New Laptop Recommendations

[ArchNemesis]

I like the M17x but it's more of a desktop replacement then anything else. I like the M15x due to the fact it's still a powerful machine without being to heavy to ever bother carrying it around. If you're gonna go for a M17x, might as well just get a desktop. I'm sure carrying it around will get old fast.

[Enoch]

Yeah, that's one of the big debates I'm having. This will essentially be a desktop replacement, but I want to still have some mobility. I'm really thinking I'll go with the M15x and upgrade some of the components myself.

[Saint]

I guess it just depends on how much you plan on carrying it around.  I have a 17" laptop I carry to and from work everyday.  However I dont have to carry it vary long distances so it doesnt bother me to much and I enjoy the added screen size. I suppose if I was carrying it on a train or bus and walking long distances it would be a different story. I would probably want a lighter machine.

[ArchNemesis]

Not to mention these laptops are a bit bigger and heavier than their respective size counterparts. My old  xps m1530 weighs about 5-6 lbs while  my M15x is about 10 lbs. I'm pretty sure the M17x has a similiar size and weight increase.

[Subb]

I'm uninstalling programs one by one to see if my BSODs are software issues. So far no success. I'll be ringing up if my latest uninstall doesn't work and demanding for my money back and compensation for my time. Thinking of going to Asus.

[ArchNemesis]

Sagers are pretty good. I'd say look into them if you don't get a replacement / different model from AW. I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune with it =(

It's never good hearing about someones nightmare when it comes to computers.

[Saint]

So I am looking into upgrading to a new gaming laptop, Im on the road all the time and never home much so a desktop is out of the question.  I read the above posts and have been looking at the following. Im wondering what people think about this build and price point.
 
Sager NP8170-S1 (Clevo P170HM)
Display: 17.3" Full HD LED-Backlit with Super Clear Display  
Video & Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6970M w/2GB GDDR5 DX11
CPU Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2820QM (8M Cache, 2.30 GHz)
Thermal Compound: IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
Operating System: Genuine MS Windows® 7 Home Premium 32/64-Bit Ed
Memory: 16GB DDR3 1333 (4x4GB)
RAID Storage Options: RAID-0 Storage ( Data Strip) *
Primary Hard Disk Drive: 500GB 7200rpm SATA 300 Hard Drive
2nd Hard Disk Drive: 500GB 7200rpm SATA 300 Hard Disk Drive
Optical Drive Bay — Optical Drive or Hard Drive: 6X Blu-ray Reader/8X DVD±R/2.4X +DL Super-Multi Drive
Wireless Network Card: Intel Advanced-N 6230 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Primary Battery: 8 cells smart Lithium-Ion battery pack 76.96Wh

Integrated Security Device: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Warranty: 3 Year Labor and 1 Year Premium** Parts Warranty

 
Carrying Bag: Standard Carrying Bag
Shipping Method: UPS Ground (FREE!)
 
Subtotal $2,474.00

[Enoch]

How heavy is that? Seems like a laptop with that much beef would be pretty heavy. That said, I think that's a fair price for those specs.

[Ragnarok]

for that price just buy a desktop lol. Also check out the Asus G53Jw , its also 1k cheaper.

[Subb]

DON'T GET A FUCKING ALIENWARE.

[Saint]

Says 8.6 lbs

[Ragnarok]

DON'T GET A FUCKING ALIENWARE.

I agree but check out ASUS. The laptop I recommended is just as good as the one your looking at but it also is way cheaper and almost a pound lighter.

[Saint]

whats wrong with alienware btw?

[ArchNemesis]

Subb has had an absolutely horrible experience with his M11x.

[Tbone]

Ibuypower.com

Trust me.