need help on choosing a laptop :)

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thread starter SaltyShot Jul 07 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

So i know theres a lot of these threads but...yeah So i am going to get a labtop for jnr year for around 800 Im going to use it for Starcraft 1+2 and maybe COD if i decide to become a pirate Other than that it only needs some basic stuff for school which im sure all laptops have TooLong;DidntRead 1. ~$800 2. Graffics card to handle SC2 in return a giant two headed turtle riding on a tital wave http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4734/755871109468782.jpg thanks

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TheMonster 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

where are you planning to buy it? online or in store?

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Hoppesangan 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Just don't get a Mac. Macs suck.

TheMonster 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

IN STORE or ONLINE?

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SaltyShot 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

um it doesnt really make a difference to me but if online id rather buy it from like amazon also i dont want a refurbished one

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GinSaan 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Hoppesangan : Just don't get a Mac. Macs suck. [/quote] Here we go again.

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SaltyShot 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

well i dont think there are any macs for around 800 dollars and the 1k macbook imo is pretty bad

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TheMonster 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Well this one is pretty good tho its windows vista and the processor is getting old but it would suit your needs.

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AnnaDragon 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Get a Dell Studio, they look awesome and has Core i5 for your price range. Customize with some dedicated graphics and that thing will play just about anything.

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ShiroNoYami 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Enjoy.

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TheMonster 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] AnnaDragon : Get a Dell Studio, they look awesome and has Core i5 for your price range. Customize with some dedicated graphics and that thing will play just about anything. [/quote] I've had bad experiences with dell hard drives

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brofist 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Hoppesangan : Just don't get a Mac. Macs suck. [/quote] why you bought yours

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TheMonster 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

im pretty sure he doesnt want a make and go through hassle and buy windows disk and isntall it on bootcamp

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Hoppesangan 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] brofist : why you bought yours [/quote] School issued them. It's more fun being a hater though. Now I see why people do it.

AnnaDragon 07/07/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] TheMonster : I've had bad experiences with dell hard drives [/quote] Dell doesn't make hard drives...:P Just take a look, the one with Core i3 and customized with HD4650 graphics is about $750, it will play your games just fine.

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