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Laptops for gaming
Dan Ackerman,
Senior Editor
April 6, 2009
Fans of inexpensive gaming laptops have suffered a big blow. Our long-time favorite, Gateway's P-7811 FX, is out of production, and its replacement, the P-7801u (which we're currently testing in the CNET Labs) is not only more expensive--it's no longer available in retail stores such as Best Buy.
At least a few other interesting options have popped up, including the reasonably affordable Alienware M17, which has two ATI GPUs in a CrossFire configuration, and the Asus N10J, which is basically a standard Netbook with an Nvidia 9300 GPU crammed inside. Does it work? Well, kind of. At least enough for WoW addicts to get a quick fix while waiting at the airport.
Now, if we could just get game developers to start making more PC games, we'd be in business.
| Product name | |
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| Price | $698.00 |
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| Average user rating | |
| Review date | November 26, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | It may look like your standard Netbook, but the Asus N10J is unique because underneath it features discrete, switchable graphics. You'll pay a bit more for the privilege, but the end result works for gaming on the go, as long as you don't mind dialing down your game settings. |
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| Features | |
| Networking | Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Gigabit Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - IEEE 802.11n (draft) |
| Graphics Controller | NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / Intel GMA 950 - 256 MB |
| Notebook Camera | Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel |
| Optical Storage | None |
| RAM | 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz - PC2-4200 |
| Processor | Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm |
| Display | 10.2 in TFT active matrix 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) |
| Battery | Lithium ion |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10.8 in x 7.6 in x 1.4 in |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Service & Support | 2 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications |
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