help me choose

im totally confused on what to get.......i already posted this on the what notebook should i buy forum but didnt get any response.....have to buy within the next couple of days.......

so now im looking at two laptops at the moment and cant decide between these two-

Gateway P-7908u FX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834101203

ASUS G Series G51Vx-X3A

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220639

well the gateway has a bigger screen, runs alot cooler, has 4gb ddr3 ram, has a better battery life but it comes with the WXGA+ 1440 x 900 screen...is that too low for a 17" laptop?

the asus has a 15.4" screen and a 1920 x 1080 resolution.....hows that for a 15" screen?.....it runs really hot, has 4gb ddr2 ram and less battery life.....

so does a higher resolution make up for all the negatives and how is the quality of gateway compared to asus in general?......

which would be the better buy and the gateway is cheaper.....

im a gamer and an architect so will need it for 3d rendering also

and is a 17" laptop too big to carry around?

also what about the g71gx-rx05

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...527&CatId=4948


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General Questions

1) What is your budget? 1000-1400 dollars

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

a. Netbook; 10” screen or less
b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. will be buying from the us and shipping it to india

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

a. Like:asus, gateway
b. Dislike:apple

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistrubited? yes

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? gaming,entertainment, 3d rendering

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?- limited portability, weight is not an issue

8) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games? everything

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? 2-3 hours

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? online

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. windows 7

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

a. WXGA – 1280x800 or occasionally 1280x768; For people who like big text and icons that are easy to read. Less stuff fits on the screen, which translates into more scrolling.
b. WXGA+ – 1440x900; A modest bump over WXGA. Text and icons are a bit smaller. A little more stuff fits on the screen.
c. WSXGA+ – 1680x1050; The middle ground. Again, text and icons are smaller than WXGA+, and more stuff fits onto the screen. Good for having applications open side by side, like a web browser while playing a video.
d. WUXGA - 1920x1200; Very small text and icons, that can be hard to read. Lots of stuff fits on the screen, which means less scrolling. Good for applications that require a high level of detail like CAD or Photo Editing.

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? yes, should turn heads in a good way

15) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? atleast 4-5 years

Notebook Components

16) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive? 320+

17) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?

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