Do gaming laptops serve any logical purpose?

I have always wondered this. What exactly is the reason for people buy extremely expensive gaming laptops? The cons far outweigh the cons. Consider the following:-

• If you consider a desktop and a laptop which are equally powerful, then the laptop obviously costs MUCH more than the desktop.
• When it comes to gaming, the comfort offered by a desktop is obviously much better than laptops.
• Laptops can never have a big screen or 5.1 surround sound, like in Desktops. I know that some laptops offer virtual surround, but that doesn't really compare with an actual surround speaker setup.

• The main advantage which most people mention with respect to a laptop, is its portability. For a gaming laptop, it makes sense only if you're able to connect it to a power supply while on the move. If not, the battery drains within minutes if you play high end games.

In spite of so many disadvantages, why do people still go for high end gaming laptops?

I have always wondered this. What exactly is the reason for people buy extremely expensive gaming laptops? The cons far outweigh the cons. Consider the following:-

• If you consider a desktop and a laptop which are equally powerful, then the laptop obviously costs MUCH more than the desktop.
• When it comes to gaming, the comfort offered by a desktop is obviously much better than laptops.
• Laptops can never have a big screen or 5.1 surround sound, like in Desktops. I know that some laptops offer virtual surround, but that doesn't really compare with an actual surround speaker setup.

• The main advantage which most people mention with respect to a laptop, is its portability. For a gaming laptop, it makes sense only if you're able to connect it to a power supply while on the move. If not, the battery drains within minutes if you play high end games.

In spite of so many disadvantages, why do people still go for high end gaming laptops?

 funkyzoom

Why not? I see a lot of students in campus with gaming laptops (including myself). There's plenty of places in campus where one can sit down and have access to AC power. I'd type up a report and print it out to the library printer via web service. After that, I'd have a round of Far Cry 3/Mass Effect until the next class.

My laptop has a res of only 1366x768. It may sound small. But, on my laptop's 14" screen, it's fine enough. At that res, even Crysis 3 is playable at HIgh with framerates mostly in the mid-upper 30's. All three Mass Effect games run maxed out at 60fps. Sure, it cost me $800. I could've bought a new video card or CPU/mobo if I wanted to. But, my current rig hasn't quite run out of steam yet. So, a gaming laptop it is. :lol:

They're much more reasonable now than before, can be quite useful if you are on a low budget and get a 15in gaming laptop and not any larger. (Low budget meaning deciding between a laptop or desktop, but not both)

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7287/analyzing-the-price-of-mobility-desktops-vs-laptops

Gaming laptops are certainly good for trips. I recently spent some time at Detroit Wayne Metro (International) Airport and most of the gates have long desks with chairs and electric outlets in addition to AC/USB chargers among the regular chairs. Granted, I bought a relatively cheap laptop. But, the same philosophy applies to the more expensive ones. Many places are becoming friendlier to the mobile crowd.

I built this pc in my sig and ordered a gaming laptop when haswell released. I go away for work here and there and were always doing family trips. Around xmas time ill be on the road for 2 weeks and we frequently stay with family for an extended weekend.My wife needed a new laptop so I figured Id just go all out and make it useful for the both of us.

Money isn't really a barrier for me so this year I finally bought the gaming laptop as well. So far Ive only used it for one weekend but I have a few trips coming up and itll get used.

I play Metro last light, civ5, SWTOR and will be playing Rome2 on the laptop. I also played a game of Dota2 on it but I probably will stay away from competitive games because I prefer the desktop KBM setup.

That being said, I would not get the laptop if it was my only computer. But 1500 bucks for a i7 4700MQ, AMD 8970M, 16gb ram, and and awesome display didnt seem so bad.

