should i buy this for 3200euro

philosophy

hi,
i need a laptop for video and audio editing using premier pro, and pro tools-i got a quote for 3220euro for 17" laptop from alienware

intel pentium 4 processor 540j w/ht technology 3.2 Ghz 1mb cache
1gb dual channel ddr2 pc4200 533mhz - 2x512mb
dual drive config- non RAID- 160gb (80gbx2) 5400 rpm ata 100
video card mj12m 7700 NVIDIA Quadro FX go 1400 with 256mb of ddr memory
dvd burner 8xdual dvd+/-rw combo w/software
built in wireless 802.11 b/g mini PCI card
56k modem
intel high definition audio 24-bit, 192khz with 7.1 surround sound

(See alienware.ie MJ-12m 7700)

do you think im mad spending that amount? any suggestions for a similar spec laptop?
ps.dont really know what all that technical jargon means, if you havent already guessed!
thanks

smemon

philosophy wrote:

do you think im mad spending that amount?.........

ps.dont really know what all that technical jargon means

€3200 yoyo's on something your not formiliar with! im no expert either but my guess would be you could get a nice system for ~€2000 and give the other 1200 to charity

thats a serious amount of cash to spend on a computer. alienware are expensive anyways and you pay a good bit for the case.

i thought i was bad spending ~€1850 on this

Nukem

How much *cough* neatly swallows tongue. In saying that its got a Quadro mmmmmmm........... thats a major lappie for some major grunt.Those programs are killers,hope this is comin outta someone elses pocket. Check the specs below.At least 1.5GB RAM what,drool
Pro Tools
Premier Pro

Dont know if they are the correct versions for your programs so thats the first thing you need to check. Quadro is a very powerful card, also look for FireGL and check with the manufacturer nVidia & ATI if there cards will work your programs,they'd know as well.

Nukem

odie

You want one of these....HP Pavilion zd8185EA - A lot cheaper

http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/ie/en/ho/WF06b/21675-38187-38191-38191-38191-12150692-38838245.html

PC World have them for about 1800 yoyo's

RuggieBear

are you sure you need the Quadro FX....those things cost a ****ing arm and a leg? I wanted to get one for a laptop a few years ago and it would have cost me an extra €750 over the normal decent gfx card :eek:

damnyanks

Why get a laptop as opposed to a desktop. Especially if its a 17 inch monitor gives the impression you dont really care about portability. A desktop would be a lot cheaper and easier to upgrade if required.

Velcrow

No, I would not advise it unless - you are a 2d professional and need the spec - and even at that it seems over priced

philosophy

great, thanks for the replies,
that hP pavilion looks good, ive seen another couple of nice ones too.
Does anyone know of any smaller screen more lightweight laptops that would still be good for video editing..?
thanks again

Wannes acer

its not necaissairy for 3000€ , u can get one , of (almost even) good qualities of that one, u can find very good ones for 2000€ -2500€
good luck

dawballz

The hard drives are slow on those machines.
If you're going to be using it for editing, I would suggest a 7200RPM drive.
100GB versions will be available shortly, if they aren't already available.

You'll need lots of RAM too.

philosophy

you mentioned the Acer Ferrari.... how do you find it? and where did you buy it?
thanks

thelad

How about this for €2050??
"What Laptop Feb '05 - Gold Award"
Intel Centrino 755 2.0GHz Pentium M Processor
512MB DDR RAM
60GB Hard Disk Drive
15” SXGA+ TFT LCD screen (1,400x1050)
NOW with DVD Rewriter Drive
128MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 Graphics
Integrated 4-in-1 Media Card Reader
802.11g Wireless LAN
Magnesium Alloy Chassis
Firewire
USB 2.0
56K modem

PM me if ur interested
10/100 Ethernet
Microsoft Windows XP Home
3-years RTB Warranty
353x250x32mm
2.9Kg

smemon

philosophy wrote:

you mentioned the Acer Ferrari.... how do you find it? and where did you buy it?
thanks

i dont have mine yet, im waiting patiently on it reports are all good on ferrari's. it's a good powerhouse that copes with anything mixed with the small and light factor, but not an ultraportable.

the price is what puts people off, also the ferrari logos for some. but cool feature like the slot load dvd drive, carbon fibre lid, bluetooth carbon fibre mouse, etc is what i like about it. the main selling point i suppose is the 64bit turion and x700. it's not the best out there if thats what your looking for but it is the best in it's class considering it's size and weight. i cant resist those seductive looks.

it's not available yet but should be within the next 2 weeks im told. if you buy it, get it in the uk as you'll save a bomb.