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    Good choice for a gaming laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Konane, Mar 10, 2009.

  1. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've decide that I want to get myself a laptop for school, but I wanted one that has enough power to play some games(L4d, TF2, SC2, D3, etc.) as well.

    I have a pretty limited budget and I don't really have the option of buying online. I went to some local shops and I found this model.

    I couldn't really find any information on it, I just wanted to know if anyone here has ever had/used this laptop and knows if it would be an adequate laptop for my needs.
     
    Konane, Mar 10, 2009
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  2. FoxTrot1337

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    Doesn't look like much of a decent gaming laptop. Did they sell any other Gateways?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 10, 2009
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  3. darrickmartin

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    darrickmartin, Mar 10, 2009
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  4. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    You can get much better than that. Gophn, where are you?
     
    Kierkes, Mar 10, 2009
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    People have gotten that for $500... please don't pay $1000
     
    BigHops323, Mar 10, 2009
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  6. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes. They have the P-7811FX, but I'm not looking to spend that much and a 17" screen is too large to carry around.
     
    Konane, Mar 10, 2009
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  7. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Such as?
    Made in Canada ;)
     
    Konane, Mar 10, 2009
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  8. SemiGamer

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    You have any access to bestbuys, Konane?
     
    SemiGamer, Mar 10, 2009
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  9. Kevin

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    This is the best I could do. It's ~$1,000 CAD for a 9600M GT.
     
    Kevin, Mar 10, 2009
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  10. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, we got Bestbuy, Futureshop, etc.
     
    Konane, Mar 10, 2009
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  12. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I've looked at that one before. Just don't know if I will be able to order online.
     
    Konane, Mar 10, 2009
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  13. FoxTrot1337

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    Why not goto your local Best Buy?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 10, 2009
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  14. Jimko

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    killeruio Notebook Consultant

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  16. Melody

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    Best Buy Canada doesn't sell any Asus laptops. Asus is only purchaseable online in Canada IIRC since no store other than Staples actually has them in retail drop-in stock(and Staples has the older crappy models too).

    Your best bet for a "gaming" laptop in a decent price range without buying online would be that HP dv5-1157ca with the 9600M GT which retails at 897$CAD. The problem is finding it since it's a clearance item at Staples(i.e each store has their own remaining stock).
     
    Melody, Mar 10, 2009
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  17. darrickmartin

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    oh wow i didnt see the price
    $999... definitely not worth it, maybe 5-6 months ago, but not now
     
    darrickmartin, Mar 10, 2009
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  18. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Actually here in Canada you can get the 7811 refurbed for about $800 from tigerdirect i saw it only once and it was sold out....good luck.
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 10, 2009
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  19. Hnim

    Hnim Notebook Guru

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    7811 $800 Canadian? That's ridiculously awesome.
     
    Hnim, Mar 10, 2009
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  20. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Heck yes :D Giggitty!
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 11, 2009
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  21. hoodomoo

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    I would go with a Dell Studio XPS 16, i got myself one, great laptop!
     
    hoodomoo, Mar 11, 2009
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  22. joshthor

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    that will play all those games easily. i have the exact same system (minus color scheme) and it runs those games fine (minus SC2 and D3 dont know what they mean lol though im guessing starcraft 2 and diablo 3 which arent out)

    however, i would never buy it for 1000 bucks. i got mine for 650.
     
    joshthor, Mar 11, 2009
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  23. Hualsay

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    I'd suggest the XPS m1530 :D
     
    Hualsay, Mar 11, 2009
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  24. ViciousXUSMC

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    Asus G50 series, Dell XPS series, Sager 8660

    I think the Asus gives you more for your money personally, its just super fully loaded and has a great price & warranty but since I own one I am going to know more about that product than the others.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Mar 11, 2009
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  25. Hualsay

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    Yeah I agree, Asus does always have really good prices and very good quality laptops. There warranty is really fine, definitely consider Asus. Lots of bang for the buck. :)
     
    Hualsay, Mar 11, 2009
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  26. Pepil

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    Missing so many choices without the online option. I find Big Box retailers a dumping ground for old technology. By the time most of those laptops get released into stores, they are already old technology. :(

    You may be able to find ASUS laptops at BestBuy, but considering you mentioned Futureshop, im guessing your from Canada. Best Buy dosen't carry ASUS in Canada.

    Online retailers like http://ncix.com/ is Canadian and offer stores to place your orders in some cities in Canada, to avoid ordering online. Its worth taking a look. I have assembled 3 desktops over the past 2 years from them.
     
    Pepil, Mar 11, 2009
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  27. Konane

    Konane Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would prefer to buy locally because I am very particular when it comes to laptops. Essentially I like to try them before I buy them.

    I suppose if I were to find a model online that I liked, and the price was too good to pass up I would defiantly consider going the online route.
     
    Konane, Mar 11, 2009
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  28. Konane

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    I was also wondering how many laptops these days use the Mac style keyboard? I know a few of the Sony Vaio models have them, I actually would have seriously considered the FW model, but they are ridiculously overpriced.
     
    Konane, Mar 11, 2009
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  29. Red_Dragon

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    Lol they arent Mac style


    Sony invented those chiclet keyboards and Apple just borrowed them remember this because people keep saying over and over again that oh "this keyboard is just like the mac!"....no it isnt that keyboard is just like sony keyboard the notebook was called the X505.

    Anyways, if you want a "Sony Style" keyboard look at alot of the new Asus models coming out they are using those keys. The U and UX series
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 11, 2009
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  30. awfootball2

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    ive been looking all over for a laptop thats cheap and can run all current games...the two ive found are both at best buy!!!

    links-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9164343&type=product&id=1218040476937

    only $749.99 can run most all games on high settings...games like cod 4 will get 30+ fps on medium-high settings, and crysis will get around 30 fps on medium settings

    2nd one

    link-http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9172879&type=product&id=1218044029788

    once again asus takes the bait. will run games the same as the other one only a little bit better...sells for $799.99
     
    awfootball2, Mar 11, 2009
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  31. zackplanet42

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    it would help to know your budget.
     
    zackplanet42, Mar 11, 2009
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