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I have been looking around for a mid-range laptop ~$1700. I will primarily use this for development and moderate gaming. I also like the idea of plugging it into and HDTV and running games/video a decent res. Portability and weight really aren't issues.

My requirements are:

• 17" Display @ 1680x1050
• At least 2GB of RAM
• At least 80GB of space - 7200 rpm drive
• NVidia video card (I run linux for development)
• DVD-RW
• Dual core - probably a T7200 for the 4mb cache

So far the HP dv9000t seems to be my best bet. I configured the above specs, with the GeForce 7600 at 512MB. I was just curious if anyone here had a good lead on a laptop fitting my requirements. I have component built 100s of desktop machines, but never a laptop. That might be a good way to go if I can find a notebook chassis cheap. I am also curious if the GeForce Go 7600 holds up to my 6800GT in my desktop. The 6800GT plays most games I care for.

Thanks!

you need one of these: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/361/1/

Apoptosis wrote:you need one of these: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/361/1/

thats a sweet laptop, a little heavy, but sweet!!! 1499 for barebone isnt bad either