Question:
Gaming Laptop
1) What is your budget? $1,500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Gaming
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? Different places
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? CoD 2, WoW, F.E.A.R , etc...
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? Any
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? At least 2 hours
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? Dont mind
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in? U.S.A.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900; Wider viewing version of XGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
e. WSXGA+ - 1680x1050; Wider viewing version of SXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
f. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Wider viewing version of UXGA, good for movie viewing or spreadsheets.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Dont matter
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Nope
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? At least a year. Maybe 2.
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB? 80 or 100 GB
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? DVD-RW
Answer:
Re: Gaming Laptop
Compal HEL80 and ASUS S96J/Z96J area great place to start your research.
In 14", Compal HGL30, ASUS A8Jm are also nice.
Answer:
Re: Gaming Laptop
the choices mentioned above are good. also, take a look at the hp nc8430 for a more durable option.
Answer:
Re: Gaming Laptop
I third the Asus machines and I second the HP.