I play Metro last light, civ5, SWTOR and will be playing Rome2 on the laptop. I also played a game of Dota2 on it but I probably will stay away from competitive games because I prefer the desktop KBM setup.

ankor77

Mine has a slower GPU (GTX 660m) But, at 1366x768, it's plenty fast. I have the following games installed:

Hard Reset - maxed out

Metro Last Light - High, SSAA off

Napoleon: Total War - maxed out

Sid Mier's Civ V - maxed out

Far Cry 3 - combination of High/Very High/Ultra/2xMSAA/SSAO

Crysis 2 - DX11/Ultra/No Hi-res Textures

Crysis 3 - Medium/2xSMAA (I can bump it up to High/2xSMAA or Medium/4xSMAA outside of the grass levels)

Mass Effect - maxed out

Mass Effect 2 - maxed out

Mass Effect 3 - maxed out

Bioshock 1 - maxed out

Command & Conquer 3 - maxed out

Not bad at all......

I have always wondered this. What exactly is the reason for people buy extremely expensive gaming laptops? The cons far outweigh the cons. Consider the following:-

• If you consider a desktop and a laptop which are equally powerful, then the laptop obviously costs MUCH more than the desktop.
• When it comes to gaming, the comfort offered by a desktop is obviously much better than laptops.
• Laptops can never have a big screen or 5.1 surround sound, like in Desktops. I know that some laptops offer virtual surround, but that doesn't really compare with an actual surround speaker setup.

• The main advantage which most people mention with respect to a laptop, is its portability. For a gaming laptop, it makes sense only if you're able to connect it to a power supply while on the move. If not, the battery drains within minutes if you play high end games.

In spite of so many disadvantages, why do people still go for high end gaming laptops?

 

funkyzoom

what laptops have you been using?

Besides, I game with headphones on.

I have both a desktop and laptop and yes, they do have a purpose. 

When it comes to gaming, the comfort offered by a desktop is obviously much better than laptops. Laptops can never have a big screen or 5.1 surround sound, like in Desktops. I know that some laptops offer virtual surround, but that doesn't really compare with an actual surround speaker setup.funkyzoom

• I plug my laptop into my 47" TV in the lounge so - TV, Surround Sound, Sofa. ;)  Can sit with my friends and play games like Grid 2 split screen in comfort.  I know you can do this with a desktop bit it's a bloody pain to move.  
• I can take my laptop round a friends for LAN games, playing co-op in the same room etc. without the hassle of lugging my desktop around. 
• When I'm working away or travelling I can play all my PC games (maxed out most of the time still as well)! 
• I can have a cheeky session on my lunch break in the office. 
• I can still sit with the mrs in whatever room she happens to be and chat while I play a game. 

I do already have a non-gaming purpose for owning a very powerful laptop and desktop though so the cost of making them game capable as well is not so bad.  After having both though I'd still be tempted to splash out if they where purely for gaming.  

Gaming laptops are certainly good for trips. I recently spent some time at Detroit Wayne Metro (International) Airport and most of the gates have long desks with chairs and electric outlets in addition to AC/USB chargers among the regular chairs. Granted, I bought a relatively cheap laptop. But, the same philosophy applies to the more expensive ones. Many places are becoming friendlier to the mobile crowd.

jun_aka_pekto

I use my Asus G75VX (which was a refurbished model, perfect condition) for work and gaming when I have to leave the city for work elsewhere. This laptop is insanely more powerful than the sh!tpc i have to use at work, so using AutoCAD on large projects and then having it with me to finalize or give info to coworkers when I'm away is awesome! :D When all is done, a few rounds of BF3 doesn't hurt :P

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Gaming laptops are certainly good for trips. I recently spent some time at Detroit Wayne Metro (International) Airport and most of the gates have long desks with chairs and electric outlets in addition to AC/USB chargers among the regular chairs. Granted, I bought a relatively cheap laptop. But, the same philosophy applies to the more expensive ones. Many places are becoming friendlier to the mobile crowd.

imprezawrx500

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Gaming laptops are certainly good for trips. I recently spent some time at Detroit Wayne Metro (International) Airport and most of the gates have long desks with chairs and electric outlets in addition to AC/USB chargers among the regular chairs. Granted, I bought a relatively cheap laptop. But, the same philosophy applies to the more expensive ones. Many places are becoming friendlier to the mobile crowd.

imprezawrx500

My 14" ASUS G46VW is just right. It's not big or heavy at all unlike my old Toshiba 15.4" or my wife's Sager. When we travel, it's usually a 2-3 week cross country road trip or a month-long trip abroad. When we stop travel, we usually stay at a motel or with friends/relatives aka our temporary home away from home. The gaming laptop is perfect because I still get to play the PC games I usually play on the desktop. I think it's more viable now especially now with the likes of Steam/Origin/Ubiplay. All my desktop PC games (aside from the flight sims) are also in my laptop.     

