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The best way to buy a gaming laptop is in a store where one can get acquainted with different computers' functions, ask questions of the experts there, and find the computer best for one's purposes. Alternatively, one can buy a gaming laptop at many online stores.
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There are many ok computer/laptops for gaming and then there are very good ones. If he does not like to move a round a lot you should buy him a computer which last longer than a laptop and has more gaming options.
I'm looking for a laptop for causal gaming that has an optical drive and something I can use for school as well. My budget would probably be 900$
Its depend upon the your purpose and idea. For what purpose you are going to buy laptop. gaming and business laptop need high RAM.
There are a few great laptops available to buy that are perfect for gaming and have great graphics cards. The best gaming laptops that are available are the Alienware ones.
Yes - as long as your laptop and desktop meet the game software requirements.
Razer Blade laptops are extremely thin at 0.66 inches and are 4.1 pounds and also provide a high battery life. However, Razer Blades don't have an optical drive so if you need that, you will need to purchase a heavier gaming laptop like Alienware or Asus.
The HP Pavilion is a fairly slim laptop that can play games. However, only top quality gaming PCs can run some of the latest games, even on low graphics. Look at the minimum requirements of games you want to play before you buy a computer.
Dell allienware laptops are good especially the m11x, it was rated as the best gaming laptop (I think for 2010), however Acer sells good poweful laptops and Razer has released its own laptop which is also very powerful.
It will vary on where you buy it from but I have seen a 17" laptop from MSI fro $1300 with free shipping here: MSI GT780DX Gaming Laptop, www.pro-star.com.
I also have an emachine with limited capabilities, especially when it comes to gaming. my advice would be to either buy a new gaming hardware device to hook up to the computer or to get a new computer that is better for gaming.