Buying new laptop, torn between two. Need Advice!

Versus · #1 10-02-2011, 03:00 PM

Acer ($500): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834215120

vs.

ASUS ($450): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ASUS+-+L...ustomerreviews

Convict · #2 10-02-2011, 03:53 PM

JackFlash · #3 10-02-2011, 04:34 PM

definitely acer

Mcbard · #4 10-02-2011, 05:49 PM

WHICH ONE DID YOU BUY?!

Versus · #5 10-02-2011, 06:19 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0098&Tpk=a53ta

vs.

that acer.

I am leaning towards the 600 dollar ASUS now. luls.

Buying before I go to bed tonight [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Mardur · #6 10-02-2011, 06:49 PM

Kinda odd that you have 15" and 17" displays, the size of the laptop is generally the first thing someone decides before they buy something. I'm assuming this is going to be a gaming laptop, so the decision comes down to if you want something adequate with a large screen for $100 cheaper than something with a smaller screen and a little more power.

And without even knowing what you're doing with it it's hard to judge the value of the cpu/gpu upgrade.

Snaggles · #7 10-02-2011, 08:39 PM

In general I lean towards Asus on all decisions. It's right up there with Apple in quality with more bang for the buck.

Admitingly I didnt look at the links. On my phone now, etc.

What are you going to do with it? I've personally gone back to desktops. For the money the performance, upgradability, and durability beat laptops into the ground.

Shiftin · #8 10-03-2011, 02:42 PM

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In general I lean towards Asus on all decisions. It's right up there with Apple in quality with more bang for the buck.

Normally when people say LOL they don't really mean they laughed out loud.

I actually laughed out loud.

Snaggles · #9 10-03-2011, 06:30 PM

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Normally when people say LOL they don't really mean they laughed out loud.

I actually laughed out loud.

I'm not an Apple fan but they have a decent run with post-warranty reliability. I'm not a Honda fan but can't knock their ability to build a decent (albeit boring and expensive) machine.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/res...ort,11198.html

Asus is beast and that's why we only buy them. We have had custom built desktop and have had Republic of Gamer laptops from them for years now. I'm done with laptops because they slowly die and sit around the house like snow tires. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The only Apple I have is my iPhone. It's not bad but I treat it like a rental Honda Civic.

Diggles · #10 10-02-2011, 08:44 PM

Apple having quality. Lol