Actually, I have a tablet for times when I putt-putt around town or go to the mall (the kind of trips you were envisioning). Sometimes, I'll sub my netbook for the tablet if I have some work to do while on the move. 

My 14" ASUS isn't that big at all compared to my old Toshiba and I used to lug around the latter all day.

Old Toshiba 15.4" laptop left, 10.1" netbook middle, ASUS 14" laptop right:

In the bigger scheme of things...... I like gaming laptops. But, would I give up my gaming desktop for it? Heck no.

However I'd much sooner go midrange gaming laptop because the powerful ones are 17", thick, and heavy as hell. .DJ_Lae

They don't appeal to me at all, but to each their own. For me, gaming is something I do at home on my PC, when I'm out and about I do other things.PernicioEnigma

Portability will always be their main thing. If you move from one place to another in decent intervals a laptop destroys a desktop. Obviously I know a lot of people that, for example, buy gaming handhelds just to play them at home. :P

I always go for gaming lappies over desktops. I find sitting on my recliner and gaming much more comfy than having to sit at a desk.Allicrombie

I always go for gaming lappies over desktops. I find sitting on my recliner and gaming much more comfy than having to sit at a desk.Allicrombie

If you do a lot of travelling, you'll see many airports, terminals, and other facilities are mobile-friendly now. Colleges/universities too. It sure surprised me.

Edit:

Not too long ago, I was also a big proponent of desktop gaming PCs only. But, things change. I'm more receptive to laptop gaming, especially with the decent, lower cost ones. My main beef was the price of entry. But, that price has been going down.

If you do a lot of travelling, you'll see many airports, terminals, and other facilities are mobile-friendly now. Colleges/universities too. It sure surprised me.

Edit:

Not too long ago, I was also a big proponent of desktop gaming PCs only. But, things change. I'm more receptive to laptop gaming, especially with the decent, lower cost ones. My main beef was the price of entry. But, that price has been going down.

jun_aka_pekto

Your statements hold true ONLY if you can plug your laptop into a power outlet while gaming. If not, your battery drains completely within minutes while gaming.

If you do a lot of travelling, you'll see many airports, terminals, and other facilities are mobile-friendly now. Colleges/universities too. It sure surprised me.

Edit:

Not too long ago, I was also a big proponent of desktop gaming PCs only. But, things change. I'm more receptive to laptop gaming, especially with the decent, lower cost ones. My main beef was the price of entry. But, that price has been going down.

jun_aka_pekto

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

If you do a lot of travelling, you'll see many airports, terminals, and other facilities are mobile-friendly now. Colleges/universities too. It sure surprised me.

Edit:

Not too long ago, I was also a big proponent of desktop gaming PCs only. But, things change. I'm more receptive to laptop gaming, especially with the decent, lower cost ones. My main beef was the price of entry. But, that price has been going down.

AlexKidd5000

No one doubts a desktop PC is more powerful and far more customizable than a laptop. That's why my gaming laptop is still secondary to my gaming PC. But, the only two choices I have to play my PC games on the road/away from home is to either lug my gaming PC with me or bring along a gaming laptop. Lugging that desktop PC gets old after a while. 

3 weeks to a month without playing my PC games and I really start to miss them... :lol:

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

If you do a lot of travelling, you'll see many airports, terminals, and other facilities are mobile-friendly now. Colleges/universities too. It sure surprised me.

Edit:

Not too long ago, I was also a big proponent of desktop gaming PCs only. But, things change. I'm more receptive to laptop gaming, especially with the decent, lower cost ones. My main beef was the price of entry. But, that price has been going down.

funkyzoom

Your statements hold true ONLY if you can plug your laptop into a power outlet while gaming. If not, your battery drains completely within minutes while gaming.

Well, yeah. When we go on trips, I usually drive all day. The only time I get to play is when we check into a motel for the night. If you mean short trips around town, I have a tablet/netbook/PSP for that.

