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spiritofaslan said:
Not normally with laptops as you can't swap / sub in parts for others (which is where you save money). Maybe with a Clevo or Metabox or something, but most SMB retail computer stores don't really do a large number of laptops (so don't have the buying power).


Forgot to say the Omen has a 144Hz screen so is smoother if playing games.

Theres 3 Omens on JBs site. One is $1699 so can't be that one, another $2197 (might be that one), and then they one I linked for $2498.

If its that exact same one... retails doing it tough at the moment and they are making money on that $1949. so possibly can get a good deal.

There's also an AMD Ryzen one around $1999 so could be that one.

That said the previous generation (Omen 9 Series) are being run out, so maybe was one of them. You can tell easily though as the Omen 9 has a centre hinge, whereas the Omen 10 is a full width hinge.

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Review here on them: https://www.news18.com/news/tech/hp...rformance-meets-restrained-looks-2810203.html


JW Computers (who have a few retail stores around Sydney) might be worth going in and having a chat to.

Looking on their site they have a few options:
HP Elitebook 850 G6 $2000
https://www.jw.com.au/hp-elitebook-850-g6-15-6-fhd-i7-8gb-512gb-w10p-364420
This one similar to my laptop so doesn't have a gaming video card, but they are light, have stupidly good battery life, screens are excellent and despite being an 8 series Intel, still pretty fast by todays standards. Backlit keyboard with auto light sensor (which can be disabled), really nice soft touch keyboard too. 3 year onsite warranty included from HP with all Elitebooks, 1 year on battery.

HP ZBook 15U $2498
https://www.jw.com.au/hp-zbook-15u-...5u-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-10-professional
This again is an 8 series Intel, but like above a higher end 8 series i7 CPU. 16GB RAM, average graphics like above, but also a good screen like above. 3 years warranty onsite INCLUDING battery.

ASUS ROG STRIX G512LU $2299
https://www.jw.com.au/asus-g512lu-15-6-i7-10750h-gtx1660ti-16g-512g-w10-388598
Decent 10 series i7 CPU (10750H), 144Hz 15.6" LCD Screen, GTX1660TI Video Card, 512GB SSD. 2 years ASUS warranty, and it's direct competition to the HP Omen. You can completely customise the backlighting on keys. Claims to be quiet (as some gaming laptops can get hot and noisy. ASUS post sales support in NSW are out of Silverwater and incredibly good.
https://www.asus.com/au/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-Strix-G15-17/Tech-Specs/

GIGABYTE AORUS 5 $2399
https://www.jw.com.au/gigabyte-aorus-5-15-6-i7-10750h-16g-512g-rtx2060-392896
Almost identical specs to the ASUS above (direct competition), except a better RTX 2060 6GB video card. No idea on warranty, likely 12 months BUT Gigabyte do have 2 or 3 years on some devices. Only ever used one Gigabyte laptop and it was largely unremarkable. Support is out of Victoria.
https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Laptop/AORUS-5--Intel-10th-Gen/

MSI GL65 LEOPARD $1899 ($100 off at moment).
https://www.jw.com.au/vendors-promo...hd-laptop-i7-10750h-gtx1650ti-16gb-512gb-w10h
Very similar specs to ASUS, but 1650 instead of 1660. 12 months warranty from MSI. Per key backlighting.
https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GL65-Leopard-10SX

MSI Prestige 15 A10SC $2499
https://www.jw.com.au/vendors-promo...16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-windows-10-professional-grey
This ones interesting. It's kinda like a cross between the Leopard above and the ZBook. It's target market is "content creators".
i7 10710U isn't as powerful as 3 above. 16GB RAM as per above and GTX 1650 video is similar. 1TB SSD however instead of 512GB above, but it lacks the 144Hz screen for gaming, and has single colour backlighting. Super light, super sleek though. 12 months warranty it seems. Thunderbolt connections might be a waste too.
https://www.msi.com/Content-Creation/Prestige-15-A10X

Gets good reviews:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-P...e-Best-Dell-XPS-15-Alternatives.441280.0.html
https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-P...Comet-Lake-for-content-creators.454091.0.html

Personally I'm a big fan of > 12 months warranty. Shows the manufacturer is willing to stand by their product as being reliable.

This Omen for JB is very similar to the other gaming laptops (in particular ASUS/MSI GL above) at $2197
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/hp-omen-15-ek0053tx-15-6-full-hd-gaming-laptop-256gb-gtx-1650-ti
Similar specs but only a 256GB SSD instead of 512.


