything but HP. Had two of them, and they were the most shitty manufactured POS's i've ever laid hands on. Everyone I know who has had one has had them fall apart, especially the connector for the power cord.

Now I have a Toshiba Sattelite, I like it. But its just for web surfing. I have a desktop I use a lot more, but its a high end gaming rig.

Rangerscott · 09-08-2012, 04:03 PM

The power connector breaking I believe has to do more with people that jamb tye connector in too hard. Probably the same people that slam doors.

09-05-2012, 11:00 PM	#5
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Been using my ASUS for a few days and Im pretty impressed with how quickly it wakes from sleep, almost instantly, and how long the battery lasts. No SSD here. __________________

09-06-2012, 05:28 PM	#8
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Anything but HP. Had two of them, and they were the most shitty manufactured POS's i've ever laid hands on. Everyone I know who has had one has had them fall apart, especially the connector for the power cord. Now I have a Toshiba Sattelite, I like it. But its just for web surfing. I have a desktop I use a lot more, but its a high end gaming rig. __________________ Android OS causes gay. Dont let your child use Android (unless she's a hot female). And dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, either.

09-05-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I have heard that the more recent, 320GB+ 5400rpm drives are faster than the old 5400rpm drives, due to tech improvements.

09-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Here's a netbook HDD swap I did with another external HDD cheap buy. OEM hitachi 160gb WD 500gb

09-06-2012, 12:38 AM	#6
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I also have a 2006 Dell inspiron. I think i paid around 5-600 for it and its still kicking. My P is a bit stuck and my wireless card stopped working this year, but other than that i haven't had any issues. Just got a usb wireless thing at walmart for $10 and all is fine now

09-08-2012, 04:03 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	The power connector breaking I believe has to do more with people that jamb tye connector in too hard. Probably the same people that slam doors.