Every college campus I've been to have power outlets galore. The people there know students have laptops and tablets and not all of them have sufficient battery time. They've made it a point to acommodate those people. 

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"][QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

If you do a lot of travelling, you'll see many airports, terminals, and other facilities are mobile-friendly now. Colleges/universities too. It sure surprised me.

Edit:

Not too long ago, I was also a big proponent of desktop gaming PCs only. But, things change. I'm more receptive to laptop gaming, especially with the decent, lower cost ones. My main beef was the price of entry. But, that price has been going down.

jun_aka_pekto

No one doubts a desktop PC is more powerful and far more customizable than a laptop. That's why my gaming laptop is still secondary to my gaming PC. But, the only two choices I have to play my PC games on the road/away from home is to either lug my gaming PC with me or bring along a gaming laptop. Lugging that desktop PC gets old after a while. 

3 weeks to a month without playing my PC games and I really start to miss them... :lol:

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"] I still need the ability to fully customize, and build my desktop PC, can't do that with a laptop. And last I checked, laptop hardware is not nearly as fast as the desktop counter parts, as well as costing nearly twice as much. Like a Radeon HD 6990 for laptops was only about as fast as a lowly 6870 for desktops. Correct me if I am wrong, I have not kept up with laptops in years.AlexKidd5000

No one doubts a desktop PC is more powerful and far more customizable than a laptop. That's why my gaming laptop is still secondary to my gaming PC. But, the only two choices I have to play my PC games on the road/away from home is to either lug my gaming PC with me or bring along a gaming laptop. Lugging that desktop PC gets old after a while. 

3 weeks to a month without playing my PC games and I really start to miss them... :lol:

That's fine. If I didn't travel around too much, I wouldn't have a gaming laptop either. In fact, I never did until I got the ASUS. I got tired of being bored with every trip we took.

I also wouldn't have a gaming laptop if the price was too much (like say, $1500). My threshold is $800. When I saw that ASUS for $799, I bit. 

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"][QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

No one doubts a desktop PC is more powerful and far more customizable than a laptop. That's why my gaming laptop is still secondary to my gaming PC. But, the only two choices I have to play my PC games on the road/away from home is to either lug my gaming PC with me or bring along a gaming laptop. Lugging that desktop PC gets old after a while. 

3 weeks to a month without playing my PC games and I really start to miss them... :lol:

jun_aka_pekto

That's fine. If I didn't travel around too much, I wouldn't have a gaming laptop either. In fact, I never did until I got the ASUS. I got tired of being bored with every trip we took.

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"][QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

No one doubts a desktop PC is more powerful and far more customizable than a laptop. That's why my gaming laptop is still secondary to my gaming PC. But, the only two choices I have to play my PC games on the road/away from home is to either lug my gaming PC with me or bring along a gaming laptop. Lugging that desktop PC gets old after a while. 

3 weeks to a month without playing my PC games and I really start to miss them... :lol:

jun_aka_pekto

That's fine. If I didn't travel around too much, I wouldn't have a gaming laptop either. In fact, I never did until I got the ASUS. I got tired of being bored with every trip we took.

I also wouldn't have a gaming laptop if the price was too much (like say, $1500). My threshold is $800. When I saw that ASUS for $799, I bit. 

One more MAJOR disadvantage with laptops is the inability to upgrade the most important parts. You can only upgrade the hard disk and RAM, but you're stuck with the stock processor and graphics hardware. It really sucks when your expensive gaming laptop becomes obsolete after a few years, and the only way out is to bguy a new one. But in case of a desktop, you can upgrade individual components as and when you feel they're outdated.

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"] Yeah, don't get me wrong, a laptop is good to have around, but I just feel like I'd be wasting moolah on one, even when I owned a netbook, I never took it anywhere, maybe into the kitchen when I did dishes, and was making food or something lol (until it over heated and died...). I don't travel alot at all either so, yeah lol.funkyzoom

That's fine. If I didn't travel around too much, I wouldn't have a gaming laptop either. In fact, I never did until I got the ASUS. I got tired of being bored with every trip we took.

