Notebook Purchase Help
I'm looking to have new laptop for new school year (so starting Sept). Just curious what you guys think about these questions.
1) Is it best to wait until Aug back to school sales or now would be the best time?
2) I heard there was new processor (Intel TI/something). Is it best to wait for that to come out or purchase now? Is there justifiable price difference between AMD or Intel, or either is good?
3) I'm looking for computer that is budget that preferable has its own video card instead using the motherboard. I don't plan to play the latest and greatest, but I would love to play Football Manager (simulation) and Civilization (strategy), which I think are not graphic intense. Is onboard graphics good for these type of games?
4) Which outlet is generally best of these? Futureshop/Local computer shops/Online retailers? Again price is the biggest issue with me and I don't care about customer service, etc.
Thanks.
1) Is it best to wait until Aug back to school sales or now would be the best time?
2) I heard there was new processor (Intel TI/something). Is it best to wait for that to come out or purchase now? Is there justifiable price difference between AMD or Intel, or either is good?
3) I'm looking for computer that is budget that preferable has its own video card instead using the motherboard. I don't plan to play the latest and greatest, but I would love to play Football Manager (simulation) and Civilization (strategy), which I think are not graphic intense. Is onboard graphics good for these type of games?
4) Which outlet is generally best of these? Futureshop/Local computer shops/Online retailers? Again price is the biggest issue with me and I don't care about customer service, etc.
Thanks.