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Best non gaming laptop?

VanZan · 2012-09-22 13:42:34

I'm looking for recommendations for a laptop solely for browsing and media. I would like a 17inch screen so basically a desktop replacement. I don't play games at all so can live without a high end graphics card. All the recommended DTRs I've seen are gaming machines unfortunately. Can someone recommend me something…

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#32 23-09-2012 4:25pm

Torqay

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VanZan wrote: »

You know I can't find a single review of the A702 anywhere!

This review covers the XMG A502 (the 15" variant) in depth. I doubt there's much difference.

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#33 23-09-2012 7:10pm

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What are people's opinion of this please?

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#34 23-09-2012 9:45pm

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Pros:

Full HD display
Good sound system
Great battery capacity

Cons:
Low power CPU (slower than the regular Core i7 at 45W max TDP)
only 1 HDD bay
only 1 memory slot
quite pricey

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