Laptop Gaming and BF2142

[imported_antihero]

For those that have and are doing this what are your feelings and experience? Before you answer I know the basics, like it cost more for less performance, but I need to be able to play on the go. Do you feel BF2142 plays well on your gaming laptop? Last, do you regret spending that extra money and loss of performance for the option to game on the go?

Okay, since my job has me traveling a lot and I just really want to game while doing this and I have used the XPS Laptops and been pleased with its performance and now I'm going to buy my own XPS instead of other systems I looked into. Here are the specs I'm going to go with and I just an FYI I do some Image and video effects and editing on the side. That was my reason for the Blu-ray.

XPS M1710: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7600 (2.33GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Operating System: (Office software not included) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
LCD 17 inch: UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™,Red
Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHZ, 2 DIMM
Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7950 GTX
Hard Drive Speed: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Network Card and Modem Integrated: 10/100/1000 Network Card and Modem
Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Drive (BD/DVD/CD burner w/double layer BD write capability)
Sound Options: Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g
Bluetooth Options: Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)

[Skates]

I game on my laptop. I also bought a Fang Gamepad which helps as the laptop keyboard isn't too friendly for gaming. It's small enough that I can just throw it in my bag. At home I hook it up to a 22" LCD which makes it easier than just the 15.4 on my laptop. I run most things on med-high with 100% draw distance but have dynamic lighting turned down. It runs at about 40-55 fps except inside the titan and then sometimes drops into the 25-35 fps range.

The best part is that the company that supplies our computers for work is owned by a younger guy that is into gaming. When I told him I needed a new laptop, I also told him about 2142 and I got it through work.

• Intel Core Duo processor T2500 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache)
• 15.4 WXGA LCD
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 w/ 512 MB Memory
• 120 GB SATA HD
• DVD-Super Multi double layer
• 2 GB DDR2
• 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

[imported_antihero]

I game on my laptop. I also bought a Fang Gamepad which helps as the laptop keyboard isn't too friendly for gaming. It's small enough that I can just throw it in my bag. At home I hook it up to a 22" LCD which makes it easier than just the 15.4 on my laptop. I run most things on med-high with 100% draw distance but have dynamic lighting turned down. It runs at about 40-55 fps except inside the titan and then sometimes drops into the 25-35 fps range.

The best part is that the company that supplies our computers for work is owned by a younger guy that is into gaming. When I told him I needed a new laptop, I also told him about 2142 and I got it through work.

• Intel Core Duo processor T2500 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache)
• 15.4 WXGA LCD
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 w/ 512 MB Memory
• 120 GB SATA HD
• DVD-Super Multi double layer
• 2 GB DDR2
• 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN

You got me excited about my new Laptop. I just bought it and was able to swing 26% off with combined discounts. Now I only have to wait for them to build it and ship-it. That is very cool you got it through work. The office I work at has a couple, but I can't justify it. You're a lucky man. :)

[Bardo]

the only concern i would have about buying a gaming laptop now, is knowing when the dx 10 capatible vid cards will be available for laptops.

right now its desktops only...

anyone know when they're expected to be released? i'd personally wait for that. just my opinion.

edit: and blu ray is amazingly beautiful on large tvs (i have a 65" and there is a huge difference between that and dvds). but, on something as small as a laptop monitor... i'm not sure if you're going to be able to tell a huge difference. i could be wrong.

[gamefoo]

Battery life...

Unless you want to be tethered to a wall socket, you probably get about 30 minutes of gaming in? lol

[FURRY BIRD]

I have been using a Dell Inspiron for 2 years now and it's OK, get the job done, I do love the portability and it makes me want a faster one.

[FPS[SONIC]]

Two words: Thermal management

Laptops with fast cpus, 2gb ram, and a gaming-grade video controller tend to have thermal management issues because they can't vent the heat generated by these components. Overheating can significantly decrease the lifespan of the components of your laptop, so getting a good warranty should be planned when purchasing a gaming laptop.

Boutique shops like Alienware and Voodoo tend to make better gaming-grade laptops than tier 1 providers like Dell, HP or Toshiba. I've recently moved from a laptop to desktop to take advantage of DX10, etc. I do miss the portability and convenience of my laptop, but online gaming normally requires me to play from my desk anyways...

(still waiting for ET:QW, Crysis and FFoW... been playing 1942 lately and wow it is fun!)

