Is this the best gaming laptop I can get for $1,100?

[marcosxd]

Hi guys, I need your expertise. I just sold my Gateway P7908uFX Laptop and looking to get something better with $1,100 available right now. BIG THANKS!

I have googled around and browsing Xoticpc, Newegg, Malibal, etc. I found this (already customized a bit)


STOCK: http/www.malibal.com/boutique/pc/configurePrd.asp?idProduct=285

Lotus P151HM1 Lotus P151HM1 (P151HM1) $989.00 $989.00

Customizations:

Promotions: FREE SHIPPING ($50 Value) UPS Ground to Lower 48 States
Promotions: FREE UPGRADE ($40 Value) 8GB 1333MHz to 8GB 1600MHz Memory $-40.00
Promotions: FREE UPGRADE ($45 Value) Spyder 3 Elite Color Calibration w/ Profile Disc $-45.00
Promotions: FREE UPGRADE ($95 Value) Blu-ray Reader to Blu-ray Burner $-95.00

Display: 15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD LED Backlit Matte Display What is better, matte or glossy? I use it indoors 95% of the time

Display Upgrades: Spyder 3 Elite Professional Color Calibration w/ Profile Disc $45.00 This is free using the upgrade

Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 6MB L3 Cache, 2.0-2.9GHz $30.00

Memory: (8GB) 8192MB, PC3-12800/1600MHz DDR3 - 2 SO-DIMM $40.00

Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M 1.5GB GDDR5

Hard Drive: 500GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA 300

Optical Drive Bay: 6X Blu-ray Burner 8X DVD+/-R DL Super-Multi Drive $175.00 $80 (with free upgrade) and I get a BR burner

Wireless: Internal 802.11B/G/N LAN and Bluetooth Card

Cooling: Stock OEM Thermal Compound, CPU & GPU

Keyboard: English: US & Canada

Power Cord: US & Canada

AC Adapter: Full Range AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, 120W AC Adapter, DC output 20V, 6A

Branding: MALIBAL

Build Time: 5-7 Business Days

Warranty: LIFETIME Ltd. Labor and 1 Year Parts Warranty with 24/7 Support (USA)

Extras: Standard Black Carrying Case

Extras: Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Web Camera

Extras: Integrated 9 in 1 Card Reader

Extras: Integrated Fingerprint Reader

Extras: MALIBAL Software & Drivers Disc

Extras: PowerDVD & Bison Cam Software Package

Product total: $1,099.00

 

[perfectblue]

If you are going for pure gaming. Have a look at this. The 570M will be really handy.
http/www.xoticpc.com/force-16f2012-msi-16f2-preorder-p-3376.html?wconfigure=yes

Otherwise the deal you mentioned looks good with blue ray burner & faster hd.

Mind you, faster RAM doesn't give obvious performance improvement. Matte screen is good for outdoor use because the filter in it doesn't reflect light back at you. But given a bright screen, it could be used in low light (indoor) conditions too.
Good luck!

 

[marcosxd]

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