What do you think of this laptop? (no links)?
Question by : What do you think of this laptop? (no links)?
Go to Bestbuy (site) and enter this SKU 2712579
here are the specs:
Price: $ 1,199
What’s Included
Asus Laptop / Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 17.3″ Display / 8GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive
8-cell battery
150W AC adapter
Owner’s manual
Product Features
Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor
Features a 6MB L3 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Features 8-way processing for ultimate smart performance. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
8GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
17.3″ LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display
Showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
1TB hard drive capacity (500GB x 2; 7200 rpm)
For spacious storage and fast read/write times.
Built-in facial recognition
Protects sensitive information.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics
For lush images with vivid detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
Built-in 1.0MP webcam
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
8-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, SmartMedia and xD-Picture Card formats.
1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Embedded 4G WiMAX mobile broadband technology
Gives you an ultrafast mobile Internet connection. (Wireless service contract required; sold separately. Check with carrier for coverage area and availability in your area.)
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs 9.4 lbs. and measures just 2.4″ thin
For portable power. Backlit chiclet keyboard allows easy data entry, even in low-light conditions.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
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Software package included
With Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (product key card required for activation; sold separately).
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
yeah I know a desktop is way better but I am starting college pretty soon … so I need something mobile but I would like to play games on it as well
Best answer:
Answer by Schiffy!
It’s a powerful computer for gaming and demanding editing programs. If you’re going to play Battlefield 3 and use Photoshop on a laptop, that’ll work decently. Still, for 1200 dollars you can get a desktop that does those tasks even better.
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