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Those who love their laptops because of the games they can play on them as and when they want to, know what they want in their laptops. High performance, big screen, high end graphics card are just some of the factors that would define a good gaming laptop. And there are many laptops that can lay claim to being a desirable gaming laptop but only few which can be counted among the best.

HP Pavilion dv7-2070 (NL862EA#ABU) is one of the most impressive gaming laptops. It features Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor with a clock speed of 2,400 MHz. It has a RAM of 4 GB, hard disk storage of 500GB and uses ATI Mobility Radeon HD4530 graphics card. This 17 inch laptop is one of the best mobile gaming systems around. However, for those who would like a slightly larger screen size, then the Sony Vaio VGN-AW11M/H with its Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, RAM of 4 GB, hard drive of 320GB, 18.4 inch screen and NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics card comes along as an excellent option. And because it is Sony so it has durability and offers complete value for money too.

Another strong contender for the best gaming laptop is MSI Megabook GT725-087UK which uses Intel Core 2 Duo processor and has a storage capacity of 500GB. A 17 inch screen and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850 make sure that you can have remarkable experience while playing your favourite games on the laptop.

In addition to these three there are some other gaming laptops that make strong claims to be counted as the best gaming laptops of 2009 like Dell Studio 1737, Advent 6552, Apple MacBook Pro (MB604B/A) and a few others. The best thing is you can pick any of these and be sure that you won’t be disappointed.

Equipped with Core 2 Duo T6400 2.0GHz processor, Samsung R510-FAAG is an advanced laptop. Fully loaded with multimedia capabilities, the Samsung laptop has 4GB RAM and 320 GB Hard Disk Drive that can store a huge amount of data, files, photos and other media. It is a good combination of advanced technology and multimedia features and designed to please the most demanding user. It comes with a 15.4″ TFT display that offers sharp and crisp images to the user and makes viewing photos and videos a visual delight. Its operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium and it also has an integrated 1.3 mega pixel webcam. A 3-in-1 card reader and a wireless LAN aerial are its other useful features.

Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 is the graphics controller in the machine. It also has built-in stereo speakers and the chipset is Mobile Intel GM45 Express. Weighing 2.68kg, it is light and portable and can be easily carried around from one meeting to another. Value for money and reasonably-priced, this machine comes with a year’s warranty. A reliable and flexible machine, the Samsung R510-FAAG (NP-R510-FAAGUK) is efficient and extremely user-friendly. The multi-format DVD-RW disc rewriter drive can handle recordable DVD and CD formats, including double-layer discs. Sharp display and high performing, the machine offers all kinds of ports that enhance its connectivity. Ideal for the most budget-conscious user, this laptop offers great value for money. All in all, it is a practical laptop ideal for everyday computing tasks and a good investment.

The OCZ DIY 17” Gaming Notebook (OCZDIY17A2-DM88XT) is designed for consumers to fully harness the benefits of building their very own gaming notebook. It helps consumers to go for ideal configuration to enhance their notebook’s performance. It provides infinite possibilities for the customers and it allows you to select components and features as per your requirements. It is equipped with ATI Radeon high performance graphics, which gives you the advantage of having premium mobile gaming experience of today’s most advanced and graphic-intensive games and applications. With OCZ DIY 17” Gaming Notebook (OCZDIY17A2-DM88XT), you don’t need to replace your entire laptop to swap out the CPU for a faster one, upgrade your RAM, or increase your hard drive storage capacity.

OCZ DIY 17” Gaming Notebook (OCZDIY17A2-DM88XT) has17″ WUXGA 1900×1200 Display with glossy finish. It comes with 24x CD-R/RW, 8xDVD+/-R, 6x DVD+/-R DL Combo DVD Drive. The OCZ DIY 17″ gaming notebook has an Integrated Touchpad with Scroll Bar and comes with Intel PM45 Chipset + ICH9M. OCZ DIY 17” Gaming Notebook (OCZDIY17A2-DM88XT) has high definition surround sound and is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 (32/64 bit). It has the hard disc of 80GB which could be enhanced up to 500 GB. Intel Core 2 Duo/Extreme/Quad processors are used in it and it has up to 8GB Dual Channel DDR3-1333 @ (1.5-1.8V) with Intel XMP Support. It has got very elegant and sleek look that serves best the customers who care for style. It provides an amazing support for any types of games, which makes it all the more popular.

OCZ Technology has introduced the new Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Gaming Notebook which is easy to build and assemble. Truly unique, it allows the user to build one’s own gaming notebook with an ideal configuration by following by simple and easy steps.

