Small gaming laptop for frequent traveler, buying soonest.

[FlyboyPhil]

Asus G60JX I5, 4gb ram, Nvidia GTS360M (1366x768) screen just died.. time to move on.. a bit smaller and better battery life would be good.. sturdy as I travel.

1) What is your budget? $500-800

2) What size notebook would you prefer? 13.3-14, could go bigger, 15.6 would be smaller than the current beast!

3) Where will you buying this notebook? USA-Internet
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Asus

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

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming: League of Legends, Day of Defeat:Source, Counterstrike
Word processing/web surfing/movie watching

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Airline Pilot, travel 3-5 days per week

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?See 6

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? 2 DVDs worth would be nice for when I ride across the country in the back..could do with less.. wouldn't complain if I had more

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.
Win 7
Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information. 1366x768 or better
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter
Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
NO
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Soon(today/tomorrow or monday at latest).. need my gaming fix!

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
2-3 years

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
320GB or more
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? It would be nice, but can carry a usb external.. so not a big deal.
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Thanks in advance guys..

[ForeverZen]

Hey that's a pretty small budget so you should research AMD APU's. It's a type of processor that can handle gaming and is a lot cheaper than intel. A a6-3400m for example could play all those games.

[FlyboyPhil]

I could go up on the budget a bit, but lower keeps the wife happy. I have been leaning toward the asus 13.3 inch with the 620/630 M as my 360m has been more than adequate. Those are in the 5-700 range, just not sure how sturdy they are.. thanks for the response.. will look into those.. heck.. they are probably what's in the 13.3 asus..

[ForeverZen]

I could go up on the budget a bit, but lower keeps the wife happy. I have been leaning toward the asus 13.3 inch with the 620/630 M as my 360m has been more than adequate. Those are in the 5-700 range, just not sure how sturdy they are.. thanks for the response.. will look into those.. heck.. they are probably what's in the 13.3 asus..

For gaming they can't be beat. The best amd processor you can get is a a8-3550mx and you can find laptops with them for around 600-700 bucks brand new. That processor will run some games on ultra I highly recommend amd for gaming on a budget.

[FlyboyPhil]

Ah.. those were the 520m and 610m..

[IKAS V]

You want small check this out!
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np6110-...wconfigure=yes
It's 11.6" but very powerful, probably twice as powerul as your old G60JX.

[ForeverZen]

You want small check this out!
Sager NP6110 / Clevo W110ER Custom Laptop
It's 11.6" but very powerful, probably twice as powerul as your old G60JX.

Dude really?

At least read the guys post before you link some random overpriced xoticpc laptop. He want's a 13.3'' or above screen. He is going to be watching movies so he wants a dvd player.

[AlwaysSearching]

Dude really?

At least read the guys post before you link some random crappy super overpriced xoticpc laptop. He want's a 13.3'' or above screen. He is going to be watching movies so he wants a dvd player.

Well to be fair he said he "PREFERRED" a 13.3. I read it and it doesn't
say HAS TO HAVE IT. Mentioned he might go 15.6 so seems perhaps
there is some flexibility.

There is also this new craze called downloading movies., when you do this you
don't really need a dvd player to watch movies.

As the OP title says "small gaming laptop" you won't find a more
powerful, smaller, inexpensive option then the little sager. Screen
just might be to small for some.

[V_Chip]

AMD's APUs are very affordable solutions to boot.

Though the OP "preferred" such screen sizes, the purpose of this forum is to showcase to the prospective buyer what options are out there. It may be in your best interest to be more open-minded and less hostile of other posters here who are trying to help FlyboyPhil out. The OP also stated that he doesn't mind using an external ODD. I also don't believe IKAS V works for Xotic.

On topic: If the smaller screen size will suit you, purchasing an Alienware M11x R2 wouldn't be too bad of an idea. However, this is an appeal to your open-mindedness. The R2 has been discontinued, and may only be found on the NBR marketplace by users looking to upgrade, or on the Dell outlet. These are refurbished/redistributed items, but that isn't a bad thing. Unlike NEW lappies that are manufactured, setup, and shipped - R/R products are actually tested to ensure functionality. In addition to this, you won't be disappointed with AW build quality and Dell's warranty on these specific devices. A bit pricey, but worthwhile in the long run. (I'd much rather go with the Sager in terms of performance, but the AW M11x R2 for build and support).

If these new options don't appeal to you, make a post and I'll suggest other laptops that will hopefully fulfill your needs.

[ForeverZen]

He preferred a 13.3-14'' laptop under $800. Not an 11'6'' xoticpc for $900. I'm not wrong in saying advertising for that company is against the rules.
This is the "what laptop should I buy" section, not the "what xoticpc that doesn't fit my needs should I buy" section.