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    Lenovo Y500 650m Sli

    My current laptop has intel hd 3000 which is pretty terrible. So I was originally going to build a computer. But since I've been in college I've been going around to peoples rooms playing LoL/GW2, WoW, whatever, and it's fun. Sadly gaming laptops are too expensive for the little performance they...
  2. S

    Lenovo Ideapad Y500 or Dell Alienware M14x(Gaming Laptop under $1500)

    Hello I wanted to buy a gaming laptop and narrowed my choices down to two, however feel free to suggest more if you want It's Lenovo Ideapad Y500 or Dell Alienware M14x, I'll get the Lenovo for $1150 but the Alienware comes down to $1425 with the specs I'll order it for. 1) What is your...
  3. J

    Laptop for 3d modeling etc

    1. What is your budget? $1000 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I actually prefer a 15.6 inch screen unless i can find a super light compact 17 inch screen 3. What screen resolution do you want? 1920x1080 or better 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement...
  4. J

    Anything better at this pricepoint?

    I was going to get a laptop a few months ago, but had to push it back a bit because of financial troubles. At the time I was looking at a Lenovo Z580. Currently the best deal for $550 or under is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215662 Stock OS isn't super important, I'm...
  5. X

    Help me find the perfect laptop !!

    1. What is your budget? $600 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15.6 3. What screen resolution do you want? IDC 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Inbetween 5. How much battery life do you need? It will be mostly plugged in so dont...
  6. B

    How to download

    I wish to download this :HP Laserjet - USB to Parallel - Windows 7 How do I do ths? Thanks, Bart
  7. T

    CPU Upgrade? Yes or No?

    I want to see if I can upgrade the CPU on my HP Pavilion HDX9300 or if it's even worth it. I have heard that upgrading the CPU on laptops isn't always a good idea because the fans, heatsink, and battery's power draw is greater and thus run higher risk of overheating. I'm just trying to improve...
  8. J

    $300-$400 laptop for minecraft

    i need a good gaming laptop with a good processor and graphics that will run minecraft smoothly and will last a long time, my budget is 300-400 dollars.
  9. S

    Do I need a camera case?

    Do I need a camera case and why? Without a case, I would just carry it around my neck; I don't need to carry it for a long distance, usually just from my car to a building. Would I just need a case for transport so the camera doesn't roll around in the car? If I should get a case, which one...
  10. S

    What size sd card, and how fast should I get?

    I'm getting a fujifilm hs30 exr soon, and I need a new sd card. What size should I get, 8gb or 16gb? Does the speed matter: should I get sandisk extreme or extreme pro? I'll be taking pictures and recording hd video, what size is hd video?
  11. B

    I want a cheap gaming laptop

    Hello, My budget is $600-799 I would like it to be under 15" however over 17" is out of the question I would like a 3rd gen i7 core processor and also a good graphics card so i can play games like Call of Duty, Minecraft, Skyrim, High quality games Brand name anything but gateway,lenovo, toshiba...
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    Need a replacement for CD-RW/DVD drive for Toshiba Satellite

    I have a Toshiba Tecra M2 notebook and cannot play cds or dvds. The computer does not recognize that a cd or dvd is inserted. As a result I cannot install e.g. Turbo Tax.
  13. H

    Which build?

    so wat do u guys think? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y9q7 or http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xQDM im want to build a gaming rig that can play the latest games on high-max settings, i know both these builds r good but is the better motherboard and cpu worth the price to overclock? and since this is my...
  14. L

    Looking for a 14" laptop with AMD A10

    I am looking for a laptop that has the following criteria (must meet all four): AMD Trinity Quad-Core A10-4600M 14" screen DVD player Under $1,000 Thanks in advance for your suggestions and links to US retailers/online stores.
  15. A

    What are the lightest laptops ?

