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Re: Optimum Hardware Setup?

Re: Optimum Hardware Setup?
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:17:22 +000
i've narrowed it down to these choices, but i don't know which one to pick. like
i said before i do mostly 3d modeling and animation with 3D Max, Maya, and
Photoshop. i will probably never play a game on it.

1. Thinkpad T61 $1898
Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz 800MHz 4MBL2)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M (256MB Open GL)
2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
9 cell Li-Ion Battery

2. Vigor gaming Ares Series $1965
Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor T7700 at 2.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4M Cache
15.4 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 ClearView Glossy-Matt Wide Screen TFT
2GB Corsair SODIMM PC2-4200 DDR2 533MHz Memory (2 X 1024MB)
160GB High Performance S-ATA150 5400 RPM Hard Drive
nVidia GeForce Go 8600M GT 512MB DDR2 16X PCI Express DirectX 10 Ready
Internal 8X Super Multi DVD+/-R/RW (4X+DL) + 24X CDRW Drive
High Definition Azalia 7.1 8 Channel 3D Digital Audio w/2 Speakers
WiFi Wireless Intel 3945 802.11a/b/g Wireless Card
Internal Bluetooth Module
Built-in Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC
56K Modem with V.90 Technology
4 USB, Firewire, VGA, Express Card Slot, and 4-in-1 Card reader
Intergrated 2.0M High-Resolution Digital Video Camera
Integrated Fingerprint Reader for Data Security
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Professional Edition w/Original Disc

3. Xoticpc/PCtorque NP5791 ~$2114
17" WSXGA "Matte" Super Clear Ultra Bright Screen (1680x1050)
- ~Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8700GT DX10 (User Upgradeable)
- ~ 2,048MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory
- NP5790 Orange Frame Trim Color
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive
- ~ 250GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA 150)
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader
- Built in 1.3Megapixel Camera
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Integrated System Speakers - Included
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- Basic Black Business Case - Included
- Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included

thanks for any assistance.
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