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    New 15" gaming laptops

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by salientarbiter, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. salientarbiter

    salientarbiter Notebook Geek

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    So I already know that the best current options for a 15" gaming performance laptop are the Alienware x15 (only 8800gtx) followed by the Dell m1530 (8600gt ddr3). However, there's usually a spec refresh across the boards and it's already started a bit with Lenovo and HP, so do you think a new 15" gaming champion or contender will emerge this summer? Or maybe there's already been one announced that I don't know of, besides the Clevo I already know about that one.

    My situation is that I'm buying a 15" laptop for college this fall so I have to make the purchase early on in this summer. Think there will be any new choices out by then or should I just buy the aging m1530? (The x15 is a bit pricey)
     
    salientarbiter, Jun 11, 2008
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    if you need to buy it now, the dell m1530 is a good choice.

    keep in mind that its very likely that sometime between now and this fall, there will be a new line of mobile gpu's... so if you need it now, get it now.

    if you can wait, then wait.

    thats always the rule.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 11, 2008
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  3. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    Yeah, I really don't get how EVERYBODY's waiting for god damn Intel.

    That's just bullcrap :p
     
    cdnalsi, Jun 11, 2008
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  4. AdamU

    AdamU Notebook Consultant

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    i've been wondering the same thing and im in the exact same boat as you, need a 15" but ive been waiting it out to see if the 9series are going to be available by late july early august
     
    AdamU, Jun 11, 2008
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  5. salientarbiter

    salientarbiter Notebook Geek

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    Well the thing is that the 9500gs is the exact same card as the 8600gt performance-wise, and that's what they seem to be replacing most 8600gt's with.

    So really my question is if the new lineup will be able to fit actually BETTER cards into the 15" sizes.
     
    salientarbiter, Jun 11, 2008
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  6. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    Well, Rumor has it an Asus M50 variant have been popping up on some Australian retail site with a 9600 in the spec as coming soon. Go to the Asus section for more detail.
     
    Wiz33, Jun 11, 2008
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  7. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    From the new Clevo Guide

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    Clevo M760JU / M761JU (15.4")

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    M76xJU Specs (white or black)
    Reviews: Release date: Q3 2008
    no reviews.... for now
    Key Features:
    • New AMD Puma platform notebook
    • Using new ATI RS780MN chipset &amp; ATI HD 3470 Hybrid X2 videocard
    • Screen: 15.4" Glossy/Matte LCDs up to WSXGA+ 1680x1050
    • CPU: supports Puma platform - AMD Turion X2 Ultra
    • RAM: support up to 8GB DDR3-1333 (2 slots)
    • Videocard: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 graphics card
    • HDD: single SATA-300 Hard Drive
    • Extras
      • Standard Optical Drive (ready for Blu-Ray)
      • HDMI &amp; e-SATA
      • HSDPA 3.5G wireless
      • Bluetooth, Fingerprint Reader, WebCam, etc...
    Community Support n/a... for now
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  8. Rorschach

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    >.> I still don't get the point to put two low end gpu's in crossfire. Wouldn't puting a single 3650 be better and use less energy?
     
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  9. crazyanz

    crazyanz Notebook Consultant

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    i think the peformance can be quit interesting also marketing wise selling a X2 video card will sell better :p
     
    crazyanz, Jun 11, 2008
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    purecash123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    IF you can wait, then wait. Both Nvidia and ATI have announced their new GPU series, and both include the option to toggle on/off between integrated GPU and discrete GPU.
     
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    any proof of the 9600m in the asus? or is it completely just rumors
     
    AdamU, Jun 11, 2008
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    Dreidel Notebook Evangelist

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    don't worry bout that 9600m asus.. wait for the G50 (asus 15.4 inch laptop with a 9700m gt)
     
    Dreidel, Jun 11, 2008
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  13. AdamU

    AdamU Notebook Consultant

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    ~$1600 budget so i think i'll keep worrying about the 9600/9650 lol
     
    AdamU, Jun 11, 2008
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  14. Dreidel

    Dreidel Notebook Evangelist

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    ur a quitter
     
    Dreidel, Jun 11, 2008
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  15. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    Some guy ordered one already and was told within 21 days.
     
    Wiz33, Jun 11, 2008
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  16. link1313

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    You will probably be able to afford what he mentioned on a $1600 budget.
     
    link1313, Jun 11, 2008
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  17. Softix

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    Not sure if anything new will match up to the Alienware..That would be my first choice if I were you
     
    Softix, Jun 11, 2008
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  18. Rorschach

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    yup, you can't beat a portable toaster oven....I mean computer.
     
    Rorschach, Jun 11, 2008
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  19. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    With all the issues Alienware has right now with the m15x, I would recommend staying away from it. It's an awesome machine though, but paying $3,000+ and getting a lemon, no thanks! :D
     
    cdnalsi, Jun 11, 2008
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  20. Wiz33

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    Big waste of money. Double the price for maybe a 10-15% gain on a 15.4".
     
    Wiz33, Jun 11, 2008
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  21. Myrk

    Myrk Notebook Geek

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    actually it's 15.6'' ;-]
     
    Myrk, Jun 12, 2008
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