Which Gaming Laptop @ $1,500?

[Dannyman999]

Hey - Thanks and I need help. This is my first laptop - I need it for High school, gaming and editing. I would like to add a SSD but I'm not sure....
any thoughts are really appreciated.


1. What is your budget?
$1,500

2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15-17

3. What screen resolution do you want?
1920-1080

4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Either

5. How much battery life do you need?
2+

6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
BF3
Diablo 3

7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Video and picture editing. After Effects cs5.5

8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
SSD and HD

9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9170-clevo-p170em-p-4342.html?wconfigure=yes

10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
Four years

11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Whatever

12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
Open

13. What country do you live in?
USA

 

[Maziar]

Another vote for Sager.
MSI GT60/GT70 are also good if you care about the looks and battery life

 

[Dannyman999]

Well I made my order -
Sager 9170-17", I7-3610QM w/GTX670 - 128 SSD & 750 HD plus a couple of other small upgrades - $1,600
Now I have to wait for it to arrive!
Thanks

 

[Maziar]

Awesome,that's one hell of a laptop hope you enjoy it