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Gaming Laptops -- Why are they so ugly?
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Backfoggen
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My Toshiba looks awesome.
Sorry but no.
Finaika
Member
My Toshiba looks awesome.
Holy shit, are you kidding?
PoweredBySoy
Banned
But that's their logo. If you have a problem with their logo, that's one thing, but you don't want them to put it on their hardware?
As a whole I think that laptop looks good. There's far more gaudy computers out there.
+1 to y500/y510. I'm typing on one, and it's really low profile with turned-off keyboard lights. It was more beastly a year ago, but still holds up pretty well performance-wise too.
With that said, most gaming laptops are sure ugly as hell. There is no way I would pay for those rainbow-warrior Alienwares, for example.
SwiftDeath
Member
gigabyte makes laptops now? This rock, how long have I been living under it?
Sagernotebooks are Clevo OEM notebooks
I like the styling and how powerful they can get but the build your own PC thread [or buy a laptop thread?] on here recommends against them because apparently Clevo cheaps out on everything else in the laptop
+1 to don't buy laptops targeted at "gamerz". Get a nice clean laptop with powerful parts from a normal company. There is almost nothing in those gaming laptops that can't be found in more professional looking versions.
Also, less money, because LED's are apparently super expensive or something, I can't imagine why else they charge the money they do.
Also, less money, because LED's are apparently super expensive or something, I can't imagine why else they charge the money they do.
Vulcano's assistant
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It is the damn logos
cjp
Member
Scan's custom laptops are as normal looking as you could find.
http://3xs.scan.co.uk/custom/professional-gaming-pc/laptop
http://3xs.scan.co.uk/custom/professional-gaming-pc/laptop
HitCtrlAltDel
Member
Personally I love the Razer Blade 14. I really like the green and the font doesn't bother me at all. I can see about the three headed snake, but that's their logo, not much you can do about that.
This looks by far the most ridiculous.
I think it actually looks nice but that picture is far from flattering.
Not to mention that whoever took it decided vomiting colors was a good idea.
What about simply covering the 3 snakes with a sticker?
velociraptor
Junior Member
Those desktops look wonderful. Sleek, and minimal. 99% of cases look horrendous.
Most enthusiast PC gamers tend to build their own computers anyways.
The pre-built PCs and laptops that are targeted at 'gamers' and teenagers that are incapable, or too lazy, to build their own.
I can understand the desire for a portable gaming computer over something you have built yourself though. If that is your need, stay far away from anything labeled as 'gaming.' Asus, Lenovo, etc make great laptops with dedicated graphics cards that will work just fine and be pleasing to the eye.
Here is the laptop I use. Logo is not as bright as picture makes it out to be, classic design that is not flashy.
Some classy cases if you decide to build your own.
Corsair Graphite 760t case
Fractal R4
Corsair Obsidian Series
The pre-built PCs and laptops that are targeted at 'gamers' and teenagers that are incapable, or too lazy, to build their own.
I can understand the desire for a portable gaming computer over something you have built yourself though. If that is your need, stay far away from anything labeled as 'gaming.' Asus, Lenovo, etc make great laptops with dedicated graphics cards that will work just fine and be pleasing to the eye.
Here is the laptop I use. Logo is not as bright as picture makes it out to be, classic design that is not flashy.
Some classy cases if you decide to build your own.
Corsair Graphite 760t case
Fractal R4
Corsair Obsidian Series
njean777
Member
Still can game though. And from the op he cares about looks. Just knock down the res to say 1600x900 and you should be able to play pretty much everything at high-medium.
exmachina64
Banned
Sagernotebooks are Clevo OEM notebooks
I like the styling and how powerful they can get but the build your own PC thread [or buy a laptop thread?] on here recommends against them because apparently Clevo cheaps out on everything else in the laptop
It's true, I owned one. The build quality was horrible.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
This is the best possible first reply.
I actually think this looks kinda nice, other than the ugly minimap thingy.
Sweet mother of god. Please leave the gaming to desktops.
And I didn't realize that a product with that kind of keys was already on the market.
This is what I did and it works fine. Some of my roommates have gaming laptops and they look awful, but they have separate devices for doing work on.
Green Wiggly
Member
Your avatar makes this post perfect.
Please...
How many 6 packs does that mini fridge hold?
dark_prinny
Banned
I like you. A lot.
copelandmaster
Member
You mock, but in person the Define cases are slick and quiet.
Also, you really don't want anything with more lights/flashiness. That tiny blue little light at the top? It's really that + a gigantic power button with a huge light ring surrounding it. Bitch is BRIGHT. When you put the comp into sleep mode, that fucker blinks at 1 second intervals. Impossible to sleep through. Have to throw clothes on the thing get it to leave me alone.
Of all the specifically gaming-targeted laptops I'd say the new Razer Blade actually looks best.
Luckily I have a desktop for gaming so I can buy laptops which are light and look nice
And there are amazing looking non-gaming laptops out there.
Luckily I have a desktop for gaming so I can buy laptops which are light and look nice
Oh that's just silly. There are many e.g. Lian Li cases which look far more classy than the vast majority of consumer electronics (including consoles).
And there are amazing looking non-gaming laptops out there.
Sagernotebooks are Clevo OEM notebooks
I like the styling and how powerful they can get but the build your own PC thread [or buy a laptop thread?] on here recommends against them because apparently Clevo cheaps out on everything else in the laptop
Oh, that's unfortunate to hear. Didn't that thread reccomend them once? Anyways if we're posting our laptops I use a Samsung series 7 Chronos. Not the strongest laptop around but it looks nice, does a good job playing games and is comfortable to use. Took a few falls rather well, too.
Of all the specifically gaming-targeted laptops I'd say the new Razer Blade actually looks best.
Luckily I have a desktop for gaming so I can buy laptops which are light and look nice
With Steam In-Home streaming, having a dedicated gaming laptop is becoming obsolete unless you go on frequent trips.
It's faster than the yellow version, right?My Toshiba looks awesome.
dark_prinny
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Oh, that's unfortunate to hear. Didn't that thread reccomend them once? Anyways if we're posting our laptops I use a Samsung series 7 Chronos. Not the strongest laptop around but it looks nice, does a good job playing games and is comfortable to use. Took a few falls rather well, too.
Holy shit. Samsung sure likes to copy Apple.
Most enthusiast PC gamers tend to build their own computers anyways.
The pre-built PCs and laptops that are targeted at 'gamers' and teenagers that are incapable, or too lazy, to build their own.
I can understand the desire for a portable gaming computer over something you have built yourself though. If that is your need, stay far away from anything labeled as 'gaming.' Asus, Lenovo, etc make great laptops with dedicated graphics cards that will work just fine and be pleasing to the eye.
Here is the laptop I use. Logo is not as bright as picture makes it out to be, classic design that is not flashy.
Some classy cases if you decide to build your own.
Corsair Graphite 760t case
Fractal R4
Corsair Obsidian Series
Well I built my own gaming rig but have to travel around for work and a capable ,cool and quiet gaming laptop is a must have for me.I like the design of the razer but it just isn't available in India.
cjp
Member
Can you not unplug the LED separately?
I'm quite happy that we're past the cold cathode, LED fan, UV backlit early 2000s.
Ha. Yeah, the resemblance is uncanny.
Too small =[
dark_prinny
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You look the phatties, huh?