Want to get a laptop-suggestions please.

wiggerbeater · June 24th, 2007, 08:54 PM

I want to get a desktop replacement laptop for around $1500. Right now Im looking at the HP9500t. Any comments on this? I would like a decent gaming computer, nothing too high end though. Any suggestions on specs or models? Thanks.

KarmaKiller · June 24th, 2007, 10:07 PM

Hi there. I'm going to throw out a couple of suggestions. All of these meet the specs you posted, so it's a matter of fine details. All of these are IMO of course..

$1408-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220163

$1458-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220123

$1499-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834117432

I myself would get the first one I linked to. It has a better GPU in it. It's a pretty nice setup for the money.

Good luck

Bizkitkid2001 · June 24th, 2007, 10:16 PM

My Aunt just bought the Sony SZ one, although with a bit more features. (Bigger HD, more ram, camera, ect...) and while it does have better than average specs (C2D Geforce 7400) it is NOT a gaming desktop replacement laptop, especially with it only being a 13" screen.

The Geforce 7400 would be the absolute minimum for light gaming.

I suggest looking at some 15-17" screen laptops that offer more performance for the price than of the smaller 13-14" screen size laptops.

wiggerbeater · June 24th, 2007, 10:40 PM

Thanks, those look nice Karma, but I am looking for a 17 inch screen preferably.

EXreaction · June 24th, 2007, 11:09 PM

I'd stay away from the 17" laptop, unless you know what your getting yourself into and have used one before.

I have a 15.4" E1505, the screen is more than big enough already! I wanted a 17" at first, but I am glad I went with the 15.4" model instead.

You should go to local shops if you haven't already and get a feel for just how big this laptop will be.

wiggerbeater · June 25th, 2007, 12:51 AM

So the 17 inch is too big? I wont be carrying it around too much..

EXreaction · June 25th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Go to a local tech shop and scout a few out for the size.

I am glad I didn't go with the 17" model, but you have to go with what suits you.

(I don't move mine much either, but I think this screen is plenty big)

Internationalist · June 25th, 2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EXreaction

I'd stay away from the 17" laptop, unless you know what your getting yourself into and have used one before.

Agreed. 17" laptops are pretty big and heavy and not really something you'd want to carry around even as a desktop replacement. If a larger screen is what you need, you can get a 21" LCD monitor later.

wiggerbeater · June 25th, 2007, 04:44 PM

ok..maybe ill get a 15 inch then. ive been looking at toshiba, they're a good brand right? any suggestions?

EXreaction · June 25th, 2007, 08:44 PM

Yes, Toshiba is good.

I was just at Sams Club today, I noticed they had a nice selection of laptops to check out. If there is a Sams Club around where you live, go check it out (of course they probably charge more than what it does online, but you can take a look at them).