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    Msi Gx60 vs. Force/msi 16F3 (675M)

    Hey all, I am currently looking to buy a new gaming laptop. After quite a bit of research with respect to my budget and desires, I have narrowed down my search to two laptops (I also strongly considered the sager np9150, but didnt want to sacrifice the optical drive for an ssd). I would like...
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    Help me pick a gaming laptop

    Here are some other great options I think you should consider in the same price range of the laptops you have listed. Im assuming you want a laptop mostly for gaming. My first recommendation is the msi gx60 ($1160) http://www.xoticpc.com/msi-gx60-1ac021us-preorder-p-5009.html If gaming is...
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    New Laptop for my Wife

    The msata ssd is an internal connection, but it's pretty easy to install. All you have to do is remove the back cover and put it in (I think you only need to take out two screws to take the back cover off). Here is a link to a thread that shows you where the msata ssd slot is...
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    New Laptop for my Wife

    The $899 model has the highest screen resolution (1920x1080). I think 32 gb is the biggest ssd you can get through lenovo. You're probably better off buying and installing your own ssd. you can get a 64gb msata ssd for about $75...
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    Backlit-keyboard, Ivy Bridge quad-core, 16 GB RAM

    Oh sorry didn't realize someone already recommended the y580. Here's a thread about the ram issue http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-Z-and-P-series/Y580-16GB-RAM-Support/td-p/811271
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    Backlit-keyboard, Ivy Bridge quad-core, 16 GB RAM

    This laptop meets all your requirements and has pretty good reviews, Im thinking about getting one myself...
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    Need Help Picking A Laptop To Buy

    Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a new laptop around $850-$1350 that I will use for gaming (Diablo 3, GW 2, Wow) and work (extensive AutoCad and photoshop). After quite a bit of research I have it narrowed down to three options. The Msi Gx60...
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    Gaming Laptop for $1200 or under

    I totally agree with calmlikeabomb. I am looking to buy a gaming laptop in the same price range, so I have been researching it extensively. The lenovo y580 (~$900) and the msi gx60 (~$1200) seem to be the best buys there are in that price range. The gx60 actually has the second best graphics...