Looking for a WoW-capable laptop (that can run it well, not just barely run it)

kyzen

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I'm in the market for a new laptop. Looking to get something that can play WoW at near-max settings on the screens native resolution, at a playable framerate.

I'd prefer a 14" screen, but am fine with whatever. Most important than size to me is price, and I've noticed I can get a lot more bang for my buck in 15.4" configurations.

The other catch is that I need it pretty soon - I can't wait a few weeks for it to be built and shipped. Thus, store bought configurations are pretty much my best bet. (If there is an awesome online deal somewhere I might be willing to deal with the shipping/delay, but it would have to be a huge value, as I'll have to pay to have the laptop shipped from home to wherever I am at the time it arrives).

Edit: Design is also important, I'd be willing to drop a little more cash on something that looked sexy, with even edges and or backlit keyboard or something.

Any suggestions?
 

DaveSimmons

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www.iBuyPower has a Turion X2 / Radeon 2600 laptop for $985, but the estimated ship date is June 30.

Try them, Dell Vostro, HP, Gateway and check newegg for any prebuilts in stock.
 

Joemonkey

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Check Dell's outlet store if you don't mind getting a refurb. I got my 1720 for $900 shipped, ordered it Friday and had it Monday. Configured exact same new on Dell's website was $1450 before tax and shipping. They have different colors, flamingo pink, sunshine yellow, etc.
 

kyzen

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Ended up snagging an ASUS G series from Best Buy for $1050. It unfortunately didn't come with the bundle of accessories that the ones on Newegg were pictured with, and also lacks bluetooth, and the CPU is only 1.83ghz (still plenty for me), but getting it right away offset the issues. I can now travel in peace (while ganking allies).

Thanks for the feedback folks.
 

onlyCOpunk

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G1S is a good choice, especially if you got a GDDR3 version of the 8600GT in it.