Compaq Lappy's/ Suggestions

[imparanoid]

I've been looking into the Compaq V2000Z series latly and have been wondering if they are worth it?...I need a laptop with a AMD processor(preferably 64 bit) with atleast 512 mb of ram and atleast a 40 gig HD and it needs to be under $900...i basically need a new comp cuz i have a k6/2 @ 450 mhz rite now *cries* i dont do heavy gaming i will want to run halo 2 though =) any suggestion appreciated! thnx!

[filipino]

dont go with Compaq, look for DELL

[imparanoid]

Dell only sells intel chips though =(

[bombledmonk]

My opinion of Compaq/HP is not high, and though I recently bought a dell my opinion of dell isn't too great either. Generally $900 will not buy you ANYTHING that will play Halo 2 (unless they did a wayyyy better job of coding than Halo on PC.)

Your best bang for the buck will be at Dell though. Especially when they have coupons and you watch the sales. If you absolutely have to have a 64bit processor in a laptop you might try Acer. The best you'll probably do without buying refurb is an ATI express 200 integrated graphics. Only a slight bit ahead is some form of a Inspiron 6000 with an X300.

And as far as AMD vs Intel on the laptop front, your best bet is to go for the best bang for the buck and not worry about brand preference. It seems these days that Intel actually has the edge at the moment.

[imparanoid]

yea im an AMD fanboy =) but halo is the BIGGEST game i will run its mostly just for AIM and myspace and mp3's but ill check out those acer's thanks

[bombledmonk]

Oh I'd consider myself an AMD fan too, but I can also appreciate the best product for the price.

[imparanoid]

Indeed =)