Laptop 15 or 17 inch

[Topgunben]

Will be buying a laptop off craigslist for p99. There are loads of cheap laptops, but I was curious if anyone has suggestions on 15 vs 17 inch? Also, is windows 10 a nightmare? I've been using windows 7 for the past 6 years and am still happy with it.

I'm going to retire playing on my desktop so I can just play in bed. That way I don't have to get up. I can aspire to be the fat vampire guy that gets roasted by Wesley Snipes in BLADE.

[Swish2]

I've used Windows 10 on two systems. First one didn't run P99 for some reason, would get kicked to the login screen after a resolution change. After much digging on the forums I couldn't find the answer and nobody else seemed to know what was causing it.

Second one was fine... lol.

Before that I ran it on a win8.1 netbook and it ran fine except for raids (very slow fps, but go figure, its a netbook)

Before that it was on a Windows 7 PC, and I never had any issues. If you can install windows 7 and know what's going on, then do that <3

[Topgunben]

I've used Windows 10 on two systems. First one didn't run P99 for some reason, would get kicked to the login screen after a resolution change. After much digging on the forums I couldn't find the answer and nobody else seemed to know what was causing it.

Second one was fine... lol.

Before that I ran it on a win8.1 netbook and it ran fine except for raids (very slow fps, but go figure, its a netbook)

Before that it was on a Windows 7 PC, and I never had any issues. If you can install windows 7 and know what's going on, then do that <3

Thanks buddy I knew 8 and 10 were a drag...

[Tupakk]

I wouldn’t worry so much about the screen size but how well the keyboard works. An extra 2” isn’t gonna make you a baller, if you are spending FB/CL Money.

[definitely not Draconite]

I had a 17 for a long time. I started to find it too bulky to be mobile and was pretty heavy to carry around. I went to a 15 inch and it's a noticeable positive change.

[Swish2]

One thing about laptop screens vs PC monitors... screenshot quality. I took some great screenshots on my adventures on PC. The UI was all over the screen on the netbook (under 15 inches for sure).

[skarlorn]

I'm only 8 inches long

[d3r14k]

You spelled centimeters wrong.

[Tethler]

I'd say 17" inch, but no bigger. My current laptop is a 19" and I regret it. It was same price as the 17" at the time so I thought, why not? Too big to take anywhere so it just sits at home and functions as a shitty desktop.

Also, depending on how old it is, you may want to think about 32bit vs 64bit windows versions. I had a laptop that ran smoothly on 32bit windows. Had a free upgrade to a 64bit pro version, installed and performance tanked. I currently use windows 10 and have no problem with p99.

[Topgunben]

I'd say 17" inch, but no bigger. My current laptop is a 19" and I regret it. It was same price as the 17" at the time so I thought, why not? Too big to take anywhere so it just sits at home and functions as a shitty desktop.

Also, depending on how old it is, you may want to think about 32bit vs 64bit windows versions. I had a laptop that ran smoothly on 32bit windows. Had a free upgrade to a 64bit pro version, installed and performance tanked. I currently use windows 10 and have no problem with p99.

Good advice. Thanks

[Topgunben]

will someone check out craiglist.org portland, OR and tell me which laptops are best bang for my buck under 150 bucks. i really am not that tech savy, so maybe one of you experts can help me make a good pick. thanks

[mr_jon3s]

14 inch CRT is the only way to play p99

[Topgunben]

14 inch CRT is the only way to play p99

heh, i would but its difficult to sleep with that in my bed.

[Swish2]

Should impose a minimum ping of 250-300 too. Not sure on the technology for that to happen but shit would be classic ^^

[Topgunben]

Should impose a minimum ping of 250-300 too. Not sure on the technology for that to happen but shit would be classic ^^

breaks out the 28.8 k modem.

[Bummey]

I play on an 11 inch macbook air about 80% of the time

[Llandris]

I had a 17" up until recently (switched to 15") and I must say, it feels much more comfortable. If I need a larger monitor, I'll just switch to the desktop.

[LulzSect©]

14 inch CRT is the only way to play p99

[SunDrake]

Agree with others. I have enjoyed my most recent 15 inch far more than I ever did my larger laptop.

[Topgunben]

Thanks all. True nerds you are!

[Halox]

My laptop that I play on when not using the desktop is a 17”. As people have said, it’s heavy, but I like the bigger screen.

I only use it when sitting on the couch in the living room with the TV on in the background. Otherwise is the desktop.

[LulzSect©]

i have gotten tired of the 15” Mac Book Pro in my lap for hours and permanently switched to my small 12” Dell Latitude E7250