Gaming notebook, which one?!

budda0282 · 11-13-2007, 05:19 AM

By the end of this week, I plan on purchasing a gaming laptop for my son who is unfortunately stuck at home with cancer. Since he's always back and forth from appointments, I wanted to get this gift for him. I cant seem to decide between a couple of notebooks, the Asus G1S-A1, G1S-X3 (Best Buys model), and the TOSHIBA Satellite X205-S9349. I cannot find out if it is possible to expand Best Buy's G1 model with more ram. Their G1S-X1 model on their website claims that it is nonexpandable past 2GB of ram and the X1 and X3 have the same processor I think. Also, the toshiba only has a 1.8 core2 duo, whereas the other two have a 2.2...but it has an HD-DVD drive and an 8700gt gpu. Im very confused and want to get my son the best laptop I can within that range. If I could get some opinions I would greatly appreciate the help!

curtains · 11-13-2007, 07:13 AM

I didn't have time to look at those laptops but the main things u wan't in a gaming laptop is a good GPU(graphics processing unit or graphics card whateva u want to call it)generally the last numbers make it better and the first number the series.. like nivida 8700gt(first numbers a 8 so its a 8 series card) so like a 8800gt is generally better than a 8700gt .. but note a 7900gtx is usually better than a 8400gs or something just cause its a newer series doesn't mean it performs good as well best thing to do is to look up reivews ....

besides a good graphics card in your computer you'd prob want 2gb of ram ... with CPU speed .. in gaming its not a important as having enough ram or having a good GPU .. slower CPU jst means it'll load slower ... but having not enough ram means it'll RUN WAY slower(run and load are differnt things)... as long as its a core 2 duo u should be fine(there very nice CPU's)

a decent screen size is also nice, harddisk space isn't that important in gaming mainly jst if ur going 2 use it for storage.

Hope this helps.

daisymtc · 11-13-2007, 12:48 PM

I will go for TOSHIBA Satellite X205-S9349

HumanMage · 11-13-2007, 01:43 PM

If you don't care about screen size or weight I'd go with the Toshiba as well on the grounds of pure graphics performance. The G1 may have a better processor but the significance isn't that huge.

budda0282 · 11-13-2007, 04:55 PM

The simplified specs are pretty much this:

Asus G1S-A1/X3
cpu: core2 duo 2.2 T7500
gpu: geforce 8600gt
ram: 2gb
15.4" WSXGA+
hdd: 160gb
optical: Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

Toshiba
cpu: T7100(1.80GHz) cor2 duo
gpu: geforce 8700gt
ram: 2gb
17: Wide xga+
hdd: 240GB
optical: HD DVD-ROM / Super Multi
4-Built-in harman/kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer

INTELCRAZY · 11-13-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda0282

The simplified specs are pretty much this:

Asus G1S-A1/X3
cpu: core2 duo 2.2 T7500
gpu: geforce 8600gt
ram: 2gb
15.4" WSXGA+
hdd: 160gb
optical: Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

Toshiba
cpu: T7100(1.80GHz) cor2 duo
gpu: geforce 8700gt
ram: 2gb
17: Wide xga+
hdd: 240GB
optical: HD DVD-ROM / Super Multi
4-Built-in harman/kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer

Personally I would take the Asus G1S, I wouldn't buy from BestBuy b/c of their jacked up price and crazy techs..

The Toshiba has a better video card, larger screen and larger hard drive... I would jump for that Toshiba for the performance if it had a better CPU, I like Toshiba, they have good durability and my Qosmio G35 is still running good...

Boomer · 11-13-2007, 05:27 PM

hum, hard to say. the biggest thing that i don't like about the Toshiba is its screen. its a 17 inch with only 1440 x 900 resolution. the Asus has a smaller 15.4 inch screen with a nice resolution of 1680 x 1050. i like having higher resolution screens.......but thats just me.

the Toshiba is probably the better deal price wise, but if it was me i think i would get the ASUS as i feel it is a nicer laptop overall. and i know the 8600m GT would play everything i want anyways. even my 8600 m GS in my HP does.

heres the G1S on Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220182

heres a list of all the mobile GPUs that compares performance
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...&sort=3dmark06

budda0282 · 11-13-2007, 05:56 PM

Ive read that the Best Buy model is not as good as the "regular" Asus G1S-A1. I just figured, if something went wrong I could simply waltz down to Best Buy and get the thing fixed if it needed it.

