So..New Laptop?

[wtd]

If you're buying a laptop to use as a gaming machine... don't.

[jseto]

haha only very light gaming.

[ProgrammingFun]

wtd @ Tue May 18, 2010 9:40 pm wrote:

If you're buying a laptop to use as a gaming machine... don't.

I did...and I can tell you that you can get a much better deal on a desktop with the same specs:

I originally planned on buying a desktop for ~$800 (but it wasn't in stock),
my laptop (half the specs) cost me ~$1100.

Both prices don't include tax.

[wtd]

Also... for gaming: consoles. Better title availability these days and no checking system requirements, plus much lower cost of entry ($200-300).

[RandomLetters]

For gaming? Especially casual?

Desktop > Laptop > Console

Consoles have terrible title availability. Proprietary content, expensive production, low quality gaming.
Desktops are much more affordable than laptops (because they dont need to focus on portability) and give u access to a wide range of smaller, independent games that will last you forever.

[zero-impact]

I would have to disagree with you on one point RandomLetters. I would say Consoles are MUCH more affordable then pc gaming. Take for instance the BestBuy website. You can buy an Xbox 360 for only $180.

However the absolute cheapest desktop tower is $280. Also, note that the tower I mentioned would barely be able to play any of today's modern games.

The nice thing about pc gaming that I can think of is, if something breaks, you can just take it out and replace it. However, I have had a Xbox 360 for 2 years now, and Microsoft gladly replaced it for free when the network card got fried in a thunderstorm.

Anyways, just my 2 cents.