Question:
$1600 laptop!
1) What is your budget?
$1600
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
or
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
current games
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? doesnt have to be ultra portable
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
wow, css, half life 2, call of duty 2 maybe
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
n/a
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
dont care, will be plugged in most of the time.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
no
9) What country are you buying this in?
US
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
dont care
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Standard
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.
All of the above are fine i dont care.
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
dont care
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
no
14) How long do you want this laptop to last?
3 years
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 120GB?
at least 60gb
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? cd/dvd rom
Answer:
Re: $1600 laptop!
Asus S96J from powernotebooks.com - under their PowerPro line!
I have one myself and this laptop is very good. You can read more in Asus forums - plus great customer service from powernotebooks.com
Check it out!;)
Answer:
Re: $1600 laptop!
I just picked up a Dell e1705 that will run all the games listed like butter, cost me almost exactly 1600, you could lessen a few things (hard drive size for one) and maybe get it for less (coupons used of course).