Buying guide: How to buy a gaming laptop/notebook – our five picks
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Just a few years ago gaming on a laptop would have been nearly impossible, or somewhat possible, but very expensive. Fortunately as time moved on, technology has become cheaper and affordable laptop gaming became possible. Gaming on desktops still had advantages such as quad-core processors and upgradeability but for the gamer on the go, this guide will help you find the perfect gaming laptop.






Need help with buying a new Windows desktop PC?Desktop PCs still offer a number of advantages over laptop/notebook PCs. For example, they generally come with more powerful processors, support for larger amounts of memory and bigger hard disks, and are generally easier to upgrade.
Gaming laptops can run upwards of $3,000 but most people don’t want to spend that much on a dedicated gaming laptop. Desktops will always be best for gaming but when you need to go on the road and get some work done, here are five laptops that should fit the bill without breaking the bank.
If you’re in the market for a new laptop and don’t have a fortune to spend on one, it might surprise you to know that a fairly powerful laptop can be had for less than $1,000 and a gaming capable laptop won’t cost more than $1,200.
There are a number of choices when it comes to buying a high-def TV, what size is right, which technology, how much resolution, what kind(s) of inputs/outputs and most importantly, price. Most people know what they are willing to spend on a TV but sometimes the budget isn’t realistic for the features being pursued, either adjust the budget or lower expectations but generally basic high-def TVs lack the features and/or refinement of higher priced TVs. Sometimes a basic TV is good enough, sometimes it’s not. I’ll try to sort it all out for you.
If you have a computer that’s between three and five years old lying around, it’s probably time to start thinking about upgrading; however, upgrading an old computer will leave you with vintage components that could potentially impair the speed and quality of your new parts. A computer that’s three years old could be upgraded, but we suggest purchasing a whole new system.