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What is the best gaming laptop that is available, on eBay or from the manufacturer, for under $1500 USD? Links to the laptop will be highly appreciated.
Answer
Unfortunately,
when it comes to gaming laptops, Desktop replacement is a more appropriate term, you won't have much success finding a machine under $1500 and be able to play some of the newer tittles without having to lower the graphic to the lowest setting possible.
First off, make sure you really want a gaming laptop because chances of upgrading it (Graphic card) is very slim, the Li-ion battery will mostly likely serve as a decoration or a counter weight, it tends to get very warm and noisy due to the fans, and finally it's bulky and heavy. It's just not meant to stay on your lap; consider getting a cooling pad, set it on a table, and leave it there.
But if have to make a suggestion, I would say the Sager/Clevo NP2090 line.
It's not top of the line, but it's a good balance between price and performance.
http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php/cPath/95_51_162/products_id/1876
http://powernotebooks.com/specs/Sager/2090specs.php
Both xoticpc.com and powernotebooks.com are respectable resalers.
When it comes to laptops I stopped recommending 'brand names' (Sony, HP, Dell, etc.) quite a while ago, and especially when it comes to these types of machine. Their services and support are often sub-standard, and the "gaming" machines are often overpriced.
Final note is nothing replaces doing your own research.
A good place to start is http://forum.notebookreview.com/ a lot of helpful people here.
P.S. Operating system for the machines does not come standard for the 2 resalers I suggested, but if I recall correctly if you order Vista 64-bit, it comes with both the 64-bit and the 32-bit cds. You can get a lot for a $100.
Unfortunately,
when it comes to gaming laptops, Desktop replacement is a more appropriate term, you won't have much success finding a machine under $1500 and be able to play some of the newer tittles without having to lower the graphic to the lowest setting possible.
First off, make sure you really want a gaming laptop because chances of upgrading it (Graphic card) is very slim, the Li-ion battery will mostly likely serve as a decoration or a counter weight, it tends to get very warm and noisy due to the fans, and finally it's bulky and heavy. It's just not meant to stay on your lap; consider getting a cooling pad, set it on a table, and leave it there.
But if have to make a suggestion, I would say the Sager/Clevo NP2090 line.
It's not top of the line, but it's a good balance between price and performance.
http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php/cPath/95_51_162/products_id/1876
http://powernotebooks.com/specs/Sager/2090specs.php
Both xoticpc.com and powernotebooks.com are respectable resalers.
When it comes to laptops I stopped recommending 'brand names' (Sony, HP, Dell, etc.) quite a while ago, and especially when it comes to these types of machine. Their services and support are often sub-standard, and the "gaming" machines are often overpriced.
Final note is nothing replaces doing your own research.
A good place to start is http://forum.notebookreview.com/ a lot of helpful people here.
P.S. Operating system for the machines does not come standard for the 2 resalers I suggested, but if I recall correctly if you order Vista 64-bit, it comes with both the 64-bit and the 32-bit cds. You can get a lot for a $100.
My first gaming laptop?
Again
i am looking to get a gaming laptop and would like to know what we be a good first gaming laptop. so if you can send me some links it will be greatfully appreciated.
Answer
For portability and gaming capability, you can't beat this:
**Sager NP7330** (GTX 765M, 13.3" 1920x1080 matte IPS) - **$1114**
- http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7330-clevo-w230st-p-6163.html
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
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You've also got the NP7330's larger cousins:
**Sager NP7352** - **$1046**
- http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7352-clevo-w350st-p-5842.html
- 17.3" NP7370: http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7370-clevo-w370st-p-5841.html
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
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Take the next step up in GPU power with this:
**Sager NP8230** - **$1260**
- http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8230-clevo-p151sm1-p-5840.html
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
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With what's currently one of the fastest single mobile GPUs available:
**Sager NP8250/8270** - **$1483/$1502**
- 15.6": http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8250-clevo-p157sm-p-5839.html
- 17.3": http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8270-clevo-p170sm-p-5913.html
- Select the AMD Radeon 8970M GPU. Avoid the Quadro K1000M as it's not a gaming-oriented GPU.
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
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And a Lenovo option -- Not quite up to the level of even the GTX 765M, but still a good option to throw in the mix.
**Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p** - **$949**
- http://lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/ (B&N Gold Discount: Sign up and sign in)
- Take this model: http://shop.lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/uâ¦
- Avoid any models that come with the 1366x768 display.
- Use the graphics switching feature in the NVIDIA Control Panel to switch off the GT 750M when not gaming. You'll get rather good battery life that way. There may or may not also be an automatic feature.
