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September 20, 2014 7:04:00 AM

Hello guys,

I've always loved Tom's hardware and so I've come here for help in buying a laptop, knowing that the prices here are 17-20$ higher than the retail prices in the US.(I'm in the UAE) I would also prefer getting into details as I have experience with PC's. Also, I know a desktop is better than laptop, but I need a laptop for portability. I've looked at the lenovo y50, but can't find it here.

1) What is your budget?
1400$ (Limited by parents)

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
big, somewhere around 17" (I'll accept smaller if it has higher specs).

3) Where will you buying this notebook?
UAE, United Arab Emirates.

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I'd prefer MSI and ASUS, but really anything would be good except HP.

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
I don't think we have that type of thing here.

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming, Autodesk, Photoshop, Sketchup, etc

7)Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Yes, but I'll always be plugged in.

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Heavy FPS shooters, Openworld, Racing, Strategy and new games.

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Doesn't matter

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Won't mind but will buy in store probably.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc
Windows 7, but 8 will do.

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read.
Full HD or higher ( I'd accept widescreen)

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Does not matter to me.

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
As long as its not ugly I'm good(I prefer big and heavy laptops,yeah I know :p )

15) When are you buying this laptop?
Next week

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
Around 2-3 years . Build quality is important consideration.

17) How much hard drive space do you need?
1TB with SSD( SSD size doesn't matter, as long as it has SSD slots I'm good, even if it has no SSD.)

18) Do you need an optical drive?
No, but won't mind if it has one.

19) What specs do you have in mind.

I7 4700MQ or higher

8GB ram (I'll do the upgrades myself.)

860m or higher

also a touch screen if possible(last of my worries).

And finally, thanks in advance.

Currently looking at an MSI GT70 Dominator , Sager 8268-S and an Asus g750JM

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