It’s a well known fact that if you are really into gaming, you just have to live with the fact that you will need to keep on upgrading your machine as new models and new games come out. Gaming laptops are perhaps one of the flashiest and most expensive devices in the market, but here is something that might come as a surprise – MSI’s new quad-core gaming laptop.

The new gaming laptop is labeled MSI GE620DX, and it really does not look like your run-of-the-mill gaming laptops.

MSI GE620DX

As you can see, the machine is designed very simply. One really wouldn’t think of it as a gaming laptop from the get go! I do like the metal brush finish of the case – who wouldn’t? And even closed, the MSI GE620DX does not look too bad at all.

MSI GE620DX Closed

So aside from the subdued design, is there anything else remarkable about the MSI GE620DX? Definitely! It hasn’t been labeled a gaming laptop for nothing.

The processor – i7-2630QM quad core processor (core speeds of 2.00GHz) – combined with the graphics card – nVidia GeForce GT 555M discrete graphics card – will certainly contribute to a great gaming experience. As for the sound, the laptop comes with MSI’s Premium Sound and THX TruStudio Pro, ensuring only the best sound experience while playing.

There’s another plus – the MSI GE620DX has support for MSI GPU Boost technology. This technology allows switching between the discrete graphics card and the graphics chip, depending on what the laptop is doing. This gives you performance when needed and helps save power at the same time.

Other important details…the MSI GE620DX has a 720p camera (which might not be a necessity for gaming, but is always handy to have), an HDMI port (perfect for when you feel like playing on the big screen), and USB 3.0 ports. The laptop comes with Windows 7 Home Premium, supports up to 8GB of RAM, and has a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) LED backlit screen.

If it is about time that you get a new gaming laptop, the MSI GE620DX just might be what you are looking for.

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Dell Alienware m11x Gaming Laptop

Looking for a nice gaming laptop but don’t want to shell out too much money? Some may say that you are not going to find anything decent under $1000 or even $700, but all you need is a good nose for sniffing out the deals that always crop up somewhere at some point. So here’s something that will make for a great start to your weekend.

Logic Buy¹ is having a sale on the Dell Alienware m11x gaming laptop. You have two options – one that runs on Dual Core and one that runs on Core i3.

The better deal seems to be the first one, which is going for a mere $599! This 11.6-inch laptop is rather compact, especially for a gaming device. While it is definitely not a new model, it has gotten pretty good reviews. One particularly good rating is from Laptop Mag, which gave the device a 4.5 out of 5. Little it may be, it does the job. And the discount is pretty big, especially since it retailed at over $1,000 when it first came out. This laptop comes with 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT graphics card, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, a 320GB 7200rpm hard drive, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS, and a 1.3-Megapixel Webcam.. That should be more than enough to satisfy your gaming needs, especially when you’re on the go. Also, the laptop weighs in at only 4.4 pounds – relatively light for a gaming laptop.

The second option is a little pricier at $699. And what do you get for the extra $100? The basic things mentioned above, with the added bonus of a 1GB GeForce GT 335M discrete GPU & WLED 720p LCD. Oh, and the more powerful processor of course.

Here’s even better news – if you purchase any of the two laptops, you can avail of free shipping! There are some rules though. First, you have to use the coupon codes found in the site. Otherwise, you won’t be qualified for the $200 discount. Second, you have to make your purchase NOW (or ASAP) as the sale only lasts till the 20th – or when the stocks run out.

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In this day and age – a time of marketing, advertising, and hype, it is rather surprising that computer manufacturer Asus has been going about its business quietly. Not that Asus has been totally mum – they do have to make some sort of announcement to make their new offering known, after all. The recent release of their latest gaming laptop has not been a noisy one, though.

Dubbed the Asus G74, the gaming laptop packs some punch while not making you want to tear your eyeballs out. While there is a lot of choices when it comes to gaming laptops, it seems that many of them are geared towards those who want it to be known what the device is for. If you are the more subdued kind of gamer – if there is such a thing – and you want a laptop that is actually low key (visually speaking), then the Asus G74 might be the one you are looking for.

Get what I mean by low key? Here are other angles.

