jaguarskx :
You should fill out the following to get better recommendations.
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/www.tomshardware.com/forum/50797-35-laptop-buyers
1. What is your budget?
$1100
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
Anysize
3. What screen resolution do you want?
17
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
desktop
5. How much battery life do you need?
As long as i can plug it in
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
BF4 CoD Ghosts Aces High 2 like settings as high as possible
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Some Frapps
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
750
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
2-4 years
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Just regular DVDROM
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
Dont really have a preference other than it be a windows system
13. What country do you live in?
USA- Ok
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
I hope this can help people find their ideal notebook.
Additionally... you should also consider what support options are available in your area. If say you buy something abroad, will you be able to have it fixed near where you live? Does the warranty apply? How quickly do local accredited technicians fix laptops?
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