Re: New computer - Laptop
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Didn't you say $400 - $500? The one you mention will do what Jenny says. It would probably play very low end adventure games, but that's it. The graphics is the important thing for gamers and this one has low end graphics integrated into the Core i3 processor.
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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I edited while you were responding!
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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I bought two laptops from Toshiba direct and am happy with both of them. I took a look to see if they had anything on sale. Drac is quite correct you are not likely to get a graphics card on a laptop for $500 or less. Toshiba has a deal going where they are knocking off $150 from a $700 dollar machine. Check the link they will allow you to customize adding this Nvidia card. 2GB DDR3 NVIDIA ® GeForce® GT 740M with Optimus™ Technology The 15 1/2 inch screen laptop is reduced from $700 to $549 And for $75.00 you can add the graphics card. That makes it $624. They shipped my two free. I did not check to see the shipping details. If nothing else this gives you something to compare to. What do you think about the card Drac? I know nothing about laptop cards. I use mine for spread sheets, budgeting and like that. It never goes on the internet. Not sure what my wife does with hers. I really like my Toshiba. Toshiba Sale
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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I don't know a lot about mobile cards, but I did notice this one has Optimus technology which is supposed to be able to switch between your on-board graphics and the dedicated graphic. As I remember, it didn't always work the way people expected it to. Those issues may have been resolved though. Jenny or Inland will know more than I do.
If you are concerned about cooling, there are great laptop coolers available. Some have quiet fans and even offer extra USB ports.
If you plan on doing any adventure gaming at all, I would definitely recommend increasing your budget.
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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Since this is my first laptop, does the screen size matter? 15 or 17?? I will using a mouse on this one. I can go up to 1,000
I think I will be running family tree research that involves downloading pictures and documents. Some casual games like world riddles and royal envoy series.
I will be leaving the Myst (adventure)games and hidden object games to my desktop. It has a bigger screen- 22" Never was into RPG games.
Thank you
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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07/02/14 08:29 AM
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Since this is my first laptop, does the screen size matter? Of course it matters. Go to a store that has laptops on display and see which screen size and resolution you're the most comfortable with. You don't have to buy one there, but you can get an idea of what you'll be looking at.
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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07/03/14 01:20 PM
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MSI is a very good company - especially for gaming laptops. The battery life is a littly puny, but then it's a pretty powerful computer! If battery life isn't a big concern, then that is a very good laptop.
I couldn't find a review for it at Notebook Review, but users at other places rated it quite highly.
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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07/03/14 02:49 PM
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Battery life depends on the hardware in the computer and what it's being used for. Higher end hardware sucks up more battery life. It also weighs more. If either of these two are issues for you, then maybe look for something in between.
The Notebook Review website is a pretty good source of information. Plus you can always ask the community there about recommendations.
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Re: New computer - Laptop
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Thank you all for the comments and recommendations. I have reached out to John on computer shopper and you have all agreed that the MSI GP60 Leopard-010 15.6" laptop is a good gaming/work computer and good features for the low price of 850.00 Dradvr - yes - I will probably use it for more gaming later on. Why not upgrade it now. Thank you. Thank you to all !!
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