Quick Question about Computer

[scsa]

will this laptop be better than the one I own now http://electronics.hsn.com/acer-15-6...|ec0027|ec0033

The one I own now is a intel 2 duo it has 4 gb ram. I am asking because I still only get .50 on please read the general polices and other programs when trying to compress hard drive blu-ray folder. I was wondering if it was my old computer and if so will this one be better or do I need a faster computer. I have a external Asus Blu-ray Writer. Thanks

[AGJ]

what is the processor on the computer you have already. The processor for the computer you linke to is a Intel Pentium Processor T4500, 2.3GHz but if you really want faster computer you need to go with a quad core computer with nVidea graphic card and those will be about 3 to 5 hundred more than the one you linked to

[maineman]

Agree with AGJ.

Laptops aren't ideal to begin with for this.
Nothing against them mind you, but expect to put down some serious bucks for a higher end model with a more robust cpu and a CUDA enabled video card in order to rip/compress/convert BD files efficiently.
And you're correct to stick with an external ODD if you decide to stay with a laptop

You'll get more bang for your buck with a desktop.
You already have a BD burner and a laptop

[scsa]

Thanks Maine and AGJ the computer I have now is a Intel T6400 Sony Vaio laptop. I have a intel 2 duo on them both are 2.0 ghz I am pretty sure. Do you guys know what I should get for a desktop. They are good ones for cheap right under 1000.

[maineman]

Yeah, not much, if any difference in cpu and they both have the same onboard graphics.
You could definitely put your $600 to better use.

[scsa]

Yup I am looking into buying a desktop. I have the external blu-ray recorder so I don't need one that has a blu-ray drive in it. I also have another blu-ray drive that is external but it is not a burner it is only rom drive. I can hear my computer working hard now and the only program on it besides firefox is a DVDFab competitor means I definitely need to upgrade. If I get a quad core how much ghz do I need for it. I see 1.7-2.0 does that mean it's 2.0 total or is it times 3 since it's a quad. Thanks again.

[vWvSTATICvWv]

My rig laughs at BD encoding
Only thing I need to do is add another vid card, but I'm not a PC gamer.

[scsa]

I am hinting towards a Sony vaio they have one for 800 that has all the things including a 2.8 ghz quad core I believe. Not bad really.

[AGJ]

I am hinting towards a Sony vaio they have one for 800 that has all the things including a 2.8 ghz quad core I believe. Not bad really.

Post the specs for a couple computers you like and I'm sure a few forum members will be able to let you know if they good or not.

[scsa]

Thanks AGJ I will do that for sure. I can't wait to go buy one. It will be in a few weeks if I am lucky though lol. Thanks again.

[scsa]

AGJ do you know if 6-8 GB Ram will make the processing for blu-ray faster than 4 gb ram. I found a few new computers from dell or hp that seem great under 1000. I found a few that are 6 gb ram which is 2 more than mine.

[scsa]

Oh and here is a good deal from qvc. http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/v...and-20-Monitor

[maineman]

I'd steer clear of the QVC Dell.
It has onboard ATI video...
For $1056, you can do a whole lot better.

I'm stuck at work right now, but when I get a chance, I'll look around.
Have you ever considered building your own?
It's not hard and it's a lot of fun.

I've been building my own and a few for the family for about 10 years or so.
Pretty clueless when I started...
You also can install exactly what you want and not install all the bloatware, etc.

The extra 2 GB RAM, not really going to make much difference.

[scsa]

Maine what about this one. Nvidia is in it. I need to get it from QVC I got the credit card from it and that would be the only way I could it so soon. here is the showing of it http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/v...-2YR-WTY-20LCDhttp://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/v...-2YR-WTY-20LCD

Also is ZT a good company because there is a lot of them on it. Also what speed is the best for the pc. 2.5-3.0 or more. Thanks again.

[scsa]

Maine I also found this the only bad thing is the Radeon card otherwise for 800 this is a great deal. Does the Radeon really effect it or could I get it and Fab would work well with it thanks. Here is the desktop http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...2&blockType=G2http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...2&blockType=G2