DIY notebook kit lets the user select the components and features. Ideal for an enthusiast gamer or an IT professional, it is value for your money. The DIY notebook kit reaches the user before the hardware is marked up and the user can save money on buying a ready made gaming laptop like the rock Xtreme 780-T5900. Moreover, the user does not need to replace the whole OCZ laptop to change for a faster CPU or to simply upgrade the RAM, or increase the hard drive storage capacity.

The OCZ DIY 15″ Gaming Notebook is equipped with ATI Radeon high performance graphics and allows the user to enjoy a premium mobile gaming experience. One can simply breeze through the most advanced and graphic-intensive games and applications. It is possible to build a dream notebook and at a lower cost by simply following a set of easy instructions. Equipped with a high-performance memory and an impressive 15″ screen, the notebook offers the best quality in visuals.

The built-in features include 512MB GDDR3-equipped ATI Radeon HD 3650 graphics card, integrated touchpad with scroll bar, high definition surround sound and a Lithium-Ion battery, as well as a 15-inch WXGA+ display. There’s also wireless network connectivity, fingerprint reader and a 2MP web camera. The option of setting up your own notebook lets one search around for the best software and best deals on mobile components. Just create the gaming notebook, configure it according to your needs and go!

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The X80 is the big brother of the X70 gaming laptop. It is much more versatile, powerful and energetic than practically any other gaming laptop available in the market. In fact, you can even consider opting for the X80 over other gaming powerhouse laptops like the MSI Megabook GT725. However, you should not go for the X80 if you hate to carry large sized machine on your shoulder because this one has got 17 inches of display. Such a big display was essential to offer an incredible gaming experience on the move. The beauty of the X80 is that it’s the world’s first mobile machine to sport a DirectX 10 graphics chip for ultimate gameplay experience.

Design wise, the X80 and X70 look similar to each other. However the X80 offers enhanced configuration and more versatility while performing. It’s available in two versions, i.e. X80 and X80 pro. The X80 boasts an Intel P8700 Core 2 Duo Mobile 3MB Cache Dual Core Processor, whereas the Pro version packs a faster Intel P9500 Core 2 Duo Mobile 3MB Cache Dual Core Processor. Both the processors run at 2.53GHz. Besides this both the versions pack a 4GB DDR3 1066MHz memory, Blu Ray ROM / DVDRW Multi Burner and are super powered via an nVidia GTX280 1GB DDR3 Graphics chipset. For storage, the X80 has got a 320GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive and the X80 Pro has got a 500GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive.

Both the versions of X80 feature high definition audio with SRS WOW surround sound. You will find two 1.5 watt speakers along with one 2 watt sub woofer that offer bass filled acoustics on the move. Apart from these you will also find all the required ports and interfaces for wired and wireless communication, just like X70.

The X70 is one of the latest gaming laptops rolled by Novatech recently. It’s been targeted at mobile gamers who want exceptional configuration and speedy performance on the move. It’s a good product because it gives desktop like graphics without getting oversized as other gaming laptops do. The Novatech X70 does not lack on the performance front at all. However there are some cons like poor pixel response (which is practically unnoticeable) and hot hard drive but overall the laptop can serve you the best as far as gaming and multimedia is concerned.

The X70 features an impressive hardware configuration that attracts every pro gamer towards it. It has got a 15.4 inch WSXGA+ display (1680 x 1050) and packs Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor clocked at 2.26GHz with 1066MHz FSB and 3MB Cache, 4GB DDR3 RAM, an nVidia 9800M GTS graphic card with 512MB GDDR3 VRAM and a 320GB Fujitsu hard drive @ 7200 RPM. With these specs the Novatech X70 easily rivals other high-end laptops like the Sony Vaio VGN-FW31ZJ, except its onboard graphics card and video RAM make the X70 even more optimal for player games. Moreover, the X70 laptop also equips a DVD+/-RW / Blu-Ray Reader for optical storage. It can run all the resource hungry applications in no time and is ideal for complex calculations. The design of the X70 is sleek and impressive. The keypad is good and offers easy to press keys. The most impressive function of the X70 is its silent mode that can be activated to clock down the system and turn off the fan to get complete silence.

X70 has got lots of connectivity ports and interfaces for easy communication and file sharing. It has got an express card slot, memory card reader, two high speed USB 2.0 ports, RJ-45 and RJ-11 connector, jacks for headphones and microphone, SPDIF jack, mini Firewire, DVI, HDMI, eSATA and a Kensington Lock Slot.

Nowadays many people crave for the power of desktop PC in the their laptop, rather than settling for under performing netbooks or similarly low end notebooks. With the advancement in the field of mobile computing the consumers demand a lot. Instead of going for normal portable machines they prefer fully functional laptops and netbooks that can really perform like the desktops or even better than that. The Aspire 8930 from the computer manufacturer Acer is one such device that offers mind blowing performance on the move.

