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Offline jonathanyu

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Lookin for a new laptop, need some recommandation
« on: Sun, 22 March 2015, 14:25:42 »
I am right now looking for a new laptop and here are some requirements:
Intel I7
8 gb ram
1gb display card
Win7/8

I am really not familiar with laptop, so I need some recommendation.  The only one I find that  match all the requirement is a $2000 dell...  Is there any other cheaper option?

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Re: Lookin for a new laptop, need some recommandation
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 22 March 2015, 16:18:14 »
I'm not that au fait with laptops, but I think looking for an i7 with a 1gb card is a bit of an odd combo, but I think you will be looking close to that $2k price.
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Re: Lookin for a new laptop, need some recommandation
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 22 March 2015, 16:45:16 »
There are actually LOTS of laptops that will match the specification at much cheaper prices..

However..  build quality / parts quality / battery are all bottom barrel..


I recommend getting a used ultraportable like the undisputed champ lenovo x220 (nontablet version)

Then use the rest of the money and put that towards ur g4m3r-pc



Here's why the x220 is a beast..

Dual Core sandy bridge

Dual Channel Memory 16gb memory support

Intel HD3000 (shared memory)

1866mhz Overclocked ram (5-20% performance boost of HD3000 integrated gfx)

Display port + VGA out

IPS 1366x768 panel ($60 to put in yourself if the laptop doesn't come with one)

Originally famous Lenovo Scissor keys.

Flashable to support Aftermarket Wifi Cards

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Re: Lookin for a new laptop, need some recommandation
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 23 March 2015, 00:22:51 »
There are actually LOTS of laptops that will match the specification at much cheaper prices..

However..  build quality / parts quality / battery are all bottom barrel..


I recommend getting a used ultraportable like the undisputed champ lenovo x220 (nontablet version)

Then use the rest of the money and put that towards ur g4m3r-pc



Here's why the x220 is a beast..

Dual Core sandy bridge

Dual Channel Memory 16gb memory support

Intel HD3000 (shared memory)

1866mhz Overclocked ram (5-20% performance boost of HD3000 integrated gfx)

Display port + VGA out

IPS 1366x768 panel ($60 to put in yourself if the laptop doesn't come with one)

Originally famous Lenovo Scissor keys.

Flashable to support Aftermarket Wifi Cards

mSata

Had a really vad time with lenovo in the past... Trying to avoid it, but maybe I should take a look of it

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Re: Lookin for a new laptop, need some recommandation
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 23 March 2015, 00:34:19 »
There are actually LOTS of laptops that will match the specification at much cheaper prices..

However..  build quality / parts quality / battery are all bottom barrel..


I recommend getting a used ultraportable like the undisputed champ lenovo x220 (nontablet version)

Then use the rest of the money and put that towards ur g4m3r-pc



Here's why the x220 is a beast..

Dual Core sandy bridge

Dual Channel Memory 16gb memory support

Intel HD3000 (shared memory)

1866mhz Overclocked ram (5-20% performance boost of HD3000 integrated gfx)

Display port + VGA out

IPS 1366x768 panel ($60 to put in yourself if the laptop doesn't come with one)

Originally famous Lenovo Scissor keys.

Flashable to support Aftermarket Wifi Cards

mSata

Had a really vad time with lenovo in the past... Trying to avoid it, but maybe I should take a look of it
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