Laptop Noob

[majere]

So I am looking to buy a laptop for the first time and I have almost no clue what I am doing. I am a gamer but mostly console. I really only play rts and mmo on pc so I don't think I need the insane graphics required for most FPS.

My desktop specs:
2gb ram
2.3GHz core 2 duo processor
geforce8800 gts video card

The main problem is I don't really know laptop specs very well. Does anyone have any suggestions for a laptop comparable to my desktop? What cost range would I be looking at? Weight? Any general brand sugestions?

Help

[Acertech]

Certainly.

We at Acer now stock gamer laptops, including the massively popular Acer Aspire 7720G.

Technical specifications:
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7700 ( 2.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache), 17" WUXGA Acer CrystalBrite™ LCD TFT, 1*2GB & 1*1GB RAM, 250GB 5400rpm 5400 Hard Disk Drive, 1X HD DVD Drive, Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset With NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 512MB, Intel® wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) , 6 cell Li-ion Battery, 5 in 1 card reader (SD), (MMC), (MS), (MS PRO), (XD), 0.3 MP Crystal Eye

All Aspire laptops come with a 1 year, repair warranty, and extended warranties are available for up to 3 years from the AcerStore.

[EXreaction]

An 8600M GT isn't even half as fast as an 8800 GTS. It isn't a bad card, but they are not really comparable.

Also, since the new Centrino 2 platform was launched a few weeks ago, it would be best to wait until they hit the market.

[Acertech]

Very true, but out of the laptops currently on the market, this is a very good model for a very good price. You will "nearly" never get a laptop that is comparable to a desktop. That is not the point of a laptop, laptops are designed to be used when you cant use a PC.

[EXreaction]

That may be true, but it would be nice to note that when you make the post. Otherwise it makes it appear that you are trying to cheat them or do not know much about computers.

But I would still wait for the Centrino 2 platform. Would you happen to know about when Centrino 2 based laptops will be released by Acer or any other company, or if there are any available already?

[Acertech]

We have laptops with the Centrino 2 processor being prepared, they are ready but have to by law undergo a full testing process before they will be released on the market. I can not give you an exact date, but judging on past situations, the day that Intel announced their Dual Core processor, we had a laptop with it ready to sell. So, it wont be long :P

Preview : Acer Centrino 2 Aspire 5930, Aspire 2930,TravelMate7730,TravelMate 5730,TravelMate 6593

Check this out!

[EXreaction]

I understand.

Those previews sound nice. My grandparents have been looking for a nice laptop for a while now and I'll make sure to check it out once it is released, thanks.

[Acertech]

No problem at all, if you ever need any Acer Technical advice, just ask

Also check out my fave Acer product: Acer Predator

[EXreaction]

That's not a bad looking case, it actually looks pretty good in picture.

I'd hate to see the price though.

[Acertech]

bottom of the range is £1399, Top of the range is £3499