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Want cheaper but still capable?
**Toshba Satellite P50** - **$899**
- http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098991
**Toshiba Satellite S70** - **$775**
- Start Here: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000101467
- Scroll down to "Select Graphics Controller" and select the NVIDIA GT 740M (up from Intel HD)
- Scroll down to "Select Display" and select the 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 (up from 17.3" 1600x900)
- The laptop is only rendered a good choice if you buy a configuration that includes these two changes from the base configuration. You don't want Intel HD graphics if gaming is a primary interest of yours, and a 17.3" 1600x900 display is undesirable in general (see this answer's footnote). Don't downgrade either of these for things like trading out for other upgrades. For example, while the stock i3-3120M is fine for much of gaming, if it's something you're intent on upgrading, you'll want to do it in addition to, not instead of, the GT 740M GPU and 1920x1080 display. But by that point, you're probably better off just getting the Satellite P50. The purpose for recommending this model is to provide a cheaper option that comparatively sacrifices in something that isn't all that critical of a concern for much of gaming or for general use -- the CPU.
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Notes:
- All of these laptops come with "decent" displays. You want to make a point to avoid displays such as 15.6" 1366x768 and 17.3" 1600x900, which make things onscreen large and are almost always low-grade LCD panels with very poor image quality due to low contrast.
- It is generally recommended to buy Sager/Clevo models through a reputable reseller such as XoticPC. Buying through sagernotebooks.com leaves you without the decent customer service provided by one of the reputable resellers.
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For portability and gaming capability, you can't beat this:
**Sager NP7330** (GTX 765M, 13.3" 1920x1080 matte IPS) - **$1114**
- http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7330-clevo-w230st-p-6163.html
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
---------
You've also got the NP7330's larger cousins:
**Sager NP7352** - **$1046**
- http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7352-clevo-w350st-p-5842.html
- 17.3" NP7370: http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7370-clevo-w370st-p-5841.html
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
---------
Take the next step up in GPU power with this:
**Sager NP8230** - **$1260**
- http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8230-clevo-p151sm1-p-5840.html
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
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With what's currently one of the fastest single mobile GPUs available:
**Sager NP8250/8270** - **$1483/$1502**
- 15.6": http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8250-clevo-p157sm-p-5839.html
- 17.3": http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8270-clevo-p170sm-p-5913.html
- Select the AMD Radeon 8970M GPU. Avoid the Quadro K1000M as it's not a gaming-oriented GPU.
- Select Windows under Operating System, unless you can get your own copy for cheaper than their offer. Comes by-default without an OS.
---------
And a Lenovo option -- Not quite up to the level of even the GTX 765M, but still a good option to throw in the mix.
**Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p** - **$949**
- http://lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/ (B&N Gold Discount: Sign up and sign in)
- Take this model: http://shop.lenovo.com/barnesnoblegold/uâ¦
- Avoid any models that come with the 1366x768 display.
- Use the graphics switching feature in the NVIDIA Control Panel to switch off the GT 750M when not gaming. You'll get rather good battery life that way. There may or may not also be an automatic feature.
---------
Want cheaper but still capable?
**Toshba Satellite P50** - **$899**
- http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098991
**Toshiba Satellite S70** - **$775**
- Start Here: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000101467
- Scroll down to "Select Graphics Controller" and select the NVIDIA GT 740M (up from Intel HD)
- Scroll down to "Select Display" and select the 17.3" FHD 1920x1080 (up from 17.3" 1600x900)
- The laptop is only rendered a good choice if you buy a configuration that includes these two changes from the base configuration. You don't want Intel HD graphics if gaming is a primary interest of yours, and a 17.3" 1600x900 display is undesirable in general (see this answer's footnote). Don't downgrade either of these for things like trading out for other upgrades. For example, while the stock i3-3120M is fine for much of gaming, if it's something you're intent on upgrading, you'll want to do it in addition to, not instead of, the GT 740M GPU and 1920x1080 display. But by that point, you're probably better off just getting the Satellite P50. The purpose for recommending this model is to provide a cheaper option that comparatively sacrifices in something that isn't all that critical of a concern for much of gaming or for general use -- the CPU.
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Notes:
- All of these laptops come with "decent" displays. You want to make a point to avoid displays such as 15.6" 1366x768 and 17.3" 1600x900, which make things onscreen large and are almost always low-grade LCD panels with very poor image quality due to low contrast.
- It is generally recommended to buy Sager/Clevo models through a reputable reseller such as XoticPC. Buying through sagernotebooks.com leaves you without the decent customer service provided by one of the reputable resellers.
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