[Skates]

Two words: Thermal management

Laptops with fast cpus, 2gb ram, and a gaming-grade video controller tend to have thermal management issues because they can't vent the heat generated by these components. Overheating can significantly decrease the lifespan of the components of your laptop, so getting a good warranty should be planned when purchasing a gaming laptop.

Boutique shops like Alienware and Voodoo tend to make better gaming-grade laptops than tier 1 providers like Dell, HP or Toshiba. I've recently moved from a laptop to desktop to take advantage of DX10, etc. I do miss the portability and convenience of my laptop, but online gaming normally requires me to play from my desk anyways...

(still waiting for ET:QW, Crysis and FFoW... been playing 1942 lately and wow it is fun!)

Easy solution, Targus makes something called the Cool Mat. It's relatively inexpensive and light/small enough to go in your case/bag. I always use it sine I am on my laptop about 8hrs a day for work and another 2-3 for gaming.

Cool Mat

[imported_ATM743]

the only concern i would have about buying a gaming laptop now, is knowing when the dx 10 capatible vid cards will be available for laptops.

right now its desktops only...

anyone know when they're expected to be released? i'd personally wait for that. just my opinion.

edit: and blu ray is amazingly beautiful on large tvs (i have a 65" and there is a huge difference between that and dvds). but, on something as small as a laptop monitor... i'm not sure if you're going to be able to tell a huge difference. i could be wrong.

they have been put you just have to look.

[AllFoamNoBeer]

I use this for nearly everything. Solid Laptop.

http://www.acer.co.th/product/travelmate/Aspire9500_/index.htm

not too expensive, good stuff inside.

[Skates]

I use this for nearly everything. Solid Laptop.

http://www.acer.co.th/product/travelmate/Aspire9500_/index.htm

not too expensive, good stuff inside.

What a coincidence, mine is an Acer too, the Travelmate 4670 but I think they have replaced it now with a newer model as I can't find it on their website. Just this old review here.

[HEFO]

If u want great gameing performance, USE A DESKTOP!!!

Laptops dont have the performance like desktops, OK, u may be fooled by the grafic card and other things in the laptop, but u wont be able to run it on 100% (well u never can even with a desktop). I have a TOSHIBA laptop.
My rig:
Manufacturer:TOSHIBA
Processor:Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.33GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory:1022MB RAM
Hard Drive:100 GB Total
Video Card:ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700 Series


And with this, i have to run BF2142 on lowest settings to have a game that isnt going 10 or 1 FPS. (i wish i could run it on max.:cry:)

[RangerXML]

Check out the ASUS V1S or the ASUS C90S probably two of the most well balanced notebooks out there. I personally think the ASUS G1S is too loud, the V1S is basicly the same notebook without the flare and a whole lot more options including 1GB of free Turbo Cache which is only an option for the G1S and hot swab able bay (DVD-RW/2nd HDD/Extra Battery/BluRay or HD DVD when released). Also has a spill proof keyboard which is a major plus at LANs and a docking station if you wanna move away from your desktop.

The ASUS C90S is just flat out power and its the notebook I have, its a barebone notebook that takes desktop Core 2 Duo and is going to have upgrade modules released in the future for the graphics card. ASUS made alot of promises with this notebook now its time to see if they keep em.

Both have HDMI and eSATA!

ASUS V1S-A1
Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2Ghz 800fsb)
2GB DDR2 667
1GB Intel Turbo Memory
Vista Business
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT, 512 VRAM
160GB HDD 5400RPM

My personal setup:
ASUS C90S
Core 2 Duo e6700 2.66Ghz 1066FSB
3GB DDR2 667
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT, 512 VRAM
160GB HDD 7200RPM
Windows XP Pro/Windows Vista Business

[AllFoamNoBeer]

What a coincidence, mine is an Acer too, the Travelmate 4670 but I think they have replaced it now with a newer model as I can't find it on their website. Just this old review here.

Its GPU and Screen is inferior to mine, but everything else pwns mine

[RichardDawkins]

if you want some sort of compromise you could always investigate small form factor... namely shuttle products. basically a small pc with a bag. you still have to plug in a monitor, mouse and kb, but i travelled back and forth from paris with a shuttle over a year and it wasn't too much of a hassle, assuming you have a monitor at both ends.

i haven't seen a laptop play games since 'return of the triad', but i'm sure nowadays they can do marvellous things. gl!