    It might sound like a stupid or unusual question but I would like to know what are the lightest, yet somewhat high-performance laptop currently on the market. I'm a university student and I've been stuck with a bone disease for quite a few years now. It got to a point where carrying my current...
  16. J

    Purchasing new computer for home use

    Hello, for home business, i.e. mainly microsoft office, home photos, Itunes What processor configuration would be fast but not crazy like gamers?
  17. B

    Laptop/Tablet for College

    1. What is your budget? No idea, I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible, but I can go up to say, $2000. 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? For a tablet, 10ish inches, for a laptop, greater than 15? 3. What screen resolution do you want? High resolution...
  18. S

    Hp a8 vs. acer i5

    i want to purchase a laptop for mid gaming, but don't know if i should choose http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-V3-571G-6407-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B009JXK1WQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1360188999&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=i5 nvidia or...
  19. A

    Laptops USB port not making enought amp or something?????

    Is it possible that USB port on laptops are producing less power (amp or something) than on a tower? My girlfriend needs to plug a scanner InEos Blue (for theeth and stuff like that... not the original small scanner that ppl use normally) on a laptop given by the company but now, they found out...
  20. A

    How much is a 3 year old dell laptop worth

    3-4 year old Dell laptop, great condition
  21. Track

    Looking for Macbook Pro equivalent

    I love 4 basic features about the Macbook Pro aesthetic: 1.) <1" thin. No debate. 2.) Metal case. Absolutely no plastic. 3.) Cube-shaped. No sloped down bottom (ick). 4.) Touch-Pad. Big and smooth, but not glass. Beyond that, here's what I need inside: 1.) BLACK. Some white is fine. 2.) CPU...
  22. gussrtk

    Toshiba Satellite L300 Hard Drive

    So as title says, I have a toshiba satellite L300 laptop. Sounds like the hard drive is starting to make noises, and sometimes the laptop freezes completely with a "zipping" or "scratching" noise i guess is a way to describe it. For the laptops, Is it any 2.5inch drive that goes in there? I...
  23. A

    Best Laptop I can order for $300?

    On a very low budget: $300 Trying to get the best laptop I can get for $300: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+15.6%22+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+500GB+Hard+Drive+-+Matte+Black/7685047.p?id=1218858193070&skuId=7685047 That's what I'm looking at right now. Going to be used for general college...
  24. josejones

    Adobe CS6 Photoshop & Premiere Pro

    I need to get Adobe CS6 Photoshop & Premiere Pro but, money is an issue. I'm trying to figure out the cheapest way to buy CS6 Photoshop & Premiere Pro. Did the trial version of CS & Elements - Elements is just a basic version - we need CS. We have a small publishing business that creates books...
  25. K

    RAM question.

    Hey guys. I bought a Sony Laptop ( http://www.interclone.com.ve/DetallesProducto.php?Producto=027242858909&Categoria=10&SubCategoria=4 ), it comes with 4gb of RAM, a single ddr3 module i gather. I wanted to upgrade my RAM, so i asked Sony support about it, they told me: *you can only upgrade...
  26. S

    Portable video/photo storage with no PC

    Hello, I will be travelling overseas where there is no 3G/4G nor wifi (only dial up) so cloud-based is not an option (imaging transferring 4GB on dial up). So what are my options? I have a laptop but it's old and bulky (and heavy). I'm thinking of buying a new portable light laptop but don't...
  27. D

    Audio static?

    I have a keyboard, which I run through the line-in port in the back of my computer. There is static coming from my speakers when I unmute the line-in port, but when I mute the port, the static goes away. I've done some research on it, and it's not a ground loop. Also, the output from my keyboard...
  28. E

    Looking for school laptop for modeling and level design

    1. What is your budget? Probably not more that $1000. Less than that is good. It’s possible to go over that if necessary/worth it, but a good idea not to. 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? Mostly not relevant. I need it for school, and portability is okay...
  29. S

    Help me buy a sweet new laptop for my job.. Win8/Touch

    So I have a decent budget at work to get me a good laptop to replaced my aged desktop. I would like it to be somewhat portable as I do travel and my work (Finance) consists on heavy excel spreadsheets, tons of data modeling, SQL, etc... and the rest is day-to-day and Powerpoint. 1. What is your...
  30. A

    Need help deciding

    Hi, I'm a soon-to-be graphic design student and "gamer" that is currently looking for a laptop that can handle Adobe software and current/next gen gaming on at least mid settings for -preferably- the next 2 years. My budget is around 700$ and I found this offer on Newegg that is possible the...
  31. B

    Workaround For Onkyo Pass Through Problem?

