MSI GE600-002US vs Acer Aspire AS5740G-6979

[freaky_champ]

Hi guys... I need a laptop and i want to import it from US.
max budget is $1000.
I will be using it for for mid- level gaming
watching movies,surfing
should have good dedicated GPU.
decent battery life.

I have shortlisted 2 machines...

MSI GE600-002US
Acer Aspire AS5740G-6979

I am really confused as i cant decide which one to buy.
or any other option you can suggest that matches features of above mentioned machines...Help me guys.



General Questions

1) What is your budget? max $1000

2) What size notebook would you prefer? Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen

a. Netbook; 10” screen or less
b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA
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4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

a. Like: Any
b. Dislike:None

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? No

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Playing mid level games, video conversions,surfing,movies

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?Both

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? grid,gears of war,COD,NFS,GTA

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? Min 2 hrs

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?

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

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Actual resolutions: 1440x900 and 1600x900

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? ya somewhat but should have good build

15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? Next week My friend is returning back form US so i have to decide within this week.

Notebook Components

16) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive? Min 320 and max 500

17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?DVD burner

[betaflame]

The Acer is better, but has a 1 year warranty

the MSI has 3 years.

I'd vote for the Acer, but what are the prices where you are?

[freaky_champ]

The Acer is better, but has a 1 year warranty

the MSI has 3 years.

I'd vote for the Acer, but what are the prices where you are?

I am from India and My friend will bring it for me fom US.

Acer Aspire AS5740G-6979 with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 ($800)

MSI GE600-002US ($950)

[wishmaster.dj]

MSi's 3 year warranty may NOT be valid in India. check that first.

Asus warranty is usually honoured.

Also, check out the N series from asus. perhaps you could get a deal with N61jq

[freaky_champ]

MSi's 3 year warranty may NOT be valid in India. check that first.

Asus warranty is usually honoured.

Also, check out the N series from asus. perhaps you could get a deal with N61jq

can u pls throw some light on asus N61jq.

[wishmaster.dj]

1100usd.

N61jq-A1 - core i7, 4gb ddr3, 500gb hdd, radeon HD5730 1 gb gddr3.

Theres a stripped down version N61jq-X1, which has 320gb hdd and costs 1050 at newegg.

does that do, freaky champ?

[freaky_champ]

1100usd.

N61jq-A1 - core i7, 4gb ddr3, 500gb hdd, radeon HD5730 1 gb gddr3.

Theres a stripped down version N61jq-X1, which has 320gb hdd and costs 1050 at newegg.

does that do, freaky champ?

sorry bro that's exceeding my budget cant go higher than $1000

how about the machines i have shortlisted..??

[wishmaster.dj]

does GE 600 have switchable graphics?

[essense]

does GE 600 have switchable graphics?

I'm pretty sure it does

[wishmaster.dj]

well then in that case @OP- go for it. You will value the swtichable graphics a lot especially when no one around you in India would have that capability.

Smells like unique bragging rights!