Gaming Laptops Cont.

Another factor that effects game play is the screen size / resolution. Your choice in an LCD screen is very important when gaming on a laptop, especially the ratio of width to height, which will max out your video cards capabilities. Consider the laptop screen size, standard vs. widescreen resolutions, and the actual resolutions associated with gaming.

Laptop Dimensions

The size in which laptops are being produced today have to do with the display associated with it. This has been done to enhance the screen size and resolution to accommodate gamers graphic card capabilities. Even though you may find some screen sizes on certain gaming laptop a better choice than others, look at other characteristics, because I doubt you want to sacrifice features such as size, weight, or thermal production for just a better display. There are many niche vendors that have quality displays, without sacrificing other valuable specifications.

Bigger is always better!

Larger gaming laptop produced today are candidates for desktop replacements, which are usually quite bigger than the typical laptop. This is very true for gaming laptops as they usually are fit with 17'' – 18'' inch screens. Though there are many lesser quality gaming associated laptops that use 13'' – 16'' screens for people who prefer smaller setups. So choose wisely if you want a large screen, as this will effect your perception of game play.

Screen Resolution

To understand the actual resolution of an LCD screen you must figure the amount of pixels being stretched horizontally and vertically across it. This can be figured by the aspect ratio. This is calculated by dividing the screen width by the height. The most common ratios used on todays computer displays include 4 : 3 and 16 : 9. These ratios may sound somewhat confusing, so to put it in simpler terms, the bigger the screen, the bigger the supported resolution. What some people don't know, is if you choose a cheaper screen with a ratio of 4 : 3 when purchasing a laptop, you may be limited to the actual amount and quality of resolutions. What you can do to fully understand the differences between value vs. quality, is by making a visit to your local laptop dealer to get a hands on look to figure out your preference of resolution and size. This is very beneficial if you want your purchase to be worthy of long term performance. For gaming, I recommend 1920 x 1200 ( 16 : 10) and 1680 x 1050 (16 : 10) resolutions, featured on 17'' inch and higher laptop displays. This also means there are more megapixels to be viewed across the screen which result in higher quality images.

Standard / Widescreen Displays

The way you view your display have two different perspectives. Standard and Widescreen are what you have to choose from. Most manufactures today are building there laptops with the widescreen format, as displays today are becoming bigger and bigger. So you will most likely be stuck with a larger widescreen resolution since you are shopping for a gaming laptop. This is actually good because you will enjoy playing games much, much more. Trust me. Though consider a the standard format because of game limitation below.

Note: Not all games on the market will support widescreen format, though most modern games due. Realize this incase you do face this option.

So in summary, here is what you should consider.

Gaming laptop display preference options: (No specific order)

• Laptop Size - In regards to screen preference and quality
  
  
• Screen Resolution - The quality and ratio of graphics / images being produced
  
  
• Standard or Widescreen - Your options are standard and widescreen, so choose wisely

Gaming Laptop Keyboard

To complement gaming laptop, they also feature creative and sophisticated keyboard layouts to benefit progression durning game play. Usually, such features include a fully illuminated keyboard, specifically positioned keys that utilize on-the-fly macros, and sensitive key strokes for full on functionality that apply the best results to gaming.

What makes laptop keyboard perform the best, is based off of your preference of game. How you will use the keyboard will help you determine important characteristics about the laptop you choose. Below are a few features to look out for when browsing gaming laptop.

Gaming keyboard performance factors: (No specific order)

• Fully illuminated keyboard with optional color selection

• Programmable keys for macros

• Dimensions of the keyboard, which would relate directly to the size of the laptop and how comfortable you feel typing on it

Gaming Laptop Mice

Along with gaming keyboard, it would be wise to select a mouse that offers the best performance for a gaming laptop. To start, you dont NEED a gaming mouse, its more that your WANT it for better game play. Consider that for just a miunte to determine if a gaming mouse if right for you. If it is, well then here are some characteristics to look for.

Gaming laptop mice considerations: (No specific order)

• Check the sensativity levels of the mouse. You can customize what feels right for you.
  
  
• Durability under stressful situations. Will it live up to fast jestures and consistent clicks?
  
  
• Do you prefer a direct connection or does a bluetooth / wireless USB setup feel most comfortable.
  
  
• How many extra buttons or features should your mouse be equipped with? You can determine this by your style of play and preference of game.
  
  
• Do looks matter to you. i.e. flashy lights, sophisticated designs, and physical texture
  
  
• Consider a gaming mouse pad for percision and responsiveness

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