laptop or desktop

[simplyjoy]

I am thinking about gettting a new machine, I want something solid and good for gaming but not that expensive (at most $1000). What I am wondering now should I just get my desktop upgreaded or should I buy a new laptop, I've just got to know a good deal (HP DV9700t Laptop: Core 2 Duo 2.20GHz 2GB 250GB $1000), I am seriously thinking about this one, how do you like it. Or any other good suggestions please.

[ctal]

That looks like an excellent buy and a very nice machine. Today's C2D-based laptops I feel offer much better performance/$ compared to anything that came before.

I'm basing that in part on my recent purchase of an Asus A8SC-B1 laptop, for $1200, which is less highly configured than the machine you are considering. I've been really delighted with its performance (although I should say I am not a gamer, and it is not particularly a gaming oriented machine). But based on its performance, I would project that your better-configured machine would be satisfactory to you in that respect.

I should add, though, that the Asus' out-of-the-box performance, with Vista and all sorts of pre-loaded crapware, was very unsatisfactory. I reformatted, installed XP instead, and only the software that I wanted. It's been a delight ever since. If you think you might want to go that route eventually, check the HP website and make sure that XP-compatible drivers for its internal components are available for download.

Regards,
-- Al

[jaketerminate]

HPs are a good choice if your on budget and the one you found looks like its good for the price.

[Underwater Mike]

Unless you really need the portability, I'd go the desktop route. You can build a very nice machine for under $1000, and the form factor will also let you upgrade incrementally, which you cannot do with a lappy.

[PGIV]

I agree with UM. If you don't need the portability, you get MUCH more for your money with a desktop.

[jaketerminate]

Originally Posted by PGIV

I agree with UM. If you don't need the portability, you get MUCH more for your money with a desktop.

I also agree, you can get better stuff with a desktop. You can also upgrade it more than a notebook, which is good in the long run!

[jaketerminate]

Originally Posted by jaketerminate

I also agree, you can get so much more "bang for the buck" with a desktop.

Originally Posted by jaketerminate

I also agree, you can get better stuff with a desktop. You can also upgrade it more than a notebook, which is good in the long run!

Sorry for the double post, i tried to edit but hit the quote button instead...

[k0NG0]

Originally Posted by jaketerminate

Sorry for the double post, i tried to edit but hit the quote button instead...

Fixed...

[BPW]

If you're in for gaming, get a desktop. Much more bang for the buck, unparalleled possibilities to upgrade, much less hassle to get replacement parts in case something breaks down.

Over the last months, I kind of dropped out of gaming after being an avid PC gamer for more than ten years. Hence, I got myself a laptop for the first time.

Well, those were the times ...

[jaketerminate]

Originally Posted by k0NG0

Fixed...

Thanks

[INVALiD]

I don't think one could get a decent gaming laptop for under a grand??

I'd go with the desktop. If you really need portability you can look into
SFF PC's, but you'll probably have to come up a bit on the price.

[Seritin]

Originally Posted by INVALiD

I don't think one could get a decent gaming laptop for under a grand??

I'd go with the desktop. If you really need portability you can look into
SFF PC's, but you'll probably have to come up a bit on the price.

Yea you couldent get a decent gaming laptop for under 1 grand. mine was 1,400. They get expensive fast becuase they have to make all the parts smaller then the desktop.

[Tapir]

I also agree with UM. An excellent system can be built with one grand. Moreover I am yet to find a lappy that with a screen that does not streak or hang video driver issues included. Of course these are my experiences - and with various brands.

[bajo]

18+" 1900x1200 laptop would be nice, if only upgrades were easier... specially hard to pick up a tops video card.

[bajo]

Originally Posted by simplyjoy

I am thinking about gettting a new machine, I want something solid and good for gaming but not that expensive (at most $1000). What I am wondering now should I just get my desktop upgreaded or should I buy a new laptop, I've just got to know a good deal (HP DV9700t Laptop: Core 2 Duo 2.20GHz 2GB 250GB $1000), I am seriously thinking about this one, how do you like it. Or any other good suggestions please.

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