Who Here Knows A Lot About Laptop Hardware?

[RhymesayersDU]

OK, so I'm about to get a new laptop.

Basically, what should I look for in terms of RAM and GHz in a Processor?

All I use my laptop for is the following:
school work (word, excel, powerpoint)
partypoker
AIM
FireFox
winamp
utorrent/downloading music

Sometimes I do all at once, and I'd like it so it doesn't lag. What do I need? I figure I need 1GB of RAM, since I have 512 now and it lags. But uh, what's good for a processor?

I don't do online gaming like WoW or anything, and I don't watch movies, just the occasional highlight or youtube clip.

[Spider]

Make sure it is tough , I am always breaking where it plugs in to charge , this time I broke the screen , chances are you wont put youres through the Abuse I put mine , but repairs are costly .................

[Rigs11]

Get an Intel Centrino 2 Duo processor. Fast chip with low heat and low power consumption plus it's 64bit ready. Toshiba makes great laptops

[theAPAOps5]

You know another thing I got with my laptop is an internal wireless card. It may seen dumb but having that thing sticking out drove me nuts in the past. It also has a slot for an external if you ever need it. I have a Dell and it satisfies what I want just fine. There are others out there that are way better though.

[Spider]

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

You know another thing I got with my laptop is an internal wireless card. It may seen dumb but having that thing sticking out drove me nuts in the past. It also has a slot for an external if you ever need it. I have a Dell and it satisfies what I want just fine. There are others out there that are way better though.

Ihave the altel connect anywhere card , but rumor has it qualcom ( a leader in satalite service for truckers ) is comming out with a better connect anywhere card , that will also work like a navigation system .........when I first started Trucking , we didnt have cell phones , or computers , now Icant imagine pushing my rig down the road without these things .........

[theAPAOps5]

I can't imagine how much the advent of wireless technology has helped truckers. I mean with GPS and live satellite tracking and instant information updating it has to help you guys immensly. In theory your rig could be monitored by computer, for example tire pressure and what not. It could help keep you guys running efficiantly as possible and safely as possible.

[alkemical]

Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

OK, so I'm about to get a new laptop.

Basically, what should I look for in terms of RAM and GHz in a Processor?

All I use my laptop for is the following:
school work (word, excel, powerpoint)
partypoker
AIM
FireFox
winamp
utorrent/downloading music

Sometimes I do all at once, and I'd like it so it doesn't lag. What do I need? I figure I need 1GB of RAM, since I have 512 now and it lags. But uh, what's good for a processor?

I don't do online gaming like WoW or anything, and I don't watch movies, just the occasional highlight or youtube clip.

get 1gb of ram - wireless card - a dual core anything will be nice (64bit isn't a big deal since alot of software and hardware isn't 100% there yet) -

[Spider]

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

I can't imagine how much the advent of wireless technology has helped truckers. I mean with GPS and live satellite tracking and instant information updating it has to help you guys immensly. In theory your rig could be monitored by computer, for example tire pressure and what not. It could help keep you guys running efficiantly as possible and safely as possible.

yep , not to mention callin for help when we are brokedown out in the middle of nowhere ........... I dont have the qualcom satalite in my truck , chances are I will never get one , but that connect anywhere card sure does help ..........
GPS is a freaking life saver , you just cant turn a rig around when you pass the place where you unload or a trurn off of a 2 lane hiway .........
http://www.randmcnally.com/ right now I use this as my GPS , not as good as a GPS , but it works ...........
and it isnt just theory , they monitor rigs 24/7 now big companies do , speed , wieght , route , logs , they know if you have a rider , hell they even have automatic tire chains now ........ proxcimity( sp?) sencers warning you if you are to close to an object .............

[TDmvp]

Dell ... no way to get more bang for the buck ... i put one together as a desktop replacement ... basically stomps most desktops ... but for what you say you do any e1705 or e1505 would do fine

[maven]

Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

OK, so I'm about to get a new laptop.

Basically, what should I look for in terms of RAM and GHz in a Processor?

All I use my laptop for is the following:
school work (word, excel, powerpoint)
partypoker
AIM
FireFox
winamp
utorrent/downloading music

Sometimes I do all at once, and I'd like it so it doesn't lag. What do I need? I figure I need 1GB of RAM, since I have 512 now and it lags. But uh, what's good for a processor?

I don't do online gaming like WoW or anything, and I don't watch movies, just the occasional highlight or youtube clip.

If that is all you do why don't you shove 2 gigs of ram in your current computer and call it a day. Or at minimum boost your RAM to 1.25 gigs. Check out newegg.com for memory upgrades.

IMO, now is not the best time to upgrade to a new notebook.