We're looking to replace a hopelessly un-upgradable old laptop with one that will work well with Minecraft. I wonder if the technical experts have any recommendations. There are really cheap laptops, $500 or so, that I guess will work -- for a while. Maybe $1000 is significantly better. (Maybe not.) $2,000-plus would be out of our price range -- sorry kid, can't have a screaming gaming laptop.
Specific recommendations welcome. Or, what to look for, and avoid -- specifically.
Can some one tell me how to post. but here is a laptop that might be good Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 15.6" Laptop - 6GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive
Model: GCRF-NP550
3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
Features a 3MB L3 cache and 2.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz.
Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
6GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
15.6" LED high-definition widescreen display
With a matte finish and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
Intel® Wireless Display
Wirelessly transmits streamed or downloaded movies, TV shows, music, photos and more from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV (NETGEAR Push2TV adapter required, not included).
750GB Serial ATA II hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Feature shared video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for flexible connectivity options.
Built-in 1.3MP high-definition webcam and microphone
Make it easy to video chat with family and friends.
4-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC and MultiMediaCard formats.
2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 5.5 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin
For easy portability. Numeric keypad enables simple data entry.
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.
ENERGY STAR certified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Product images, including color, may differ from actual product appear
Can some one tell me if the laptop i suggested is good enough for minecraft because im going to get it im not the guy who knows all the things u need for it not to lagg a lot. i only want render on short or normal i only have
$400
Specific recommendations welcome. Or, what to look for, and avoid -- specifically.
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 15.6" Laptop - 6GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive
Model: GCRF-NP550
- 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor
Features a 3MB L3 cache and 2.5GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz.
- Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
- 6GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
- Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
- 15.6" LED high-definition widescreen display
With a matte finish and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
- Intel® Wireless Display
Wirelessly transmits streamed or downloaded movies, TV shows, music, photos and more from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV (NETGEAR Push2TV adapter required, not included).
- 750GB Serial ATA II hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
- Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Feature shared video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for flexible connectivity options.
- Built-in 1.3MP high-definition webcam and microphone
Make it easy to video chat with family and friends.
- 4-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC and MultiMediaCard formats.
- 2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
- Built-in Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
- Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
- Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
- Weighs 5.5 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin
For easy portability. Numeric keypad enables simple data entry.
- Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
- Software package included
Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.
- ENERGY STAR certified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
- Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Product images, including color, may differ from actual product appearCan some one tell me if the laptop i suggested is good enough for minecraft because im going to get it im not the guy who knows all the things u need for it not to lagg a lot. i only want render on short or normal i only have
$400
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310629
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
It is nice, I can get max about 120+ FPS with a 256x texture pack, and I average about 70 with 256x. Much, much higher than that with default pack.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt