Gamer looking for 11-14" (currently using G74)

[danelson]

So just to preface this situation, I purchased my Asus G74 about 8 mo. I upgraded from a previous Asus that I had taken with me to Iraq. I thought that the 17" screen would be a better fit for me in the barracks but I never use it, as I'm connected to my 40" at all times. Now that I'm traveling every weekend I'm finding it a pain to lug the 17" around. I'm seeking advice before I invest in the replacement.

Requirements: I PLAY WoW (a lot, seriously clinically addicted for 8 yrs)<--that's a bit of humor

Budget: prefer $1000-1400

Video Card: Dedicated 650m, prefer 660m or equiv

Ports: HDMI, USB 3.0, Blu-ray if possible (reader), better than avg webcam (not a deal-breaker, have HD USB)

currently looking at Sager NP6110/Clevo W110er, I apprieciate any sound advice

 

[danelson]

Anyone...

 

[redheat2010]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152365
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131391

 

[tburke89]

I recently purchased an Asus G46vw, and am happy with it (except that there is no Win7 option). Here are the specs for it:


Processor Intel® Core™ i5 3230M /3210M Processor
Operating System Windows 8
Chipset Intel® HM77 Chipset
Memory DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, up to 16 G, (8 GB x 2)
Display 14.0" HD with EWV (1366 x 768) /HD+ (1600x900) LED Backlight Non-Glare LCD Panel
Graphic NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Storage 2.5" SATA 750GB 7200 With 8 GB SSH
Card Reader 3 -in-1 card reader ( SD/ MS/ MMC)
Camera HD Web Camera
Networking Integrated 802.11ac or 802.11 b/g/n
Built-in Bluetooth™ V4.0+HS (Optional)
10/100/1000/Gigabits Base T
Interface 1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack (1 x SPDIF)
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
3 x USB 3.0 port(s)
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
1 x mini Display Port
1 x SD card reader
1X AC adapter plug
1x Thunderbolt port (Optional)
Audio Built-in Speakers And Array Microphone
Built-in 2 Speakers And Microphone
ASUS SonicMaster Lite Technology
Battery 6Cells 6260 mAh 69 Whrs Polymer Battery
Power Adapter Output :
19 V DC, A, 180 W
Input :
100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimensions
348 x 261 x 22 mm (WxDxH) (w/ 6cell battery)
Weight
2.5 kg (with 6 cell battery)
Security
Kensington lock
LoJack
BIOS Booting User Password Protection
Intel Anti-theft
Certificates
UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, Erp 2013, RoHS
Note
•Backlit KB
•G Series notebooks with Thunderbolt are only compatible with devices carrying Intel Thunderbolt certification for PC

The cost is around $900, give or take 50 bucks depending on whether you buy it at a Best Buy or online. Best of luck.