Good Gaming / Performance Laptop (Europe)

[TheChancellor]

Hello everyone, first post for me.

I'm going to take a long trip around Europe and, since everything computer related in my country is expensive as hell, I would like your advice on what laptop I should buy.

Before you tell me to go and build a desktop, I already have one. But in the near future I will be needing a laptop for work, so I'd rather buy one in Prague or London for nearly half the price it costs in my country. But the selection is quite limited and I'm not sure what to get.

My budget can go all the way up to 1000 bucks, but I'd rather not get past that. The main cities I'll be staying at would be Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna and London, so I'd appreciate if you only included laptops sold in those cities.

So far only one cas caught my eye: the Lenovo Y700 (https/www.datart.cz/Notebook-LENOVO-IP-Y700-15-6-FHD-I7-6700HQ-1T-128SSD-8G-NV4G-W10-1022526.html)
This one is a bit close to my limit, but it's kinda nice. Still, I would like to know if there are any better options, as I haven't made a decision yet.

I'll be arriving by the end of march, so upcoming computers are also an option.

Thanks for reading, and I await your answer. Your opinion matters to me on this topic.

 

[TheChancellor]

Oh, by the way, what I'm mainly looking for is:

An independient GPU, 950 or higher (No intel integrated graphics, please. That shit belongs in the sewer)

1920x1080 display

Numpad if possible

SSD if possible, but it doesn't matter if it doesn't include one

4/8 GB RAM

i5 or i7

 

[GreyCatz]

Hello everyone, first post for me.

I'm going to take a long trip around Europe and, since everything computer related in my country is expensive as hell, I would like your advice on what laptop I should buy.

Before you tell me to go and build a desktop, I already have one. But in the near future I will be needing a laptop for work, so I'd rather buy one in Prague or London for nearly half the price it costs in my country. But the selection is quite limited and I'm not sure what to get.

My budget can go all the way up to 1000 bucks, but I'd rather not get past that. The main cities I'll be staying at would be Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna and London, so I'd appreciate if you only included laptops sold in those cities.

So far only one cas caught my eye: the Lenovo Y700 (https/www.datart.cz/Notebook-LENOVO-IP-Y700-15-6-FHD-I7-6700HQ-1T-128SSD-8G-NV4G-W10-1022526.html)
This one is a bit close to my limit, but it's kinda nice. Still, I would like to know if there are any better options, as I haven't made a decision yet.

I'll be arriving by the end of march, so upcoming computers are also an option.

Thanks for reading, and I await your answer. Your opinion matters to me on this topic.

Well, this certainly isn't your everyday Tom's post...

I have a few questions, though:
- Where do you live?
- 1,000 bucks is USD1,000, right? (It usually is, but I have to be sure).
- You say "laptop for work" but your preferences seem to point to a gaming laptop (mainly GTX 950 +)?
- Do you mean available in a physical store (in Paris, Amsterdam or Prague)? That is a tall order, even for this Forum.
- If you're travelling around Europe, 2.6kg or 7lbs is going to be heavy (the Lenovo Y700).
- Can I assume that 15.6" is the preferred screen size, or are you willing to consider 14"?

Cheers,
GreyCatz.

 

[TheChancellor]

Hello everyone, first post for me.
- Where do you live?
- 1,000 bucks is USD1,000, right? (It usually is, but I have to be sure).
- You say "laptop for work" but your preferences seem to point to a gaming laptop (mainly GTX 950 +)?
- Do you mean available in a physical store (in Paris, Amsterdam or Prague)? That is a tall order, even for this Forum.
- If you're travelling around Europe, 2.6kg or 7lbs is going to be heavy (the Lenovo Y700).
- Can I assume that 15.6" is the preferred screen size, or are you willing to consider 14"?

Cheers,
GreyCatz.

First vof all, thank you for answering. As for your questions:

1. I live in Argentina, all the way down South America. So, this trip is quite unusual for me, and the first time I'm going to Europe.
2. Yes, it's 1000 USD
3. This is because I'm currently studying computing (IT) classes, and soon I'm going to have to develop my own projects (As in software, a game, etc.) but I still would like to carry my laptop to someplace I can't bring my desktop to and still be able to play something like CS:GO or Rocket League.
4. If possible in a physical store, to view te computer for myself and be sure it's what I want, and also considering I'm not gonig to be for a long time in each place. Shipping is also an option, but it has to be a viable option.
5. Weight is not really a problem, I have a backpack for the laptop. As long as it doesn't weigh over 5kg...
6. 15.6" would be ideal, but if the specs are good enough I might consider 14".