I also wouldn't have a gaming laptop if the price was too much (like say, $1500). My threshold is $800. When I saw that ASUS for $799, I bit. 

One more MAJOR disadvantage with laptops is the inability to upgrade the most important parts. You can only upgrade the hard disk and RAM, but you're stuck with the stock processor and graphics hardware. It really sucks when your expensive gaming laptop becomes obsolete after a few years, and the only way out is to bguy a new one. But in case of a desktop, you can upgrade individual components as and when you feel they're outdated.

A desktop gaming PC would always have the advantage over a gaming laptop. But, let's face it. There's no other option to play your PC games away from home short of bringing your desktop PC/laptop with you. That or maintain multiple gaming PCs at different locations.

Me? I have the luxury of playing on a desktop gaming PC away from home depending on which relative I visit. Still, in this era of Steam, Origin, Ubiplay, it's not always advisable to play your games on someone else's PC.

I thought like you did. But, the question of how to play my PC games away from home kept coming up. Eventually, I concluded (as a lot of people here have already known before me) that a gaming laptop is a good complement to a gaming PC. 

[QUOTE="funkyzoom"]

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

That's fine. If I didn't travel around too much, I wouldn't have a gaming laptop either. In fact, I never did until I got the ASUS. I got tired of being bored with every trip we took.

I also wouldn't have a gaming laptop if the price was too much (like say, $1500). My threshold is $800. When I saw that ASUS for $799, I bit. 

jun_aka_pekto

One more MAJOR disadvantage with laptops is the inability to upgrade the most important parts. You can only upgrade the hard disk and RAM, but you're stuck with the stock processor and graphics hardware. It really sucks when your expensive gaming laptop becomes obsolete after a few years, and the only way out is to bguy a new one. But in case of a desktop, you can upgrade individual components as and when you feel they're outdated.

A desktop gaming PC would always have the advantage over a gaming laptop. But, let's face it. There's no other option to play your PC games away from home short of bringing your desktop PC/laptop with you. That or maintain multiple gaming PCs at different locations.

Me? I have the luxury of playing on a desktop gaming PC away from home depending on which relative I visit. Still, in this era of Steam, Origin, Ubiplay, it's not always advisable to play your games on someone else's PC.

I thought like you did. But, the question of how to play my PC games away from home kept coming up. Eventually, I concluded (as a lot of people here have already known before me) that a gaming laptop is a good complement to a gaming PC. 

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="funkyzoom"]

One more MAJOR disadvantage with laptops is the inability to upgrade the most important parts. You can only upgrade the hard disk and RAM, but you're stuck with the stock processor and graphics hardware. It really sucks when your expensive gaming laptop becomes obsolete after a few years, and the only way out is to bguy a new one. But in case of a desktop, you can upgrade individual components as and when you feel they're outdated.

AlexKidd5000

A desktop gaming PC would always have the advantage over a gaming laptop. But, let's face it. There's no other option to play your PC games away from home short of bringing your desktop PC/laptop with you. That or maintain multiple gaming PCs at different locations.

Me? I have the luxury of playing on a desktop gaming PC away from home depending on which relative I visit. Still, in this era of Steam, Origin, Ubiplay, it's not always advisable to play your games on someone else's PC.

I thought like you did. But, the question of how to play my PC games away from home kept coming up. Eventually, I concluded (as a lot of people here have already known before me) that a gaming laptop is a good complement to a gaming PC. 

Same case with me. Even if I have to travel a lot which keeps me away from my desktop, I can't even imagine myself playing games on a laptop, unless its something like Solitaire. While traveling, I'd rather prefer playing games on my PSP (or Vita, which I'm planning to buy) than a laptop. And I too just hate pre-configured PCs. I'd like to carefully handpick all PC components so that I can get the best price-to-performance ratio, then build the PC myself.

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"][QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

A desktop gaming PC would always have the advantage over a gaming laptop. But, let's face it. There's no other option to play your PC games away from home short of bringing your desktop PC/laptop with you. That or maintain multiple gaming PCs at different locations.

