Gaming laptop, ideal specs -- at what price point? aka Best bang for your buck

[[DSX]]

bro $999 lgi ang starting price sa XPS m1530...
asa ka plit ana? refurbished na? or brandnew?

mao lgi ni ang price sa specs nmo bro...

I got mine without any coupons. I just got lucky they were having a promo (which rarely happens with XPS systems) that time for $699 off. I forgot to mention that order came with a $200 gift check. Basically I got the XPS for around 688 not counting the free software worth $130. It felt like I've won a lottery when I got the deal w00t!!!

[EZRA]

I think I overpaid for my XPS M1530 ... abi nakog naka barato na ko... hahahahha

[mcuyg]

Bro. Try HP Media Center nga Laptop...

[mcuyg]

Bro try this


Operating system
The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications.
Help me decide
Choices:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance
Help me decide
Choices:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9500 (2.60 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme Processor X9000 (2.80GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Display
The window to applications, the Internet and more
Help me decide
Choices:
20.1" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
20.1" WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display(1920x1200) - "True HD" 1080p res
Memory
Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory
Help me decide
Choices:
3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card
Bring your favorite applications and games to life
Help me decide
Choices:
256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS
Personalization
Choose the way you would like your HP PC to look.
Help me decide
Choices:
HP Imprint Finish (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Networking
PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately
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Choices:
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
Hard Drive
Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive
Help me decide
Choices:
240GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
500GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (250GB x 2)
Primary CD/DVD Drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs
Help me decide
Choices:
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
TV & Entertainment Experience
Includes online Program Guide. Review the TV schedule, record a single episode or an entire series.
Help me decide
Choices:
Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer
Primary Battery
The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer
Help me decide
Choices:
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Extra 9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Security Software
Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web.
Help me decide
Choices:
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 15 Month Subscription
Norton 360(TM ) - 12 Months
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 24 Month Subscription
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 36 Month Subscription
HP Featured Software
Software to help you get the most out of your PC.
Help me decide
Choices:
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, One Year
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Three Years
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Four Years
Back-Up & Utilities Software
Don't forget to add backup software to protect your photos, data and music!
Help me decide
Choices:
Roxio Backup MyPC(TM)
OS and Recovery Media
Feel at ease with an OS backup CD at your fingertips. Please choose the same OS as selected above.
Help me decide
Choices:
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Productivity Software
Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity
Help me decide
Choices:
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) Office X3 (Now Vista compatible!)
Microsoft(R) Office Basic 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Small Business 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007
Finance & Accounting Software
Track your income and expenses with a financial software package for your home or business
Help me decide
Choices:
Quicken Deluxe 2008
QuickBooks Pro 2008
Premium Photography Software
Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life!
Help me decide
Choices:
Corel(R) Paint Shop Pro(R) Photo X2
HDX Premium Software Bundle
HDX includes full versions of all the software you need to protect, create and share.
Help me decide
Choices:
Power Pack software - muvee autoProducer Premium, Cyberlink DVD Suite Premium and Serif Web Plus
Display Available 20.1" WUXGA + HP Ultra Brightview widescreen and 1080p option
Dimensions 9 cell:
18.7 (L) x 13.4 (W) x 2.3" (H)
Weight 15.3lbs
Weight varies by configuration
Communications Available Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network with Bluetooth or Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network with Bluetooth
Broadband wireless N/A
Graphics 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT
PCI expansion Expansion port 3 connector
Memory From 2.0 to 4.0GB DDR2 SDRAM
Total memory slots 2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion 4GB
Hard disk drive(s) Up to 500GB§ 5400 rpm Serial ATA dual hard drive
Primary battery 9-cell Lithium-Ion battery: up to 2 hours battery life

