which gaming notebook is better and why?

I have been looking in to getting a laptop, and ive done alot of research.

So i need a notebook that is capable of playing great games, even when im at a friends house, or on vacation.

So ive narrowed it down to 2 different ones.

#1-Gateway P-173XL FX

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4011672&CatId=1891

#2- HP Pavilion HDX9494NR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834147750

Which one would you purchase if you were to get one of them, and why?

I would say this Gateway from bestbuy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8892825&type=product&id=1211587727985

im in canada and they dont have that model at my best buy.

but the only thing better on that model is the 9800. Is the 8800 good aswell?

im in canada and they dont have that model at my best buy.

but the only thing better on that model is the 9800. Is the 8800 good aswell?

Crypt_mx

I don't know if I can help because those 2 u posted are rip-offs.

lol what, you must know nothing about computers.

The only difference between your gateway and mine is, yours has a higher graphics card(\which isnt even that much better)

and mine has more HD memory 400gb.

And that HP is amazing, 20 inch display and a blue ray player.

lol what, you must know nothing about computers.

The only difference between your gateway and mine is, yours has a higher graphics card(\which isnt even that much better)

and mine has more HD memory 400gb.

And that HP is amazing, 20 inch display and a blue ray player.

Crypt_mx

and the gateway i listed is $450 cheaper. A better graphics card in a laptop will go further then an HDD because at least u can upgrade an HDD in a laptop unlike the graphics card. Mine also has DDR3 ram while urs has DDR2. For gaming u shouldn't be worried about blu-ray in the first place on a pc.

Edit: Also on mine it has an open HDD slot so u can just add another.

im in canada and they dont have that model at my best buy.

but the only thing better on that model is the 9800. Is the 8800 good aswell?

Crypt_mx

Not sure about notebook versions, but the desktop versions are exactly the same. EXACTLY. The 9800GT is just a rebadged 8800GT, no difference in hardware.

I know, and its the same on lapotops, unless it says "mobile card" its the same version.

I know the cards are the same so im assuming it wont matter. Meh its a great laptop though.

lol what, ive never heard of that and ive been researching laptops for weeks.

ATI cards have multiple graphic issues.Due to the fact that all games are built on nvidia cards.

lol what, ive never heard of that and ive been researching laptops for weeks.

ATI cards have multiple graphic issues.Due to the fact that all games are built on nvidia cards.

Crypt_mx

www.xoticpc.com

This place has some of the best prices around and you can choose nearly every item you want installed(depending on model)

ww.eurocom.ca

Another place that builds Laptops without all the frills and gimicks.

I have been researching laptops for the last month and these two places offer myself the most bang for the buck. Used to build barebone laptops about 6yrs ago when you could purchase them local. But many of the old guard quite producing them.

Things that impressed me.

You can select from a wide range of parts depending on the model.

You can downgrade items if you already have better that you want to use(why pay 150+$ for 4gig of ram when you can buy it for around 70$ or less with lifetime warrenty)

Upgrade video card options at a later date(as well as other removable parts).

Sager with Exoticpc has been stated to have a excellent warrenty policy and quality.

Priced against prebuilds I can get better equipment for the same cost.

Less worries about after market parts working.

More options as to what laptop size, power requirements, graphic size, five 17inch models from Sager alone.

Pick the brand company you like and customize the model.(xoticpc)

Check them out.

Forgot to link this site for laptop information I found useful.

www.notebookcheck.net