Help buying a Laptop

[jimmyxxx]

Hi guys, am going to the US next week, and i decided to buy a new laptop, cuz my old dell is dying slowly.

My budget $ 600-700 (maybe 100 if i ask my aunt :) ), yeah i know is tight, but there should be something for that price

I'm going to use it for ocasional gaming, watching movies, and some photo editing.

I would like to have a dedicated GPU at least, and not the integrated :banana::banana::banana::banana: :p:.
A hardrive with at least 200GB space.
I dont want big screens, i will move that laptop a lot, university and work.

What do u guys recommend? thanks for help :)

[seanx]

Hi all , sorry to piggy-back here but I'm also looking for a laptop to buy in the uk, ( I'm from zimbabwe but know a few friends who may come for a visit from the K ) , my strict budget is $600 - $700 as well (roughly 300-360 pounds) .
I 'm looking for anything with onboard graphics similar to ati x2600/x2500 /x1700 /x1600 /hd3450/fireGLV5250 or
nvidia 8600GS/7600/8400GT/9300GS , mainly I'm looking for websites I know of
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/
http://www.microwarehouse.co.uk
http://www.ebuyer.com

[jimmyxxx]

Hellewt packard is the only one, who fit the budget, with the dv5z and the dv6700t.
But i want the studio 15 :(

[seanx]

I see the dv5z is about $1300
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=3767448
however the dv6700t is looking good
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4210

[seanx]

can't see where to buy the dv6700t in the uk however ?

[Kobalt]

I would wait a month or so for the Montevina refresh. Then you can look at the newer models or find a great deal on the older models. Don't forget to check Dell's refurbs though. http://dell.com/outlet.

[TRF-Inferno]

Best Buy has the M-6864FX on sale for $749.99.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8907043&type=product&id=1213046783376

It has a Mobility Radeon HD2600, 15.4" screen and looks pretty well built. Probably the best deal out right now if you're looking for a gaming laptop for less than $1000.

[jimmyxxx]

Best Buy has the M-6864FX on sale for $749.99.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8907043&type=product&id=1213046783376

It has a Mobility Radeon HD2600, 15.4" screen and looks pretty well built. Probably the best deal out right now if you're looking for a gaming laptop for less than $1000.

Wow, taking note, thanks a lot :D

[seanx]

ha ha ha looks grt !