Hi,
i think the Lenovo Y580 might be an option.
+ i7 3rd Generation (Quad Core)
+ GTX 660M (2GB)
+ 8GB
+ Full HD Display (the new ones)
- Heavy (2.8 kg)
- 15.6 screen. Too big to carry around all day.
- Not available at the moment (est. september)
Starts at 799,-- Euros.
Personally i would prefer something smaller and lighter. Like 12.1 or 13.3 display and under 2kg. But it is not easy to find notebooks with power in this size. Most are Ultrabooks. Nice to look at, but with U-series CPUs and a really small (dedicated) GPU at best.
I like the Schenker (XMG) A102, but it has no DVD drive and costs more than 1000 Euros with the i7 and GT650M. With an i5 you might find some cheaper models.
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i Have actually heard a lot of good things about Lenovo. so I'm seriously considering it.
Weight isn't too much of an issue, I'm quite used to carrying a bag full of heavy programming books about, I'll just get comfortable well sized rucksack.
I do really like my screen space as well.
All you guys are great, I'm getting really good feedback. I love the gamedev community.
Weight isn't too much of an issue, I'm quite used to carrying a bag full of heavy programming books about, I'll just get comfortable well sized rucksack.
I do really like my screen space as well.
All you guys are great, I'm getting really good feedback. I love the gamedev community.
Just a few quick words. Don't rush into buying anything, unless you are out of time. The best thing possible is to test the laptop live in the store - try imlementing something simple in notepad or bring notepad++ on a flash drive to test the keyboard. Try to load it a bit to see how noisy it gets (it's embarassing when during a lecture you take notes and the laptop gets louder than a vacuum cleaner, since it's hot in the room, and in Italy it's quite hot and humid).
The best web site for reviews that I know of is called notebook check - a German site that is translated into English. Do check out the notebooks that you are considering over there - these guys go into crazy details.
The best web site for reviews that I know of is called notebook check - a German site that is translated into English. Do check out the notebooks that you are considering over there - these guys go into crazy details.
I'd personally recommend Dell L702X. With its i7 processor and GT 555M (3 GB) GPU it runs all modern games. In addition, the 17" display is just the right size for programming - you can comfortably program with multiple windows of code being opened next to each other.
I'm not sure about the prices in the UK, however I bought a 8GB RAM, no OS version for about £760.
EDIT: One thing though. When running high performance-demanding programs, the laptop gets quite hot. There is a huge built-in fan, so the components' temperature is pretty stable (at least in my case) but you can feel a lot of hot air coming out of the vents (but I guess the laptop could be also used as a radiator during the cold winters).
I'm not sure about the prices in the UK, however I bought a 8GB RAM, no OS version for about £760.
EDIT: One thing though. When running high performance-demanding programs, the laptop gets quite hot. There is a huge built-in fan, so the components' temperature is pretty stable (at least in my case) but you can feel a lot of hot air coming out of the vents (but I guess the laptop could be also used as a radiator during the cold winters).
The right size for programming is a desktop with at least 2 monitors and a full, proper keyboard. Laptops make no sense if they are big. Programming, gaming, and working on a laptop is inferior experience in any way imaginable. What you get in return is mobility. To sacrfice mobility with 17"-er is not something I'd recommend. For gaming, many university dorms offer common rooms with huge TVs, or if you've got 24-hour access, you can hook your console to the lecture projectors (do try and watch movies in the lecture halls... it's a lot of fun !)
It all comes down to preferences in the end.
It all comes down to preferences in the end.
The right size for programming is a desktop with at least 2 monitors and a full, proper keyboard. Laptops make no sense if they are big. Programming, gaming, and working on a laptop is inferior experience in any way imaginable. What you get in return is mobility. To sacrfice mobility with 17"-er is not something I'd recommend. For gaming, many university dorms offer common rooms with huge TVs, or if you've got 24-hour access, you can hook your console to the lecture projectors (do try and watch movies in the lecture halls... it's a lot of fun !)
It all comes down to preferences in the end.
It is true that with multiple monitors you can increase your efficiency even more - and you can do it as well with a laptop. The 17" I've posted above has a full keyboard as well. This is probably not the best choice in terms of mobility but rather a desktop replacement, which as I've read is what we're looking for (as the larger size issue doesn't matter).
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Guys, just wanted to let you all know, thanks for all your advice, I went and bought a laptop today.
I ended up getting a Sony Vaio dual core 15 at 2.5ghz 6gb ram ati dedicated graphics 15"
I took all your advice intro concideration and I thought this was best config / price ratio.
It was the display model in the shop as all the others had sold out, me and my good friend check it out for dents and stuff and it looks fine.
I'm using it at the moment and its amazing.
Picked it up for £500, thanks guys
I ended up getting a Sony Vaio dual core 15 at 2.5ghz 6gb ram ati dedicated graphics 15"
I took all your advice intro concideration and I thought this was best config / price ratio.
It was the display model in the shop as all the others had sold out, me and my good friend check it out for dents and stuff and it looks fine.
I'm using it at the moment and its amazing.
Picked it up for £500, thanks guys
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