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#1 whoizit
Member since 2011 • 27 Posts

Hey guys, it's me again. Ok, so I know a little bit about basic computer stuff, I've built a few desktops and whatnot. However, as far as laptops go I really only know what should be good specs but not what a good price is for a mid range laptop. I've only ever bought 1 laptop, which I paid $450 for. Needless to say the $450 Assus notebook that I bought 2 years ago, which is going out on me, can't handle games for crap lol. The only computer games I will be play are World of Warcrack Mists of Pandaria, Star Wars the Old Republic, and Guild Wars 2. Basically I'm looking for a nice laptop that can handle these mmos on high preferably ultra settings and still run very well. I know for a fact you can run WoW maxed very well with an i5 and a dedicated video card an I honestly don't expect much more from the other 2 games since they wil be wanting to compete with WoW. So what I am looking for is a really good laptop for its price. I would prefer a core i7 but would be willing to settle for an i5. If anybody here knows of any good laptops for under $700 please list them and links if you have any. I've searched tigerdirect, amazon, and newegg and haven't found many great deals over the last month or so...

Here are some links to what I've considered so far:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230132&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3946032&SID=skim2305X575088Xdab476655b9c9897a7d51937a4945fb5

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215198&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3946032&SID=skim2305X575088X85e9bf874c957947809dfffc1c82b980

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/274807

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/274806

I've heard bad things about Dell and Acer so I am kinda afraid to buy either but they look so nice for those prices... Does anybody have experience with any of these or know of anything better for around the same price? Also I've been considereing waiting around to see what kinda deals can be found on and around black friday but I honestly don't expect to find any good deals on laptops like I'm looking for, usually just seem to be crappy stuff that noobs will pick up when told $300 is a great deal for crap that was never really worth more than that in the first place.nAny of you guys think that I could actually find a good deal on something that I'm looking for around that time?

Don't mean to sound like a prick I am just really picky about things when spending this much money and when it comes to my gamming lol. I apprieciate any help, thanks.

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#2 whoizit
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I think if you're looking for a good one you would probably only spend around $50 more just buying a PS3 and then you would have it for exclusives if you ever did want to play any + if your 360 ever broke you would have another console to hold you over.
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#3 whoizit
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You should check out the Panasonic Plasma ST30. I just recently purchased one of those for myself and am still waiting for it to arrive but I did a ton of research and this particular TV seems to be one of the very best out there for gaming. I would advise you to do a lot of online research before you pay for any TV, if you do enough research you will most likely get what you are really looking for in a TV. If you aren't in a hurry to get the new TV I'll be able to give you an honest review and let you know how I feel about the Panasonic ST30 when it gets here.
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#4 whoizit
Member since 2011 • 27 Posts

Glare is the only real problem with plasma but if you are coming from CRT and werent bothered by it then it shouldnt be a problem.

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yeah, I'm used to it. lol Besides I have my windows well shielded anyway. I'm one of those people who prefers it dark and if I didn't have to get up so early for lifes requirements I wouldn't be in bed til the sun comes up. Still usually up til like 2 or 3 so I'm not too worried about issues with light. I honestly never even notice glare on CRT TVs unle I'm actually trying to, its just something you get used to.
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#5 whoizit
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Ok here it is, I finally went with the combo of: Panasonic VIERA TC-P46ST30 46-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV with the Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package. This all costs me about $1300 after also getting 3 HDMI cables, speaker wall mounts, and enough 14G speaker wire for the setup. Not too bad when you consider that fact that in a retail store that's what you could expect to pay for the TV alone. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of everything now. I will let you guys know how I feel about my setup once it all arrives and I have everything setup. I can't wait to play the HD Shadow of the Colossus and Gears of War 3 on this.
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#6 whoizit
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This is an instand where I'd actually recommend at least checking out what is available in-store. Yes, there is tax, but you'd be surprised at what you can find on clearance at stores like ABT--where I'd recommend going if there is one in your area.

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the only stores in my area with HTIB are BestBUY, HHGregg, Sears, Walmart, none of which have a comparable set for the same price. I just got the 1 I mentioned, I know its new and everything I've read is good so I'm sure I'll be happy with it. And now I know I'll soon have an extremely nice setup for once, at least for my standards.
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#7 whoizit
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Again the system only costs $300 on Accessories4Less.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKHTS5400/Onkyo-HT-S5400-7.1-Channel-Home-Theater-Package-w/USB-ipod/iphone/1.html

NVIDIATI
It is $334.50 with regular shipping from that site, and that is for a refurb. It's only $43 more for a brand new one from Amazon after shipping. I've never been a fan of buying used things so that's not too bad of a deal for me. I know I could go with an extended warranty, which aren't bad at those prices imo, but that would make it cost more than the new one fro Amazon.
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#8 whoizit
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Is this a good HTIB for my new Panasonic Plasma 46" ST30? Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package I can't go over $400 and Amazon has it for around $380, everything I've read about it seems to be good.
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#9 whoizit
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Everything I've read keeps saying what the dude above said. Panasonic 3D is the best available. I doubt it would be all over the internet if it wasn't true. I've seen very few complaints about the ST30, much less than just about all other good gaming TVs that I've read about. We'll have to wait and see how I feel about it when it actually arrives, I feel like I'll be pretty happy with it. I have black blankets over my windows anyway and I usually play at night so I'm not too concerned about the whole light issue with plasmas, my room is usually pretty dark. Now I just need to find a good sound system to go with it. I kinda want 7.1 but probably wont find any in my price range. Anyone know of any good home theater systems that wont take me over $400? I don't need any blu ray or dvd combo systems, just the receiver and speakers. Doesn't have to be epic just has to be nice. I've never had an HDTV or a home theater system so I'm sure just about anything that sounds nice will blow me away.
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#10 whoizit
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Would the 4 small speakers be easy to mount up in the 4 corners of my room?
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