Such similar computers; I can't decide

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I have a few computers that I am interested in. They are all very similar in specs and price.
Lenovo IdeaPad y510p: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313740
It packs a lot of power for its price. GT 755m performs similarly to a 770m.
MSI GX60 3BE-240US: http://www.xoticpc.com/msi-gx60-3be240us-p-6157.html
Apparently, the r9-m290x performs exactly like the Radeon HD 8970M, or somewhere between a nVidia gtx 780m and 680m. That's pretty dang good for the price.
MSI GT60 2OC-022US: http://www.xoticpc.com/msi-gt60-2oc022us-p-5780.html
A 770m for a pretty good price.
MSI GT60 Dominator-424: http://www.gentechpc.com/showpages.asp?pid=1349
A 870m for a really great price.
FORCE 16F4 (87-034): http://www.xoticpc.com/force-16f4-87034-880m-msi-gt60-dominatorpro-barebones-p-7102.html
A 880m for only $1560? Awesome.

What do you guys think? Which one should I get? All of these offer great specs for great prices.

Thanks in advance,

Harry
 
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I understand your issue. Typically, MSI is more gaming oriented than Lenovo, but that's just a global guideline to tell that they often have more powerfull graphics cards (not quite the case here) and Lenovo might have more buisnesslike looks with better keyboards for example.
I recommend you check by youself here (of course there is some difference with your config at times, but you get a good idea of things like built/display quality, battery life....):
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GT60-Dominator-Notebook.116067.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-Notebook.97470.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GX60-Notebook.86283.0.html
(not exactly your config, but...)

I do not know about that...

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I understand your issue. Typically, MSI is more gaming oriented than Lenovo, but that's just a global guideline to tell that they often have more powerfull graphics cards (not quite the case here) and Lenovo might have more buisnesslike looks with better keyboards for example.
I recommend you check by youself here (of course there is some difference with your config at times, but you get a good idea of things like built/display quality, battery life....):
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GT60-Dominator-Notebook.116067.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-Notebook.97470.0.html

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-MSI-GX60-Notebook.86283.0.html
(not exactly your config, but...)

I do not know about that force notebook. Do think that you depend on them for service and warranty, so maybe you are better of with MSI or lenovo which are better known brands. I personally shop lenovo US products via ebay to be sent to me in France and their international warranty does work well.
 
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Alright, thanks. I'll check those reviews right away.