ok I have ordered the laptop already now I still have a few questions so please bear with me 1. On laptops the video card I cant tell how good it is I mean on Desktops a 256mb on 128 bit is worse than a 1gig by 512 bit I can read those but laptops might be different?? look at my configuration for the video card 2 Here is the configeration Operating system Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz) Memory 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) Hard drive 640GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) Graphics card 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M Display 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) Primary optical drive Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer Personalization Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) Networking Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth Ok now that youve seen my configeration I have big plans for this laptop please keep the criticism down to a minimum as this I nearly imposible project I plan to Triple boot it between windows Vista, Ubuntu ( latest version) and Mac OS leopard I know that the mac os will be hard but I believe that its possible ( If you know its not please tell me ) I will Have the whole adobe suite in either vista or mac (which one is better) It will have microsoft Student 2009 ( I am in Highschool) along with Microsoft works 2007 Sony vegas Pro 8.0 along with alot of other The next part is a total dream but if anyone knows mabey were or to point me in the right direction I have a 1999 Chevy s10 pickup I want to install a mouting point for the laptop and plug it in I want it to output sound thru the speakers Pair up with my cellphone thru bluetooth and tell me whos calling and tell me when to replace things or tell me how much gas I have whats the temp in the engine basically whats wrong with my truck Ok Now I know thats alot to ask for so thankyou in advance If you have ANY SUGGESTIONS please tell me thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this Bryceismad1 - aka compufuze
1.) Video is good for a laptop...It's not just the MB/GB tht makes it good, it is the core. This configuration has good amounts of both. 2.) I have not tried this yet, but I have seen some guides on PC-OSX. The only problem I expect would be with getting drivers. 2.1) Vista is terrible. Windows 7 is still just RC1, and is already more stable. You might consider using it instead. 2.2) I know the adobe suite is not very good in Windows...but it might be just as bad or worse in Mac. 2.3) Depending on your truck's headunit, you might have inputs for ipod, mp3 player, or external cd changer. If you have such an input, then you should be able to connect your laptop to it. 2.4) There are blutooth OBDII readers that you can buy. They connect to the plug under the steering wheel, and give full readings on everything that is going on as well as any trouble codes (check engine light).
ok thanks the only thing about windows 7 has a one year free trial but I dont want to reinstall it after that my head unit in it is stock so If you know a awsome head unit please share
Head units are hard to recomend since there are so many different designs and styles available. What looks cool to me might look corny to you. Crutchfield has a good selection of head units plus a search feature that can filter out units that don't support AUX input. The only problem with this is that it includes units with "aux input support". This means that you can buy a seperate cable to enable AUX input...but it does not come with the cable. Personaly, I like http://www.crutchfield.com/p_023KWEST38/Blaupunkt-Key-West-MP38.html?o=p&tp=5684 because it supports everything I could want, can have AUX input, and can even support bluetooth connectivity with the add-on piece.
yeah that one looks great and It looks like it fits all my needs Do you own that product how do you like it next I know your getting tired of helping me but I absolutly hate my speaker setup can you reccomend any set-up for me chevy s-10 pickup Thankyou so much
I do not have that headunit, it was not available when I purchesed my head unit. I am using an older Blaupunkt unit, but it fits my needs as it still has the AUX input. I can recomend some speekers, but I will need more information about your truck. Is is the extended cab? If so, does it have the rear third door?
its not the extended cab it has 2 little seats that come out of the wall of my truck its only a two door I am thinking about replaceing the seats with speakers though
Dash adapter: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120993300/In-dash-Receiver-Kit.html?tp=3121 AUX input cable for headunit: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_469BLA...LAU-8-RCA.html?search=P.I.E.+BLAU8RCA&tp=1672 Dash Speakers: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_065S45/Boston-Acoustics-S45.html?tp=102&tab=features_and_specs (ideal, but out of stock) http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB401/Polk-Audio-db401.html?tp=102&tab=features_and_specs (next best thing overall) http://www.crutchfield.com/p_108429I/Infinity-Kappa-42-9i.html?tp=102&tab=features_and_specs (better quality sound than choice two, but less efficient) Front Door Speakers: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_065S65/Boston-Acoustics-S65.html?tp=94&tab=features_and_specs (ideal, but out of stock) http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB651/Polk-Audio-db651.html?tp=94&tab=features_and_specs (next best thing overall) Rear Pillars: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KFC415C/Kenwood-KFC-415C.html?tp=99&tab=features_and_specs (not great speakers, but 4x10 is a rare size with few options available) Subwoofers (would need to buy or build box for behind the seats): http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130TSW3084/Pioneer-TS-W308D4.html?tp=111 Amplifier: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020DPX2251/Clarion-DPX2251.html?tp=115&tab=features_and_specs ...Of course you will still need speaker wire (smaller guage number is better; 12 guage is better than 20 guage) If you go with the subs, you will also need wiring for them. You also might want some tweeters. I like these a lot: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_108109T/Infinity-Kappa-10-9t.html?tp=107&tab=review Such a system can also be upgraded to include a seperate amplifier at a later date, but I think the head unit will make enough power to keep you happy.