Battery life varies depending on product configuration, product model, applications loaded on product, power management setting of product, and product features used by customer. As with all batteries, the battery's maximum capacity decreases with time and usage.
Front-side bus (processor dependent) Up to 800 MHz
AC adapter 180W
Expansion slots ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
I/O ports 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), IEEE 1394 Firewire, expansion port 3, Integrated Consumer IR (remote control receiver), HP HDX dockable media center remote control, 5-in-1 digital media card reader, microphone-in, integrated stereo microphone, eSATA port, HDMI external port, RJ-45 (LAN), VGA
Speakers Altec Lansing (4 Panel Mounted and 1 Sub-Wolfer)
Software - full versions HP PhotoSmart Essentials, Muvee AutoProducer Premium 6.x, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x, Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent, Serif Web Plus 10.x, The Sims Life Stories Laptop edition, SlingPlayer from from Slingbox, QuickPlay, Cyberlink DVD Suite, Slingbox Flash Tour (Desktop icon only)
Software - introductory versions Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)
Trial Internet service Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition 60-day trial
Basic warranty

* One year of hardware parts and labor coverage
* One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support
* 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase

Limited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq.
* E-mail response in as little time as an hour


http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ame=HDX_series

[mcuyg]

HP Pavilion dv9700t series

Operating system
The main control program of your system. See Productivity Software category for Office applications.
Help me decide
Choices:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
SAVE $100 - Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit) for $60!!
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
Processor
A faster processor supports more efficient operations and applications performance
Help me decide
Choices:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5550 (1.83 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.00 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Display
The window to applications, the Internet and more
Help me decide
Choices:
17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
17.0" WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition Ultra HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Memory
Use more programs at once and make them run faster with more memory
Help me decide
Choices:
3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card
Bring your favorite applications and games to life
Help me decide
Choices:
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
50% OFF 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
Personalization
Choose the way you would like your HP PC to look.
Help me decide
Choices:
HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Webcam + Microphone
HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Microphone
FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Microphone
Networking
PC includes a network port for broadband Internet connectivity. Internet access sold separately
Help me decide
Choices:
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
Broadband Wireless
Browse the internet and get email on the Verizon Wireless broadband network, now in more locations.
Help me decide
Choices:
Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard (Service Activation Required)
Hard Drive
Store your applications, data, digital music and digital photos on your hard disk drive
Help me decide
Choices:
250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
500GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (250GB x 2)
Primary CD/DVD Drive
Optical drives can be used to store data, play music and movies, and burn your own CDs or DVDs
Help me decide
Choices:
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
50% OFF HD DVD ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer!!
Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
TV & Entertainment Experience
Includes online Program Guide. Review the TV schedule, record a single episode or an entire series.
Help me decide
Choices:
No TV Tuner w/remote control
HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner
Primary Battery
The right battery can keep you and your Notebook PC working longer
Help me decide
Choices:
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Extra 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Extra High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries
Security Software
Stay protected from the latest online threats when connecting to the Web.
Help me decide
Choices:
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 15 Month Subscription
Norton 360(TM ) - 12 Months
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 24 Month Subscription
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 36 Month Subscription
HP Featured Software
Software to help you get the most out of your PC.
Help me decide
Choices:
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, One Year
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Three Years
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, Four Years
Back-Up & Utilities Software
Don't forget to add backup software to protect your photos, data and music!
Help me decide
Choices:
Roxio Backup MyPC(TM)
OS and Recovery Media
Feel at ease with an OS backup CD at your fingertips. Please choose the same OS as selected above.
Help me decide
Choices:
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
Productivity Software
Get the tools you need to save time and improve your productivity
Help me decide
Choices:
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) Office X3 (Now Vista compatible!)
Microsoft(R) Office Basic 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Small Business 2007
Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2007
Finance & Accounting Software
Track your income and expenses with a financial software package for your home or business
Help me decide
Choices:
Quicken Deluxe 2008
QuickBooks Pro 2008
Premium Photography Software
Software that helps you make the most of your digital cameras and brings your pictures to life!
Help me decide
Choices:
Corel(R) Paint Shop Pro(R) Photo X2
Premium CD/DVD Burner Software
Feature-filled upgrades from the basic software included with your system
Help me decide
Choices:
muvee autoProducer Premium
Display Available 17.0" WXGA+ high-definition BrightView widescreen with Ultra BrightView and WSXGA+ BrightView options
Dimensions 15.16 (L) x 11.65 (W) x 1.23 (min H)/1.52 (max H)
Weight 7.7lbs, 8.2lbs (dual lamp)
Weight varies by configuration
Communications Available Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network with optional Bluetooth
Broadband wireless Optional Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard (Service Activation Required)
Graphics 256MB Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS or 512MB Nvidia GeForce 8600M GS
PCI expansion Expansion port 3 connector
Memory From 2.0GB to 4.0GB DDR2 SDRAM
Total memory slots 2 DIMM
Maximum memory expansion 4GB
Hard disk drive(s) Up to 500GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA dual hard drive
Primary battery 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery: up to 3 hours, 30 minutes battery life

