Buying a new laptop NEED HELP

I am enterest in buying a laptop and ive narrowed it down to two. I want a laptop that can play games quite nicely but at the same time last me a long time so i can do homework. I have decided on either of these two, the asus A2K or the asus Z71V. I am purchasing this from a local computer store, http://www.canadasys.com/laptopasus.htm
Which would be better price is not much of a issue and also what upgrades would be best. I was thinking about the A2K just get a faster processor like the 3500 or 3600. And the z71V looks kinda big and bulky. Any comments would be helpful.
THanks


Z71V

Centrino - 1.7G( 533 ) $1649
Centrino - 1.8G( 533 ) $1715

512M DDR2 533Mhz Dual Channel
60G SATA Hard Drive
DVD & CDRW Combo Drive
128M nVidia 6600 PCI Express Video
Built-in Wireless-G Lan
15.4” WSXGA+ ( 1680x1050 ) / Carrying Case
( The optical drive bay Supports module hot swap function and 2nd HDD/2nd Battery )


--Upgr to 1G DDR2 Dual Channel: $99
--Upgrade to DVDRW: $70
--Upgrade to 80G SATA: $80
--Second Battery: $139



OR


A2K

AMD A64 3000 $1399

512MB / 60G 5400r 8M Hard Drive
DVD & CDRW Combo Drive
128M ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700
( Overclocked to 450MHZ )
Built-in Wireless-B/G Lan
15” SXGA+( 1400x1050 ) / Carrying Case

--Same with Z80K except the overclocked video, built on Asus, 1-yr warranty in Canada

I wanted a lappy that could handle some games too.

I ended up with a fast, hot and heavy system, that ran through the battery rather quickly, but it cant play Doom3 decently.

If I could do it again, I would buy a cheap mobile laptop, and a decent gaming rig.

well running out of battery isnt an issue for me cuz i always bring the charger with me, im just wondering which one would be better for gaming although the z71A seems to be alot bigger and bulkier since its a widescreen.

The z71A looks like the faster rig for gaming, from what I can see.

However if you wanted to keep it small and light go with the other one which really shouldnt be too far behind. Although overclocking a laptop should be done with extreme care.

Of those two, I'd much rather have the Z71V.

ok thanks for the input guys

The life expectancy of the laptop you buy is the length of the warranty . unless you can work on it . because the cost of working on laptops makes it cheaper to buy a new one if it breaks down. also i have seen sever die soon after the warranty runs out .