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<blockquote data-quote="Digerati" data-source="post: 764660" data-attributes="member: 59833"><p>You did not define your needs well enough. And IMO, those 3 options you provided should not be compared to each other because they are 3 difference sizes. </p><p></p><p>You need to decide before hand, what size screen you want. For me, none would do as I like 17" notebooks - and not just for the screen size but 17" notebooks tend to have larger keyboards which tend to be better for wrist pain. </p><p></p><p>You said "work", but did not say if you will be "taking" it to work every day. That is, does it really need to be a mobile computer? Will you be lugging it on business trips? How important is weight? How important is battery run time? What type connectivity (to external monitors and projectors, for example) do you need? </p><p></p><p>***</p><p>As for gaming...</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that notebook makers can pack the power of a PC into those tiny notebook cases, but not the cooling. Consider the fact full size tower cases (with multiple monster fans) are challenged (and often fail) to keep the components inside properly cooled during demanding tasks (like gaming). So it is no wonder notebook cases are too. Another problem is, unlike PC cases which are designed with removable side panels for easy access for thorough cleaning of heat trapping dust, notebook cases typically cannot be opened for thorough access. This means over time, heat-trapping dust will get packed in there. Never good. </p><p></p><p>Fortunately, mobile processors and motherboards are designed to throttle back in speeds when heated, but of course, that means computer performance is throttled back too. Despite what the "gaming notebook" marketing weenies want us to believe, there really is no such thing as a good, "mobile" gaming computer (or a "desktop replacement" for that matter). There are just too many compromises needed when that much power is jammed into such a tiny box. </p><p></p><p>I am not saying you still cannot get good "game play", just don't expect it to be a top gaming machine, equivalent to a gaming PC. And to the heat issue, if gaming, I sure would recommend the use of a notebook cooling pad. Their effectiveness is largely dependent on the design of the notebook and vent locations, but if nothing else, the pads elevate the notebook for better circulation underneath. And be sure to get a pad that comes with its own power supply, or that you can power through a <a href="http://www.shop4tech.com/item6608.html" target="_blank">USB wall-charger/adapter</a>. No need to put extra demands on the notebook's power circuits when they are already being taxed. </p><p></p><p>Of course a cooling pad just means more weight and bulk to lug around with the mobile computer. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite111" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Digerati, post: 764660, member: 59833"] You did not define your needs well enough. And IMO, those 3 options you provided should not be compared to each other because they are 3 difference sizes. You need to decide before hand, what size screen you want. For me, none would do as I like 17" notebooks - and not just for the screen size but 17" notebooks tend to have larger keyboards which tend to be better for wrist pain. You said "work", but did not say if you will be "taking" it to work every day. That is, does it really need to be a mobile computer? Will you be lugging it on business trips? How important is weight? How important is battery run time? What type connectivity (to external monitors and projectors, for example) do you need? *** As for gaming... Keep in mind that notebook makers can pack the power of a PC into those tiny notebook cases, but not the cooling. Consider the fact full size tower cases (with multiple monster fans) are challenged (and often fail) to keep the components inside properly cooled during demanding tasks (like gaming). So it is no wonder notebook cases are too. Another problem is, unlike PC cases which are designed with removable side panels for easy access for thorough cleaning of heat trapping dust, notebook cases typically cannot be opened for thorough access. This means over time, heat-trapping dust will get packed in there. Never good. Fortunately, mobile processors and motherboards are designed to throttle back in speeds when heated, but of course, that means computer performance is throttled back too. Despite what the "gaming notebook" marketing weenies want us to believe, there really is no such thing as a good, "mobile" gaming computer (or a "desktop replacement" for that matter). There are just too many compromises needed when that much power is jammed into such a tiny box. I am not saying you still cannot get good "game play", just don't expect it to be a top gaming machine, equivalent to a gaming PC. And to the heat issue, if gaming, I sure would recommend the use of a notebook cooling pad. Their effectiveness is largely dependent on the design of the notebook and vent locations, but if nothing else, the pads elevate the notebook for better circulation underneath. And be sure to get a pad that comes with its own power supply, or that you can power through a [URL="http://www.shop4tech.com/item6608.html"]USB wall-charger/adapter[/URL]. No need to put extra demands on the notebook's power circuits when they are already being taxed. Of course a cooling pad just means more weight and bulk to lug around with the mobile computer. :( [/QUOTE]
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