    Hello, I have what may be a common problem with the pass through switching function not working on an Onkyo receiver. I want to try a workaround. Suppose I buy a powered HDMI splitter such as...
  32. Spazta

    Is The Alineware M17x Worth It?

    I am looking into buying a gaming laptop, I've been trying to decide about a gaming laptop. I definitely want a laptop, no desktop, need a portable system. The specs on the M17x are fairly built (I was gonna upgrade RAM and display) and I've seen reviews and look's amazing (I'm not buying it for...
  33. J

    What is wrong with my netbook monitor

    I believe my hp netbook was stepped on and now the screen has many colored lines all over it. Any idea of what needs to be replaced?jesst42day@comcast.net
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    Looking for advice on a laptop/netbook

    My girlfriend will be going to Africa for the Peace Corps for two years, and she wants to bring a laptop with her. Price range is $200-$300. First requirement is reliability since repairs will be impossible out there. All she really needs is to be able to manage pictures from her phone and...
  35. F

    Will Asus U47A-RS51 run Diablo 3 and Path of Exile?

    Hello, I am looking for a new laptop to do some light gaming on as well as everyday use. The only games I plan on spending much time on are D3 and Path of Exile. My first option is this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230648 And another...
  36. K

    Laptop for elderscrolls online.

    Hello, a friend of mine was wanting to know where to get a laptop good enough to play elderscrolls Online on Ultra settings when its released. I know Zenimax hasent released the game requirements yet, But I assumed it wouldnt be to hard to figure out. I looked on Alienware and it felt to me...
  37. bobdolan

    Laptop or Tablet recommendations

    Hello forum, I'm looking for a laptop or tablet that supports Microsoft Office and is $300 or less. Other than the ability to take notes and work in office, it would also be very nice if it was mobile as well.
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    [new purchase] Help with purchase

    1. What is your budget? 700-900 (the cheaper the better) 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 17.3" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310629 - This is the one i was looking into. Not sure if its worth the money or not. Need some help if not. 3...
  39. G

    Which is better for occasional gaming

    Hello, With my budget and wants I've narrowed down my choices between two laptops. Now I know neither is ideal but is what I can do. Also, I don't care about the screen rez/size much because it'll be plugged into a TV most of the time, but do need portability sometimes which is why I'm not...
  40. U

    Narrowed it down to 3 laptops

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4978349&CatId=4935 ASUS N56DP-DH11 Laptop Computer - AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M 2.3GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7730G, 15.6" Full HD, Windows 8 64-bit -------------------------------------------------...
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    Laptop able to run Borderlands2

    1. What is your budget? $100-$800 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? At least a 14" 3. What screen resolution do you want? Does not matter 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Desktop replacement but needs to be not too heavy 5. How much battery...
  42. W

    Which is better?

    Hello, I am fairly smart when it comes to new laptops, I was gonna buy an ASUS laptop with an A8 Processor and AMD Radeon HD 7640G but it was taken off the site. If a a similar one comes back I will get it but these are the ones I will buy unless a better one comes along...
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    Buying a Laptop, Opinions Appreciated!

    Torn between these two. If you think there's a better laptop sub $750 don't hesitate to post it below. MSI CX61 0NF-257US: $699 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152378 Acer Aspire V3-571G-9686: $729 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215615 For...
  44. F

    Amd a-10 will it work on this laptop?

    hi, i been looking around and i couldn't find weather the a10 was compatible with this laptop due to some saying it can work but if you have the specific chipset u get full performance from the a10. yes its a good processor but i want max for the laptop if it supports it cause i know in the...
  45. J

    Best laptop under $600

    So my friend needs a new laptop and wanted me to look into it for her. I have a lot of experience with building desktops, but when it comes to laptops it's a little different. I have a couple ideas but I was wondering what you all thought, or if you had any other suggestions. This laptop won't...
  46. mdocvar

    Best gaming laptop of these three

    Hello, I would like to buy a laptop and have found 3 laptops fitting my specs and budget. Firstly, my preferences are: i5(2nd or 3rd gen), 4GB ram, 1TB , 2GB graphics. I use it for gaming (low or medium settings ok), photoshop, low level video editing, autocad. These are models: ASUS K53SM...
  47. Spartin503

    New Laptop

    Budget: 500$ Size: >12" Resolution: At least 720p Battery Life: At least 2 hours I'll be playing flash games and using microsoft office. At least 200GB of disk space. Optical drive not required. I live in the US and I have no preference for brands or websites.
  48. D

    Laptop for Video Editing & Gaming at $500?

