Does such a beast exist??

utherpendragon · 6 Apr 2009 at 00:17

Afetr several years working on a deskop, space constraints and a rare moment of logic has meant me stripping down and selling off the desktop and moving to laptop land!

However, I am one tricky customer and I don't like to compromise! After having a look at a few laptops i've decided a few of the features i need:

14" or smaller screen
Bluetooth (have a dongle, but prefer not to use) - for mx5500 KB/M
HDMI - HD playback to monitor
Blu-ray - for watching my films

I'll be keeping my monitor and keyboard and mouse to run more of my graphically intensive work and for film watching, but I'd like a mobile system, something I can use on the go but just 'plug and play' in the office.

And best of all I'd quite like to do it for around £800.

Any help much appreciated,
Rich

stu4691 · 6 Apr 2009 at 05:35

I was going to say Dell XPS M1330 meets all those specs but from looking at the website, Blu-ray doesn't seem to be an option on the optical drives anymore.

I'm sure it used to be?

utherpendragon · 6 Apr 2009 at 14:04

Well I guess maybe able to overlook the blu-ray for now, so long as I can add one in future (when availability availability/prices are more realistic) it shouldn't be a problem. I'll take a look through the XPS range now, thanks.

Anybody else got any ideas?

Aod · 7 Apr 2009 at 01:44

Samsung Laptops are very nice. i know they definitely come in versions with HDMI and Bluetooth.

Mr Kingston · 7 Apr 2009 at 03:07

the dell xps range are awesome and they have good graphics to incase u felt like gaming

utherpendragon · 7 Apr 2009 at 15:55

well the 2 front runners seem to be the dell studio xps1340 and the samsung q320 (which doesn't seem to be available yet). the white macbook is also a consideration while sony seem to have a couple of 13" models I'll have a look into.

Anything else i'm missing out on?

The XPS seems perfect for me besides the design flaw (vent being blocked), how much of an issue is this? Because for around £800 I could get a LED backlit display and enough to get a 3rd party 9 cell battery.

knowlesy · 7 Apr 2009 at 16:07

theres a sony one running about at 13.3" im sure

MrAlex · 7 Apr 2009 at 18:39

Probably the best 14.1" gaming laptop would be the MSI GX400:

• The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
• Genuine Windows® software is published by Microsoft and licensed and supported by Microsoft or an authorized licensor. Genuine software helps protect you from the risks of counterfeit software, provides you with special benefits and the experience and support you expect. Learn more by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine. Windows Vista® Home Premium
• 14.1" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• Color Film Print Technology with Extraordinary and Exquisite Textures
• nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card (Built-in DDR3 256 MB VRAM)
• Better Enjoyment with Second Generation Dolby® Surround Sound
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

Or, if you want a good price/performance:
MSI GT725:

• The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
• Genuine Windows® software is published by Microsoft and licensed and supported by Microsoft or an authorized licensor. Genuine software helps protect you from the risks of counterfeit software, provides you with special benefits and the experience and support you expect. Learn more by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine. Windows Vista® Home Premium
(MSI recommends upgrade to Genuine Windows® software is published by Microsoft and licensed and supported by Microsoft or an authorized licensor. Genuine software helps protect you from the risks of counterfeit software, provides you with special benefits and the experience and support you expect. Learn more by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine. Windows Vista® Business)
• 17" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design
• The Best ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4850 3D Graphic Card with 512 MB VRAM
• Theater Class 5 Speakers Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby®
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth