Thinking of buying PC Specialist Optimus III (Clevo W150ERM)

Hi,

I am looking to buy a new laptop for under £1000. I've decided to get one with the Intel i7 3610QM or better and a GeForce GT 650M or better. I also want BluRay and a full HD screen.

I was looking on PC Specialist's web site and they have a model that looks suitable. They call it the Optimus III but it is apparently based on the Clevo W150ERM. Is this a good laptop? Anyone know how hot/noisy it gets? Once I have configured it how I want (including a matt screen) it comes to about £850.

CyberPower UK are selling a similiar model but it is based on the W150ERQ. Unfortunately the GPU only has 1GB of DDR3 where are the PCSpecialist model has DDR5. Also they charge a fortune for upgrading to Blu-Ray so I'd have to buy a drive separately and install it myself. But is the ERQ chassis somehow better than the ERM?

Are there any other laptops that offer similar/better specification within my budget? Note that I don't need an OS as I already have a retail copy of Windows 7.

Thanks,

James

 

read THIS review

and maybe check up on PWNPC's as they might be cheaper for you

 

It's fairly quiet and temperatures are okay. It's a nice laptop. Good power for a decent price.