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Okay by now everyone who likes computers should know about this bad boy. I need some help finding if this is worth it or not. It had amazing reviews on it but I need opinions from you guys. Is this worth all that money?

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TECH SPECS
Processor
Intel Core i7 Processor
Dual Core w/ Hyper-Threading 64Bit
CPU: 2.8GHz (Base) / 3.5GHz (Turbo)

Chipset
Intel HM65 Express Chipset

Memory
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz

Display
17.3 Full HD 16:9 Ratio, 1920x1080 LED Backlit

Graphics and Video
Integrated Intel GMA HD Mobile Mode
NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 2GB DDR5 VRAM Using NVIDIA Optimus Technology

Storage
256GB SATA III SSD w/ TRIM Support

Additional Features
Razer Switchblade User Interface
Razer Anti-Ghosting Keyboard
Razer Synapse 2.0 Enabled
Built-in HD Webcam (2.0MP)
Built-in Speakers
Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support (via HDMI 1.4) Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio
1x HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output (Supports NVIDIA 3DTV) 1x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0
1x 3.5mm Audio Microphone/Headphone Combo Jack
1x Kensington Lock

Power
Integrated 60Wh Battery
Compact AC Adapter (120Watt)

Communication
1x Gigabit Ethernet Port
1x Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 802.11 B/G/N
1x Integrated Bluetooth 3.0

Size and Weight
Width: 16.81 inches (42.7cm)
Depth: 10.90 inches (27.7cm)
Height: 0.88 inches (2.24cm)
Weight: 6.4 pounds (2.92kg)

Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
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No, no it's not....by this I mean it's even more overpriced and stupid than Alienware.

It has the same mobile GPU that are found on $800 notebooks.

Don't get a notebook for gaming either way.

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Why gaming notebooks as a whole simply suck and should be avoided at all costs.

The only advantage a laptop has over a custom built PC for example is portability and convenience..but when you're looking to purchase a gaming laptop like the Asus G series for example, all of that gets thrown out of the window.

I'll list a few of the negatives about 'em..

- Heavy.
- Bulky.
- A large majority of them are at 17'' and almost none are below 15'' making it even less portable.
- Expensive.
- Underpowered.
- Sub par battery life since the higher end CPU, GPU, and native resolution eat it out making you have to carry the charger around more times than not which = less portability = less of what a notebook should be = more of an overpriced and underpowered tower replacement.
- Filled with crap-ware.
- Sub par TN panels which in turn makes shoddy viewing angles and colour reproduction.

In the end, they're a horrible buy...yes, all of them. If you want to game, build yourself a decent computer. If you want portability and half decent battery life, get a laptop that is actually a laptop - and no, I don't mean this buy going to your local BestBuy and picking out a 15'' $350 Acer low end tier either.
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Generation wrote No, no it's not....by this I mean it's even more overpriced and stupid than Alienware.

It has the same mobile GPU that are found on $800 notebooks.

Don't get a notebook for gaming either way.

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Why gaming notebooks as a whole simply suck and should be avoided at all costs.

The only advantage a laptop has over a custom built PC for example is portability and convenience..but when you're looking to purchase a gaming laptop like the Asus G series for example, all of that gets thrown out of the window.

I'll list a few of the negatives about 'em..

- Heavy.
- Bulky.
- A large majority of them are at 17'' and almost none are below 15'' making it even less portable.
- Expensive.
- Underpowered.
- Sub par battery life since the higher end CPU, GPU, and native resolution eat it out making you have to carry the charger around more times than not which = less portability = less of what a notebook should be = more of an overpriced and underpowered tower replacement.
- Filled with crap-ware.
- Sub par TN panels which in turn makes shoddy viewing angles and colour reproduction.

In the end, they're a horrible buy...yes, all of them. If you want to game, build yourself a decent computer. If you want portability and half decent battery life, get a laptop that is actually a laptop - and no, I don't mean this buy going to your local BestBuy and picking out a 15'' $350 Acer low end tier either.


Thanks man, I really appreciate it. And I am sure my mom wouldn't want me to spend 3k on a Laptop anyways.
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Frankly $3000 on a laptop is a big waste.

If you're really set on a gaming laptop then tell everyone to take their opinions elsewhere because you don't care about hearing about how desktops are better.

Sure in the end a desktop is better but it's your choice.
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inuyasha555 wrote Frankly $3000 on a laptop is a big waste.

If you're really set on a gaming laptop then tell everyone to take their opinions elsewhere because you don't care about hearing about how desktops are better.

Sure in the end a desktop is better but it's your choice.


Yeah I know desktops are better, it's just for when I am on vacation, on trips, and all that. Thanks for your input though!
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NO DO NOT GET THIS it is overpriced like hell if you need good laptops for good price (**** alienware) send me a pm and i will help you but if you don't have to then don't get a laptop for gaming get a desktop, a 2k laptop is the equivalent of a 1.2k desktop computer, also the specs are VERY HARD to change on a laptop you cant just go to the store and buy a new gpu and change it, also this laptop is overpriced even 1.5k laptops use a more powerful gpu
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In my honest opinion on any company that claims they have a "Gaming Laptop" its completely untrue. I don't believe a laptop should ever be classified as a gaming machine. It's just uncomfortable to play on. Desktops are what you should buy for gaming hands down in my eyes.
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Symbiote wrote
inuyasha555 wrote Frankly $3000 on a laptop is a big waste.

If you're really set on a gaming laptop then tell everyone to take their opinions elsewhere because you don't care about hearing about how desktops are better.

Sure in the end a desktop is better but it's your choice.


Yeah I know desktops are better, it's just for when I am on vacation, on trips, and all that. Thanks for your input though!


Keep in mind though the battery is almost nothing so unless you keep it plugged in gaming isn't going to go well trust me.

I bought an ASUS GH73JW because of mobility and what not and the way my house is set up. Without the charger while gaming and that you'd be lucky to get an hour of battery life and of course the loss in FPS is pretty bad.

But as long as it's plugged in I can always move it anywhere and it can handle games pretty well.
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inuyasha555 wrote
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inuyasha555 wrote Frankly $3000 on a laptop is a big waste.

If you're really set on a gaming laptop then tell everyone to take their opinions elsewhere because you don't care about hearing about how desktops are better.

Sure in the end a desktop is better but it's your choice.


Yeah I know desktops are better, it's just for when I am on vacation, on trips, and all that. Thanks for your input though!


Keep in mind though the battery is almost nothing so unless you keep it plugged in gaming isn't going to go well trust me.

I bought an ASUS GH73JW because of mobility and what not and the way my house is set up. Without the charger while gaming and that you'd be lucky to get an hour of battery life and of course the loss in FPS is pretty bad.

But as long as it's plugged in I can always move it anywhere and it can handle games pretty well.


A person who owns a gaming oriented notebook but is actually open minded and not clueless?

ILY.

Also, that battery life...dayum.
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