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Solved! Gaming Laptop help

cosmickon

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Hey guys, I was looking for a gaming laptop and I stumbled upon this: http://www.xoticpc.com/force-16f2-msi-16f2-p-3078.html ... This is the cheapest laptop I am able to find with GTX 460m GPU and I thought that the other specs are looking good as well. I don't know if I am overlooking something and maybe it has some kind of flaw, so a little feedback would be helpful. 😀
 
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Have you read any reviews on the unit? I would do so before purchasing. The off center touch pad seems odd, almost a lefty version.
There is a lot more to a laptop than just flashy graphics. Battery time is essential to know, not just what is touted by the manufacutrer. (real time spent doing things, not just sitting idle.)
Comfort and ease of use also are important. And how mobile do you need this to be ? 15.6 inch laptops are inexpensive, but not the greatest to lug around.

If its a desktop replacement, then this may be a good buy for you. I don't see anything wrong with the deal, but you could find similar buys elsewhere.

I recommend you go to www.pcworld.com. They reviews lots and lots of laptops and can give you a good idea of...
I'm personally seeking something with a nice graphic card, and the one I posted is much better. But yeah other then that, it is a good price. I'd like more opinions on the laptop I posted or if anyone could post a better in the same price range, that would be great. 😀
 
Have you read any reviews on the unit? I would do so before purchasing. The off center touch pad seems odd, almost a lefty version.
There is a lot more to a laptop than just flashy graphics. Battery time is essential to know, not just what is touted by the manufacutrer. (real time spent doing things, not just sitting idle.)
Comfort and ease of use also are important. And how mobile do you need this to be ? 15.6 inch laptops are inexpensive, but not the greatest to lug around.

If its a desktop replacement, then this may be a good buy for you. I don't see anything wrong with the deal, but you could find similar buys elsewhere.

I recommend you go to www.pcworld.com. They reviews lots and lots of laptops and can give you a good idea of what you really need in a laptop.
 
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