Top ten best gaming laptops 2011

Alienware engineers had the notion to cram a ton of hardware into a nearly netbook size chassis. It was brilliant. The M11x has been one of the consistently best reviewed laptops, let alone gaming laptops since its debut last year. The dimunitive gaming computer starts at dollars, creating a much lower barrier to entry than other laptops on this list. This is one angry laptop. The aggressive stylings of Alienware pop on this larger design.

The 14 inch screen is framed by an attractive edge-to-edge piece of glass. Specs start off strong. An Intel Core i5 M runs at 2. The HP Envy 14 is the computer this list is being written on. The Envy 14 has the same beautiful design as its big brother mentioned above, but the smaller size makes it a better fit for most consumers. Still, the Envy is branded as a premium media laptop, rather than a purebred gaming thoroughbred.

Thankfully, even the base specifications on the Envy 14 pack enough punch to do some serious gaming on. Most importantly, the Dell has a 15 inch screen, and we all know how much an extra inch can mean. The computer also achieves a unique look by relegating the speaker grills to outside of the keyboard. The arrangement looks like a boom-box when viewed from above. When deciding on the XPS15z, the choice may hinge on the unconventional design it employs. Side grill speakers, are not for everyone.

We haven't included any of the sleek ultraportables that have been released — we'll save those for another roundup. Bear in mind that HP is yet to send us many of its latest mainstream models. We're quite taken by it, and think it's an excellent buy for business users, and indeed anyone who wants a well featured 13in laptop.

It may even convert some Mac users. Toshiba Satellite L It's a good option for anyone who wants a well featured and easy-to-carry notebook for home, school or office use.

Medion Akoya E MD This was only available for a limited time from Aldi supermarkets. However, Aldi stocks new Medion models every few months; if you ever see a model with similar specs and pricing, then it's definitely worth going for.

It's one of the best value desktop replacement-style notebooks you will find. Dell Inspiron 15R N It also has a customisable lid so that you can install a design of your choice. However, its build quality is a little creaky, and its screen too glossy. Despite these quibbles, we think it's a good entry-level computer for home users. MSI Wind U It comes with good features, such as USB 3. We just wish it had more of a streamlined design and that it looked better.

Its screen quality is excellent, it performs well, and it has good looks as well as plenty of useful features. Perhaps go for a colour other than pink though. We also liked its Thunderbolt 3 port. The visually discreet case is aimed at creators as well. The NEO 17 allows its users to fully customize its TGP performance via the included Control Center software, which can turn this laptop into a very powerful portable gamer. The NEO 17 offers plenty of possibilities for tuning and fiddling, and its software allows for adjusting almost every setting for maximum performance.

On the flip side is its poor battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is no Arc Reactor but a solid piece of hardware without noteworthy downsides. The Best Gaming Notebooks November update. Equipped with powerful processors and top-of-the-line graphics cards these gaming laptops manage to run even the latest PC games smoothly. Looking for the perfect gaming notebook? Below, you will find the best gaming notebooks reviewed by us.

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