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    Used laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by maxiime223, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. maxiime223

    maxiime223 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My budget being very limited, I am looking at used laptops.
    I have come across many, but a few caught my attention.

    I am no hardcore gamer, I just need to be able to run modern games, but i dont mind setting the graphics to low when I play. I will not be playing Crysis 2 on high settings dont worry. I am aware that I will not be able to do that on a $600 used laptop.

    If you want to make suggestions, go to kijiji.ca and I live in Quebec>montreal.\

    Here are the laptops in question:
    SONY VAIO (VPCCW21FD/W)- LAPTOP FOR SALE - 2 YEARS FULL WARRANTY - Montréal Computers For Sale - Kijiji Montréal Canada.
    POrtable Lenovo à vendre - Montréal ordinateurs à vendre - Kijiji Montréal
     
    maxiime223, Aug 23, 2011
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    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    You'd be better off buying the Asus K53TA from Staples (Canada) for 549$ (save 50$ until Sept 4th). You'll get much better performance in games and it's new! It plays all modern games on medium (some with high setting).

    http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=66,67,68,3359&webid=343076&affixedcode=WW

    The Sony laptop you linked will be a big pile of crap in modern games. It can't even handle modern games on low :p

    Note: The Asus is currently out of stock online, but check local stores. If not, then check the site frequently; they refresh the stock in 2-3 days usually since it's the biggest hot seller out of all their current laptops.
     
    Voodooi, Aug 23, 2011
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    maxiime223 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you very much for the suggestion and to precision on the vaio :)
     
    maxiime223, Aug 23, 2011
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    Voodooi, Aug 23, 2011
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    jerg Have fun. Stay alive.

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    Alternatively the Acer 3830TG is also around $600 in Staples if I remember correctly. It has the GT540M which is more powerful than the 6650 even.
     
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    The 540 is a little more powerful, but not by much in the benchmarks.

    The problem with the Acer is it's 13.3" vs the Asus' 15.6". Also, I was reading on the Acer forums that this model comes with malfunctioning batteries that forces a great deal of users to replace them within the first 1-3 months, which is a pain (Acer covers it via warranty). There's also reported throttling issues while gaming - haven't read much into solutions, though. :)

    I compared them both in person and found that the Asus has an excellent keyboard/touchpad. The Acer uses a very cheap chicklet keyboard and a below average touchpad (that is also about 30% smaller than the Asus).

    Just something to consider. :)
     
    Voodooi, Aug 24, 2011
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    maxiime223 Notebook Enthusiast

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    the acer being 13.3 inch isnt a problem at all for me, actually it would be a plus!
    I prefer having a small laptop. I actually have a 12.1 inch and I love its size.

    ill consider the isues youve talked about thought.. thank you
     
    maxiime223, Aug 24, 2011
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