Me? I have the luxury of playing on a desktop gaming PC away from home depending on which relative I visit. Still, in this era of Steam, Origin, Ubiplay, it's not always advisable to play your games on someone else's PC.

I thought like you did. But, the question of how to play my PC games away from home kept coming up. Eventually, I concluded (as a lot of people here have already known before me) that a gaming laptop is a good complement to a gaming PC. 

funkyzoom

Same case with me. Even if I have to travel a lot which keeps me away from my desktop, I can't even imagine myself playing games on a laptop, unless its something like Solitaire. While traveling, I'd rather prefer playing games on my PSP (or Vita, which I'm planning to buy) than a laptop. And I too just hate pre-configured PCs. I'd like to carefully handpick all PC components so that I can get the best price-to-performance ratio, then build the PC myself.

I don't see where the hate for preconfigured PCs come from when you're willing to put up with other preconfigured gadgets such as the PSP/Vita.

I too thought the same way. Then, I realized I had a lot of preconfigured gadgets of my own such as PS3/PSP/NDS/tablet. Why not add one more: gaming laptop.

[QUOTE="funkyzoom"]

[QUOTE="AlexKidd5000"] I agree thats the only solution in your case. The freedom, and full customization of a desktop is what will keep me from ever letting go of it. Which is why all the talk of "mobile smartphone-like devices will eventually replace desktops, laptops, and consoles that you can dock anywhere there is a monitor and M/KB" annoys me quite a bit. Why would I want a handheld device that is completely static, and limited in terms of hardware? I hate buying computers that have a preconfigured fixed hardware setup with no upgrade options, like a game console. I mean yeah, those things are great for people that actually benefit from the mobility, but I don't. I prefer to keep my freedom thank you.jun_aka_pekto

Same case with me. Even if I have to travel a lot which keeps me away from my desktop, I can't even imagine myself playing games on a laptop, unless its something like Solitaire. While traveling, I'd rather prefer playing games on my PSP (or Vita, which I'm planning to buy) than a laptop. And I too just hate pre-configured PCs. I'd like to carefully handpick all PC components so that I can get the best price-to-performance ratio, then build the PC myself.

I don't see where the hate for preconfigured PCs come from when you're willing to put up with other preconfigured gadgets such as the PSP/Vita.

I too thought the same way. Then, I realized I had a lot of preconfigured gadgets of my own such as PS3/PSP/NDS/tablet. Why not add one more: gaming laptop.

In case of PSP or Vita (I won't talk about home consoles like PS3 or XBox 360, because I prefer PC over them), there is no option to build it with personalized components. But for PC, I have that option. Also, the main thing is that in general (not only with respect to gaming), I find laptops really uncomfortable to use. It hurts my wrists while typing, and its especially painful to use the touchpad for long. Of course, this particular issue can be somewhat handled by attaching a mouse, but then again, you can't do that when using it on your lap while traveling - which means, it violates the very purpose of using laptops on your lap. Also, its a well known fact that desktops are always more ergonomical than laptops. I almost always use my home PC or work PC, and use my laptop only in case of emergency. Of course, I never consider games an emergency. This is my personal views with respect to laptops in general, and not only gaming on laptops. Also, PC games are developed keeping desktop PCs in mind, so they're usually very uncomfortable, inconvenient and cumbersome to play on laptops. Like you said, its alright to do it if you cannot stay away from gaming during travel. As for me, gaming is just a hobby and not a priority, so not being able to play games during travel isn't something I'd lose my sleep over, even if it was for a month or more. I'd rather stay away from games during travel, than attempt to game on a laptop while enduring a lot of discomfort, and possibly end up with severe nerve damage in my wrist or fingers.

Yes, gaming laptops serve a huge purpose for me. My Mythlogic laptop based on the Clevo P370 is a monster of a machine. What I like about it is when I am at home I can hook it up to my 32" inch monitor and have awesome performance. Then when I travel I still get awesome performance. 

