Recent content by Apmaxwell

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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    Well, my requirements for a laptop are fairly specific and there may be few enough laptops that meet those requirements that none of them are available with anti-glare screens. Thanks for the input, though.
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    I'm aware that it's difficult to apply a screen protector. However, I think that if you had taken more care when cleaning your screen and applying the protector, you would not have had such problems.
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    No, it doesn't have a touch screen, that was a different model.
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    Yeah, after thinking about it, I realized that for the same price, the Asus has a much poorer GPU and no touch screen for only .2 lbs lighter. By the way, the Gigabyte does have a touch screen, if I remember correctly. I want to be able to try one out. It's not that hard to wipe fingerprints...
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    Yeah, I know. Another one I'm keeping an eye on, though, is the UX32VD. It's the Zenbook Prime with an aluminum sandwich case (not unibody) and a 620m. The 620m is only around three times as powerful as an Intel HD 4000, and while that's probably all the power I need, I'd like the extra power...
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    Yeah, I know. Another one I'm keeping an eye on, though, is the UX32VD. It's the Zenbook Prime with an aluminum sandwich case (not unibody) and a 620m. The 620m is only around three times as powerful as an Intel HD 4000, and while that's probably all the power I need, I'd like the extra power...
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    Well, do you know of any lighter laptops? I'm willing to sacrifice power, but weight is a major factor for me. A couple of years back I had an Asus eee pc 700 that I literally wouldn't notice the weight if I tossed it in a backpack to take it to school. That was really nice, and while I know...
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    I'm looking at this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834233012 Most of the other ones weigh more than 5 lbs, which isn't as portable as I would like. This one only weighs 3.4lbs. Of course, there's a $200 premium on that, plus it doesn't have a great GPU, but I...
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    Actually anti-glare screen protectors are available from Amazon for a couple of dollars. Another thing: The Sony you linked to is the 15-inch version of the Sony I linked to. Interesting that we arrived at essentially the same conclusion.
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    The Sony has an option to add a 740m for $100. I didn't see the price on the p34g. In the post, I said that it's 'probably too pricey'. If you absolutely /need/ a budget, up to $1000. I thought I would find a laptop and set a goal to raise that much money. Also, if you had read more...
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    Wanted: Lightweight performance discrete-GPU laptop

    1. What is your budget? As low as possible to fulfill the requirements below. 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I don't really care about screen size, I could get by with an 11" or 17" screen just as long as the weight is below 1.4 kg/3lbs. However under 15"...