Laptop Suggestions?

Techie714 · 03-07-13, 12:22 AM

Hello folks, i know this forum probably gets a bunch of these per day but I've always had great success from the community here. I'm looking for a new laptop to purchase and the specs I'm requesting are below. I dont think I'm asking for too much...lol. Thanks in advance for your responses.

Primarily looking for something in the super light/ultra thin arena
Intel Core i3/i5
6GB RAM
13"-15" LCD decent resolution (No touch!)
HDD/SSD Size (Dont care)
Web cam
Back lit KB (HUGE Bonus!)
HDMI Port (Must!)
Decent battery life
Do not exceed $600.00

I.M.O.G. · 03-07-13, 12:29 AM

Glossy or matte screen? Dunno if that will help people narrow down options, but its an important factor for me... I've always worked on matte screens, though the glossy ones do seem nice for movies. Seems like the reflections would drive me crazy though.

*subscribed to see suggestions*

Mr Angus · 03-07-13, 02:36 AM

There are a lot of laptops available in the market with a lot of features. It's not easy to decide that which is better. however, Here are some suggestion about best laptops.
Alienware M17xR4.
Alienware M18x.
Dell XPS 15 (Summer 2012).
Eurocom Scorpius.
Maingear Pulse 11.
MSI GT70 0NC-011US.
MSI GT70 0NE-276US.
Origin EON17-S.
Razer Blade (2012).
Samsung Series 7 Gamer
I hope above mention list help you to choose one best.

Tokae · 03-07-13, 09:57 AM

From what you listed as must haves, it sounds like you are looking at an ultra book.

Ultrabooks between $500-$750 - 6GB RAM

Techie714 · 03-07-13, 10:48 AM

I prefer a matte screen myself but could "deal" with glossy. WOW, their are a TON of options in my price range..lol. This might make it more difficult. Thank you for the suggestions so far I'll be looking into all your posts!

PS: No Dell, I find them to be cheaply built...

I guess a more important question is what BRAND of laptop do you prefer & why?

Tokae · 03-07-13, 11:50 AM

If price were not the limiting factor, I would get this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834230669

I prefer Asus products myself. I have had several, and they hold up to my daily routine for years. That being said I also have an old (from 2002) Acer that still works to this day!

Techie714 · 03-07-13, 01:16 PM

Yea, I'm thinking of either ASUS or Lenovo?

Tokae · 03-07-13, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Techie714

Yea, I'm thinking of either ASUS or Lenovo?

Both have decent products in the price range you are looking at it seems!

Techie714 · 03-11-13, 01:57 PM

Man, ASUS has SO many different options! I was going to go with that Lenovo U410 but it got a lot of bad reviews? I "think" I'm going to get one of these, but not sure which one would be the best fit for me.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-U47A-RS51...I2Q0RWPHYSUDKC

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-U47VC-DS5...I2N171Y1MSL7V3

Tokae · 03-12-13, 08:14 AM

Both look very similar in performance to me.. But one has discrete graphics (nVidia 620) and 2 extra GB of RAM. I guess its up to you if you think the nvidia GPU / bonus RAM is worth the extra couple hundred bucks!

