Need help deciding on a laptop

[7earitup]

Hey guys,

I am back again to nag you all. lol

I was pretty set on the P-7805u from Gateway for $1,149.99 from Best Buy, but since I am not quite ready to purchase a laptop, I want to do some further research. I want the laptop to be able to run a majority of the current games at a decent frame rate. The 7805 is well specced for the price, but I was also looking at a Dell Studio 16 laptop, which had a faster processor, but a much slower ATI HD 3670, as opposed to the 9800M GTS. The Dell also has the BEAUTIFUL LED screen.

What are you guys' opinions? Are these my best two deals for the money I have available to me, or is there some laptop manufacturer I am missing?

 

[IlllI]

no competition. 9800M would blow that 3670 out of the water. someone mentioned the studio 16 was getting the option of 4670(i think) soon, but who knows if thats true or not

 

[ADC Genie]

Check out this machine for $1026


Desktop: Dell Studio XPS Intel Core i7-920 Desktop, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD and 23" LCD as low as: $1026

Product: Dell Home has this Desktop PC for: $1298.00
Under Mornitor, Select "23" Dell S2309W Full HD Widescreen Monitor [add $53]"
Save: $342(Instant Discount)
Final Price: $1368.00 - $342 = $1026.00 (with free shipping)

Specs: Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz, 6GB DDR3, 500GB, 16x DVD /-RW, Vista Home Premium 64-Bit, 23" LCD, 256MB Video Card, 15-Mths McAfee Security, 2-Yr Warranty!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: ADC Genie

Check out this machine for $1026


Desktop: Dell Studio XPS Intel Core i7-920 Desktop, 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD and 23" LCD as low as: $1026

Product: Dell Home has this Desktop PC for: $1298.00
Under Mornitor, Select "23" Dell S2309W Full HD Widescreen Monitor [add $53]"
Save: $342(Instant Discount)
Final Price: $1368.00 - $342 = $1026.00 (with free shipping)

Specs: Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz, 6GB DDR3, 500GB, 16x DVD /-RW, Vista Home Premium 64-Bit, 23" LCD, 256MB Video Card, 15-Mths McAfee Security, 2-Yr Warranty!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

That would be one bigass laptop to haul around!

 

[7earitup]

Originally posted by: IlllI
no competition. 9800M would blow that 3670 out of the water. someone mentioned the studio 16 was getting the option of 4670(i think) soon, but who knows if thats true or not

The fact that I could get an absolutely BADASS desktop with the same amount of money does make me a little sick to my stomach, but that is the price you pay for portability.

 

[IlllI]

i wouldnt consider P-7805u that portable. its around 11lbs with all the stuff i think

 

[7earitup]

Originally posted by: IlllI
i wouldnt consider P-7805u that portable. its around 11lbs with all the stuff i think

11lbs isn't nothing for a big guy like me

 

[Rottie]

I heard someone said that Dell Studio notebook is rebaged name? I dont know for the fact and Gateway notebook is nice but the customer service is poor from what I heard. So it is up to you.

 

[7earitup]

Rebaged? What do you mean?

The Gateway just has the most well rounded stats, and powerful graphics, which I would strongly prefer to have.

 

[IlllI]

he is right about the customer support. ever since they got bought by acer i dont think its been the same.
and he probably read that compal/quanta was the one that manufactured dell laptops or something.
theres really no competition in that price category other than gateway. theres that asus thats a bit cheaper, but its got a 15in lcd screen and weaker gpu

 

[WildHorse]

This is probably a better buywithin your budget.

You could reduce price by selecting lower options

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: 7earitup
Rebaged? What do you mean?

The Gateway just has the most well rounded stats, and powerful graphics, which I would strongly prefer to have.

Some people said that Dell Inspiron renamed as Dell Studio 16 but I dont know if it is true.