tommy25 · 11-13-2007, 06:06 PM

I would go for the toshiba, bigger screen and better graphics card

11-13-2007, 05:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
budda0282 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	Gaming notebook, which one?! By the end of this week, I plan on purchasing a gaming laptop for my son who is unfortunately stuck at home with cancer. Since he's always back and forth from appointments, I wanted to get this gift for him. I cant seem to decide between a couple of notebooks, the Asus G1S-A1, G1S-X3 (Best Buys model), and the TOSHIBA Satellite X205-S9349. I cannot find out if it is possible to expand Best Buy's G1 model with more ram. Their G1S-X1 model on their website claims that it is nonexpandable past 2GB of ram and the X1 and X3 have the same processor I think. Also, the toshiba only has a 1.8 core2 duo, whereas the other two have a 2.2...but it has an HD-DVD drive and an 8700gt gpu. Im very confused and want to get my son the best laptop I can within that range. If I could get some opinions I would greatly appreciate the help!

11-13-2007, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
curtains Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aucklnd, New Zealnd Age: 19 Posts: 376	I didn't have time to look at those laptops but the main things u wan't in a gaming laptop is a good GPU(graphics processing unit or graphics card whateva u want to call it)generally the last numbers make it better and the first number the series.. like nivida 8700gt(first numbers a 8 so its a 8 series card) so like a 8800gt is generally better than a 8700gt .. but note a 7900gtx is usually better than a 8400gs or something just cause its a newer series doesn't mean it performs good as well best thing to do is to look up reivews .... besides a good graphics card in your computer you'd prob want 2gb of ram ... with CPU speed .. in gaming its not a important as having enough ram or having a good GPU .. slower CPU jst means it'll load slower ... but having not enough ram means it'll RUN WAY slower(run and load are differnt things)... as long as its a core 2 duo u should be fine(there very nice CPU's) a decent screen size is also nice, harddisk space isn't that important in gaming mainly jst if ur going 2 use it for storage. Hope this helps. __________________ ASUS P5W DH deluxe E6400 OC to 3.2ghz fsb 400 1:1 ratio Albatron Gefroce 7900GTX 512mb ram Aspacer 1gig ram ddr2 800 3 250gig hdd LG 18x duel layer etc DVD writer. 20" CRT monitor Hyena 500w PSU

11-13-2007, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
HumanMage Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 756	If you don't care about screen size or weight I'd go with the Toshiba as well on the grounds of pure graphics performance. The G1 may have a better processor but the significance isn't that huge. __________________ -----Laptop: Asus G1----- http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3403

11-13-2007, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
budda0282 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	specs The simplified specs are pretty much this: Asus G1S-A1/X3 cpu: core2 duo 2.2 T7500 gpu: geforce 8600gt ram: 2gb 15.4" WSXGA+ hdd: 160gb optical: Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Toshiba cpu: T7100(1.80GHz) cor2 duo gpu: geforce 8700gt ram: 2gb 17: Wide xga+ hdd: 240GB optical: HD DVD-ROM / Super Multi 4-Built-in harman/kardon stereo speakers with subwoofer

11-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boomer Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Age: 23 Posts: 272	hum, hard to say. the biggest thing that i don't like about the Toshiba is its screen. its a 17 inch with only 1440 x 900 resolution. the Asus has a smaller 15.4 inch screen with a nice resolution of 1680 x 1050. i like having higher resolution screens.......but thats just me. the Toshiba is probably the better deal price wise, but if it was me i think i would get the ASUS as i feel it is a nicer laptop overall. and i know the 8600m GT would play everything i want anyways. even my 8600 m GS in my HP does. heres the G1S on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220182 heres a list of all the mobile GPUs that compares performance http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-...&sort=3dmark06 __________________ Pictures Laptop (Vista) / Desktop (XP/Ubuntu) HP dv9500t / Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI 939 C2D T7500 (2.2ghz) / AMD 64 X2 4400+ (2.66ghz) 7.2k 100GB +5.4k 160GB / 10k Raptors (RAID 0) + 7.2k 640GB 4GB DDR2 667 / Corsair XMS 2GB DDR 440 Nvidia 8600M GS / eVGA 7600 GT Last edited by Boomer; 11-13-2007 at 05:29 PM.

11-13-2007, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,456	I will go for TOSHIBA Satellite X205-S9349

11-13-2007, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
budda0282 New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	Ive read that the Best Buy model is not as good as the "regular" Asus G1S-A1. I just figured, if something went wrong I could simply waltz down to Best Buy and get the thing fixed if it needed it.

11-13-2007, 06:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
tommy25 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 289	I would go for the toshiba, bigger screen and better graphics card __________________ MacBookPro 2.33ghz C2D 2GB ram Radeon x1600 120gb hd

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