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Re: computer build for CAD use (and games)

Funny you should be in the same boat as us. I just bought a new laptop for my son to use with autocad & inventor. We got a HP dv9825nr at Best Buy. This is brand new on the market. Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5550 1.83 Ghz. 17" widescreen HD Brightview. 320 GB (5400 rpm). 4 G of DDR2. GeForce 8600m GS w/ 512MB dedicated graphics memory. And of course Vista. I chose this unit because of the hardware and capatability with cad. Sure I wish it had a 7200 rpm with fall protection. The HP product has gained a better rep. recently and we had no problem with the first HP laptop we got for my oldest son. Which is the same but half the machine. Cost was 1,149.00 I know a Dell has a 20" screen and that would also be helpful with cad. If possible I would stay with a laptop unit instead of a desk model. I had both over the years and I don't think I ever buy another desk model. I hope this helped. Dave

P.S. Cad is not supporting Vista but the next verision is and will be out soon.
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