Laptop choices. Quantity or Quality

[deniscustovic]

I'm getting my first laptop that's not a macbook, basically I need more power per dollar. I did my research on the things I need, but I don't know how to trust companies I haven't used before, and almost everyone i know has macbooks or lenovo computers.

So there are two: one is the ACER, which is a good dedicated graphics based computer the V5-552g that sports a 8750m with 2gigs; but then there's a lenovo that's a bit cheaper, but has an inferior card the 8650g, though it does have a better warranty and the company is on top of laptop sales.

Lenovo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312829

ACER: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314240

The advice I need is:
For $50s less and better brand, is the graphics card downgrade worth it? I know the 8650 isn't dedicated, but how much worse does that make it than the 8750.


thanks in advance.

 

[dustinhunt78]

What is your primary use for the computer?

 

[deniscustovic]

Mostly photo editing and longevity, but I do wanna play some games on it as well.

 

[deniscustovic]

My main gripe is, I've read that ACER makes you pay for warranty shipping even if it's a defect in the hardware. Which is kinda risky cause I have no clue what their quality is like. I've read they are good, but the price for what you get may seem too good to be true.

 

[dustinhunt78]

If you're serious at all about gaming, go with the laptop with better graphics. One thing to remember with a laptop.....you CAN NOT upgrade graphics. What you get when you buy it is what you're stuck with forever.