New Laptop for Hoster- Please help ASAP

[Stela]

Thank you so much. I will check with dell.
Stela

[ddouglass]

ALso is using shared memory for video and that has been a major problem with Hoster of late.

[Stela]

What about this? Plese Help me decide?

Operating system	Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)	edit
Processor	AMD Sempron(TM) Processor for Notebook PCs SI-40 (2.0GHz)	edit
Display	15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)	edit
Memory	FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)	edit
Graphics card	NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G with 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader	edit
Hard drive	FREE Upgrade to 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive	edit
Personalization	Microphone	edit
Keyboard	HP Color Matching Keyboard	edit
Networking	802.11b/g WLAN	edit
Primary DVD/CD drive	SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support	edit
Primary battery	6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery	edit
Adapter	65W Adapter	edit

[Stela]

Dimensions

6 cell: 14.05" (L) x 10.07" (W) x 1.46" (min H) - 1.75" (max H)

Maximum memory expansion

3GB

PCI expansion

Expansion Port 3 Connector

Front-side bus (processor dependent)

Up to 4400 MT/s system bus running at AC/DC mode 35 watt

AC adapter

65W

Expansion slots

N/A

I/O ports

3 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), TV out (S-video), headphone out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (LAN), VGA

Speakers

Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers

Software - full versions

HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition 6.x (with 20-day-trial full version), Adobe Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 8.0 9.0, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Cyberlink DVD Suite, QuickPlay

Software - introductory versions

Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)

Trial Internet service

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition 60-day trial

Basic warranty

One year of hardware parts and labor coverage One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase

Thank you,
Stela

[marklwood]

Stela, both systems have the same issue. The video shares memory with the CPU. Check out the list.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Compari...rds.130.0.html

You will see video cards listed by Classes. I would recommend no less than a Class 2 card and a Class 1 if you can afford it. If you venture into the Class 3 cards, at LEAST make sure that the card has dedicated memory on the card. The list provided is from fastest to slowest. Use this as a guide to get the most bang for your buck. If money is a primary concern, I would rather see you get a used computer with better specs than to get a new one that you won't be happy with. This is the biggest trade-off with using a notebook. They under-power everything to save battery and heat. You could get a nice shuttle case and computer for the same $$ and will be able to upgrade as your needs change.

[marklwood]

Just as an example of a nice shuttle

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Shuttle

I am not saying to buy this one. This is only for comparison. If you open yourself to the possibilities, you may find something that you will be happier with in the long run. I like to use local computer shops. You can spec out a machine and have them help you. The trick is to have them build it like it was a gaming machine. The operating system should be clear of any crapware, free trials, or other advertisements. You want a lean and mean computer to use for your business with only the bare essentials installed. All the other crap just steals system resources from you business. You wouldn't let anyone take one penny from your pay, why should you pay (in computer performance) for someone else to have their ads on your computer.

[Stela]

Thank you very much for the answers. I'll take a look on the sites you posted but would you please what should be "the bare essentials installed" if I am not ask to much. What can be considered the minimum and good configuration? I am not really in to computers and this will help me a lot!
Thank you all again.
Stela