Best Laptop for a poker player?

Precise_ · #1 10-22-2007, 10:37 PM

hello all...

I am looking into getting a nice laptop and was wondering if there is a consensus #1 for poker players?

I would like to get one with a big screen (1600x1200 if possible) that is high-quality but is reasonably affordable..
The Dell Inspirion looked nice, but figured id get some input here too.

thx

SpecT · #2 10-22-2007, 11:07 PM

macbook pro.

more expensnive, but if $$ don't matter then it's definitely worth it

Witzo · #3 10-22-2007, 11:46 PM

MacBook Pro with new OS that comes out on Friday is the route I'm going. Dual boot to XP for poker and have a great notebook.
I factored in portability and graphics card in my decision. MacBook pro has a dedicated 128 or 256 meg video card depending on which one you buy.
Weighing in at less then 6 pounds makes it a portable unit as opposed to a bulky desktop replacement like other notebooks I've owned has been.

Nsight7 · #4 10-23-2007, 12:15 AM

I think a laptop with two external monitor plugs is a good buy, since as a poker player you are probably going to want to play many more tables. So two plugs and a big screen with good resolution. The only ones really worth it are 17" as the 20"+ lappys are VERY expensive. Outside of those considerations, there is a world of choice.

kerowo · #5 10-23-2007, 12:31 AM

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MacBook Pro with new OS that comes out on Friday is the route I'm going. Dual boot to XP for poker and have a great notebook.
I factored in portability and graphics card in my decision. MacBook pro has a dedicated 128 or 256 meg video card depending on which one you buy.
Weighing in at less then 6 pounds makes it a portable unit as opposed to a bulky desktop replacement like other notebooks I've owned has been.

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Rumor is that Apple stores are just throwing Leopard disks into the bag with new computers Friday since they won't have inventory with it pre-installed. Means you can get it before the 6PM release time if that means anything to you.

Witzo · #6 10-23-2007, 12:59 AM

Or does it mean that they won't hand it to you if you buy the laptop prior to 6pm and instead they make you pay the $10 to get it sent to you?

Would be great if I can just show up first thing in the morning like I'd like to in order to buy it.

riverspecialist · #7 10-24-2007, 02:46 AM

im about to buy a new laptop too. but im not v computer savvy and macs have always scared me. when did it become ok to use macs? does all poker software run on it?