03-07-13, 12:22 AM	Thread Starter #1
Techie714 Registered Join Date: Dec 2011	Laptop Suggestions? Hello folks, i know this forum probably gets a bunch of these per day but I've always had great success from the community here. I'm looking for a new laptop to purchase and the specs I'm requesting are below. I dont think I'm asking for too much...lol. Thanks in advance for your responses. Primarily looking for something in the super light/ultra thin arena Intel Core i3/i5 6GB RAM 13"-15" LCD decent resolution (No touch!) HDD/SSD Size (Dont care) Web cam Back lit KB (HUGE Bonus!) HDMI Port (Must!) Decent battery life Do not exceed $600.00
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03-07-13, 12:29 AM	#2
I.M.O.G. Glorious Leader Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rootstown, OH	Glossy or matte screen? Dunno if that will help people narrow down options, but its an important factor for me... I've always worked on matte screens, though the glossy ones do seem nice for movies. Seems like the reflections would drive me crazy though. subscribed to see suggestions __________________ The OC Forums Way We are a team. We are a community. We are a fellowship made strong by mutual respect and shared dedication to the task of enriching all who come here. The OC Forums Thank You Thread Put your computer to work for our OC Forum Teams! Try out our POST TEMPLATES, they save you time answering common questions! I spend half my money on CPUs, GPUs, and Liquid Nitrogen. The other half I waste.
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03-07-13, 02:36 AM	#3
Mr Angus Disabled Join Date: Mar 2013	There are a lot of laptops available in the market with a lot of features. It's not easy to decide that which is better. however, Here are some suggestion about best laptops. Alienware M17xR4. Alienware M18x. Dell XPS 15 (Summer 2012). Eurocom Scorpius. Maingear Pulse 11. MSI GT70 0NC-011US. MSI GT70 0NE-276US. Origin EON17-S. Razer Blade (2012). Samsung Series 7 Gamer I hope above mention list help you to choose one best.
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03-07-13, 09:57 AM	#4
Tokae Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Canada	From what you listed as must haves, it sounds like you are looking at an ultra book. Ultrabooks between $500-$750 - 6GB RAM __________________ CPU: i7 980x @ 4.2ghz @ 1.28v RAM: 12gb G-Skill 'RipJaws' @ 1600mhz / 1.5v Mobo: Asus Rampage 3 Extreme GPU: 3 x Sapphire 6970 2gb @ stock clocks OS Drive: AData SP900 128GB Data: 4 x Seagate Barracuda 1tb in RAID5 PSU: Enermax Revo 85+ 1020w Case: Corsair 800D Laptop: G73JH baby! My HEAT!
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03-07-13, 10:48 AM	Thread Starter #5
Techie714 Registered Join Date: Dec 2011	I prefer a matte screen myself but could "deal" with glossy. WOW, their are a TON of options in my price range..lol. This might make it more difficult. Thank you for the suggestions so far I'll be looking into all your posts! PS: No Dell, I find them to be cheaply built... I guess a more important question is what BRAND of laptop do you prefer & why? Last edited by Techie714; 03-07-13 at 11:14 AM.
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03-07-13, 11:50 AM	#6
Tokae Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Canada	If price were not the limiting factor, I would get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834230669 I prefer Asus products myself. I have had several, and they hold up to my daily routine for years. That being said I also have an old (from 2002) Acer that still works to this day! __________________ CPU: i7 980x @ 4.2ghz @ 1.28v RAM: 12gb G-Skill 'RipJaws' @ 1600mhz / 1.5v Mobo: Asus Rampage 3 Extreme GPU: 3 x Sapphire 6970 2gb @ stock clocks OS Drive: AData SP900 128GB Data: 4 x Seagate Barracuda 1tb in RAID5 PSU: Enermax Revo 85+ 1020w Case: Corsair 800D Laptop: G73JH baby! My HEAT!
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03-07-13, 01:16 PM	Thread Starter #7
Techie714 Registered Join Date: Dec 2011	Yea, I'm thinking of either ASUS or Lenovo?
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03-11-13, 01:57 PM	Thread Starter #9
Techie714 Registered Join Date: Dec 2011	Man, ASUS has SO many different options! I was going to go with that Lenovo U410 but it got a lot of bad reviews? I "think" I'm going to get one of these, but not sure which one would be the best fit for me. http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-U47A-RS51...I2Q0RWPHYSUDKC http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-U47VC-DS5...I2N171Y1MSL7V3
	QUOTE Thanks

03-12-13, 08:14 AM	#10
Tokae Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Canada	Both look very similar in performance to me.. But one has discrete graphics (nVidia 620) and 2 extra GB of RAM. I guess its up to you if you think the nvidia GPU / bonus RAM is worth the extra couple hundred bucks! __________________ CPU: i7 980x @ 4.2ghz @ 1.28v RAM: 12gb G-Skill 'RipJaws' @ 1600mhz / 1.5v Mobo: Asus Rampage 3 Extreme GPU: 3 x Sapphire 6970 2gb @ stock clocks OS Drive: AData SP900 128GB Data: 4 x Seagate Barracuda 1tb in RAID5 PSU: Enermax Revo 85+ 1020w Case: Corsair 800D Laptop: G73JH baby! My HEAT!
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