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Which laptop should I get ?

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Freaky[x]
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Canada995 Posts
February 19 2011 01:26 GMT
#1
So I'm looking for a laptop to buy and after some research, I have found these 4:

MSI GT660R-004US

GT660-003US

ASUS G Series G53JW-XN1

MSI GT660-003US

Do you guys know anything about these laptops? what would you recommend and please be constructive...

Pwnographics
Profile Joined January 2011
New Zealand1097 Posts
February 19 2011 02:02 GMT
#2
I'm going to say the MSI GT660 - 003 US due to how low the price is and how it's performance would be pretty much the same as anything that you would pay higher for.
jacosajh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
2919 Posts
February 19 2011 02:30 GMT
#3
I was actually just about to create a blog like this, with similar computers, including the MSI GT660 - 003.

The $1499 price tag brought down to $899.99 makes it very appealing. The only thing I'm concerned about is the 16" size (I'd prefer smaller, but can't seem to find anything 14" with a decent graphics card) and older GTX 285M.

Not trying to hijack the thread, but does anyone else have any other suggestions for a smaller laptop with similar specs and/or if the GTX 285M is going to be a big deal. I know it's a great graphics card; just a little old.
Freaky[x]
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Canada995 Posts
February 19 2011 02:44 GMT
#4
What about the Asus G53? It has better resolution and graphics card, but is a little bit more expensive.
Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
February 19 2011 03:07 GMT
#5
I work in a computer store, and I see a LOT of RMA's on the MSI notebooks. They come back more often than I see Asus notebooks come back.
The Asus warranty too is spectacular. First 7 days you can send it back if you don't want it for full money back, and then you have a year warranty for any accidents(because they do happen). They're super good about warranty, and the staff is always pleasant.

I believe Day9 used an MSI notebook to do some streaming for games, and it honestly wasn't that great of a notebook.

With Asus, you're paying for the quality. So. ^__^

I'd personally rather pay for better graphics card with 4gb of ram than 6gb of ram for a *decent* video card.
I just asked a few co workers, and they said the same thing. *nod*

Good luck choosing!
you are perfect porcelain.
haduken
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Australia8267 Posts
February 19 2011 03:22 GMT
#6
All crap. but if you really must pick one then go for the ASUS.
Rillanon.au
jacosajh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
2919 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-19 03:57:36
February 19 2011 03:53 GMT
#7
Ralaeigh: I appreciate the input. However, what kind of issues are the RMA's for? If they're for blowing up capacitors and such, then wow, no thanks. But if they're for accidents like getting dropped and such, I've never had such an issue in 12 years, so I don't care too much for good warranties.

Can someone suggest an ASUS for around the same price? ($1000)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220871
Would this play SC2 well? I'm really confused by notebook graphics cards (apparently a lot of people are too).

What about this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220796
Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
February 19 2011 04:10 GMT
#8
On February 19 2011 12:53 jacosajh wrote:
Ralaeigh: I appreciate the input. However, what kind of issues are the RMA's for? If they're for blowing up capacitors and such, then wow, no thanks. But if they're for accidents like getting dropped and such, I've never had such an issue in 12 years, so I don't care too much for good warranties.

I wouldn't know. I just deal with sales. But I see them going back in.
We don't accept RMAs for things like them being dropped. Our warranty does not cover that.
Let your imagination run wild~

But, like I said, if we're looking at specs.. A better graphics card in the end is going to be more important in the long run than more RAM.
you are perfect porcelain.
jacosajh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
2919 Posts
February 19 2011 04:40 GMT
#9
So why did haduken say the G53 was crap?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220921

Looks pretty good to me :-/ What am I missing?
.gypsy
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Canada689 Posts
February 19 2011 04:51 GMT
#10
As long as it's MSi, support your former buttbudies obviously. Nerd >_>
https://www.twitch.tv/gypsy93
Freaky[x]
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Canada995 Posts
February 19 2011 17:06 GMT
#11
does anybody have any other laptops they might want to suggest? and... boxxah... we'll see... we'll see
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