Even desktops can't run ANY game without lessor settings. The latest Doom for example can't run on any of today's hardware in its full glory. Why? It has features so that when the hardware arrives, the game doesn't have to be rewritten.
Can you be a little more forgiving in that area?
Bob
Hello! I am looking to purchase a desktop replacement laptop in the next few days and was wondering if anyone had some thoughts on the aforementioned systems.
My goal is to spend < $2500 on a machine that will have either a P4 or M (not sure which is better and I won't be carrying around much - but enough to warrant a laptop as opposed to a desktop - so battery life not as big of an issue), but I want at least a gig of RAM, a nice screen (pref 17"), the ability to play ANY game I want without having to set for lesser settings (I am not sure whether the ATI x600 or the ATI 9700 is the better card and is a x600 with 256 mB better than a 9700 with 128? - I am aware that I need a dedicated card) and a hard drive with at least 60 of storage and 5400 rpm. I need good wireless access and decent sound would be nice too, but I am willing to get external speakers if necessary.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

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