Official Laptop Judging Thread

[RevolutionSoldier]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

[Kilroy]

I've got a nice laptop. It's not the best for gaming, but it can run Warcraft III and Gamecube games >_>;

If HP/Compaq's site wasn't so intercourse ing retarded, I'd find my specs instantly -_-

Finally, found it.

Product Number      GR983UA#ABA
Microprocessor    1.46 GHz Intel Pentium dual core processor T2310
Microprocessor Cache    1 MB L2 cache
Memory    1024 MB DDR2 (2 Dimm)
Memory Max    1024 MB
Video Graphics    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (shared)
Video Memory    Up to 251 MB
Hard Drive    120 GB (5400 RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)
Multimedia Drive    Super Multi 8X DVD?R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display    15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) Display
Fax/Modem    High speed 56k modem
Network Card    Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Connectivity    802.11b/g WLAN
Sound    Altec Lansing
Keyboard    101-key compatible
Pointing Device    Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
External Ports    

    * 3 Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0
    * 1 VGA (15-pin)
    * 1 RJ-11 (modem)
    * 1 TV-Out (S-video)
    * 1 RJ -45 (LAN)
    * 1 headphone-out
    * 1 microphone-in

Dimensions    14" (L) x 10.11" (W) x 1.29" (min H)/1.58" (max H)
Weight    6.4 lbs
Security    

    * Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
    * Power-on password
    * Accepts 3rd party security lock devices

Power    

    * 65W AC Adapter
    * 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

[PsychoYoshi]

Kids, keep it on topic. I don't want to have to sift through 10 pages of posts to find one request buried between chatty replies.

[BOSSNIG]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

[RevolutionSoldier]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

[BOSSNIG]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

Oh, the GC isn't that good. I reccomend upgrading to the Geoforce 8800.

[RevolutionSoldier]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

Oh, the GC isn't that good. I reccomend upgrading to the Geoforce 8800.

What do you mean by GC?

UPDATE: O Game Card why didn't that come to me sooner? Any way by upgrading do you mean replacing the GC after I buy it or just find a new computer because I working with limited funding(I will be working all summer to afford this) and I'm not good with hardware.

[BOSSNIG]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

Oh, the GC isn't that good. I reccomend upgrading to the Geoforce 8800.

What do you mean by GC?

UPDATE: O Game Card why didn't that come to me sooner? Any way by upgrading do you mean replacing the GC after I buy it or just find a new computer because I working with limited funding(I will be working all summer to afford this) and I'm not good with hardware.

I meant Graphics Card.

[RevolutionSoldier]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

Oh, the GC isn't that good. I reccomend upgrading to the Geoforce 8800.

What do you mean by GC?

UPDATE: O Game Card why didn't that come to me sooner? Any way by upgrading do you mean replacing the GC after I buy it or just find a new computer because I working with limited funding(I will be working all summer to afford this) and I'm not good with hardware.

I meant Graphics Card.

Ya that is what I meant to put sorry I wrote it in a hurry. Any about that Geoforec 8800 graphic card. Will I have to take my laptop apart to insull that are do most laptop simply have an a cover for easy access to the graphic card. I just asking because I if I have to take the whole laptop apart I'll probable break it.

[BOSSNIG]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

Oh, the GC isn't that good. I reccomend upgrading to the Geoforce 8800.

What do you mean by GC?

UPDATE: O Game Card why didn't that come to me sooner? Any way by upgrading do you mean replacing the GC after I buy it or just find a new computer because I working with limited funding(I will be working all summer to afford this) and I'm not good with hardware.

I meant Graphics Card.

Ya that is what I meant to put sorry I wrote it in a hurry. Any about that Geoforec 8800 graphic card. Will I have to take my laptop apart to insull that are do most laptop simply have an a cover for easy access to the graphic card. I just asking because I if I have to take the whole laptop apart I'll probable break it.

Dunno

I hate laptops. I prefer Desktops so much more.

[RevolutionSoldier]

RevSoldier, that sounds like a solid laptop, but like PY said, 5400rpm for a hard drive is probably kind of slow, but I'm sure 7200rpm HDDs would suck up a lot more battery power.
And apparently Pavilions are popular here. :o

What does the rpm mean and do you thing to good enough for gamming? Like I said I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers.

The rpm is just how fast the drive spins, and how fast it reads and writes data. Yeah, it's good enough for gaming, as long as that graphics card is dedicated, not shared.

O no I don't see anything about a graphic card in the product specifications. Do computer usually come with graphic cards and if not do I have to take the computer apart to put one in?

A computer needs a graphics card. There is no way that a pre-built is coming without one.

Thanks a lot Darklink and you to Silverhawk.

Oh, the GC isn't that good. I reccomend upgrading to the Geoforce 8800.

What do you mean by GC?

UPDATE: O Game Card why didn't that come to me sooner? Any way by upgrading do you mean replacing the GC after I buy it or just find a new computer because I working with limited funding(I will be working all summer to afford this) and I'm not good with hardware.

I meant Graphics Card.

Ya that is what I meant to put sorry I wrote it in a hurry. Any about that Geoforec 8800 graphic card. Will I have to take my laptop apart to insull that are do most laptop simply have an a cover for easy access to the graphic card. I just asking because I if I have to take the whole laptop apart I'll probable break it.

Dunno

I hate laptops. I prefer Desktops so much more.

Well anyway thank a lot for the help and I'll what you said into account.

[Silverhawk79]

-Get a graphics card, for the love of God. You can get a discrete 256MB one for 50 bucks off of NewEgg.

wat
As far as I know, laptop graphics cards aren't upgradeable.

[Tupin]

-Get a graphics card, for the love of God. You can get a discrete 256MB one for 50 bucks off of NewEgg.

wat
As far as I know, laptop graphics cards aren't upgradeable.

Some are, but the one you have isn't.

I would know, I have the same one as you.