gaming laptop

Mobile graphics machine

A gaming laptop is a portable computer built to handle graphically intensive video games.

These machines pack powerful processors, dedicated graphics cards, and high-refresh-rate displays into a chassis that's typically heavier and thicker than standard laptops.

They run hot and drain batteries quickly: I need to plug in my gaming laptop or it'll die in an hour.

The category commands premium prices for hardware that would cost less in a desktop.

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heat sink · high-performance · keyboard · screen · battery · battery life · processor · overheating · fan noise · heavy · charger · frame rate · display · MSI · streaming · esports · loud · thermal paste

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Opposites
computing power and purpose

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Google's lightweight laptop

netbook · budget laptop · tablet · MacBook Air · e-reader

portability vs stationary

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Technical computing system

gaming rig · server · mainframe

work vs play orientation

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Portable computer for professionals

ThinkPad

Family

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G