Battery life varies depending on product configuration, product model, applications loaded on product, power management setting of product, and product features used by customer. As with all batteries, the battery's maximum capacity decreases with time and usage.
Front-side bus (processor dependent) Up to 800 MHz
AC adapter 65W
Expansion slots ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
I/O ports 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), IEEE 1394 Firewire, expansion port 3, TV out (S-video), Integrated Consumer IR (remote control receiver), 5-in-1 digital media card reader, microphone in, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (LAN), VGA, HDMI external port
Speakers Integrated Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Software - full versions HP PhotoSmart Essentials
Muvee AutoProducer Basic Edition 6.x (with 20-day-trial full version)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.x
Microsoft Works 9.0
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
HP Games Powered by Wild Tangent
Cyberlink DVD Suite
Sling Player from Slingbox
The Sims Life Stories laptop edition
Slingbox Flash Tour (Desktop icon only)
HP Quickplay
Software - introductory versions Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates; subscription required to continue receiving updates)
Trial Internet service Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition 60-day trial
Basic warranty

* One year of hardware parts and labor coverage
* One year of award-winning, toll-free, 24 x 7 support
* 30-Days Free Software Support (Free 1 year Software Support with Product Registration) from date of purchase

Limited software technical support is available only for software preinstalled on the computer by HP/Compaq.
* E-mail response in as little time as an hour

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...dv9700t_series

[EZRA]

MCUYG: Portability should also be a factor. At 15.5 lbs, you won't be lugging that thing around with you without having to rest every 30 min. You should also check the DELL XPS M2010 (which is also 3 lbs heavier) if you're into those big and heavy "notebooks errrr briefcase".

[jordinho]

@dsx saw that deal sa slickdeals hehehehe almost pulled the trigger on that pero monitor lang sa ako gi palit

[DEMONOCIETY]

Ug pang gaming ra gyud - I'd go for the DELL XPS M1730

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Extreme X9000(2.8GHz/800Mhz FSB/6M L2 Cache)
4 GB DDR2
Raid Performance 128GB SSD
NVIDIA® SLI™ Dual GeForce® 8800M GTX with 1GB GDDR3 Memory
AGEIA PhysX™ 100M Processor
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 a/g/n Mini Card
Blu-ray / DVD / CD Burner (Blu-ray Disc Drive)
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)
ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi® Xtreme Audio Sound Card

This system costs over $8K as qouted by DELL

ahhhh d pud moabot anang $8k oi kamahal gud anang mananapa

[EZRA]

DEMONSOCIETY... try to customize from there sa imong na kit-an - kay BASE PRICE na siya. Pislita nang customize then i max out tanan. Diba abot nag otso mil. Siguradoha nga ang Dual 64GB Solid State Drive imong gi pili.. kay kana ra nga upgrade daan tag 1,750 na. The max out sab sa warranty.

Awa ni:

[img width=500 height=344]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/marxlenin/Mix%20Pics/dellxps.jpg[/img]

[DEMONOCIETY]

DEMONSOCIETY... try to customize from there sa imong na kit-an - kay BASE PRICE na siya. Pislita nang customize then i max out tanan. Diba abot nag otso mil. Siguradoha nga ang Dual 64GB Solid State Drive imong gi pili.. kay kana ra nga upgrade daan tag 1,750 na. The max out sab sa warranty.

Awa ni:

[img width=500 height=344]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/marxlenin/Mix%20Pics/dellxps.jpg[/img]

thanks for the info. sus! d ko ka imagine moabot anang kantidara mopalit nalang kog auto! hehehhehe