It packs the latest in hardware technology and is optimised to give unprecedented performance, flexibility, reliability and ease of use. An Intel T9400 Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.5GHz and an nVidia 9700M GT 512MB graphics card along with 4GB DDR3 RAM ensures smooth functioning and outstanding graphics. The Aspire 8930 can be used to play all the resource hungry games like Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Unreal Tournament 3 at a resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels. Some of the new games like Left 4 Dead and Crysis do not perform well at the laptop’s native resolution. You can lower down the resolution to avoid glitches at certain points where graphics are too intense. The Acer Aspire 8930G boasts a large 18.4 inch widescreen display that offers clear view with good brightness levels, contrast ratio and vivid colours. However due to high gloss finish you will be unable to use the device outdoors.

The Acer Aspire laptop also features 3 USB 2.0 ports, 2 x eSATA ports, VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort video output in addition to line-in and microphone audio inputs. On the top of its large screen a web cam is also embedded.

There is good news for pro mobile gamers. MSI has recently launched its new gaming monster called the MSI GT627. It’s a new laptop that is optimised for gaming on the go. The company had unveiled this one at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2009. It is powered by MSI’s Turbo Drive engine Technology that offers CPU overclocking at the touch of a button.

The MSI GT627 has got everything a professional gamer thinks of. From high definition graphics to extraordinary processing speed to Dolby Digital sound, the MSI has incorporated everything in this ‘tiny monster’. This specimen is far more powerful than your MSI Megabook GX600 or MSI Wind. However due to high performance hardware and loads of options included in the machine the overall weight increases. So if you are not ready to put some extra pressure on your shoulders and lap then it will certainly disappoint you but if you are more focused on high-tech gaming then the MSI GT627 is one of the best gaming laptops on the planet as of now.

This gaming oriented laptop features:

• 15.4” LCD monitor
• NVIDIA Geforce 9800M GS 3D graphic card with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
• 7.1 channel output
• Intel Core2 Duo processor on Intel PM45 Express Chipset
• High definition video scaling
• Built in 2.0 mega pixels web cam
• Wide range of connectivity options including USB, HDMI and Wi-Fi

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The upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the stage at which many companies are presenting new and exciting mobile computing devices this year. One common theme among a few top notch computing device manufacturers is that all of them are putting emphasis on introducing dual screens in laptops. A few days back Apple talked about its Tribook having three displays. After that the Lenovo announced the coming of its dual screen laptop and now the HP has decided to do the same thing.

The Hewlett Packard is going to develop a dual screen laptop with an advanced configuration. The laptop is called Firefly and is especially geared towards hardcore gamers and multimedia fans with its specifications that outdo most rivals, including the Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion DV7-1020 laptop. The Firefly will contain high performance hardware chips in its compact body that will make this device a complete desktop replacement gadget. Firefly will also possess a 20 inch enclosure. It will have a primary display of 17.1 inches (1920×1200 pixels) and a secondary display of 4.3 inches (800×480 pixels) that is positioned underneath the primary one. At its core, the Firefly is powered via Intel Core 2 Extreme processor running at 2.4 GHz. 4GB of RAM, as well as two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 GPUs running in CrossFire mode are also onboard. As far as storage is concerned, this laptop equips a 250GB hard disk drive running at 7200rpm.

Such a high end configuration definitely makes the Firefly a gaming monster. You can play any game on it smoothly with all the advanced graphics settings on at a high resolution.

Telcel, one of the leading mobile operators, is now offering the Sony Ericsson W760i with the Zeemote JS1 Controller. The W760i is a nice walkman mobile phone from Sony Ericsson that has got awesome features and astonishing acoustics. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera, built-in GPS receiver, 3G (HSDPA) connectivity, stereo Bluetooth support and 2.2-inch QVGA screen that delivers high resolution graphics and vibrant colours. The Zeemote JS1 Wireless Controller is an easy to use handheld device that can be used to enjoy exceptional gaming on a mobile device. It has a thumb stick and four different trigger buttons that can be used to assign different functions.

This new combo of Sony Ericsson W760i and Zeemote JS1 Controller will offer mobile gamers a whole new exciting way to control their device while playing. The Zeemote JS1 Controller will make the game play on the Sony-Ericsson W760i more enjoyable and easy, and the best thing is that it gets connected to the phone via Bluetooth. So there are no wiring restrictions. You can just put the Sony Ericsson W760i in front and concentrate on handling the wireless remote.

According to a Sony Ericsson official, “The Sony Ericsson W760i coupled with the Zeemote JS1 controller provides more control and more fun for a powerful 3D and full mobile gaming experience on the gorgeous 2.2 inch display of the W760i. The W760i combined with the Zeemote JS1 controller offers our users the best gaming experience in the market.”