Question:
Gamer Desktop Replacment
1) What is your budget?
$1,500
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
Desktop replacement
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
Heavy Gamin, Multitasking, internet, aim,music
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? leaving it on my desk
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
Doom 3, Fear, Oblivion etc
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Nope
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
i d c about battery life
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
not at all
9) What country are you buying this in?
U.S.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
Idc
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
atleast WXGA+
tandard
a. XGA -1024x768 - Large and easy to read text + graphics icons, but you fit less stuff on the screen.
b. SXGA - 1400x1050 - Compromise resolution between XGA and UXGA.
c. UXGA - 1600x1200 - Very small text and graphics icons, you can fit lots of stuff on the screen.
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?
I dont care
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
nope
14) How long do you want this laptop to last?
a year and a half, maybe 2?>
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
60 is fine
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
no
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GLOSSARY AND EXPLANATION FOR SOME TERMS USED ABOVE
Glossy vs. Matte Screen
Glossy screens have a reflective coating. Colors appear sharper and more vibrant. They do however produce more glare. Some people like them, others do not. The glare problem is most acute in well lit environments, like an office. Glossy screens tend to be better for multimedia uses like viewing DVDs or photos. If you are unfamiliar with the screen types, we would highly recommend you check some of each type out before you buy. The screen is one of the more important parts on a notebook. You do not want to get stuck with something you do not like.
Screen Size & Resolution
Please note screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some can view SXGA resolution on a 14” screen all day while others think it is horribly small. Again, we would recommend you check some notebook screens before you buy to see what best fits your needs. (see notebook screen guide article for more info)
Answer:
Re: Gamer Desktop Replacment
For 1500 a powerful desktop replacement is not something you can really get ahold of. But an asus s96j or a dell (1505 or 1705) could all be had for around your budget.
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Re: Gamer Desktop Replacment
compal hel80 is another choice.
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Re: Gamer Desktop Replacment
Dell e1705 is probably your best bet with your budget, remember to check out the coupon codes. I just bought a one for $1600 and its got a little higher specs than what your looking for (as far is hard drive and screen go).
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Re: Gamer Desktop Replacment
The Dell E1705 looks to be your best bet for a desktop replacement size notebook - it has the best video card you'll find for under $1,500, an Nvidia Go7900GS. Use the Dell Coupons to bring the price down as spookyu mentioned.
You could also take a look at the HP dv8000t, it has a GeForce Go7600. Not as powerful in terms of 3D as the Dell, but it does have better build quality and a full-size keyboard w/ numpad.
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Re: Gamer Desktop Replacment
Ha, the killer is the stupid keyboard if you have big hands (as I do). But after a week or so of using it, it won't bother you at all.