The one linked had a hybrid ssd/hdd. 4gb/500gbX2. Sent from my iPad 2
On Dec 12, 2011, at 7:34 PM, Michael Resnick <[email protected]> wrote: > At 04:09 PM 12/12/2011, Bino Gopal <[email protected]> wrote: > >> <snip> >> ...I was thinking of getting a Lenovo again, but wanted something I could >> play most games on too as this would be a personal laptop I purchase myself >> and I want a big screen (and can always export to an external display) and >> does Lenovo make anything that does that? Work gives me $2k every 3 years >> for a laptop so I have a definite budget. >> My roommate got this one earlier this year right when I got my Acer: >> http://www.amazon.com/G73SW-A1-Republic-Gamers-17-3-Inch-Gaming/dp/B004I1J864/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323689351&sr=8-2 >> and it seems pretty good, but I'm sure there's better stuff out there now >> (or coming soon)? >> >> <snip> > > > The link you included pointed to an ASUS laptop (not an ACER); the ASUS > G73SW-A1 Republic of Gamers 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop (Black). > > It looks like a dynamite machine. > The specs include: > 17.3" FHD (1920x1080) (LED) > Intel Core i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz Quad-Core) > 8GB DDR3 RAM > NVidia GTX 460M 1.5G GDDR5 VRAM > 1TB HDD (500G x 2 7200RPM) > BD Combo Drive > Illuminated Keyboard > 802.11BGN > 2.0M Pixel Webcam > Bluetooth > 8 Cell battery > Gaming backpack and Gaming Mouse included > 1 USB 3.0 port > 3 USB 2.0 ports > 8-in-1 card reader > 2YR Global warranty > 1YR Accidental Damage Warranty > 30-Day Zero Bright Dot > 2-way FREE shipping > 24-7 tech support > > A few years ago ASUS was one of the best (if not the best) in terms of > reliability. > There's not much more you can add on to this laptop, but the Amazon page you > linked to had a few more configurations (under $2k) - better video, larger > HD, improved sound. > About the only thing I can see adding on to this laptop is possibly and SSD. > I wouldn't hesitate to get this machine - a good value for the money. > > Regards, > Mike > > __________________________________________ > "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary > Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." (Benjamin Franklin, 1755)
