I'm Lost Now, Need Help!

[ibiswos1]

I thought I had my desktop replacement laptop figured out.
Then I started doing some more in-depth research along with questions on this forum and I now know I am NOT going to go with the Dell. No DDR5 GPU option and tired of trying to explain what I want to those who barely speak English but work for their sales customer service (no offense, just a fact).

A call to HP produced better results, however, I am not paying $1,700 for an Envy just to get a backlit keyboard but sacrifice a 7200rpm HDD (they only offer a 5400rpm in the Envy). I can't "type" properly but I am the fastest search and peck person you'll ever meet...but I have to look at the keyboard.

So looking at the new dv6 and dv7 Quads from HP looked promising until no backlit keyboard option, but at least they offer a DDR5 GPU, coupled with the i7-2630qm and a solid 2 year warranty. Sigh.

My budget is $1,200 delivered, no more. I'd really like a 17" laptop if at possible but when starting to look at brands such as Asus, Sager, Lenovo etc I am lost. I don't know much about those brands, where to buy them, etc.

Help me out here! $1,200...what would you get for MMORPG gaming (Rift), internet, email, and music creation with Finale 2011?

 

[cobaltaudio]

Computers are tricky. My advice to you would be to check the compatibility of the software/hardware you want to use first as this is likely to dictate more what you need. Beyond that, it's probably just personal preference; would you rather have a fast spin ahrddrive or a backlit keyboard for example. Sounds to me like you've really done your research. If you're not sure about a brand name then just move on to something else. It might mean you pay a smidge more, but at least you'll be confident in what you're buying, an that's the point really isn't it?

 

[dzilla77]

Sager is a very reputable brand, if not on the pricey side. You can buy direct from them at sagernotebook dot com or from a reseller like powernotebooks dot com (you'll get the same pricing either place but the reseller may provide a longer warranty). Hope this helps.

 

[arcadeko]

I have had good luck with Toshiba laptops - anything with a dual or quad core 64 bit with 4gigs of ram should be fine for gaming and recording (get something with a good video card for gaming obviously)

If you just get the best gaming laptop you can afford it will be more than enough to record and mix on -