ASUS G1 - Or other options?

I have been looking at buying a laptop for a little while now, and I am very interested in the G1. The only problem is the price. When I first started looking, i was planning on buying something around $1000-$1400(and that is even pushing it). So basically, I am wondering if there are any laptops out there that are equal to the G1 in performance(or better ) that would be in my price range(or closer to it).

What this laptop should have:

1. 6-8 pounds(lighter the better) nothing over 8 lbs because i will be carrying it quite a bit
2. 15.4-17in. screen
3. suitable for games like CS:S, Call of Duty 2, World of Warcraft, Doom 3, and hopefully newer games coming out.
4. Remains bearable temperature even in hot areas(will be using this in a dorm room with no air conditioning)
5. Cool looks is always a plus

If the price range is impossible to fit into with the specs i desire, then please show me the best laptop options for the price of a G1. I definitely want to buy a top end laptop and will pay the extra $400 if needed.

 

This really should be in the "What Notebooks Should I Buy" section or whatever it is called but whatever...

I suggest the Compal IFL90 or the Sager NP2090 they are basically the same system but they are both better than the Asus G1. Since they start at about $1,000 you can add some nice upgrades as well, I suggest 2Ghz processor and 2GB of ram and you can proboly afford that. It has a a very good video card for it's size as well one of the best you will find in a 15.4 inch notebook. The Sager is cheaper than the Compal but the Compal has better warranty. As for looks I think they look great but alot of people have different opinions some of the pics don't show off the nice glossy lid and such and make it look bland

A good place to look for it is either xoticpc.com or powernotebooks.com

Hope that helps

 

try out the hp dv6500t, maybe configured with low end stuff, but high end graphics card, you could probably get it for around 1400 bucks