Suggestions for new system
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I am in the process of buying a new dev laptop. I was just looking for suggestions on what brand, model, and what specifications I should look for. I am using VS.net 2005, and I do most of my work in C#. I do alot of work with large data files, and a few huge projects. My current system isn't handling it too well. I am leaning towards dell, but not sure what I should invest in. Anyone have an ideas?
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I am in the process of buying a new dev laptop. I was just looking for suggestions on what brand, model, and what specifications I should look for. I am using VS.net 2005, and I do most of my work in C#. I do alot of work with large data files, and a few huge projects. My current system isn't handling it too well. I am leaning towards dell, but not sure what I should invest in. Anyone have an ideas?
Well for one, it depends on what you're going to be using it for. If you're just using it for developing, then I would suggest a:
- Large Hard Drive (200-300GB)
- Fast Processor For Large Projects (Intel Dual-Core Cores are great!)
- Large Monitor (Always helps when developing)
Justin Perez wrote:
I am leaning towards dell, but not sure what I should invest in.
Dell is good. I haven't had any problems with them. Not to mention they always have great deals!
Trinity: Neo... nobody has ever done this before. Neo: That's why it's going to work.
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Well for one, it depends on what you're going to be using it for. If you're just using it for developing, then I would suggest a:
- Large Hard Drive (200-300GB)
- Fast Processor For Large Projects (Intel Dual-Core Cores are great!)
- Large Monitor (Always helps when developing)
Justin Perez wrote:
I am leaning towards dell, but not sure what I should invest in.
Dell is good. I haven't had any problems with them. Not to mention they always have great deals!
Trinity: Neo... nobody has ever done this before. Neo: That's why it's going to work.
MatrixCoder wrote:
Dell is good. I haven't had any problems with them.
Man, have you gotten lucky! Out of 4 Dell notebooks, I've had 2 bad motherboards, replaced the keyboard in 1 notebook 3 times, bad batteries (recalled) in 2 notebooks, and a hard drive that died 2 days inside the warranty.
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2006, 2007 -
MatrixCoder wrote:
Dell is good. I haven't had any problems with them.
Man, have you gotten lucky! Out of 4 Dell notebooks, I've had 2 bad motherboards, replaced the keyboard in 1 notebook 3 times, bad batteries (recalled) in 2 notebooks, and a hard drive that died 2 days inside the warranty.
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Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP Visual Developer - Visual Basic
2006, 2007Yeah, the only thing I'd be using this system for would be development. I was thinking of a Dell Inspirion E1505. It's cheap and it looks like it has what i'd need. Here are the processor and memory specs. I think this would suit my needs well. What do you think Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5300 (2MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM Also, I'd get windows vista(unfortunatley). Should I get Vista Buisness?
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Yeah, the only thing I'd be using this system for would be development. I was thinking of a Dell Inspirion E1505. It's cheap and it looks like it has what i'd need. Here are the processor and memory specs. I think this would suit my needs well. What do you think Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5300 (2MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM Also, I'd get windows vista(unfortunatley). Should I get Vista Buisness?
Make sure you get a 7200rpm HD. The only concern with the Inspiron line is that they're not built as solidly as the latitudes and XPSes are. IF you leave the machine on your desk continually it's not a real concern but if you're going to be dragging it all over the place you really should spend the bit extra for sturdier components. I'm not using it for development, but my home laptop is vista and I haven't had any real problems with it. IF you're concerned about it though, the business/ultimate licenses allow you to downgrade to XPpro legally.
-- You have to explain to them [VB coders] what you mean by "typed". their first response is likely to be something like, "Of course my code is typed. Do you think i magically project it onto the screen with the power of my mind?" --- John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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Yeah, the only thing I'd be using this system for would be development. I was thinking of a Dell Inspirion E1505. It's cheap and it looks like it has what i'd need. Here are the processor and memory specs. I think this would suit my needs well. What do you think Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5300 (2MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM Also, I'd get windows vista(unfortunatley). Should I get Vista Buisness?
Justin Perez wrote:
It's cheap
Need I say more? Hard drive speed, RAM, and CPU are going to drive this more than anything. The bigger, badder, and faster you can get, the better, and longer it's going to last you before you have to upgrade again.
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Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP Visual Developer - Visual Basic
2006, 2007 -
Yeah, the only thing I'd be using this system for would be development. I was thinking of a Dell Inspirion E1505. It's cheap and it looks like it has what i'd need. Here are the processor and memory specs. I think this would suit my needs well. What do you think Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5300 (2MB Cache/1.73GHz/533MHz FSB) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM Also, I'd get windows vista(unfortunatley). Should I get Vista Buisness?
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MatrixCoder wrote:
Dell is good. I haven't had any problems with them.
Man, have you gotten lucky! Out of 4 Dell notebooks, I've had 2 bad motherboards, replaced the keyboard in 1 notebook 3 times, bad batteries (recalled) in 2 notebooks, and a hard drive that died 2 days inside the warranty.
A guide to posting questions on CodeProject[^]
Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP Visual Developer - Visual Basic
2006, 2007Let me reword that. I've had no serious problems. I've had to replace a couple of parts, but they've always been really good about it. And they're a lot better than Gateway.
Trinity: Neo... nobody has ever done this before. Neo: That's why it's going to work.
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Well for one, it depends on what you're going to be using it for. If you're just using it for developing, then I would suggest a:
- Large Hard Drive (200-300GB)
- Fast Processor For Large Projects (Intel Dual-Core Cores are great!)
- Large Monitor (Always helps when developing)
Justin Perez wrote:
I am leaning towards dell, but not sure what I should invest in.
Dell is good. I haven't had any problems with them. Not to mention they always have great deals!
Trinity: Neo... nobody has ever done this before. Neo: That's why it's going to work.
And max out the memory. In other words, get a desktop instead.
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