Recommendations for laptops

[mcjones]

I'm sure this is a very reoccurring question, but I must ask it.
I will be starting college next year and so, of course, I'm needing a new laptop. My school has no preference (although I will be entering an engineering school if that helps), and I also don't really care whether I get a PC or Mac. So here are my parameters:
-Below $1200
-Fairly decent video card for gaming (CS: Source, WoW, CoD)
-Roughly 15'' screen, for easy carrying
-Obviously an all-around quality computer

ps: I've looked at the white MacBook, but have heard rumors that they are phasing out the white ones. any truth to this?

Thanks to all.

 

[jeremyp]

Macbooks are good but they're quite expensive for what you get. I saw one for $2500 and my laptop had the same specs. The only difference was mine is $1000 cheaper. By the way there's a new dell Laptop that has just come out and its even thinner than the macbook and its called adamo I think but i'm not too sure.Hmmm your probably in america and im in australia so I cant really help you sry.

 

[daisymtc]

These 3 asus are with good spec within your budget.

ASUS G Series G50VT-X6 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8700(2.53GHz) 15.4" Wide SXGA+ 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS - Retail $1250, MIR $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220483

ASUS N51Vf-X1 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8600(2.40GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 7200rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M - Retail $1050
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220521

ASUS G Series G50Vt-X1 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8400(2.26GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory 320GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS - Retail $900
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9050279&type=product&id=1218012519873