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Solved! Purchasing Laptop Advice

crazib88

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Hi,

I am in need of a new laptop! My current needs are:
Budget - $1000
Resolution - Any
Screen Size - Preferably over 16"
Use - A bit of gaming (sc2, HoN), school work
Brand - No preference as long as it is fast/cheap/reliable

Other Items: Not too heavy.

Overall, I really want this to be a very versatile laptop for all of my needs!

From what I have researched, I am currently looking at this laptop:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=34-220-827&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=100&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo


Is this a laptop that fit my needs? Is there a better one out there?

Thanks and much appreciated!
 
Solution
Hey crazib88 -

I'd take a look at the Acer Aspire 7552. It'll run you about $799. It has an excellent blend of performance and wireless capability. Has powerful multitasking and an immersive entertainment experience on the 17.3" screen with the high-performance graphics and accelerated AMD™ multi-core processing. I think it'd be a solid option for what you're looking for.

Let me know what you think.

Best,
Kevin
Windows Outreach Team
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X6-9500_Notebook/
I know it's a 15.6' screen, but it has sandybridge...kinda nice. better gpu as well. A lot better, and much higher screen resolution.
They're the first site I've seen with affordable laptops featuring the new processors.
 
Hey crazib88 -

I'd take a look at the Acer Aspire 7552. It'll run you about $799. It has an excellent blend of performance and wireless capability. Has powerful multitasking and an immersive entertainment experience on the 17.3" screen with the high-performance graphics and accelerated AMD™ multi-core processing. I think it'd be a solid option for what you're looking for.

Let me know what you think.

Best,
Kevin
Windows Outreach Team
 
Solution
If you don't mind the 15.6" screen the Cyberpowerpc that StingStang listed is a good deal. That would be my choice with your budget/specs.