[Sierra]

I'm tech challenged and know very little about computers. I'm looking for a lap top I can day trade on. My budget is $1,600. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Is any one familiar with the ASUS G73SW-XT1? Would this work?

[Tams]

Originally Posted by Sierra »

I'm tech challenged and know very little about computers. I'm looking for a lap top I can day trade on. My budget is $1,600. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Is any one familiar with the ASUS G73SW-XT1? Would this work?

that's one powerful machine.

you did not say what type of trading do you do... daytrading covers a wide range of activities.
what is your software? how many charts? how many indicators? what kind of analysis?
all of these affect your computer purchasing decision.

[Tradewinds]

Once I bought a high end gaming laptop, and it was a nightmare. I returned two of them, and got something more mainstream. My main computer is a Dell Studio XPS laptop which has been very reliable. I use it with an external screen which can be a little tricky. When I close out a program, I make sure to move the open window back to my laptop. If I disconnect the external monitor, then start the laptop back up again, then open software up, the software will try to open up in the external monitor that isn't attached anymore. This can cause some confusion and aggravation. Because the external monitor is not attached, a window can open up, but you don't see it on the laptop screen.

[Sierra]

Originally Posted by Tams »

that's one powerful machine.

you did not say what type of trading do you do... daytrading covers a wide range of activities.
what is your software? how many charts? how many indicators? what kind of analysis?
all of these affect your computer purchasing decision.

Tams, thanks for the reply. I mainly trade the ES emini. On my desk top I have 3 monitors and usually 6 charts. I have approx 4 indicators on each chart ( stoch., macd, cci, etc.). I've just started looking into a lap top but not yet sure I'm willing to give up my desk top which I had made for trading but I do need a good back up and one I can take with me when I travel.

[Sierra]

Originally Posted by Tradewinds »

Once I bought a high end gaming laptop, and it was a nightmare. I returned two of them, and got something more mainstream. My main computer is a Dell Studio XPS laptop which has been very reliable. I use it with an external screen which can be a little tricky. When I close out a program, I make sure to move the open window back to my laptop. If I disconnect the external monitor, then start the laptop back up again, then open software up, the software will try to open up in the external monitor that isn't attached anymore. This can cause some confusion and aggravation. Because the external monitor is not attached, a window can open up, but you don't see it on the laptop screen.

Tradewinds, thanks for the reply. My first computer I purchased for trading was a gaming computer and it was also a night mare and had to be replaced for one I had made for trading. I mainly day trade the ES emini. Do you know if the lap top I mentioned is a gaming computer? If so I'll keep looking.

[Tradewinds]

I looked at some reviews, and people do seem to be interested in this laptop for gaming. And I did see this comment:

"yes, there was a Sandy Bridge issue; however, based on a post directly on Asus's website. when you buy this laptop, just make sure that it has the sticker for New Revision Certified Design"

The reviews seem to be good. The problem with reviews, is that most people give the review right after they bought the computer, and problems don't arise until later.

I am not a computer expert. I have built my own computer, but I only know enough to be dangerous.

Here are the specs:

ASUS G73SW-XT1 17.3" Black Laptop
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Speed: PC3-10600
Memory Speed MHz: 1333MHz
Memory Slots (Total): 4
Total Memory Size: 8GB
Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
Display Type: Full HD Display
Screen Size: 17.3"
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Capacity: 500GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 7200 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core i7
Processor Type: Quad-Core
Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
Processor Number: 2630QM
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Video Memory: 1.5GB DDR5 VRAM
Lifestyle: Gaming
Entertainment
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform: Laptop
Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Burner/BD Player
Capacity: 8-in-1
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Media Types: Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Mini-Secure Digital
Secure Digital
xD-Picture Card

Audio Description: Integrated Audio
USB Ports (Total): 3 - USB 2.0
1 - USB 3.0

LAN Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
HDMI Ports: 1
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Bluetooth

Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Bluetooth™
802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000Mbps Network
Up to 300 Mbps

Protocols: 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Width: 16.6"
Height: 0.8" - 2.3"
Depth: 12.8"
Weight: 8 lbs
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Keyboard Type: Fullsize with Numberpad
Battery Type: 8-Cell Lithium-ion

[Sierra]

Originally Posted by Tradewinds »

I looked at some reviews, and people do seem to be interested in this laptop for gaming. And I did see this comment:

"yes, there was a Sandy Bridge issue; however, based on a post directly on Asus's website. when you buy this laptop, just make sure that it has the sticker for New Revision Certified Design"

The reviews seem to be good. The problem with reviews, is that most people give the review right after they bought the computer, and problems don't arise until later.

I am not a computer expert. I have built my own computer, but I only know enough to be dangerous.

Here are the specs:

ASUS G73SW-XT1 17.3" Black Laptop
Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Speed: PC3-10600
Memory Speed MHz: 1333MHz
Memory Slots (Total): 4
Total Memory Size: 8GB
Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
Display Type: Full HD Display
Screen Size: 17.3"
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Capacity: 500GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 7200 RPM
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Core i7
Processor Type: Quad-Core
Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
Processor Number: 2630QM
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Video Memory: 1.5GB DDR5 VRAM
Lifestyle: Gaming
Entertainment
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform: Laptop
Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Burner/BD Player
Capacity: 8-in-1
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Media Types: Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Mini-Secure Digital
Secure Digital
xD-Picture Card

Audio Description: Integrated Audio
USB Ports (Total): 3 - USB 2.0
1 - USB 3.0

LAN Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
HDMI Ports: 1
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Integrated Bluetooth

Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Bluetooth™
802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000Mbps Network
Up to 300 Mbps

Protocols: 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Width: 16.6"
Height: 0.8" - 2.3"
Depth: 12.8"
Weight: 8 lbs
Mouse Type: Touch Pad
Buttons: 2
Keyboard Type: Fullsize with Numberpad
Battery Type: 8-Cell Lithium-ion

Thanks for the info Tradewinds

[Potiphar Breen]

Take a look at Lenovo as well. The T-series laptops have always been as close to bullet-proof as you are likely to find. Ditto the X series if you ever need something really portable.