New Laptop

[Sir Killalot]

Getting a new laptop sometime early this year, and suggestions for a fairly decent one around $1000 Canadian so like $800-$900 American?

Requirements are a:

good graphics card
15 inch screen
medium-high end processor
500gb or better HDD (not solid state)

[spacer]

Here's one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5590440&csid=ITD&body=QA#tabs it has everything your asking for, for less moneyz. I just bought the same model on Wedensday but with a 320gb HDD and i3 core instead (being shipped to me now). If not that one the site has some good deals for just about any really good laptops. :) hope it helps

[Sir Killalot]

That is a total steal money wise! Although it was missing a few extra things I was looking for (Graphics Card, 7200rpm drive), its a great place to start.

Thanks spacer!

[Bigstack]

for 800 USD i can get you a Really GOOD HP laptop. I will even help config it for you from there site.

[Tactics]

thats the main reason why I dont use laptop... I need big toys.... Screen size is a minimum of 27 inches for me [=

[DeUcE]

HP isn't going to be the cheapest, but price wise its still good, and there is a good deal of custimization. A lot of the money can be saved on the software that you can pirate for free.

[Tactics]

Look at it this way if your looking for what brand.

HP = Your everyday Mercedes
uhm, lets say you compare that to Sony, thats more of your everyday Ford...

Now, which would you want? High class care or shitty automobile? It also applies for brands in the computer world :p

Ya, you spend more... but you get more xD (From a HP customer)

[Sir Killalot]

Bigstack what specs would a laptop from your source have?

It wont be for total gaming, I have a comp for that already with a good graphics card and 23 inch screen :D

[DeUcE]

Bigstack uses HP.

[Tactics]

I have that High Performance one on the HP site... though customized w/ 8GB RAM (or 6, i forget, lol), lota space, good graphics card, tv tuner, etc....

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If you get an HP just make sure to get a warrenty that lasts more then two years, their laptops have some hidden problems with the motherboards that somehow show up just about two years after purchase. Not sure if the new laptops will have it. (also from an HP customer)

[Tactics]

When a problem should arise though, they are good and fast. My HP 27'' a few days after purchase had a blue line down the screen because the monitor was messed up... contacted via email, and they sent me a new one and I return the non-working one... easy xD

[Sir Killalot]

This is a Dell XPS 16 at $1300 Canadian (1,235.04 USD). Can you guys find something with better specs and at a cheaper price?
Components
SYSTEM COLOUR Obsidian Black High Gloss Finish edit
PROCESSOR NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i5-430M (2.26GHz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.53Ghz, 3M cache)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Premium Editio
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft Works
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
HARDWARE SERVICES 1 Year Limited Warranty w/1 Year Return To Depot Service
LCD AND CAMERA Edge-to-Edge FHD Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP
MEMORY 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3
HARD DRIVE 320GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
GRAPHICS CARD ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 4670 – 1GB
OPTICAL DRIVE Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
BATTERY OPTIONS 6-cell Battery
WIRELESS CARD Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6200
SOUND OPTIONS High Definition Audio 2.0 with SRS Premium Sound
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Network Card Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
Battery Additional 9-Cell Battery
Adobe Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9, Multiple Languages

[Bigstack]

1) eeeeew its a Dell --- prepare yourself for 3rd party parts and brands
2) you can get better than that

[Tactics]

lol, i also hate dell... the name even sucks :p

[DeUcE]

-Dude, you're getting a Dell

-Fuck

[Sir Killalot]

I have a history with Dell. I've been with them for years :)

Well then please find me a better product for a better price :D