[luvvgunn]

Hello TSF,

So yea, like the title says, i am in the market for a new lappy.

Problem is, all the choices get my head spinning when i start browsing.

1.Budget: say 1300$(tho would like to keep it 1k or under)

2.Screen: nothing smaller then 15" and no larger then 17.3"

3.Brands: any, tho i must say i am a bit apprehensive about non box brands.

4.Mobility: non issue, i have power ports everywhere i go.

5.Durability: would love to get a couple years use out of it,no hiking w/ it tho

6.Multitasking: Game,Browser,Media Player,Note Pad, is common for me

7.Gaming: yes,Skyrim for example,perhaps a mmo or two

8.Calculations:not really anything beyond file compression/formatting

9.Storage:500-750GB

10.Optical: yes,DVD Combo

11.O.S: Win7

The issue i been getting stuck on the most is the vid card..
Turns out i don't know jack about mobile cards,1Gb-3Gb ATI vs.Nvidia..
What to get to be future proof for next couple yrs..

Thanks in advance

 

[Masterchiefxx17]

I would recommend these too laptops:

1. Dell XPS 17 (+3D)

Why: It's a great computer for gaming along with everyday use. For the $1100 model here are it's specs:

Intel Core i7-2670QM 2nd Gen @ 2.20 (Can go to 3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost)
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
6GB DDR3 RAM (Memory)
Nvidia GeForce GT 550M 1GB DDR5
17.3in Display (900p)
750 GB SATA HDD (7200 RPM)
8x DVD+/-RW
JBL 2.1 Speakers

XPS 17 Laptop - Feel the Thrill with 3D Laptop Screen | Dell

The next one would be the: HP Pavilion dv6

Why: For the cost of the computer you get so much. It comes with Beats Audio (standard) and matches the XPS at a lower price. The price would be: $800 with specs of:

Intel Core i7-2670QM 2nd Gen @ 2.20 (Can go to 3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
8GB DDR3 RAM (Memory)
1GB AMD Radeon(TM) HD 7470M GDDR5
15.6 in Display (1366x768)
750 GB SATA HDD (5400 RPM)
8x DVD+/-RW
Beats Audio

HP Pavilion dv6 and dv6t Quad Edition series | HP® Official Store

Its up to you witch one you choose. If you want Dell or HP? Beats Audio or JBL? Nvidia or AMD? 6GB or 8GB? 5400 RPM or 7500 RPM?

Besides those options they are basicly the same :grin:. In my option I would choose Dell since I have used Dell all my life. Also HP seems to always have problems as look thoughout the Laptop forum and most are HP problems.

Hope this helps!

 

[luvvgunn]

Thanks Mastercheifxx7,

Had considered a configured XPS 15, but again was unsure about vid cards.

As far as brands go my 3-4 year old laptop is a HP Pavilion dv.still going strong minus few missing keys lolz.
Most of the desktops in my home are upgraded Dells, no issues w/ them either.

Sound: i could care less about the speakers as i use a very nice set of headphones.

RAM: 6GB would be plenty for what i do

HDD: 7500rpm or GTFO tho it will likely be replaced w/ a SSD at some point(been slapping them in every machine i own..it's addictive boot speeds i think)

Is the 3D screens impressive? have a hard time picturing myself wearing the glasses lol.

Thanks again =)