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Blynch2
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Alright I searchbarred this and couldn't find information specific what I'm asking. I'm a newb when it comes to computers and I'm looking to purchase a laptop. Something that's good for games (I use steam) and just all around use. Also preferably windows
Dec 1 2013 6:28PM
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Titus69
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my acer is great and i to use steam for APB but the screen cracked in half on one side but I also disrespect it.
Dec 1 2013 6:31PM
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D34DM0053
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Personally I love ASUS. Their products are amazing most of the time and their warranties kill it.
Dec 1 2013 6:38PM
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ABdrummer
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Gonna need a price range to help you out a little more
Dec 1 2013 6:42PM
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Blynch2
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less than or equal to $1,100
Dec 1 2013 7:21PM
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raymondcabral
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This would maybe get a better answer in media and arts, but really any laptop with a Core i7 processor and a lot of ram would be fast. Also an ssd would be faster than a harddrive, but it's not necessary.
Dec 1 2013 7:29PM
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D34DM0053
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Core 15 isn't as fast but uses less energy therefor longer battery life. plus less heat. I would totally trade off the i5 For an SSD. SSD > HDD
Dec 1 2013 8:50PM
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7springsprod
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Sony Vaio S series
Dec 1 2013 8:54PM
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hundreds
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Looking for a laptop as well. gunna order one tomorrow with all the cyber monday bullshit goin on
Dec 1 2013 9:08PM
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whoa-dere
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100 over your budget but well worth it
tomorrow it might be cheaper too
Dec 1 2013 9:11PM
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Ski_The_E
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It's pricey but my Alienware m14 is great. It has a 2.4 ghz (up to 3.4) i7 processor with a 6 mb cache, Geforce GTX 765m, 8 gb of RAM, a 750 gb HDD with 2 gb GDDR5, and an 80 gb SSD caching device. The whole thing costed about $1,450. Runs my games like a charm.
Dec 1 2013 9:22PM
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gotti
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theres this new thing called apple ther gr8
Dec 1 2013 9:33PM
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D34DM0053
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And with the same budget, for gaming, I could destroy that overzealous DELL with a desktop.
Dec 1 2013 10:29PM
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eheath
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Of course you could, its a desktop...
Dec 1 2013 10:31PM
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Ski_The_E
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Yea because it's a desktop, but in case you did not realize, the thread name is "Laptop".
Dec 2 2013 4:31PM
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D34DM0053
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So what's the point in a "gaming" laptop if it's less than 2 grand? Shitty graphics and framerates not to mention overheating.

OP should buy a quality Windows machine as they're much more cost effective than macbooks. You get more bang for your buck and it won't be obsolete for a bit longer than the macbook would.
Dec 2 2013 6:20PM
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eheath
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The same reason anyone gets a laptop, so they can take it places?
Dec 2 2013 6:21PM
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Caleb.E
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check out the refubished asus stuff
Dec 2 2013 6:31PM
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Parks.
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Asus is really looking good right now.
Dec 2 2013 6:48PM
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hundreds
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the ideapad y510 and y410 are going for hella cheap on lenovos website. I just ordered a 410 either going to sell it or use it not sure yet
Dec 2 2013 9:05PM
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Blynch2
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Did some research and I'm leaning towards the hp envy dv6 7214nr. I like it because of the 15 inch screen, i7 processor, and good graphics card.
Dec 2 2013 9:36PM
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uyghur
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Buy from newegg, hell do it now. its cyber monday so there's sicknasty dealz going on. brand name means shit, read the specs on all your prospections good parts=good lappy, regardless of the sweet logo it has or how it looks. also, its the 21st century, so 1080p monitor is a must.
Dec 2 2013 10:17PM
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humpty
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Get a desktop its more bang for your buck
Dec 2 2013 10:19PM
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Ski_The_E
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This is true but a laptop's portability is great especially if you need to bring it to school.
Dec 4 2013 6:09PM
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Rafiki
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everything i've ever owned HP sucks dick. don't get one
Dec 4 2013 6:26PM
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