Laptop Decision Help!

I will be going to Japan (from USA) for a few weeks in December. I need help getting a decent laptop under $1300. I have been out of the game for awhile seeing as my last laptop was a ASUS VX7-SX. I also want to be able to play at least medium - ultra settings.

What is everyone using? How well does it perform?


Thanks for the help in advanced! :)

I'm a laptop user and I play this game on laptop, my advance is to get a PC. You can't upgrade a laptop. And for $1300, you can get a rockin PC that can play this game on max.

I don't like Acer but for the price it's the better bang for buck laptop out there atm

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834314220

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152405

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Originally Posted by Andrien

I'm a laptop user and I play this game on laptop, my advance is to get a PC. You can't upgrade a laptop. And for $1300, you can get a rockin PC that can play this game on max.

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I'm also a laptop player. If you are willing to throw that much money on a laptop I would recommend spending on a pc.

Few weeks in Japan enjoy the time there.

I bought a Lenovo y500 about 6 months ago. Cost me about $900. Has a nvidia gtx650 gpu in it. Could've upgraded it more but I run the game with maximum settings with no hiccups. :-)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834313585

This is my favorite for that price range honestly, it doesn't get any better than this for FFXIV performance.

I would recommend this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834152462

Features to note:

* bluetooth 4.0 (use wireless controller to play FFXIV)
* NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M (2gb card with a lot of punch)
* 6-cell lith ion battery (more battery life than the average laptop)
* 1TB of harddrive space (so you can have lots of games installed)
* 1600x900 screen resolution
* 17.3" screen
* windows 7 home premium

The only issue I find with this laptop is the weight. Computer professionals call these type of laptops "mobile desktops" as they're heavy. Since you're traveling, you will be carrying your laptop as a carry-on in the airport. This laptop is 5.9 pounds. Unless you're strong and have the stamina to hold it for those long lines, I wouldn't go with it.

If you`re going to japan theres a shop called g-tune that sell pc/laptops designed with xiv in mind. it may be worth checking out