I've built desktops before, but now that im going to go to college soon, i need to look for a laptop because of portability, size, and such. Now that doesn't mean i need a Dell Mini or a 7" netbook, but i need a decent laptop, around 15". I have been surfing around newegg, and i found this, looks like a steal at that price range. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115733 I am really lost when it comes to mobile gpu's, so any input in this field would be nice.
The 5650 isn't top-of-the-line, but it is a fine GPU...better than Alienware uses anyway. Overall, that looks like a good price for decent performance. You should remember that the Laptop I5 is not the same as a desktop I5...the laptop version is only a 2-core. Also, Acer isn't the best brand when it comes to build quality. It seems to be very hit-n-miss, with some users getting many years of flawless performance, and others getting DOA hardware.
There are desktop i5 dual cores as well you know I agree with the rest of the post though, it's a good-spec laptop, but Acer laptops are always high-spec for the price, because they're cheaply made and can often be problematic. How about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834101222
thanks you two. In all honesty, a 17" laptop would be alittle too large. Im looking for a laptop around 13-15". If there are no other choices, then perhaps i would consider that gateway. Is the only reason you suggest that one because of the larger res and screen? Is gateways build that much better than acer's?
