Ruptga
Lifer
I've had this E1505 for a couple years now and it's really starting to fall apart on me. I'm thinking of replacing it with an Acer or HP because I've heard good things about them, but I honestly don't know. I'll be using this thing for a little of everything, movies, homework, games (hopefully even Supreme Commander, etc, I'm an RTS guy)
What I do know is (in no particular order):
$1000-1200 budget, maybe $1300 if it will be that much better
I want either a 15.4 or 14.1 laptop
It needs to last a good three years or so (good build quality and a good warranty is a must)
Discrete graphics is a must
being able to switch between integrated and discrete is preferable
something like a 9600m GS would be ideal, but not completely necessary
Processor doesn't need to be anything special
Prefer a glossy screen since I occasionally use it outside
Integrated webcam and mic would be nice, but stuff like that isn't necessary
AMD/Intel doesn't matter to me as long as it meets the above criteria
I realize Black Friday is coming, but we're not certain this laptop isn't going to just die before then, so we'd like to find a replacement within a week or so.
thanks in advance
What I do know is (in no particular order):
$1000-1200 budget, maybe $1300 if it will be that much better
I want either a 15.4 or 14.1 laptop
It needs to last a good three years or so (good build quality and a good warranty is a must)
Discrete graphics is a must
being able to switch between integrated and discrete is preferable
something like a 9600m GS would be ideal, but not completely necessary
Processor doesn't need to be anything special
Prefer a glossy screen since I occasionally use it outside
Integrated webcam and mic would be nice, but stuff like that isn't necessary
AMD/Intel doesn't matter to me as long as it meets the above criteria
I realize Black Friday is coming, but we're not certain this laptop isn't going to just die before then, so we'd like to find a replacement within a week or so.
thanks in advance