    Hey guys! :hello: My aunt has asked me to help her choose a laptop for her teenage son, and it's going to be a tough recommendation. He wants the laptop to learn video editing and gaming, and she'd like to spend as close to $500 as possible. I warned her that at this price point I doubt we...
  49. J

    High end gaming laptop

    Hi - I'm shopping for a laptop and could use some advice. It will be used primarily for playing WoW but would like it to be a gtx660 or better Thanks! 1. What is your budget? 1500 but would like to spend less 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 17 preferably 3...
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    Choosing between several laptops

    Alright, so I've been looking into buying a fairly cheap laptop and I've gotten it down to about 3 that I've found: http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/outlet_us/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=445&Code=WB05744968-1299XB8...
  51. L

    Msi gx740

    Hello, Found a msi gx740 on a swedish trading forum. in its good condition and the specs are • Display 17"WSXGA+ Glare(1680x1050) • CPU Intel®Core i5, 430M(2.26GHz) • Graphics ATI HD5870 1GDDR5 • Memory 4GB DDR3 • HDD 500GB(7200rpm) • OS W7HP 64bit • 2.0M Webcam • 9 cell battery • ODD DVD/RW SM...
  52. P

    Good semi-gaming laptop under 1200-1300

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a good laptop for school and a little bit of gaming. I'm not an hardcore gamer, but I like to play games like D3 or Minecraft ( with high fps and running a LAN server sometimes) or combat arms (fps game, so a good frame rate is interesting :P. I'd like to have an...
  53. W

    What is a good laptop for...

    My parents agreed to buy a laptop for me for my birthday. They said they will pay no more than $500 themselves, but I could put in a little of my own money to get a little better one. My question is what should I get in the $500 and below range and let's say the $600-700ish range? I want to get...
  54. V

    Gaming Laptop ~$800

    I am looking for a laptop for my girl an I, she needs it for school and I want to be able to play games at decent settings. The most we can afford is about $800. I dont need to play anything super fancy at high or ultra or anything like that I just want to be able to play WOW and various other...
  55. A

    Looking for an affordable gaming laptop

    Hey Guys, I'm looking for a good laptop for gaming n watching movies preferrably 15inch with a nice design and also I would rule out ultrabooks and I have come across laptops which over heat quickly so my budget is 50,000(Indian currency) so please suggest me one as I'm totally confused!
  56. Z

    Gaming Laptop

    Im currently running a 2 year old acer, with an INtel HD card and WoW, Rift, D3 all run on the lowest possible graphics settings and still only run 1-4 fps. So what I am saying is, its crap! I am looking at getting a new system and am kinda new to everything in terms of requirements and whats...
  57. stuweedee123

    New Over-ear headphones

    I'm looking to get some new headphones(over ear) and i want the best for the price, i'm looking between the prices of £15 to £40 and a not too short or too long cable as i am using it for travel as well as my pc maybe 2-3 metres i'd be happy. Thanks Guys!
  58. T

    AMD A8-4500M vs I5

    Hello, I'm need to buy a new laptop for school and travel. I am not sure if an AMD A8-4500M is equal to an I5. I will be using the laptop for web, ms office applications, youtube and maybe watching movies/listening to music so it will definitely have to multi-task. Things I would like it to...
  59. Zeprinceoffrance

    Budget gaming laptop

    Hello I have been looking for the past 4 months for a good gaming laptop on a budget of $650 or less. I have looked a lot and found some laptops which are fairly good. The laptops I will list are from ebay.com ...would like opinions on them Ty :) Also suggested laptops will be great! P.S. idk...
  60. SHORYUKEN

    Gaming Notebook.

    1. What is your budget? $0-1100 Canadian. 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 17.3" 3. What screen resolution do you want? 1920x1080 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? I need a portable one, yes, but not a desktop replacement. 5. How much...