Found a "trading laptop" need advice

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However... I would (but I haven't) shop around for any new laptops that feature the new Intel second generation chips (the equivalents of Sandy Bridge i7-2600K or i5-2500K for laptops). Because the second generation chips (desktop) have such a significant jump in performance, you should take advantage of that and bank on (or may be wait a bit for) the newer technology.
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Thanks LEAPup. But trading pays a tad better... :)

There you go... did some online window shopping... (Just on HP. I am sure there are other competitive offers from other vendors.)

HP ENVY 17 series

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...odexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks/ENVY/ENVY17_series

From $1299 to $1939...

Processor can be configured as:

2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM (2.3 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz

It has a passmark score of 7593. Very nice.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-2820QM+@+2.30GHz

6GB of RAM. You can ditch the HDD and buy your own SSD as your primary drive. Add another $200 or so.

Indeed... as said by LeeD...

Packed with cool functionality and high-tech touches, this series includes:
•ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology, which lets you connect up to three external displays
•A low-light webcam with digital microphones
•A clean-looking desktop with only the applications you want
•Preinstalled Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements for photo/video editing
•An optional 1080p Full HD screen with super-sharp 1920 x 1080 resolution
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All Lenovos (used to be thinkpads..) work with docking stations.. even old docking stations.. The only caveat is that the newer weird things like firewire could be problematic on older docking stations..

They are like $200-300 new, but I got mine in excellent shape on ebay to my door for like $45.. there are lots on there..
 
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HDMI is a digital interface. Signal-wise it is equivalent to the DVI standard, plus the 2 audio channels. So if you use DVI cable or VGA cable and you want to play audio on the built-in speakers on the monitor, you would need to hook up the extra stereo audio cable. If you use HDMI cable, you don't.

The cable is not a big deal. A 6-foot HDMI cable costs only about USD$20 or so.
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A 19 foot $15 HDMI cable is on the way via Walmart. I will let you know if the ends DON"T fall off when plugged.
 
Quote from Bolimomo:

Thanks LEAPup. But trading pays a tad better... :)

There you go... did some online window shopping... (Just on HP. I am sure there are other competitive offers from other vendors.)

HP ENVY 17 series

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...odexp/hhoslp/psg/notebooks/ENVY/ENVY17_series

From $1299 to $1939...

Processor can be configured as:

2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM (2.3 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz

It has a passmark score of 7593. Very nice.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-2820QM+@+2.30GHz

6GB of RAM. You can ditch the HDD and buy your own SSD as your primary drive. Add another $200 or so.

Indeed... as said by LeeD...
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Maybe I can talk you into trading rth, and building me a setup in the evenings?:)

Anyhow, thanks for the advice! For some reason, I've got this nagging feeling that I don't need a high performance laptop to trade with as I'm usually not needing to trade when I travel, or on vacation etc.,

I may just stick with a desktop and 3 monitors for my home office. What would you recommend in a desktop?

Last, do you prefer the 1920x1200 or 1920x1080 24" monitors? I have the 1080's, and was wondering what I'd get with the 1200. Are you sure you don't want to build a desktop?:D

Think I'd put these 3 side by side: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176141
 
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