Help me choose a laptop

[daniel123244]

Hi everyone, I was wondering which of the two laptops you thought was better, or if you have any other suggestions. I will be doing lots of gaming, max budget of 1800.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036ZE6SS/ref=asc_df_B0036ZE6SS1050576?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=dealt1980-20&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B0036ZE6SS

or a dell with

Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Full HD Widescreen 15.6 inc WLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP
128GB Solid State Drive
ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 4670 – 1GB
CreatiSound Blasterter X-Fi MB
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1WLEDR)
Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N +Wi-MAXX 6250
8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

 

[lostandwandering]

The HD 5870 in the G73jh is MUCH better than the 4670 in the Dell. If gaming is the main concern and you don't care about the size of it, the G73 is the winner in my mind.

 

[daniel123244]

Hmm... thats what I am not sure about, i have never owned a lapop over 15 inches. I dont know how that would work out

 

[lostandwandering]

Hmm... thats what I am not sure about, i have never owned a lapop over 15 inches. I dont know how that would work out

The Asus is only 8 lbs which isn't too bad for such a powerful system. And being an owner of a 9lbs behemoth, I can say that as long as you have a backpack or messenger bag you will be ok.

 

[daniel123244]

Anyone have another suggestion?

 

[lostandwandering]

If you like the 15'' package then you could look at the G73's little brother, the G51JX with a GTS 360M: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220700

Or this Sager NP8690 with either the GTX 285M or the HD5870: http://www.sagernotebook.com/product_customed.php?pid=216215

 

[daniel123244]

Best answer selected by daniel123244.