4 Impressive Gaming Laptops

I have a mixed relationship with desktops and laptops, on one hand we all know that a desktop can give you more power at a better price, but the mobility factor has become more important to me as of late as I often travel between two places and lugging my mid sized case and 24” monitor is not an option when going out of town for 3-4 days once a month.  So a high quality gaming laptop is something that someone may consider worth sacrificing a little power and adding more cost at the expense of having the portability and small form factor.

Razer Blade 14

The 2014 Razer Blade is a 14 inch, high definition laptop designed for gaming. With a super thin, lightweight design, this computer is easy to carry with you. The Blade 14 features a vibrant and bright 3200×1800 display, with great resolution and it is touch screen to boot. It provides stunningly beautiful images for photos, videos, and realistic gaming. The Razer has excellent battery life, and claims to have just under 15 hours when you‘re not gaming and around 8 hours when you are. The right side of the Blade features a USB port, HDMI, and a secure lock slot. Along the left side you have two more USB ports, a headset jack and an AC adapter jack. The Razer Blade 14 is has an amazingly slim profile, and it’s very powerful. It’s high end specs and great features make this a great option for gamers.

Full Specs:

• Intel Core i7-4702HQ 2.2 GHz / 3.2 GHz (Base/Turbo)
• 8GB DDR3L-1600MHz
• 512GB Solid-State Drive (SATA M.2)
• Windows 8.1, 14.0-inch QHD+ 3200×1800, 10 point Touchscreen
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M (3GB GDDR5)

 

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MSI GS60 Ghost

The MSI Ghost has a 15.6 inch screen with a resolution of 1920 X 1080. The GS60 weighs in at less than 5 pounds and is under 20mm thin. This notebook features three USB ports, HDMI, mini display port outputs, audio jacks, and an SD Card Slot. Inside the computer you have Bluetooth capability and dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for connecting to fast paced routers. The high resolution matte screen works very well for gaming, the black level of the screen is one of the lowest on recent gaming notebooks, which helps deliver vivid, intense colors. There’s plenty of power inside this notebook, MSI was able to put top level components into a laptop that is super slim and light. This is another great option for anyone looking for a gaming laptop.

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ASUS ROG G750JZ-XS72

The Asus G750JZ is a $2,699 system with NVIDIA’s most powerful graphics. This 17 inch notebook features a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor, with 32 GB of RAM, and dual 256GB SSDs with a 1TB 7200 HDD. NVIDIA’s new GPUs enhance game play and endurance. The G750JZ features battery boost, which allows you to set a predetermined frame rate and automatically throttle components, such as the GPU and CPU, to conserve battery power. This notebook delivers some of the best gaming scores compared to others. This is a great option for gamers looking for a powerful gaming notebook. You also get 17” screen but it is 1920×1080 and not nearly as high resolution as the 14” Razer though the extra screen space, more ram and more powerful graphics card may be more appealing.

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Alienware 17 ALW17-8752sLV 17-Inch Laptop

The 11.77 x 16.28 x 1.80 inch Alienware 17 weighs in at 9.2 pounds. This notebook has a 2.9 GHz Intel Core GPU, with 16 GB RAM and a 1TB HDD with 80GB SSD Caching. The display has a resolution of 1920 X 1080. The ports include, USB, HDMI, audio jacks, security lock slot, and a mini display port. The Alienware 17 has a unique “Tron” like design, the two toned gray lid is topped with a black lip. It a great contrast for the backlit alien and the LEDs. You can choose from one of 13 preloaded lighting profiles or create a custom profile, you can then assign colors to each of the notebook’s 10 backlit zones. The screen delivers excellent anti-glare imagery, with high definition details. The battery lasts approximately 4 and a half hours with continuous use. The Alienware 17 is an eye catching notebook with it’s unique design. It reels you in with a beautiful 1080p display and a great sound system. This is a go-to gaming notebook for the best combination of design, audio, and power.

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