Laptop suggestions!

[RikuX2]

Hey guys,
I'm working atm and am saving up for a powerful gaming laptop that would hopefully last me a few years, I was wondering if you guys could help me out with what to buy? My price range is from $0-$2000,
Much obliged,

RikuX2

 

[stevo]

are planing on buying online or in store? I would prob recommend a laptop with an i7 or and i5, the thing you really want to pick out tho is to make sure its got a decent video card if you want to use it for gaming. Dont forget laptops are a little slower then a desktop.

 

[DamageINC]

I'll look around some a little later, just make sure you DO NOT get an Alienware laptop.

 

[felon]

See? Told u not to go alienware...

Stevo he wants a new laptop so he can use it at his moms and dads houses, not just 1.

 

[PwnSauce]

All you need to know is MacBook Pro i7
It's about $2,000 but it's worth every penny.
Art meets computing : )

http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/

 

[TheDude]

Get a refurb MBP for like 1000.

 

[DamageINC]

The Macbook says it has integrated Intel graphics? LOL fail. Most deff. do not get that if you want to game IMO.

This destroys Macbook PRO for the same price IMO.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214280

 

[TheDude]

not macbook. Macbook pro. Only get a refurb. I paid 1000 for my macbook pro. It does not have integrated intel graphics chip. No macbook pro i know of uses that.

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of course, if you do not already have a copy of windows, get a pc if you have any plans that include gaming. If you already have windows, installing windows on the macbook pro is easy as shit. Even joe momma could do it.

 

[DamageINC]

Actually it does have an integrated Intel chip along with a Radeon card. - 15&17inch models only.

13 inch models - Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory.
2.3GHz model - 1200$
2.7GHz model - 1500$

15" and 17" models - Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory AND AMD Radeon HD 6490M with 256 MB GDDR5 memory
2.0GHz version - 1800$
or AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 1 GB GDDR5 memory - 2.2GHz model - 2200$

17 inch comes with the 6750 as well and has a nice little price tag of 2500$.

It says the computer automatically switches between the two depending on what you're doing. The Toshiba still blows the Macbook[size=+3]PRO[/size] out of the water in terms of what you get.

 

[TheDude]

The macbook pros i looked at came with Nvidia Geforce 9600m GTs. I am guesing newer models have better GPU's.

You can manually pick which GPU to use if more than one is present.


So go with the toshiba.

 

[RikuX2]

why not Alienware? and damage the laptop you sent me looks actually really great...

 

[Nabil]

I knew Toshiba Satellite will come out! I've used Alienware. The laptop one is not that bad, the desktop one is better. If you want to buy Alienware, then order online. You can pick the components and settings.
BTW in Malaysia, Alienware is kinda shit and expensive. So, Acer is nice for example like Aspire one or this one http://buylaptop.com.my/web/products.asp?ID=1734&ProductTitle=Aspire 5750G-2414G50 ( i 5 )

 

[DamageINC]

This is why not Alienware. It's so bad they stopped using this site which is unusual. Most retailers post follow up messages and contact info after bad reviews. This is the worst score I've ever seen for any company.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Alienware

 

[Take]

What Greg said.

 

[TheDude]

I would get the refurb version of what greg said! it's like half the price! Assuming you have a copy of windows.

Also, if you plan to do anything music/audio related, get a mac.

 

[DamageINC]

He wants a powerful GAMING laptop. Why on earth would you recommend a Macbook PRO? Especially after the specs i posted. Paying 2grand for those is just a blatant ripoff. Having to buy a refurbished version just to get a decent price is laughable. The Toshiba kills the Macbook in terms of what you get for your money.

 

[TheDude]

Ok. If he is only looking to game, get windows. If he has school/audio work in mind, go with macbook pro.

 

[Take]

What Greg said.

 

[DamageINC]

Yes Take, brilliant. Recommend a 2000$ Macbook for gaming when their are much lower priced alternatives that can do the job twice as well. Good advice.

I think a Windows laptop can do a little bit more then "only game".

If you want to overpay by about a grand because of slick marketing, get a Macbook PRO. If you actually want to get what you pay for, get anything but.

 

[Take]

What Greg said,

No I'm only messing with you, if you want to buy a gaming laptop, don't buy a Mac.