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Cheap Gaming Laptops: Where to Find Them? June 27, 2010

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As a general rule, gaming laptops are not cheap, they are usually the most expensive laptops you can purchase. If you go with a fully-loaded high-end gaming machine from the popular brand-name makers you will likely have to dish out 4 to 6 grand for the top rigs.
However, since all laptop prices have been falling at a steady rate in recent years, if you shop around you can find a half-decent gaming laptop at a reasonable price. Here we’re still talking about $1500 to $2500 for a good quality gaming laptop. Although there are probably cheaper ones to be found if you look in the right places.
Now, the main reason gaming laptops are so expensive is because of the high-end components and high-end specs that’s needed to produce a superior gaming machine. In a gaming laptop you need top-level Graphics (CPUs), High Processor Speeds, tons of RAM, high-end HD Displays and high-end Optical Drives featuring Blu-ray and the like.
Of course, if you’re buying a flashy brand-name gaming laptop like those produced by Alienware or Rock, you will be paying extra for all that style and flash. Now, if money is no object, going with these top brand-names could probably be your best bet if you’re playing the name game. Also keep in mind, you don’t always have to buy the really expensive “flag-ship” models; going with an entry-level gaming laptop from Alienware or Rock can make them more affordable for the average gamer.
However, if you’re on a really tight budget (and who isn’t these days) then you have other options when buying a completely good quality gaming laptop. You might not get all the “bells and whistles” but you will get a fast, high-performance gaming machine that will let you play the latest 3D video games on your laptop.
Before you even begin your search, you will have to decide whether or not you’re ruling out the possibility of purchasing a refurbished or even a used gaming laptop. If you know what you’re doing, some excellent bargains can be had with online auction sites like eBay. Just make sure you thoroughly check out the seller and product before you buy.
Refurbished laptops is another option you can take, just make sure you have some iron-clad guarantees or warranties if you’re buying a refurbished gaming laptop. Also remember, check around in your own local area… in hard economic times many perfectly good gaming laptops may be offered for sale so check your local newspaper ads and online places like Craigslist to see if you can pick up a quality gaming rig at a very reasonable price.
Next, if you’re in the market for new gaming laptop, there are several lower price models you could consider.Gateway P-7811FX ($1,449)
The Gateway P-7811FX is one rather inexpensive laptop you should check out if you’re searching for good gaming laptop at a reasonable price. It sports a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor with 4GB, 667MHz DDR3 memory, 200GB 7200rpm, Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS and a HD-friendly 1920×1200 17.1 inch display.
Which is great value for your money and if you’re on a tight budget, you should consider this one. Qosmio X305 ($1,500 – $2000)
Toshiba has recently launched its Qosmio X305 series of gaming laptops featuring two NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS SLI graphics cards. With Intel Core2 Duo Processor P8400 and 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM memory – these beauties can handle the most demanding Direct X 10 games and applications.
Throw in Toshiba great 17″ Diagonal TruBrite Widescreen Display for full 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+) resolution and 4 Harman/Kardon speakers with a Subwoofer and you have a good quality gaming machine at a reasonable price.Know Your Clevo
Furthermore, experienced gamers know their “Clevo” – this is the Taiwan-based notebook maker ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) who supplies many of the Brand-name Boutique OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like Falcon, M-TECH, Sager, Rock… with the necessary components and models. By comparing the prices on these Clevo models offered by the different OEMs, you can find the cheapest price that’s offered. You can save hundreds, if not thousands off by shopping around and finding the best priced Clevo.
These are just but a few examples of finding a relatively cheap gaming laptop, if you’re on the hunt for a good quality gaming rig. But there are many more out there, so shop around and cover all your bases.
Happy hunting!

Here’s the Best Way to Find Nintendo Wii Game Downloads June 26, 2010

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With the booming sales of the Nintendo Wii, we decided it would be a good idea to create a guide for learning how to download Wii games. As you likely know, it can get pricey to buy brand new games at the store. Downloading games for your Wii can save you a bundle of money. As an added bonus, you’ll always have access to any new game you’d like to try.
Downloading Wii games is a pretty recent development. Most Wii owners have no idea how simple it can be to download games for a Wii system. We asked our followers about this, and discovered that while almost everyone knew about downloading games and music, they didn’t know that full versions of games can be downloaded from the internet. Our readers seemed to think that only outdated or partial games were available online.
The exciting news is that full game versions for even the newest and most popular games are available for download from the internet. The available selection is stunning, and we ought to let you know ahead of time – it’s habit forming!
Now, let’s get going! Here are instructions for how to download Wii games:
Let’s start by warning you about sites that promote “free” downloadable Wii games. A few of these sites are around, and should generally be avoided.
You’re likely to discover that these sites involve game file sharing from a random pool of users. Anyone can upload whatever file they choose, with little checking or monitoring. This causes all kinds of issues, including viruses, spyware, and other harmful computer infections. You might also find that when you open a file, it’s not the game you were looking for, or the file ends up being corrupted in some way.
Save yourself a lot of time and trouble and avoid these sites.
The best way to download Wii games is to join a membership only site. Specialized web sites allow you unlimited game downloads once you sign on and register for a membership.
The advantage to these sites is that their owners have a stake in keeping customers happy, so they ensure that games work, download fast, and are clean and free of viruses and other infections.
While the cost for a membership can vary from site to site, you’ll probably be charged about $50. But, this is a charge that you pay only once, and then you have full lifetime access to the members-only area. You will be able to download an unlimited number of games as often as you like.
One small warning: some websites charge you for each game downloaded. The main reason I advise against joining these sites is because you can get the same services by paying just one time for a full lifetime membership elsewhere.
In case you’re concerned about not knowing how to use your games once you’ve downloaded them from the internet, rest assured that these membership websites will provide a detailed tutorial for making the games work on your Wii. You will receive the specialized software necessary for putting the games on your system.
The best membership websites will offer a money back guarantee – you can try the service and see how it works for you without fear of losing your money. But, like we said, downloading Wii games is extremely habit forming. You might not be able to stop!