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Vezmerize Posts: 5 Registered: 2004-7-29 21:09:46	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	First is a Dell XPS 15z. Second is a Sony Vaio S Series. They are almost identical in price. I use it for schoolwork as well as some gaming; Starcraft 2, going to play Skyrim, a few MMOs. Not looking for high-end performance as I know it is only a 15" laptop but something that can run on medium settings and still be what I need for school. Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated. PROCESSOR 2nd generation Intel® Coreâ„¢ i5-2430M processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.00 GHz OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English MEMORY 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory HARD DRIVE 750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive VIDEO CARD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M 2GB graphics with Optimus HD DISPLAY 15.6 FHD B+RGLED TL (1920x1080) BATTERY OPTIONS 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery SOUND OPTIONS JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3 + Creative SoundBlaster X-FI MB 1.2 Intel® Coreâ„¢ i5-2430M processor (2.40GHz / 3.00GHz with Turbo Boost) Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit 15.5" LED backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080) AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6630M (1GB) hybrid graphics with Intel® Wireless Display technology (Save $50, reg. price $50.00) 500GB (7200rpm) hard drive 6GB (4GB fixed onboard + 2GB removable) DDR3-SDRAM-1333 Internal lithium polymer battery (4400mAh) -----signature----- Vezmerize ~ Look Into My Eyes~
Aerlinthian Posts: 2,126 Registered: 2001-5-7 23:53:38	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	My advice is to get two different computers. One for gaming and one for school work.
Vezmerize Posts: 5 Registered: 2004-7-29 21:09:46	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	That's unfortunately not an option right now. -----signature----- Vezmerize ~ Look Into My Eyes~
Ursa_Major Title: The Key Masher! Posts: 56 Registered: 2002-5-12 15:21:49	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	I'd select the dell mostly for service if something happens if those are your only two options. Just uninstall all the garbage-ware once you get it. Also, make sure to order the OS / rescue disc. -----signature----- "There is an art to flying, or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, that provides the difficulties." - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Terminius_Est Title: Moon River Posts: 894 Registered: 2002-2-27 06:08:05	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	http://www.falcon-nw.com/laptops Look here. -----signature----- There is no emotion, there is peace. There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the FORCE. Sci/Fi Bookshelf http://tinyurl.com/2z8u9h
Vezmerize Posts: 5 Registered: 2004-7-29 21:09:46	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	I'm also to other laptop brands with similar or better specs. My only requirements are 15" screen, 1080 display, and price range around $1100. Thanks for input so far. -----signature----- Vezmerize ~ Look Into My Eyes~
Acidspits Posts: 54 Registered: 2007-3-29 13:45:50	Date Posted: 11/8/11 8:56am Subject: Buying a new laptop, very little PC hardware knowledge need advice
	http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-G53SX-A1-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B00542SWHW/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320799466&sr=1-6 ASUS laptops are honestly the best for gaming laptops on a budget. -----signature----- Addicted to HoN, Retired from DAoC "FREAKIN RIP THESE DICKS OFF ERRR IM ABOUT TO JACK OFF" -__alex

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