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Need suggestions for 1500 - 2000 usd laptop (lightweight, 14-16 inches)

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September 12, 2014 1:02:47 PM

Hey there. I am looking for a good quality, light weight (under 2.5kg), gaming laptop. Since I already have a desktop, I am mostly gonna be using it for school use and visiting friends. I also need it for travel purposes. (I am out of country 3 months a year).
Things I need:
At least 3 hours of light duty battery life
Really good gaming performance
Mobility

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Country of purchase: USA
  • Budget range: 1500-2000, if less then great.
  • Purpose : School, gaming (when visitng friends and traveling), light weight
  • Screen size preference: 14-16 inch
  • OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): Windows 8.1
  • Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): Battlefield 4, arma 3 on very high or ultra with 40-60 fps.
  • Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): General use
  • Brand preferences and reasons : No preference
  • Any particular style that you like (examples are great): N/A
  • Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, the other, or balanced)
  • Long battery life -vs- Low weight: balanced
  • Build quality -vs- Low price: Build quality
  • Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: High performance
  • Would you pay a premium for something that has:
  • High resolution screen: Yes
  • A great keyboard: Yes
  • A great touchpad/mouse buttons: No
  • Great audio: No

  • Atleast 128 gb SSD, preferably more.
    Backlit Keyboard
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    September 12, 2014 1:06:41 PM

    Magnusbbc said:
    Hey there. I am looking for a good quality, light weight (under 2.5kg), gaming laptop. Since I already have a desktop, I am mostly gonna be using it for school use and visiting friends. I also need it for travel purposes. (I am out of country 3 months a year).
    Things I need:
    At least 3 hours of light duty battery life
    Really good gaming performance
    Mobility

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Country of purchase: USA
  • Budget range: 1500-2000, if less then great.
  • Purpose : School, gaming (when visitng friends and traveling), light weight
  • Screen size preference: 14-16 inch
  • OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): Windows 8.1
  • Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): Battlefield 4, arma 3 on very high or ultra with 40-60 fps.
  • Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): General use
  • Brand preferences and reasons : No preference
  • Any particular style that you like (examples are great): N/A
  • Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, the other, or balanced)
  • Long battery life -vs- Low weight: balanced
  • Build quality -vs- Low price: Build quality
  • Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: High performance
  • Would you pay a premium for something that has:
  • High resolution screen: Yes
  • A great keyboard: Yes
  • A great touchpad/mouse buttons: No
  • Great audio: No

  • Atleast 128 gb SSD, preferably more.
    Backlit Keyboard


  • Here's some good recommendations:
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    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

    This is the best 14" gaming laptop ($2200):
    http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade

    I personally recommend this one:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... @ $1700
    GTX 880M + 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD + 8GB DDR3 RAM + Intel i7 Quad Core @ 2.8 Base 3.8 Turbo
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