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    Best Gaming Laptop for <$800?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by gibson00, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. gibson00

    gibson00 Notebook Evangelist

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    I know it isn't much of a budget, but if one wanted to get a laptop for casual gaming, for flight simulator X, but budget is $800, what is my best option?
    Don't say desktop, because I don't have a place for one.
    Thx!!
     
    gibson00, Oct 24, 2009
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  4. I_Make_Chips

    I_Make_Chips Notebook Consultant

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    Meh im sure you could get a refurbed G50vt for taht price
     
    I_Make_Chips, Oct 24, 2009
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  5. HTWingNut

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    If you can manage a $1000 budget then the Asus G60vx at Best Buy would be a good buy.

    Otherwise a Dell XPS possibly refurbished from the Dell Outlet may be your best bet.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 24, 2009
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    A refurb G50 is probably your best bet.
     
    abaddon4180, Oct 24, 2009
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    agreed ASUS G50 refurbished is your best bet.. u need a great budget if u want a better gaming laptop.
     
    sean473, Oct 24, 2009
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  8. gibson00

    gibson00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Where can you get refurbs??
     
    gibson00, Oct 24, 2009
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    look for deals on laptops at tigerdirect.com

    I bought my Gateway P-7805u FX refurbished there for $700, when it retailed for $1100-1200. They have crazy deals on great laptops every now and then. Haven't any any problems at all with my laptop.
     
    Tobuk, Oct 24, 2009
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    ^^^Agreed refurbed FX is a phenomenal Deal.
     
    Red_Dragon, Oct 24, 2009
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    The Gateway 7811 FX, 1920*1200, 9800M GTS used or refurbished.
     
    ARom, Oct 24, 2009
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    Well IF youre lucky maybe up it to 850-900 and get a refurbed or second hand G60/51vx but be warned make sure its in warrenty as it runs HOT and tigerdirect is a good source shame ati doesnt offer much at this price range :(
     
    I_Make_Chips, Oct 24, 2009
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    Oh, yeah, forgot about that one, or P-7805u...
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 24, 2009
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  17. LaptopNut

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    Look for some used NP8662's since some of those who just have to have the latest tech will have those up for sale due to the release of the G860 with the mobile i7 and GTX 280M. Take a look in the NBR marketplace.
     
    LaptopNut, Oct 25, 2009
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