Should I buy this laptop?

[Dr.Hax]

Here is the link to it: Newegg.com - Gateway NV59C57U NoteBook Intel Core i5 450M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470


I can't really afford anything over $750 so this laptop looks pretty good.
Since it has a built in graphics card I should be able to play some of my games (Team Fortress 2, Portal, Ghost Recon) right?
It also has a i5 processor.


What are you thoughts on this laptop?
Are there any that are even better for the same price?


Thanks!

[glc]

Gateway is now owned by Acer. I'd prefer an Asus myself. I also like Dell and Lenovo.

[orbrit]

here's a list of the competitors out there

Top Gaming Laptops Under 800 Dollars (full article here)

MSI GX630-028US:

* Processor Type: Athlon X2 dual-core
* Screen Size: 15.4'' LCD
* Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 250 GB SATA
* Graphic Card: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600
* Price: $800

Sony Vaio VPC-EB1S0E/WI:

* Processor Type: Intel Core i3-330M
* Screen Size: 15.6''
* Processor Speed: 2.13 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
* Graphic Card: 512 MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
* Price: $515

HP Pavilion dv6-1362nr:

* Processor Type: Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo
* Screen Size: 15.6''
* Processor Speed: 2.20 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB
* Graphic Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
* Price: $750

ASUS X83VP-X1:

* Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo T6600
* Screen Size: 14.1''
* Processor Speed: 2.20 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB
* Graphic Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
* Price: $800

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5995:

* Processor Type: Intel Pentium Processor T4300
* Screen Size: 15.6''
* Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
* RAM: 3 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 250 GB
* Graphic Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
* Price: $650

HP Pavilion DV6-2144NR:

* Processor Type: AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile Processor M520
* Screen Size: 15.6"
* Processor Speed: 2.30 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB
* Graphic Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 (M96)
* Price: $800

Acer Aspire 7736G:

* Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo P7450
* Screen Size: 17.3''
* Processor Speed: 2.13 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB
* Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce G210M
* Price: $430

ASUS K61IC-X2:

* Processor Type: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300
* Screen Size: 16''
* Processor Speed: 2.10 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB
* Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220M 1GB DDR2
* Price: $650

Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-EZ2201:

* Processor Type: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
* Screen Size: 15.4"
* Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz
* RAM: 1 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB
* Price: $700

ASUS K70IO-TY002V:

* Processor Type: Intel Pentium T4200
* Screen Size: 17.3''
* Processor Speed: 2 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 250 GB
* Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M
* Price: $600

Compaq Presario CQ61-403SA:

* Processor Type: AMD Sempron M120
* Screen Size: 15.6''
* Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
* RAM: 2 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 160 GB
* Graphic Card: ATI Radeon HD 4200
* Price: $400

Dell Alienware M11x

* Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300
* Screen Size: 11.6''
* Processor Speed: 1.3 GHz
* RAM: 4 GB
* Hard Drive Capacity: 256 GB SSD
* Graphic Card: 1 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M
* Price: $800

[Dr.Hax]

Originally Posted by glc Gateway is now owned by Acer. I'd prefer an Asus myself. I also like Dell and Lenovo.

Yeah I really like Dell but I can't afford most good Dell laptops.



What is the problem with Gateway and Acer?

[glc]

I just don't think the quality is very good.

Looks like there are a few Asus machines on orbrit's list........

[Dr.Hax]

Well most of the laptops that he suggested are "Currently Unavailable"...

I will probably use the laptop mostly for music and Photoshop, I just wanted to be able to play a few Steam games (nothing to demanding)


Thanks for all your help so far

[glc]

Can you squeeze out a few more bucks?

Newegg.com - ASUS K52 Series K52JC-X2 NoteBook Intel Core i5 450M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 1066 500GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 310M

[Dr.Hax]

Wow, that one looks really good lol

I might end up getting it

What do you think of these?

Newegg.com - lenovo G560(0679-4TU) NoteBook Intel Core i5 450M(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW Intel GMA 4500MHD
Newegg.com - ASUS K52 Series K52DR-X1 NoteBook AMD Phenom II Triple-Core N830(2.1GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Newegg.com - Recertified: ASUS G60VX-RBBX05 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P7450(2.13GHz) 16" 4GB Memory DDR2 800 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M

[glc]

The Lenovo is a good laptop, but it won't game well with the Intel onboard graphics. I don't like AMD processors in laptops. I don't know if I'd trust a refurb.

[David M]

Originally Posted by orbrit here's a list of the competitors out there Top Gaming Laptops Under 800 Dollars (full article here)

Looking at those graphics processors, I would say that a gaming laptop under $800 is an oxymoron, unless the game has primitive graphics.

[Dr.Hax]

Well I plan on getting the extended warranty on the Asus so I don't think that the fact it's a refurb will be a problem.

I think i'l either get the refurb or the one you suggested.

Thanks for all your help!

[glc]

I think I'd rather have the i5 than a C2D.