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Options for Gamers On The Go: What To Look For In Gaming Laptops

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Written by Chris Channing

Tuesday, 08 April 2008

by ChrisChanning

If you ever see a PC gamer outside of his or her house, consider yourself lucky. All jokes aside, gaming laptops have only recently been able to keep up with some of today's modern games. The question is- are laptops ready for the gaming scene, or are manufacturers marketing to gamers for extra cash flow?

Laptops Get Gaming Upgrades

Gamers have a few choices when it comes to PC gaming. The latest advances in technology have enabled laptop manufacturers to pack more of a punch in a smaller area- meaning gamers can take their gaming on the road.

First up, we have the processor. Processors are the heart of all laptops- and likewise, they need to be powerful to get the most speed out of a computer. Recent technologies such as Quad-Core technology have even let manufacturers split a processor into four separate entities- creating the ultimate solution for multitasking.

Next in line we have hard drives, which have seen less innovation in the laptop industry. Hard drives are still remaining in the 5,200 RPM areas, as compared to the 7,200 RPM that most desktop computers can enjoy. This means less performance, but because of heat and space issues, laptop owners usually just have to deal with this flaw in laptop gaming.

When it comes to the graphics card, gamers tend to splurge on the best video card available. But as gamers will soon find out, laptops have less options in this area. This is because laptops are smaller in design, and the latest graphics cards run too hot or are too bulky to fit in a laptop's design.

Pitfalls In Laptop Gaming

One of the biggest flaws that gamers will notice is battery life. PC gaming laptops will typically drain a laptop in just a couple of hours, depending on the performance and options. This is compared to normal laptops that can often get 10 hours of battery life without problem. PC gamers on laptops can carry a charger with them- but this will help heat up the laptop and require more cooling.

Next, gaming laptops are rather small and provide poor mouse support. A laptop gamer will find that playing games on a touchpad just isn't worth the effort. Carrying a USB mouse around can work in most situations, but it's a hassle and finding a good place to put the mouse may pose as a problem.

Closing Comments

Gaming laptops are becoming more and more popular as society shifts towards the gaming culture that is has been becoming over the past few decades. Keep in mind that if you value the life of your laptop, you should only buy from manufacturers that have great reviews. Also be sure to buy a cooling pad or extra fan to help extend the life of your investment.

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