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BrokeDown
12-03-2008, 04:23 PM
Going to order something very soon.

Requirements:
-Must have dedicated Nvidia GPU
-3GB DDR2/3 minimum
-Don't need a blu-ray drive
-Wireless N would be nice, but not needed
-Nothing bigger than 16"
-Intel preferred, but not critical
-HDD space doesn't matter
-Must play Warhammer decently
-Vista preferred (nowadays that's usually common)

I've found 3 so far on the EGG that I like:

SAMSUNG R610-64G (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131026)

MSI GX630(9S7-165212-028) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152073)

ASUS N50Vn-A1B (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220393)

Opinons? Other options?

-Alex
TRF-Inferno
12-03-2008, 05:27 PM
I'm guessing your spending budget is $1000? Scratch the Samsung off the list, it's too weak to do anything other than rendering Aero.
MINIz guy
12-03-2008, 05:39 PM
Samsung (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114514R)
This Samsung seems very nice for the money that is available on Newegg. It is an open box though, so I'm not sure if that'll influence your decision.
BrokeDown
12-03-2008, 06:50 PM
I'm guessing your spending budget is $1000? Scratch the Samsung off the list, it's too weak to do anything other than rendering Aero.

I have money, but I would like to stay under $1k. The Samsung has the 9200M GS, and after digging around on the NV website it looks decent enough to do daily stuff, but not anywhere near powerful enough to do what I want.

I'm going to still keep it on my list, because it is a little more appealing to the eyes than the others.


Samsung (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114514R)
This Samsung seems very nice for the money that is available on Newegg. It is an open box though, so I'm not sure if that'll influence your decision.

That's a Toshiba, but thanks for the reply. I've purchased one open box item before, and won't ever do it again. Newegg is great, but you have no idea what your getting, even if Newegg tells you.
BrokeDown
12-03-2008, 07:19 PM
After a little more searching, I found a company called Sager. Not sure if anyone here has heard of them, but in the link below is a decent looking machine

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np2096-custom-laptop-built-compal-jhl90-p-2409.html
Nanometer
12-03-2008, 07:23 PM
asus is a great brand...!

spam much?
Movieman
12-03-2008, 08:13 PM
spam much?

Young and new to the forum..
Let's cut him some slack just like we'd like to see a younger brother treated.;)