Searching for a "compatibility" laptop

[Kylon]

I'm currently looking into getting myself a new laptop and I have a specific want for it that has been rather difficult for me to find any good leads on.

I want a laptop that would essentially be compatible with most any software I throw at it. More specifically, Id like one I could multi-boot Win 7/OS X/Fedora Linux. Along with this, I would like for it to incorporate a graphics card of at least moderate capability. I plan on still utilizing my desktop for heavy gaming, however it would be nice to know I could use the laptop as a backup to tide me over in case something happens.

My difficulty has been with tracking down any kind of real "source" out there where I could get the information I need. I would imagine its not too common to have a desire to run all 3 major OS solutions on a single piece of hardware. If there are any leads or suggestions, Ive come to know that the Tom's Hardware community tends to be the right people to ask when the Google-Fu is lacking, and I thank you for your assistance.

 

[Maverick4396]

well since you didn't give us a budget I'll throw a couple systems at you in order of price:



http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np2180-built-compal-nblb2-custom-laptop-p-2776.html

http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-g51jxa1-p-2724.html

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8690-built-clevo-w860cu-custom-gaming-laptop-p-2659.html

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8760-built-clevo-w870cu-custom-gaming-laptop-p-2660.html

Personally I went with the 3rd choice. Both the 3rd and 4th choices offer the very latest in ATi graphics card and an all of the choices offer one of the latest intel CPU's. customize them to fit into your needs more readily. If you need some lower priced alternatives let me know and I will dig some more up.

 

[Kylon]

Thank you for the incredibly quick reply Maverick. And it figures I left a few things out of the needs. I need to remember that I shouldn't ask questions to anybody 5 minutes before I head to sleep.

Dollar price would probably hover right below, or right at the 1k mark. My wife is still reeling from the $2,800 system I assembled 3 years ago.

 

[Maverick4396]

Around the 1K mark

http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-n61jqa1-back-order-p-2734.html

 

[Kylon]

Best answer selected by Kylon.
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nThat looks like just the beaut I've been hunting for Maverick, Thank you.