smashwindow
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Alright, so being in the market for a new PC laptop I already have a Mac and using Parrallels/dualboot is getting old. In my field I use a lot of demanding software so I need a powerful laptop. My budget is around 2,800. Design is a HUGE factor for me. After some poking around I can't seem to find anything better than this:
Razer Blade $2,500
Processor
Future platform with 3rd Generation
Intel
Core
Processor (This will be at least 2.8 i7 or faster)
Chipset
Intel
HM77 Express Chipset
Memory
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
Storage
500GB 7200RPM HDD (Primary Storage)
64GB SATA III SSD with NVELO
Dataplex
Software
(Cache Acceleration)
Graphics and Video
Integrated Intel
GMA HD – Mobile Mode
NVIDIA
GeForce
GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5
VRAM with NVIDIA Optimus
Technology
Display
17.3” Full HD 16:9 Ratio, 1920x1080
LED Backlit
Additional Features
Razer
Switchblade User Interface
Razer
Anti-Ghosting Keyboard
Razer
Synapse 2.0 Enabled
Built-in HD Webcam (2.0MP)
Built-in Speakers
Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support
(via HDMI 1.4) Dolby
Home Theater
v4
Audio
1x HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
3x USB 3.0
1x 3.5mm Audio Microphone/Headphone
Combo Jack
1x Kensington Lock
Power
Integrated 60Wh Battery
Compact AC Adapter (120Watt)
Communications
1x Gigabit Ethernet Port
1x Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 802.11 A/G/N
1x Integrated Bluetooth
4.0
Size and Weight
Width: 16.81 inches (42.7cm)
Depth: 10.90 inches (27.7cm)
Height: 0.88 inches (2.24cm)
Weight: 6.6 pounds (2.99kg)
My
Problems as far as I can see is that it only has 8gigs of ram that's easily upgradable, probably will buy 16gigs Corsair Vengance...
Razer Blade $2,500
Processor
Future platform with 3rd Generation
Intel
Chipset
Intel
Memory
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
Storage
500GB 7200RPM HDD (Primary Storage)
64GB SATA III SSD with NVELO
Dataplex
(Cache Acceleration)
Graphics and Video
Integrated Intel
NVIDIA
VRAM with NVIDIA Optimus
Display
17.3” Full HD 16:9 Ratio, 1920x1080
LED Backlit
Additional Features
Razer
Razer
Razer
Built-in HD Webcam (2.0MP)
Built-in Speakers
Integrated Digital 7.1 Surround Audio Support
(via HDMI 1.4) Dolby
Audio
1x HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
3x USB 3.0
1x 3.5mm Audio Microphone/Headphone
Combo Jack
1x Kensington Lock
Power
Integrated 60Wh Battery
Compact AC Adapter (120Watt)
Communications
1x Gigabit Ethernet Port
1x Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 802.11 A/G/N
1x Integrated Bluetooth
Size and Weight
Width: 16.81 inches (42.7cm)
Depth: 10.90 inches (27.7cm)
Height: 0.88 inches (2.24cm)
Weight: 6.6 pounds (2.99kg)
My
Problems as far as I can see is that it only has 8gigs of ram that's easily upgradable, probably will buy 16gigs Corsair Vengance...
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