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i have customized the hdx18t and am ready to get this laptop for 2,700 with s&h/taxes.. i need a new cpu for college and my old one is over 3 years old... i have a few questions about it though.. -will it be able to run COD5? i know the video card isn't dedicated so how much of a difference will that make? -how good is this video card compared to other video cards? -is there another laptop i can get for 2,700 with better specs? -how long does an 8cell battery last with the computer on? here are the specs: – Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Processor QX9300 (2.53Hz) – $100 OFF!! 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M – 640GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection – 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory – 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) – Blu-Ray +/-R/RW with SuperMulti – Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) – Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth – 50% OFF!! HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner – Full Size Backlit Keyboard – 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery – No Productivity Software – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

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1. First off that laptop is a beast! Second Idk how you can afford that right now (guess the recession hasn't hit everyone) That processor is a savage, 8gb of ram is overkill you only need 4gb but thats just my opinion!, honestly that video card is not that good compared to your other components. It runs crysis at a disappointing 18ish fps on high settings. I would suggest looking into the 9800m GS, GT, GTS, or GTX. The 9800m GT runs crysis at 32ish fps in high settings! Now before you go, this tearin' it up guys is a nut take a look for yourself! http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-130M.13789.0.html http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-9800M-GT.9906.0.html I would honestly get a better video card put in, but other than that this is honestly is very good machine! I'm just afraid it might eat you! :O Well enjoy that beast and keep her in good shape! :) *EDIT* You asked about the battery life, I would say about 2-2 1/2 hours without gaming and vista power saving option on, with gaming I would say about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Can't expect too much with those beast components! :D