Looking for new laptop, any suggestions?

[CharleyC13]

So I'm looking for a new gaming laptop that can also handle 1080p video editing. I'm really intrigued by smaller/thinner 14 inch models like the Razer Blade 1060. I work graveyards and have a lot of spare time and would love to be able to game/edit when I don't have anything else to do. I would love the portability of a smaller/thinner system. I have a great desktop so I don't need a complete replacement powerhouse, just something for on the go that can get the job done. But as I was researching some potential candidates I couldn't help but gravitate towards systems with larger screens for more room to work with. At the moment I am kind of overwhelmed with the amount of options there are. If anyone could give me a good recommendation it'd be much appreciated. Thanks.    

[SlipperyPete]

1 hour ago, CharleyC13 said:

So I'm looking for a new gaming laptop that can also handle 1080p video editing. I'm really intrigued by smaller/thinner 14 inch models like the Razer Blade 1060. I work graveyards and have a lot of spare time and would love to be able to game/edit when I don't have anything else to do. I would love the portability of a smaller/thinner system. I have a great desktop so I don't need a complete replacement powerhouse, just something for on the go that can get the job done. But as I was researching some potential candidates I couldn't help but gravitate towards systems with larger screens for more room to work with. At the moment I am kind of overwhelmed with the amount of options there are. If anyone could give me a good recommendation it'd be much appreciated. Thanks.    

Recommendation 1=  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hard-drive-128gb-solid-state-drive-aluminum-black/5515003.p?skuId=5515003

 

 

Recommendation 2=  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-gl502vt-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/5090905.p?skuId=5090905

 

[Ryujin2003]

4 hours ago, SlipperyPete said:

Recommendation 1=  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1060-1tb-hard-drive-128gb-solid-state-drive-aluminum-black/5515003.p?skuId=5515003

 

 

Recommendation 2=  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-gl502vt-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/5090905.p?skuId=5090905

 

I would go with MSI, they have better customer service. Also, I haven't had any MSI laptops come into my shop, whereas I get a bunch of ASUS. Most of the time its driver issues. ASUS doesn't seem to stay on top of driver comparability issues for the hardware you purchase.

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Be aware that the Best Buy GL502VT has very poor display quality. What should be a solid black picture instead shows up as a grayish gradient, and the viewing angles are narrow. I'd steer clear of this model. A poor quality display can be one of the most noticeable flaws in a laptop, and for $900 (current discounted price) it's really easy to find something with a much better one.

 

Photos I took in Best Buy that demonstrate the very poor viewing angles. (I could have done a better job at taking them)