Hello,
for starters, I am going to be a senior in high school, and I am in need of a new computer. Because I will be going to college a year from now, I am thinking that a laptop would be the best bet, as I most likely won't have enough $$ to buy a new computer both this year and next. I currently have about $1,500, so I am looking at a mid-low end alienware. My primary use for it would be playing WoW, and general school functions. Now the questions begin:
is alienware a good company? I've heard they have kinda gone downhill since dell bought them.
Second, is IBUYPOWER a good site to buy from? This is a large investment I would be making, and so I want it to work as it is supposed to.
Third, are there any major improvements coming for laptops in the near future? I have heard rumors of DirectX10 for laptops, but I haven't heard when it will be coming out.
Fourth, if I buy a laptop now (I would like it for school), would I be able to upgrade it to Windows Vista and DX10? (i have no idea when either of those come out).
Thanks for your help,
kmac07
for starters, I am going to be a senior in high school, and I am in need of a new computer. Because I will be going to college a year from now, I am thinking that a laptop would be the best bet, as I most likely won't have enough $$ to buy a new computer both this year and next. I currently have about $1,500, so I am looking at a mid-low end alienware. My primary use for it would be playing WoW, and general school functions. Now the questions begin:
is alienware a good company? I've heard they have kinda gone downhill since dell bought them.
Second, is IBUYPOWER a good site to buy from? This is a large investment I would be making, and so I want it to work as it is supposed to.
Third, are there any major improvements coming for laptops in the near future? I have heard rumors of DirectX10 for laptops, but I haven't heard when it will be coming out.
Fourth, if I buy a laptop now (I would like it for school), would I be able to upgrade it to Windows Vista and DX10? (i have no idea when either of those come out).
Thanks for your help,
kmac07