Need laptop help.

[Ves]

I've been looking for a good laptop that can be used for school-work and gaming (I'll be taking it to school, so it should be lightweight with at least an average battery life). I've found a couple laptops that match the description with a dedicated GPU, and my favorite have been:

• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...Z_DS71_N56VZ_DS71_15_6_Notebook_Computer.html
• VAIO S Performance Series (15'' and comes with a free PS Vita)
• The XM15 from Digital Storm with a few upgrades with the [Better] option (Better thermal compound, bigger hard drive, and the HD 1920x1080 screen) http://www.digitalstormonline.com/gaminglaptops.asp

Which should I get, and are there better options?

 

[deejay]

>school-work and gaming
>and gaming
>gaming

why would you do that and why the fuck would you spend $1k+ on a laptop lol or rather just to save some txt files, child pornography, some music, videos, etc. mfw

 

[Ves]

Because I'd like to game on a laptop? I got places to go and people to see, but luckily, the penitentiary, ain't the place for me.

 

[myersguy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230141

Comes with a free xbox 360, appears to be in your price range, and will do you good.

If you can up your budget a bit:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230404

I don't know what you're rocking for a desktop right now, but I bet this would compare or best it.

The first Asus one you listed was also good, but get a drive to swap out for the one it comes with. 5400rpm is just aweful.