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    Need suggestions for 13-15" "thin" gaming laptops!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ripwind, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. ripwind

    ripwind Notebook Consultant

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    Hey folks,

    Looking for a few suggestions. I have some ideas in mind, but I'm looking for a thin 13 (or 15) inch laptop that is a respectable gaming system. Would be used for playing both low and high end requirement games. Something in the 310m class would be OK for me if it were in a 13" chassis.

    I'm looking for something around an inch or less in thickness. Something along the lines of an HP Envy 13 or 15, A 15" Macbook pro (8600GT), etc. A multi-touch trackpad is a must, as I do a lot of PDF viewing.

    I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

    -Rip
     
    ripwind, Apr 6, 2010
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    HP Envy w/ HD 5830 is probably your best bet for a thin laptop with powerful GPU.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 6, 2010
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  3. ziddy123

    ziddy123 Notebook Virtuoso

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    High end wold probably look at minimum a GTS360, GTX260 or HD4870.

    Like person said above, I can't think of a thinner laptop with the beastly components the Envy 15" has, it will blow away any MacBook Pro easily.
     
    ziddy123, Apr 6, 2010
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  4. MrDJ

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    the main question is whats your budget?
     
    MrDJ, Apr 6, 2010
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  5. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Cost isn't a big factor in determining model selection, if his main priority is gaming and <1" thickness, since with that criteria, the number of notebooks is countable on one hand.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 6, 2010
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    Looks like single finger digit to me, the HP Envy.
     
    ziddy123, Apr 6, 2010
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  7. ripwind

    ripwind Notebook Consultant

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    Keep that single digit to yourself! :)

    Yeah, I think the Envy 15 is where it's at as well. Thanks for the suggestions and reaffirmation!
     
    ripwind, Apr 6, 2010
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    I love my Envy ;) Only other relatively thin 15" you might look at is the MSI GX640 that's coming soon.
     
    Pitabred, Apr 6, 2010
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    The new Sony VPC-Z Models if price isn't a factor.
     
    MegaMan X, Apr 6, 2010
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    Envy 1.05" thick, closer to 5 pounds
    MSI GX640 1.06"-->1.22" thick at thickest point, closer to 6 pounds

    Envy 5830 GDDR3
    GX640 5850 GDDR5 (!)

    Envy - more understated/professional looking
    GX640 - a bit more flashy with the red, though the brushed aluminum is nice


    I'd pick between those two, at least of what's out right now.
     
    maverickbunit, Apr 6, 2010
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  11. sean473

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    i'd say envy 15 or MSI GX640 but as far as gaming and upgradability goes , MSI GX640 will be ur best bet.. i also expect it to run cooler and faster than the envy 15.
     
    sean473, Apr 6, 2010
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    I liked the Envy myself, however I didn't like the Angle Restrictions of the LCD, I generally have my screen at a pretty high obtuse angle (Greater then 90)
     
    darkloki, Apr 6, 2010
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