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Playing to win - how to find the best gaming laptops

The best gaming laptop crown seems to get passed around a lot—like every couple of months. The pace of technology is astounding. Then again, it can be pretty frustrating if you just bought what you thought was the king of gaming notebooks, only to have a new king appear on the market a few weeks later.

That’s why it may be better to consider looking for certain qualities in a gaming computer, rather than a specific brand or model. Models get switched out every so often. Brands get hyped by the reporters and computer magazines one issue, only to have their reputations bashed in the next. Instead, hunt for consistent quality across the board instead of just a flash in the pixilated pan.

Nowadays, no matter what brand or model it is, the best gamingmust first and foremost come with Intel Centrino mobile technology. These new chipsets make sure that your notebook doesn’t burn through its battery after only a few rounds of Doom III. All the while, this mobile technology maximizes the graphic output, making images and movement appear smooth and crisp, not choppy and blurred.

Of course, to properly appreciate these high-grade visuals, you need a large, potentially wide screen, display. Shoot for upwards of 14 or 15 inches, with wide angles and crystal clear imaging. The extra display size may make your laptop a bit more unwieldy, but you’re there to play the computer, not lug it around.

Of course, to maximize Web gaming, you should shoot for a laptop with the finest in wireless technology, such as Bluetooth and Wi Fi connectivity. These will add the mobile to your mobile gaming, allowing you to challenge the competition in San Diego, California and San Juan, Costa Rica.

When comparing prices and models, it goes with out saying that you should maximize your hard drive space, RAM memory, and processor speed. After all, these components are the backbone of any computer system, let alone the best gaming laptop.