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    Is it a good time to buy a high end laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by klashownz, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. klashownz

    klashownz Newbie

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    Im just looking for opinions on if now is a good time to buy a high end gaming laptop. im not sure if new technology will be coming out soon for notebooks and i want to make sure i will be getting a futureproof notebook
     
    klashownz, Dec 28, 2008
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  2. Bungalo Bill

    Bungalo Bill Notebook Deity

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    There isn't really a "good" time to try to buy something futureproof. Technology is always going to change.

    You could look into laptops that can be upgraded. Sager/Clevo etc.
     
    Bungalo Bill, Dec 28, 2008
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  3. nokuku4u

    nokuku4u Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'll be honest.. "future proofing" is an oxymoron. If you want gaming..get a desktop. laptops, however, could possibly play high end games but they'll get out-dated fast. So, unless you're Mr.MoneyBanks, which i'm assuming you're not because you're wanting "future" proof--stick with medium-end laptops.
     
    nokuku4u, Dec 28, 2008
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  4. nic.

    nic. Notebook Evangelist

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    Everyone get their laptop for a reason and the time length that consider as future proof is different for every property.
     
    nic., Dec 28, 2008
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  5. Berserk515

    Berserk515 Notebook Geek

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    ya, when it comes to gaming + future proof it's just better to get a desktop.
     
    Berserk515, Dec 28, 2008
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  6. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    Wait for CEBIT and CES to occur and buy later next year if you have the time to wait. Then you will see the new models, materialized advancements, etc. I agree with the above, a Clevo base will allow you to upgrade. Desktops are great for 'futureproofing', but impractical for a mobile powerhouse solution. I follow a model of netbook+desktop replacement. One is mobile and can be replaced every 1-2 years, and the other can be upgraded every 1-2 years, and replaced every 3-4. This is what I will/have followed and it is all do-able with some saving.
     
    gengerald, Dec 28, 2008
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  7. villious

    villious Notebook Geek

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    What does CDBIT stand for?
     
    villious, Dec 31, 2008
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  8. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebit
    It's when new laptops are presented, but they only get to the masses starting with the summer.

    At this point, your best bet is to get the OCZ Whitebook , which is the cheapest and fastest high end laptop around.
     
    eleron911, Dec 31, 2008
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  9. ZERO88

    ZERO88 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree, couldn't have said it better myself.
     
    ZERO88, Dec 31, 2008
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