Mythlogic NX 3712

17" Matte LCD Screen

Intel 3740QM - overclocked

2 X ATI 7970M - overclocked better then 8970M speeds

16GB RAM - Just upgraded

128GB MSATA Samsumg SSD

256GB Samsung 840 SSD 

Like I said this thing is a monster and it game like a monster. Some 3dMark scores below:

http://www.3dmark.com/is/532529 - Ice Strike

http://www.3dmark.com/cg/476651 - Cloud Gate

http://www.3dmark.com/fs/504919 - Fire Strike

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

[QUOTE="funkyzoom"]

Same case with me. Even if I have to travel a lot which keeps me away from my desktop, I can't even imagine myself playing games on a laptop, unless its something like Solitaire. While traveling, I'd rather prefer playing games on my PSP (or Vita, which I'm planning to buy) than a laptop. And I too just hate pre-configured PCs. I'd like to carefully handpick all PC components so that I can get the best price-to-performance ratio, then build the PC myself.

funkyzoom

I don't see where the hate for preconfigured PCs come from when you're willing to put up with other preconfigured gadgets such as the PSP/Vita.

I too thought the same way. Then, I realized I had a lot of preconfigured gadgets of my own such as PS3/PSP/NDS/tablet. Why not add one more: gaming laptop.

In case of PSP or Vita (I won't talk about home consoles like PS3 or XBox 360, because I prefer PC over them), there is no option to build it with personalized components. But for PC, I have that option. Also, the main thing is that in general (not only with respect to gaming), I find laptops really uncomfortable to use. It hurts my wrists while typing, and its especially painful to use the touchpad for long. Of course, this particular issue can be somewhat handled by attaching a mouse, but then again, you can't do that when using it on your lap while traveling - which means, it violates the very purpose of using laptops on your lap. Also, its a well known fact that desktops are always more ergonomical than laptops. I almost always use my home PC or work PC, and use my laptop only in case of emergency. Of course, I never consider games an emergency. This is my personal views with respect to laptops in general, and not only gaming on laptops. Also, PC games are developed keeping desktop PCs in mind, so they're usually very uncomfortable, inconvenient and cumbersome to play on laptops. Like you said, its alright to do it if you cannot stay away from gaming during travel. As for me, gaming is just a hobby and not a priority, so not being able to play games during travel isn't something I'd lose my sleep over, even if it was for a month or more. I'd rather stay away from games during travel, than attempt to game on a laptop while enduring a lot of discomfort, and possibly end up with severe nerve damage in my wrist or fingers.

I game more during trips because it means I'm on break and not working or attending classes. When I game on a laptop, it's usually placed on a desk or table. I also use a wireless keyboard n mouse, not the laptop's keyboard/touchpad. Gaming on it is just like gaming on my desktop PC albeit with a smaller screen. 

[QUOTE="funkyzoom"]

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

I don't see where the hate for preconfigured PCs come from when you're willing to put up with other preconfigured gadgets such as the PSP/Vita.

I too thought the same way. Then, I realized I had a lot of preconfigured gadgets of my own such as PS3/PSP/NDS/tablet. Why not add one more: gaming laptop.

jun_aka_pekto

In case of PSP or Vita (I won't talk about home consoles like PS3 or XBox 360, because I prefer PC over them), there is no option to build it with personalized components. But for PC, I have that option. Also, the main thing is that in general (not only with respect to gaming), I find laptops really uncomfortable to use. It hurts my wrists while typing, and its especially painful to use the touchpad for long. Of course, this particular issue can be somewhat handled by attaching a mouse, but then again, you can't do that when using it on your lap while traveling - which means, it violates the very purpose of using laptops on your lap. Also, its a well known fact that desktops are always more ergonomical than laptops. I almost always use my home PC or work PC, and use my laptop only in case of emergency. Of course, I never consider games an emergency. This is my personal views with respect to laptops in general, and not only gaming on laptops. Also, PC games are developed keeping desktop PCs in mind, so they're usually very uncomfortable, inconvenient and cumbersome to play on laptops. Like you said, its alright to do it if you cannot stay away from gaming during travel. As for me, gaming is just a hobby and not a priority, so not being able to play games during travel isn't something I'd lose my sleep over, even if it was for a month or more. I'd rather stay away from games during travel, than attempt to game on a laptop while enduring a lot of discomfort, and possibly end up with severe nerve damage in my wrist or fingers.

