sud98
Well-Known Member
While I know a laptop is not ideally suited to be used as an HTPC, I am in the process of buying a laptop, so was wondering if I can double it as a HTPC.
I would like to know what are the items to consider in terms of processor/graphics/ports/brands...
Some of my initial considerations are
1. Prefer Windows possibly 7.
2. Budget in the range of 50k
Processor - I guess most intel processors in the range of 1.6 to 1.8 ghz should be fine, but do I need the ones above 2 Ghz
Memory - I would go for 4 GB RAM
Graphics card - anything one needs to take care of? Would a 512MB dedicated be good enough or one needs to go for a 1 GB
Output slots - preferred would be HDMI to fit my LCD TV, should I take care of anything else?
Do you get optical/Digital Coax out for audio in laptops to connect to a receiver?
In terms of brands - I have primarily used Dell, unless there are any red flags with them.
Please add anything I need to consider.
I would like to know what are the items to consider in terms of processor/graphics/ports/brands...
Some of my initial considerations are
1. Prefer Windows possibly 7.
2. Budget in the range of 50k
Processor - I guess most intel processors in the range of 1.6 to 1.8 ghz should be fine, but do I need the ones above 2 Ghz
Memory - I would go for 4 GB RAM
Graphics card - anything one needs to take care of? Would a 512MB dedicated be good enough or one needs to go for a 1 GB
Output slots - preferred would be HDMI to fit my LCD TV, should I take care of anything else?
Do you get optical/Digital Coax out for audio in laptops to connect to a receiver?
In terms of brands - I have primarily used Dell, unless there are any red flags with them.
Please add anything I need to consider.