Not bad looking at all, although it isn’t the slimmest one can find. Then again, why would a serious gaming machine need to be thin?

Looks aside, this machine is something to seriously consider if you are in the market for a new gaming rig. The screen is 17.3 inches – full HD and optional 3D. The processor? Intel Core i7 2630QM quad-core “Sandy Bridge”. As for the graphics card – is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M video card with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM good enough for you? Additionally, there are four SODIMM slots for up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM memory, two hard drive bays, as well as THX TruStudio audio with stereo speakers and subwoofer. Are you already thinking how awesome it would be to play your favorite game on this baby?

There are two models – G74SX-A1 and G74SX-3DE. The first one comes with a Blu-ray Combo drive, 12GB RAM, dual 750GB hard drives (7200 rpm), and an 8-cell 5200mAh battery. The second model comes with a 120Hz 3D screen and an Nvidia Vision 3D glasses kit, as well as a Blu-ray burner. It has the same specs for the RAM, hard drive, and battery.

The A1 is selling for $1,745.00, while the 3DE is selling for $1,979. The laptops are currently available on a pre-order basis and are due to be shipped by the 28th of this month.

The 3D trend is quickly catching on, especially with gaming laptops. Not too long ago, we featured the new 3D gaming laptop from Maingear, the eX-L 17 3D. As can be expected, the spec-heavy gaming laptop also comes at a price. One thing that the eX-L 17 3D cannot deliver, though, is the possibility of using the 3D functionality without the accompanying 3D glasses.

We have to admit it, those 3D glasses can be such an annoyance. I do appreciate watching 3D, especially if the effects are really worth it, but I have thought many times that I could do without the glasses. They don’t look nice, and they don’t feel comfortable either!

As if hearing these thoughts, Asus has decided to release their own 3D laptop – this time, their technology does away with the need to use 3D glasses. That’s what you call innovative!

The technology is called “Naked Eye 3D” and is made possible by the use of two overlapped LCD matrices. On top of these overlapped LCDs, a polarizing filter is used to create the stereoscopic 3D images. The system also relies on a camera that can found on the edge of the screen. The purpose of this camera is to track the viewer’s location so as to make the necessary adjustments to the polarizing filter and keep the 3D images intact, no matter what the location of the viewer is (in relation to the screen).

This is groundbreaking technology indeed, but it still has its limitations, the main thing being that only one person can view the images in 3D. This means that you still have to go get 3D glasses for everyone else if you want to watch Kung Fu Panda 2 in 3D. Then again, I suggest that you just see it in 2D – there is no need for 3D for that movie!

Another limiting aspect, in my opinion is its looks. From the angle below, the laptop does not really look visually appealing, does it?

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Tired of using a laptop and having to view things in 2D? Then you’ll want to hear about Maingear’s latest announcement: the eX-L 17 3D. While the other numbers may not mean much at first glance, the label 3D is enough to make anyone curious.

As the name implies, the laptop is 3D ready, courtesy of Nvidia. Of course, this means that you will also need Nvidia’s 3D glasses. With everything from movies to games to TV shows going 3D these days, this kind of laptop just might become more common in the near future.

The eX-L 17 3D is not all about being 3D ready, though. It does have more to offer than that capability. Primarily being marketed as a gaming machine – Maingear actually describes it as a “wickedly fast mobile gaming” laptop – the eX-L 17 3D makes use of the latest 32nm second generation Core i7 quad core processors. And there is more – the processor is overclocked at 4.8GHz! (Men: make sure you don’t spend too much time with the laptop on your laps if you want to have children in the future!)

The screen of the eX-L 17 3D is 17.3 inches, huge enough for those who want the ultimate gaming experience. It also has Nvidia’s GeForce GTX485M graphics card – which is responsible for the 3D capabilities. As for power, the processor needs up to 55 watts. The laptop comes with an 8-cell battery and weighs a whopping 8.6 pounds (3.9 kilos).

How much will this big baby set you back? Nothing less than $2,659 for the basic configuration. Maingear allows you to build your own laptop, and depending on your preferences, you can go up to $8,000! Even if you’re not planning to blow that much on a 3D gaming laptop, it’s nice to dream. Here’s Maingear’s page to customize the eX-L 17 3D.