Helping choosing a laptop for university
Hello Guys,
Im going to university this September and i need help on choosing a laptop. I do game, but im not crazy for graphics the games I play Bf3, GW2, L4D2, CS:GO Dota 2 and Civ 5
These are some of the laptops that I have in mind.
Asus Zenbook http://zenbook.asus.com/zenbook/?c=prime_ux32
Sony Vaio Pro http://store.sony.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=100803&storeId=20153&langId=200&identifier=S_Laptops_Pro
Lenovo u430 http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/u-series/u430-touch/ (not out yet)
Do you guys have any recommendations for other laptops? and which laptop would be the best out of the three I linked
July 16, 2013
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@Burning Thanks alot
Looks like you're focused on Ultrabooks, though the platform was not designed with gaming in mind. Your budget is large enough for gaming laptops, but those are 6 lbs or heavier.
The ASUS Zenbook UX32VD seems to be the only one capable of appreciably playing BF3 on Low...at 20-30 frames. Intel HD Graphics do worse.
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B009PO9NU0
The current Lenovo U410 is the cheapest Ultrabook relative to available configurations. $750 Ultrabooks usually have the i5-U.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e2/webca/LenovoPortal/en_CA/fr_CA/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087&current-category-id=681C6F86CE16FCD0C783C7F7759790D4&action=init
The DELL XPS 13 Ultrabook is an option though I consider the Macbook Air superior.
http://www.dell.com/ca/p/xps-13-l321x-mlk/fs
It might seem strange that I'm recommending Apple's Macbook Air, but it's one of two Ultrabooks I've found with a 4th gen Intel Core i processor, which is more power efficient than the previous generation. Additionally, there is the education discount and you avoid Windows 8 if that's not your thing.
http://store.apple.com/ca/mac/family/macbook-air
http://www.apple.com/ca/buy/education-pricing/macbookair/
The other laptop I found with a 4th gen Intel Core i processor has a 1080p touch screen and 8GB RAM.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/sony-sony-vaio-pro-13-13-3-ultrabook-black-intel-core-i5-4200u-128gb-ssd-8gb-ram-windows-8-svp13215cdb/10255117.aspx?path=2948388c5a998f2b098401ad4d21971cen02&SearchPageIndex=1
If you aren't going to game much, then my favorites would be the Lenovo U410 and the Macbook Air. If you want a higher framerate for your games, go with the ASUS Zenbook UX32VD. It's difficult for me to comment on laptop gaming in college since I used a gaming desktop.
@Burning:
What country/state do you live in? Canada
What is your budget? ~1500
Would you like to save money or do you want to spend as much of your budget as possible? Id prefer less
Can you order online? If you cannot order online, what stores are around you? I can order online bestbuy, futureshop canada computers, tiger direct
How much hard drive space do you want? i would really prefer a 128gb SSD since ill be buying a portable external harddrive
What other programs do you use? photoshop and some engineering or programming programs (i have no idea which since it will be my first year)
Do you have a preferred laptop weight? ~4 lbs
Do you have a preferred screen size? 13 inch
Is battery life important? Sort of since i will be using it for school if possible i want at least 6 hours
I Play Bf3 on med- high setting, and every other game on max. I would like to be able to play most games on low-med settings
Out of those 3, get the sony.
They're all wonderful. I like the Sony Vaio because I trust the brand though.
http://promos.asus.com/US/G750/#.UeTCSI3nvAw I guess this is alright.
Answer as many questions as you are willing. The information you provide will narrow down the potential computers I look at.
What country/state do you live in?
What is your budget?
Would you like to save money or do you want to spend as much of your budget as possible?
Can you order online? If you cannot order online, what stores are around you?
How much hard drive space do you want?
What other programs do you use?
Do you have a preferred laptop weight?
Do you have a preferred screen size?
Is battery life important?
[quote=pokemon744] I do game, but im not crazy for graphics the games I play Bf3, GW2, L4D2, CS:GO Dota 2 and Civ 5 [/quote]
Clarify your seriousness about gaming graphics. Ideally, give me some references - what settings do you use for those games your current computer?