Getting a new laptop - advice please

[kinboshi]

OK, I'm getting a new laptop.  It's going to be a desktop replacement and I would like (need) the following:

Price - around £500
Screen - 17" or bigger (would love 1680x1050 resolution if possible, but I think that's looking doubtful)
Graphics card - dedicated
Memory - at least 2GB
Hard drive - the bigger the better

I don't care how heavy or ugly it is, it's a machine I'll be using every day so performance is more important than portability. 

Here's one I've found as a benhcmark: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-7720G-Hard-drive-Capability/dp/B000VZZ70C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1227691526&sr=8-1

Anyone else got any suggestions?

[RED-DOG]

OK, I'm getting a new laptop.  It's going to be a desktop replacement and I would like (need) the following:

Price - around £500
Screen - 17" or bigger (would love 1680x1050 resolution if possible, but I think that's looking doubtful)
Graphics card - dedicated
Memory - at least 2GB
Hard drive - the bigger the better

I don't care how heavy or ugly it is, it's a machine I'll be using every day so performance is more important than portability. 

Here's one I've found as a benhcmark: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-7720G-Hard-drive-Capability/dp/B000VZZ70C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1227691526&sr=8-1

Anyone else got any suggestions?

Of course, if you aren't using the laptop 'on the go', you can always purchase separate monitor and run off two screens - which is probably your best bet anyway.

[Linux]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

[kinboshi]

OK, I'm getting a new laptop.  It's going to be a desktop replacement and I would like (need) the following:

Price - around £500
Screen - 17" or bigger (would love 1680x1050 resolution if possible, but I think that's looking doubtful)
Graphics card - dedicated
Memory - at least 2GB
Hard drive - the bigger the better

I don't care how heavy or ugly it is, it's a machine I'll be using every day so performance is more important than portability. 

Here's one I've found as a benhcmark: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-7720G-Hard-drive-Capability/dp/B000VZZ70C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1227691526&sr=8-1

Anyone else got any suggestions?

Of course, if you aren't using the laptop 'on the go', you can always purchase separate monitor and run off two screens - which is probably your best bet anyway.

I have a second monitor to use with it as well.  That is a given.

[kinboshi]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

This fella?

[kinboshi]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

This fella?

...and for an extra £130 it comes with a 17.0" UltraSharp™ Wide Screen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display.  Mmmmm

[Linux]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

This fella?

Thats the one mate, i got it from pc world about 4months ago and am loving it

[Graham C]

Oooo, just ordered a new desktop with a lovely 24" Samsung monitor

Shiiiiiip

[TheChipPrince]

Why a lappy over a desktop Kin?

[RED-DOG]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

This fella?

Thats the one mate, i got it from pc world about 4months ago and am loving it

Is it quiet, and could you post a screenshot of your screen with a poker table open please?

[Linux]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

This fella?

Thats the one mate, i got it from pc world about 4months ago and am loving it

Is it quiet, and could you post a screenshot of your screen with a poker table open please?

Yea its really quiet, how many tables would you like?

[RED-DOG]

dell inspiron 1720 w/ 250g HDD imo

This fella?

Thats the one mate, i got it from pc world about 4months ago and am loving it

Is it quiet, and could you post a screenshot of your screen with a poker table open please?

Yea its really quiet, how many tables would you like?

Well since you're asking, one first please, at "Out of the box" factory set resolution if possible, and then two overlapping without re-sizing. 

Thanks in advance.

[booder]

I don't care how heavy or ugly it is,  I'll be using every day so performance is more important than portability. 

This is Triggs criteria when woman hunting.

[AndrewT]

I don't care how heavy or ugly it is,  I'll be using every day so performance is more important than portability. 

This is Triggs criteria when woman hunting.

You are on form today Colonel.

[Linux]

1 table as it just popped up

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2tbls

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and 6 tables

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Any other shots?