Food for thought anyway. I'd probably see if any of the JW stores have them in stock, and possibly even on display to get a bit of a feel for.
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Yes i think it's best to just go have a look, it might cut down my options. I'll get at least 20% off the price at JB HIFI so hopefully I can find one I'm happy with there. Thanks for the tips.

Anyway I can already see myself blowing my budget and getting something over the top because of FOMO haha
 
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Nutboy said:
Yes i think it's best to just go have a look, it might cut down my options. I'll get at least 20% off the price at JB HIFI so hopefully I can find one I'm happy with there. Thanks for the tips. Anyway I can already see myself blowing my budget and getting something over the top because of FOMO haha
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Absolutely because there's two things you can't easily tell:
1) screen glare - which is a huge factor.
2) keyboard feel - note if you use a full numeric keypad often that lmiits your options too.

If you've got a guaranteed 20% off at JB, I'd be looking at the $2500ish HP Omen and add a 3 year warranty to it. Either that or find out from HP if you can add that after the fact. Even if its $500 (which is what HP quote for 3 years next business day warranty including accidental damage). $2500 laptop - 20% = $2000 + $500 3 yr warranty extension = $2500 :)

That or the ASUS. You might be able to get hands on with the ASUS at a JW Computers if JB don't have one on display. Omen 10 might be tricky as they've only just come out (so that will also make price matching tricky).
 
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Sometimes it's best to add 10% on top of your budget - or save up for about a month extra and then splurge a little more on it.

Put it this way... my second-last PC cost me $780 (rig alone) where as my latest cost me $1365 - so in some cases spending more gets you a better outcome. However keep in mind if it's just for basic web surfing you don't need to spend a lot on one. If you take care of it, it will last. My 2570P is about 8 years old and still going well - although I'm using my work EliteBook these days as everyone is WFH.
 
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Hacky McAxe said:
@Nutboy

Dell are currently having a huge sale on their website. Their business laptops are 45% off. Other laptops are 20% - 40% off

https://www.dell.com/en-au?~ck=mn&i...61679&dgc=af&dclid=CJvnxMjnt-sCFaDAcwEddfABPQ
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Just had a look. Seems the "discounts" fall into 3 categories:
1. Clearance - Older models (Intel Series 8/9 CPUS) being shifted at large discounts.
2. Overstock - Oversupply of current and previous generation Intel CPUs at reasonable discount.
3. Annual Sale - Hugely overpriced models slightly discounted (Dell have a habit of doing this).

That said there are some pretty reasonable ones (based on 10th Gen i7 / 512GB SSD / Nvidia Graphics / 15" screen, backlit keyboard), and they are also discounting warranty services.

E.G
https://www.dell.com/en-au/work/sho...rationid=0425d4bf-8c43-43a1-b97a-8332fb996719 $2475 with 3 year onsite warranty (with accidental damage cover). Only 8GB RAM though.
 
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spiritofaslan said:
Just had a look. Seems the "discounts" fall into 3 categories:
1. Clearance - Older models (Intel Series 8/9 CPUS) being shifted at large discounts.
2. Overstock - Oversupply of current and previous generation Intel CPUs at reasonable discount.
3. Annual Sale - Hugely overpriced models slightly discounted (Dell have a habit of doing this).

That said there are some pretty reasonable ones (based on 10th Gen i7 / 512GB SSD / Nvidia Graphics / 15" screen, backlit keyboard), and they are also discounting warranty services.

E.G
https://www.dell.com/en-au/work/sho...rationid=0425d4bf-8c43-43a1-b97a-8332fb996719 $2475 with 3 year onsite warranty (with accidental damage cover). Only 8GB RAM though.
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Yep. Would avoid the gaming ones but the business model deals are alright.
 
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Hacky McAxe said:
Only 8gb of ram, but it's red which makes it go faster.

Side note, looks like it's out of stock.
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Yeah, seen that but that's pretty much the only downside. Price is good and the graphics card is pretty good.
 
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Gamescom has been pretty average but there is some good stuff. Dirt 5 looks like its adding some fun stuff

 
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Hacky McAxe said:
Nah, just a piss take on the recent leaked Xbox Series X prices (which weren't actually leaked people are just dumb)

They have a gameplay trailer

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I actually went to steam to check haha.

A demo is available, might check it out.
 
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