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mgmktx

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I love my Macbook, don't get me wrong, but I also miss PC gaming. That is where my dilemma is. Getting a laptop that can actually game is at the top of my list this summer but I don't know the best course of action for me. I was set on selling my Macbook and getting a Windows laptop but after seeing the features of Leopard today I think I changed my mind.
Here are my 2 choices (all involve selling my Macbook):
1) Get a used MBP ($1500 limit though and preferably C2D)
2) Windows laptop (not opposed to it at all, been a Windows user since last year and have had no problems AT ALL with their OS's)

Leopard has me leaning toward the first option but is it possible to get a great deal on a C2D MBP right now?

My Macbook for reference: White 2ghz CD, 2gb, 60gb HD, superdrive
 
How about building a gaming desktop PC, and keeping your macbook? I know you didn't mention it, but seems it would be a good solution.
 
Haha forgot to mention that, had a desktop until last month but gave it to my dad because he needed a new computer and I didn't like having two computers. Also, bringing it to and from school once a year was a hassle
 
Hmmm,

I would get a MBP cause I hate windows but if your REALLY a gamer I personally don't think there's a better option than a Windows laptop.
 
Keeping things synced between a PC and a Mac laptop can be a pain.

Personally, if you're a true gamer, I'd go with what aaronw1986 said... they've come a long way, but a desktop will take you so much further in gaming than a Windows laptop ever can. I'd keep the MB and build a desktop simply for your gaming needs.
 
I'd much rather have a tiny-but-underpowered laptop and a separate gaming desktop. Portability never becomes obsolete!

Personally, if I wasn't able to have a gaming PC, I'd just deal with subpar gaming until I need the laptop needs an upgrade.
 
shipdestroyer said:
I'd much rather have a tiny-but-underpowered laptop and a separate gaming desktop. Portability never becomes obsolete!

Personally, if I wasn't able to have a gaming PC, I'd just deal with subpar gaming until I need the laptop needs an upgrade.
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Subpar gaming? More like NO gaming. :p I used to play CS:S and CoH all the time and now miss it because the Macbook's GMA950 is definitely not capable of playing them at all.

So I think I might go the MBP route. Been looking at the refurb site to catch a decent deal but can't find any right now. A few months ago I saw some refurb MBP's as low as $1300-1400. Could they get that low again before the end of the summer?
 
mgmktx said:
Subpar gaming? More like NO gaming. :p I used to play CS:S and CoH all the time and now miss it because the Macbook's GMA950 is definitely not capable of playing them at all.

So I think I might go the MBP route. Been looking at the refurb site to catch a decent deal but can't find any right now. A few months ago I saw some refurb MBP's as low as $1300-1400. Could they get that low again before the end of the summer?
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Why not buy a Dell?

Spending $1400 on a machine with a X1600 does not sound like good value.
 
mgmktx said:
Subpar gaming? More like NO gaming. :p I used to play CS:S and CoH all the time and now miss it because the Macbook's GMA950 is definitely not capable of playing them at all.

So I think I might go the MBP route. Been looking at the refurb site to catch a decent deal but can't find any right now. A few months ago I saw some refurb MBP's as low as $1300-1400. Could they get that low again before the end of the summer?
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Eh, the GMA950 runs WoW somewhat competently at performance settings. I don't see why it won't run CS:S at lowest settings, too.

That's the thing, though--you're paying so much more to get middle-range performance from a laptop. In a few years you're left with a bigger laptop that plays old games adequately. Unless you really need to game on the run...

Ah, whatever. MBP is still a great laptop.
 
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