Question:
Gaming laptop
1) What is your budget?
3000$
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
- internet, research, listening to music and light graphics. gaming
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
- I will be taking it to many different places.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
- Yes, HL2 , NBa 2007 , Quake 4 ,and other last games
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
- I prefer not to get a Dell, they seem very thick
7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
- Approx 4 hours. 3.5 is acceptable and 3 :D, but I don't like large 12-cell batteries
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
- yes
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in?
- USA
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen?
- Widescreen
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
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 know , whos better ?
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
- YES, doesn't look like a Dell !
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
- ONLINE ,2-3 years -i dont know
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 160GB?
- 100GB (7200rpm) or biger
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive?
- DVD-CD/RW
Answer:
Re: Gaming laptop
I would recommend an XPS, but you seem firm on not getting a Dell. I would recommend a Toshiba P100 (reviewed on my sig), but since you would be taking it to different places, I suggest not getting a 17". The Toshiba is not at all heavy considering it's size, but still, I think a 15.4 would suite you better.
There lot's of great 15.4s out there, just make sure you get something with ATI's x1600 or NVidia's 7600.
Check out these and see what suites you best. Asus A8J, Sony VAIO [VGNFE28GP], Alienware Area-51® m5550, Ferrari 5000, Acer 8204. The list goes on and on.
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Re: Gaming laptop
HP nc8430 sounds like a good fit. You could opt for a 17" laptop with a Nvidia 7900 but I don't think you'll enjoy carrying it around + you won't get near 4 hours of battery life.
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HP nc8430 sounds like a good fit. You could opt for a 17" laptop with a Nvidia 7900 but I don't think you'll enjoy carrying it around + you won't get near 4 hours of battery life.
I agree, more like 2 hours of battery life.
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Sony VAIO [VGNFE28GP]
Do you have a link for this 7600 model?
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There is always the LG, I forgot the model number, buts its right in your price range. But I do agree with the others. If you plan on carrying it to various places and don't need to 3D rendering for school courses projects or for other high graphic usage, 15.4 is good enough. I also recommend the nc8430.
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I think the Compal HEL80, Asus Z96J, or HP nc8430 are good options for you. You can also take a look at the Alienware m5550 as mentioned.
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sager 5670
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You might want to consider the LG S1-M002A9. Flashy looking notebook that has quite a number of high end components and falls within your range. There are a few reviews on here for a better picture :)
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Do you have a link for this 7600 model?
I'm sorry, I should of just said Vaio FE.