 

[GreyCatz]

Hello everyone, first post for me.
- Where do you live?
- 1,000 bucks is USD1,000, right? (It usually is, but I have to be sure).
- You say "laptop for work" but your preferences seem to point to a gaming laptop (mainly GTX 950 +)?
- Do you mean available in a physical store (in Paris, Amsterdam or Prague)? That is a tall order, even for this Forum.
- If you're travelling around Europe, 2.6kg or 7lbs is going to be heavy (the Lenovo Y700).
- Can I assume that 15.6" is the preferred screen size, or are you willing to consider 14"?

Cheers,
GreyCatz.

First vof all, thank you for answering. As for your questions:

1. I live in Argentina, all the way down South America. So, this trip is quite unusual for me, and the first time I'm going to Europe.
2. Yes, it's 1000 USD
3. This is because I'm currently studying computing (IT) classes, and soon I'm going to have to develop my own projects (As in software, a game, etc.) but I still would like to carry my laptop to someplace I can't bring my desktop to and still be able to play something like CS:GO or Rocket League.
4. If possible in a physical store, to view te computer for myself and be sure it's what I want, and also considering I'm not gonig to be for a long time in each place. Shipping is also an option, but it has to be a viable option.
5. Weight is not really a problem, I have a backpack for the laptop. As long as it doesn't weigh over 5kg...
6. 15.6" would be ideal, but if the specs are good enough I might consider 14".

Muy bien, señor:

I have 3 stores for your consideration. The laptops themselves are only for reference as they are likely to be gone by the time you get to Europe.

Note: $1,000 = £811, €940 and CZK25,452 at the time of writing. You can check currencies here:
http/markets.ft.com/data/currencies

LONDON: John Lewis. You can use the Click-and-Collect feature to pick up the device in a physical store. This uses e-mail and you need your passport and e-mail confirmation letter.
http/www.johnlewis.com/hp-omen-15-ax009na-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-ram-1tb-carbon-fibre-mesh/p2823415

PARIS: fnac or Darty. Check physical availability by clicking 'Voir les disponibilités en magasin', type 'Paris' in the search field and look for 'en rayon'. Then get your smartphone and type in the address.
http/www.fnac.com/PC-Portable-Asus-ROG-GL742VW-TY134T-17-3/a9835323/w-4#specifications

AMSTERDAM: CoolBlue or computerstore.nl. Click 'Toon winkelvoorraad' and look for 'op voorraad'. If it isn't available right now ('niet op voorraad' like this HP), you can reserve the item ('Reserveer') and pick it up the next day. You select a city (Amsterdam) and click the large green button. On the next page click 'Doorgan naar kassa' and type your name. Click 'Verder'.
http/www.computerstore.nl/product/735862/category-223533/hp-pavilion-15-bc075nd.html

In a pinch, you can use Google Translate. Once inside the store, the Dutch will speak English without problems, the French only grudgingly so.

Best wishes for your adventure,
GreyCatz.

 

[GreyCatz]

Oh, a few other things to consider:

These laptops will have an OS and warranty program designed for their respective markets. If you buy a laptop in France, say, the product warranty may contain some adjustments for Argentina. The OS language can be changed, of course, but it adds a few more steps before you can use the device.

GreyCatz.

 

[TheChancellor]

Muy bien, señor:

I have 3 stores for your consideration. The laptops themselves are only for reference as they are likely to be gone by the time you get to Europe.

Note: $1,000 = £811, €940 and CZK25,452 at the time of writing. You can check currencies here:
http/markets.ft.com/data/currencies

LONDON: John Lewis. You can use the Click-and-Collect feature to pick up the device in a physical store. This uses e-mail and you need your passport and e-mail confirmation letter.
http/www.johnlewis.com/hp-omen-15-ax009na-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-ram-1tb-carbon-fibre-mesh/p2823415

PARIS: fnac or Darty. Check physical availability by clicking 'Voir les disponibilités en magasin', type 'Paris' in the search field and look for 'en rayon'. Then get your smartphone and type in the address.
http/www.fnac.com/PC-Portable-Asus-ROG-GL742VW-TY134T-17-3/a9835323/w-4#specifications

AMSTERDAM: CoolBlue or computerstore.nl. Click 'Toon winkelvoorraad' and look for 'op voorraad'. If it isn't available right now ('niet op voorraad' like this HP), you can reserve the item ('Reserveer') and pick it up the next day. You select a city (Amsterdam) and click the large green button. On the next page click 'Doorgan naar kassa' and type your name. Click 'Verder'.
http/www.computerstore.nl/product/735862/category-223533/hp-pavilion-15-bc075nd.html

In a pinch, you can use Google Translate. Once inside the store, the Dutch will speak English without problems, the French only grudgingly so.

Best wishes for your adventure,
GreyCatz.

Thanks a lot for your help! I'll look into these stores in a few hours. And I don't think the OS and warranty programmes are going to be much of a trouble, but I appreciate your advice.

Anyone else who finds this post, feel free to include any other laptops / sites I could use. After all I have over 3 months to make a decision.