Or just any good netbook suggestions? I prefer a backlit keyboard and something 4lb or under and I have like $700 to spend.
Sorry for this wall of text.
Edited by Fresca, 29 August 2010 - 02:43 PM.
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Mmmkay, so I already have a relatively good laptop and a great dekstop for gaming. I'm a junior in college and I was bringing my laptop to school to type notes/generally fuck around on Facebook in class, but it's honestly too cumbersome for me to lug around all day now that I added two extra classes to my schedule (and I'm not even allowed to use a computer in those two classes) so I'm looking into getting a netbook. I'm thinking about this one and a couple of others. One of the main differences in the ones I'm considering at the moment is that one comes with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and the other comes with Windows 7 Home Premium. I'm not really well versed when it comes to shit like this, but from what I read that the main difference between the two is that with the 64-bit, Windows can read/use more than 3.5 GB of RAM. I'm going to eventually want to upgrade from 2GB to 4GB, so I guess it's essential for me to have 64-bit, then? If I get the one with 32-bit will I be able to easily upgrade to 64-bit later? Would it be easier if I upgraded it right when I get the netbook rather than later?
Or just any good netbook suggestions? I prefer a backlit keyboard and something 4lb or under and I have like $700 to spend.
Sorry for this wall of text.
For the 32 and 64-bit issue, if you do need the RAM then go for it. From what I suspect you're going to play games with your netbook--since that really is just the "practical" reason to upgrade to a 64-bit.
and as the usual, no Gateways/Compaqs.
As long as your laptop isn't HP, you should easily be able to reformat to the 64 bit version of windows 7.
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Posted 29 August 2010 - 01:39 PM
lol thats not reportable material.
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Posted 29 August 2010 - 03:01 PM
Oops! Edited to change Vista to Windows 7.
@ jcrgirl, the main one I'm considering says it can hold up to 8GB, so I'd assume it has 4 slots. I've added RAM to my desktop so I'm not too concerned about that part, although I've heard it's a little harder on a netbook.
Posted 29 August 2010 - 04:14 PM
The notion is appreciated, but being wrong isn't against the rules. A lot of advice when it comes to technological decisions is biased and very open to debate. There might be a solution though!It should be. People are going to be spending money on computers and people are in here feeding them bullshit. They get enough bullshit from their teachers/friends/media. Atleast stop them from getting more bullshit? Its a public service man.
Posted 29 August 2010 - 05:35 PM
It should be. People are going to be spending money on computers and people are in here feeding them bullshit. They get enough bullshit from their teachers/friends/media. Atleast stop them from getting more bullshit? Its a public service man.
Edited by Lallard, 29 August 2010 - 05:36 PM.
Posted 30 August 2010 - 06:38 AM
my point: it's not practical to upgrade from a 32-bit to a 64-bit in the long run. I mean she mentioned looking for something with alot of RAM on a netbook + possibly processing speed (since mentioned "gaming") hence getting a 64-bit would be a better choice.
I don't see which part I screwed her over.
Edited by Faval, 30 August 2010 - 06:39 AM.
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