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.

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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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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If you are looking for a budget laptop, without compromising on style and performance, then the Toshiba Satellite A305-S6864 is one of the best mobile computing devices you could opt for.

It’s an appealing laptop with a high-gloss finish, right from the screen cover to the entire keyboard area. The edges are not sharp; rather this unit has smooth rounded corners which make it comfortable to hold in your hands. Another unique feature of this device is its powerful built-in speakers. The other hardware installations are also very impressive. There is one speedy 2.26-GHz Core 2 Duo P8400 processor backed up by a formidable 4GB of RAM. Running heavy applications on this laptop is, therefore, obviously not an issue. To put it into perspective, the Sony VGN-FW21Z offers a similar performance, but for a far higher price. The A305 also has an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 256MB graphics card, which makes it an ideal device for playing new generation 3D games. This is not the best gaming laptop in the market, but if matched with its price then it certainly is up there. Performance wise this machine stands close to the Sony’s VAIO VGN-SZ791N which is very costly.

The connectivity options are also more than satisfactory. It offers a 10/100 ethernet LAN, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, eSATA, i-Link Firewire, ExpressCard and three USB 2.0 ports. The storage is provided via 320GB, 5400rpm hard disk drive. The only grey area this laptop possesses is it does not have backlit keyboard, which makes it almost impossible to work in dark areas. Oh! In case you are wondering, the display is fine as well with a 15.4-inch screen.