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Help picking a laptop [message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 19:44 Go to next message
bisen11 is currently offline  bisen11
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Hey guys, been awhile since I've been on here. About 4 years ago I asked for help with getting a Desktop computer, and it's still running great. Now I'm looking into getting a laptop towards the end of the year, and was hoping you could help. Although my desktop is good for gaming, I would like the laptop to be as well.

My budget is about $1,000-2,000.
I'm hoping for:
At least 8 gigs ram, 12 or more would be nice though
17 inch or larger screen
at least 500 gig hard drive, but 1 TB or more would be cool.
I never was good at picking out the processor or video card, but I hear intel core I7 is the best atm.

I like buying from newegg and amazon, so I've mainly been looking at those laptops. I've also thought about driving over to Best Buy to see what they have there.

Thanks for the help.


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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475344 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 19:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230407
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475345 is a reply to message #475344] Thu, 27 September 2012 19:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That one does look very pretty Smile

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475346 is a reply to message #475345] Thu, 27 September 2012 19:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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only concern is no reviews yet :/ but new egg does have outstanding customer service
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475347 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 19:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yeah, I get torn when it comes to reviews and laptops. On one hand, you know if it's reliable if there's a lot, but on the other then it's probably old tech.
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475348 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 20:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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well i dont know why you're wanting to spend 2000 on a gaming laptop truthfully. 1200 on a desktop can get you top of the line .. 2000 on a gaming laptop wouldnt be even as good as probably a 1000 dollar desktop lol
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475349 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 20:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Well I would like to have a laptop for convenience.

Aside from that, I think technology is just my guilty pleasure, so it makes me want the best kind when I get it x.x

It's like an addiction type thing xD


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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475351 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 20:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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why not get a cheap laptop and a new beast gaming desktop?
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475353 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 20:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It is definitely something I should consider. I won't be getting one til about mid to late December, so I will think about it.

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475354 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 20:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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tbh i bought a new laptop for school from asus about a month ago now before i left for university and it runs every game i've tried to play so far (the new counterstrike, MW3 on the free steam weekend, etc) on high settings and it was only 350 dollars .. so for 2000 dollars that gaming laptop better run on thin air with no cords attached.
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475359 is a reply to message #475343] Thu, 27 September 2012 21:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Newegg would be the best.
don't ever buy one from bestbuy.

Just look around and compare several laptops then post with questions.
You can get everything you want for fairly cheap.
Don't need to spend $2,000.
You don't need 12gb of memory or even 8.
Don't even look for laptop until your ready to buy one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214877


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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475362 is a reply to message #475343] Fri, 28 September 2012 00:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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get a mac

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475368 is a reply to message #475343] Fri, 28 September 2012 02:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475369 is a reply to message #475343] Fri, 28 September 2012 02:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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shut up neckbeard the grown-ups are talking

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475384 is a reply to message #475362] Fri, 28 September 2012 08:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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iRANian wrote on Fri, 28 September 2012 09:12

get a mac


Mac is for faggots and hippies
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475388 is a reply to message #475343] Fri, 28 September 2012 09:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Real hippies cant afford a mac. Them damned hipsters, those are the ones you mean.

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475389 is a reply to message #475343] Fri, 28 September 2012 09:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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mac is for people with no character

It's all part of the big illusion that we perpetuate on ourselves and in turn is perpetuated upon us. When we believe, we engage the illusion. When we stop believing we shatter the illusion and shatter ourselves in the process. Because we are, part of it.

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475412 is a reply to message #475369] Fri, 28 September 2012 22:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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iRANian wrote on Fri, 28 September 2012 02:37

shut up neckbeard the grown-ups are talking

oh sorry I didnt know grown-ups like kiddie toys
Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475424 is a reply to message #475343] Sat, 29 September 2012 12:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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>toys
>apple computers are exclusively used in the entertainment industry


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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475425 is a reply to message #475362] Sat, 29 September 2012 12:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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iRANian wrote on Fri, 28 September 2012 03:12

get a mac


I was under the impression that MACs weren't compatible with a lot of the games I play.


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Lenovo has some nice ones for fairly good prices, specifically the IdeaPad Y580.

Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475427 is a reply to message #475426] Sat, 29 September 2012 12:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That does look really nice for the price. Gonna read some of its reviews.

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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475428 is a reply to message #475343] Sat, 29 September 2012 12:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Here's 2 more nice ones I found on new egg. Anyone have experience with samsung computers? Good brand?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834198016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131270


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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475429 is a reply to message #475425] Sat, 29 September 2012 13:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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bisen11 wrote on Sat, 29 September 2012 12:19

iRANian wrote on Fri, 28 September 2012 03:12

get a mac


I was under the impression that MACs weren't compatible with a lot of the games I play.


You would be correct, he was trolling.

newegg pretty much /thread

Samsung: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110911221242AAdLTAQ

Pretty much the first answer gives you the correct information.


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Re: Help picking a laptop [message #475430 is a reply to message #475424] Sat, 29 September 2012 13:08 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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iRANian wrote on Sat, 29 September 2012 12:18


>toys
>apple computers are exclusively used in the entertainment industry



>toys
>used in the entertainment industry
>entertainment industry
>entertainment
see it is a kiddie toy

Anyways, I bought an ASUS N53SV-XV1 a year ago and it is able to play most games on medium detail. For sure the laptop is discontinued now, and that IdeaPad is looking good Thumbs Up
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