Gaming Notebook Deals?

[imported_browsing]

I've recently found out I'll be doing more traveling, and while I've got a desktop that will play most anything, my notebook uses the intel x1300 or whatever it is-- just won't cut it for anything recent gamewise. I don't really want to break the bank with a new purchase but something in the $1200 range would be great. I'd like to know if I can get a gaming notebook that will last a year or two gamewise as well as handle photoshop and other light editing work.

I've got a best buy up the way from where I am now but I'm not exactly spoiled by their customer service, so I wouldn't be against going with a reputable online retailer. Any suggestions? The game that is really spurring this is the new Batman that comes out on PC in a few weeks. Thanks in advance!

 

[hans030390]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1218092150740

They raised the price recently, but this is definitely the best you can buy for the price, hands down.

If you do get this one, however, make sure you update to the latest BIOS.

 

[imported_browsing]

Thanks for the quick feedback. How much of a price hike did they do?

 

[hans030390]

Originally posted by: browsing
Thanks for the quick feedback. How much of a price hike did they do?

It was $1150 a couple months back, then up to $1200. Now it's up at $1300.

 

[imported_browsing]

Nuts. Well, I guess that's the cost of convenience. There aren't any scheduled deals on the higher end models anytime soon, are there? It seems that most of the promotions these days are on netbooks.

 

[Tom]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=4786505&CatId=3444

 

[hans030390]

Originally posted by: Tom
http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=4786505&CatId=3444

That's pretty good too, but the one I listed should be considerably more powerful, especially with the GPU.

 

[Tom]

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: Tom
http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=4786505&CatId=3444

That's pretty good too, but the one I listed should be considerably more powerful, especially with the GPU.

The one I listed will play pretty much any game for $500 less.

 

[Inglix]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1218043606827
or
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1218092150636
Those seem to be the best new buys at the moment.

Instead of buying that tigerdirect one through their site, use the sister site circuitcity.com instead. Free shipping a $20 paypal rebate if you use that. Also don't forget the 15% bing cachback. $609 shipped...
http://www.circuitcity.com/app...4786505&sku=F12-150009

 

[IlllI]

Originally posted by: Tom

The one I listed will play pretty much any game for $500 less.

its also a refurb.

 

[hans030390]

Originally posted by: Tom

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: Tom
http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=4786505&CatId=3444

That's pretty good too, but the one I listed should be considerably more powerful, especially with the GPU.

The one I listed will play pretty much any game for $500 less.

Yeah, but some of the later games might have trouble playing on the highest settings. Plus the more expensive one should be considerably more "future proof", at least for a laptop. Definitely worth the extra money.

 

[NoReMoRsE]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/appl...pNo=4951842&CatId=2289

What do you guys think of this?

 

[IlllI]

GeForce GT 240M is worse than the GeForce 9800M/ 260M

 

[Tom]

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: Tom

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: Tom
http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=4786505&CatId=3444

That's pretty good too, but the one I listed should be considerably more powerful, especially with the GPU.

The one I listed will play pretty much any game for $500 less.

Yeah, but some of the later games might have trouble playing on the highest settings. Plus the more expensive one should be considerably more "future proof", at least for a laptop. Definitely worth the extra money.

The deal INGLIX posted about is $700 cheaper. I'd play Crysis on medium instead of high for $700. anyway, the topic is about deals, not ultimate gaming laptops.

 

[hans030390]

Originally posted by: Tom

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: Tom

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: Tom
http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...pNo=4786505&CatId=3444

That's pretty good too, but the one I listed should be considerably more powerful, especially with the GPU.

The one I listed will play pretty much any game for $500 less.

Yeah, but some of the later games might have trouble playing on the highest settings. Plus the more expensive one should be considerably more "future proof", at least for a laptop. Definitely worth the extra money.

The deal INGLIX posted about is $700 cheaper. I'd play Crysis on medium instead of high for $700. anyway, the topic is about deals, not ultimate gaming laptops.

Uh, the topic is about something looking for a gaming notebook in the $1200 range. Did you miss that part? $700 off for something that's a good bit less powerful AND a refurb (less of a warranty)...well, you get what you pay for.

 

[Tom]

oops, yes I did miss the $1200 budget.

 

[Skott]

Originally posted by: NoReMoRsE
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/appl...pNo=4951842&CatId=2289

What do you guys think of this?

I've seen laptops with the 260m card for about the same price. Check out the sager 8662 and the ASUS G51/52 models



Edit: That BB deal Hans linked isnt so bad. It'd make a decent mobile gaming rig.

 

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