So I'm getting a gaming laptop and yes i know desktops are better and i already have a really good one. I travel a bit so i want a good gaming laptop thats under 17 inches. I found this MSI GT627-218US laptop and I was wondering if i should get it for 1,100. The specs for it are listed below

CPU
Type Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
Intel® 45nm Penryn P8600
Speed 2.4GHz
Front-side Bus 1066MHz
Cache 3MB
Operating System
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
LCD
Size 15.4"
Backlight WSXGA+ / Glare
Resolution 1680 x 1050
Color
Color Metal Hair Brush
Chipset
Chipset
PM45+ICH9-M

Graphics
GPU (Graphic Accelerator) NVIDIA® GeForce9800M GS
Video Memory 1GB DDR3 VRAM
Graphic Type PCI Express
Audio
Audio HD Audio quality, Dolby Digital Live
Speaker 2 Speakers (2W)
System Memory
Spec 2GB x 2 DDR2 667/800
Max Memory Supported 4GB
HDD
HDD Capacity 320GB 7200rpm
HDD Interface SATA
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type BD Combo
Communication
Modem 56K
LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
WLAN Built-in 802.11a/g/n WLAN Card
Bluetooth Yes
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro)
Finger Print Reader N/A
Webcam Resolution
Webcam 2.0 MP Webcam
I/O Port
USB USB2.0 Port X 2
ESATA/USB Combo x 1
IEEE 1394 x 1
Video Port Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1, HDMI X 1
Audio Port Mic-in X 1, Line-in x 1, Line-out X1, Headphone X 1
Expansion Slots
Card Slot PCI Express Card X 1
TV Tuner N/A
AC Adaptor
AC Power Adaptor Output: 19V DC, 90W
/Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery
Battery Pack Li-ion 9 cells (Standard)
Physical Spec
Dimension 14.09"(L) x 10.24 "(D) x 1.06"~1.22"(H)
Weight 5.9 lbs (9 cell)
Accessory
Carry Bag Gaming backpack

Any suggestions can help and thank you!

The specs are certainly good. I haven't heard anything particularly negative about MSI as a brand either, so I'd say go for it!

Cool thanks for the info. I was just double checking cause i heard that the keyboard was flimsy and some other issues might exist there. I was considering Asus, Sagar, and even Alienware laptops before lol, but this laptop im getting is just $1,100!

Mind you, I'm not saying that it will be perfect. If you expect a notebook to not have any problems, you're going to be disappointed. It may very well have the issues you mentioned. I'm just saying that it sounds like a good deal and the company in general is reputable.

k now if you had say 1500-2000 dollars what other companies would you suggest getting a 15 inch gaming laptop from?

Then I'd bring in the other brands you mentioned. Asus, Sager, and Alienware all have good options in that range, specifically the Asus G50Vt, Sager NP8662, and Alienware M15x.

I agree here. Besides the fact that I've became an Asus fan since I've got mine, I also was undecided about the G50VT, the SagerNP8662(Clevo) and the MSI.
The first I've rulled out was the MSI because it was almost consense that it has poor keyboard and the finishing looks not that good.
Then I came into Asus and Sager, and this was much more a personal choice. The Sager is fantastic also, both have options to customize from autorized retailers, and also the Asus now thas the Intel X9100, but the Sager has the new Nvidia graphics GPU...
And more, I've heard about issues with the keyboard and bios update failures on the Asus and display problems on the Sager. But this problems were always pointed buy the users that have done extreme overclocking on their notes, also installing non official drivers... so...

If I were you, I'd go for the ASUS G50vt instead. Checking the specs out here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus...tag=mncol;psum

It seems better with more RAM with it. Also, having a 2 year warranty helps a lot with laptops. Am going to be very honest with you though. The warranty is only as good as the people providing the service (referring to ASUS)... and the quality of service depends on the location as well.

Hope this helps!

Yep, and NBF review here
http://www.notebookforums.com/thread227814.html

But MSI does make good gaming machines, and they are well established in Europe.

cheers ...