I game more during trips because it means I'm on break and not working or attending classes. When I game on a laptop, it's usually placed on a desk or table. I also use a wireless keyboard n mouse, not the laptop's keyboard/touchpad. Gaming on it is just like gaming on my desktop PC albeit with a smaller screen. 

Is that so? By 'trips', I actually thought that usually referred to business or official trips. Your posts seem to imply that you travel a lot, and its usually only for business or official trips that people travel so much. So, 'holiday' kind of trips are usually occasional for most people.

i got this bad boy for $1000 http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00CRXZSYQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_1/187-6723873-4426012

i enjoy it very much. type up my homework, browse the internet an play most games on max settings anywhere, whether it be at home, work, or school. like someone said earlier, if you are a home body, then definitely you can make a better rig for cheaper. But if you are on the go like me, this is by far the best gaming pc you could get for $1000...i also got a free 3 year warranty with it. 

i got this bad boy for $1000 http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00CRXZSYQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_1/187-6723873-4426012

i enjoy it very much. type up my homework, browse the internet an play most games on max settings anywhere, whether it be at home, work, or school. like someone said earlier, if you are a home body, then definitely you can make a better rig for cheaper. But if you are on the go like me, this is by far the best gaming pc you could get for $1000...i also got a free 3 year warranty with it. 

ChiefvsGordon

Lenovo y510 is the best bang for the buck laptop on the market right now. Awesome laptop for the money.

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i got this bad boy for $1000 http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Y510p-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00CRXZSYQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_1/187-6723873-4426012

i enjoy it very much. type up my homework, browse the internet an play most games on max settings anywhere, whether it be at home, work, or school. like someone said earlier, if you are a home body, then definitely you can make a better rig for cheaper. But if you are on the go like me, this is by far the best gaming pc you could get for $1000...i also got a free 3 year warranty with it. 

Xabiss

Lenovo y510 is the best bang for the buck laptop on the market right now. Awesome laptop for the money.

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[QUOTE="funkyzoom"]

In case of PSP or Vita (I won't talk about home consoles like PS3 or XBox 360, because I prefer PC over them), there is no option to build it with personalized components. But for PC, I have that option. Also, the main thing is that in general (not only with respect to gaming), I find laptops really uncomfortable to use. It hurts my wrists while typing, and its especially painful to use the touchpad for long. Of course, this particular issue can be somewhat handled by attaching a mouse, but then again, you can't do that when using it on your lap while traveling - which means, it violates the very purpose of using laptops on your lap. Also, its a well known fact that desktops are always more ergonomical than laptops. I almost always use my home PC or work PC, and use my laptop only in case of emergency. Of course, I never consider games an emergency. This is my personal views with respect to laptops in general, and not only gaming on laptops. Also, PC games are developed keeping desktop PCs in mind, so they're usually very uncomfortable, inconvenient and cumbersome to play on laptops. Like you said, its alright to do it if you cannot stay away from gaming during travel. As for me, gaming is just a hobby and not a priority, so not being able to play games during travel isn't something I'd lose my sleep over, even if it was for a month or more. I'd rather stay away from games during travel, than attempt to game on a laptop while enduring a lot of discomfort, and possibly end up with severe nerve damage in my wrist or fingers.

funkyzoom

I game more during trips because it means I'm on break and not working or attending classes. When I game on a laptop, it's usually placed on a desk or table. I also use a wireless keyboard n mouse, not the laptop's keyboard/touchpad. Gaming on it is just like gaming on my desktop PC albeit with a smaller screen. 

Is that so? By 'trips', I actually thought that usually referred to business or official trips. Your posts seem to imply that you travel a lot, and its usually only for business or official trips that people travel so much. So, 'holiday' kind of trips are usually occasional for most people.

I used to do a lot of business/official trips while I was active duty. I still needed a laptop although it was the non-gaming variety. Since I retired, I'm happy to say my current job keeps me in one place. However, we still go on trips whenever there's a 3-day weekend and during long holidays.

He He. Trust me. When you're the only guy in the household, the trips get boring really fast because most of the stuff we do are geared toward the gals (wife, daughters, mother-in-law). Playing my PC games helped so much. :lol: