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Hi,

I am planning to buy a laptop and confused on which one to buy...

1. Lenovo Y560 (i3 proc)
2. Hp Pavilion DV6-3056TX
3. Sony Vaio VPCEB16FG

which to buy from the above.....( i chose Lenovo Y560 but heard build quality is very poor..duno)

If there is any other laptop in the same price as them then pls mention them also ...

i do play games on them but even the Laptop wont play games in High settings i am ok if it plays in Medium settings....

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A short buying guide to make the choice practical rather than brand‑argumentative. Several members above (for example , , and ) offered brand opinions; those are useful as anecdotes. The decision should come down to three concrete things: the GPU (real gaming power), cooling (to keep that GPU/CPU running at full speed), and upgradeability/warranty (so the machine stays useful after purchase).

Checklist to use when comparing those three models in a shop or online:

  • Confirm there is a dedicated GPU and note its exact model and VRAM. For playable “medium” settings you want a discrete card with at least 512MB–1GB VRAM from the mobile midrange of that era.
  • Prefer a dual‑core i5 (or better) over an i3 if gaming or multitasking matters.
  • Check RAM and how easy it is to upgrade (aim to be able to fit 8GB).
  • Look for a 7200RPM drive or, ideally, an SSD for the OS; check for a second drive bay or optical‑bay caddy.
  • Inspect cooling: vents, fan exhausts, and bottom temperature after a short heavy task. A hot, throttling machine will hurt frame rates more than raw specs.
  • Note screen resolution and connectors (HDMI, eSATA/USB) you’ll need for external displays or accessories.
  • Verify warranty terms and local service options; shorter return periods make in‑store testing more important.

Quick in‑store tests and post‑purchase steps:

  • Play a game demo or run a 10–15 minute video to feel heat and fan noise.
  • Open the service panel (or check the manual) to confirm RAM/HDD access.
  • After buying, update chipset/GPU drivers, add RAM or an SSD if budget allows, and run a short stress check to confirm no immediate throttling.

If you want a short tie‑back: ’s instinct to move up to an i5 is sensible for gaming; weigh that against each model’s cooling and upgrade path before finalizing.

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Member Avatar for Blogofsports

Which Laptops you preferred i don't know anything about them. But i will suggest that you prefer to buy a Dell laptop because dell have a good quality and you also want to play games on the laptop that's why Dell is very suitable for you. I am also using Dell inspiron 1545 from last 2 years everything is best in it i'm also use to play games. i have never face any problem with it's battery backup is also good.

Member Avatar for ananthaisin

okies thanks shall consider that :)

Member Avatar for elsiekins

Don't buy the HP Pavilion there are major problem with the motherboard - tbh just go into a computer store and look around see which ones you like, my final decision was made on how pretty it looks , also look at the weight of each laptop

Member Avatar for ananthaisin

Yeah 3 of my friends have got HP and all have gotten into problem with in one year.... Finally decided to go for i5 Lenovo Y560...

Laptops pretty cool and shall post if something goes wrong :)

Member Avatar for xtreme164

me too : Sony Vaio VPCEB16FG it's the best! i have the same!

Member Avatar for revjim44

+1 for the Sony Vaio.
I have a core 2 duo that has been trouble free for the last 3 years.
I just recently replaced it with an i7 G73 Asus, but the Sony still works fine.

Member Avatar for Johnclave111

i think Dell is fine because recently 2 of my friends buy it and result is good performance.

Member Avatar for FreeBirdLjj

I suggest you Lenovo Y460N.Since Lenovo purchased the IBM PC department,the Lenovo's laptops have improved a lot.Heat dissipation or other technics are advanced.

Member Avatar for pratapvats

As far as i am concerned, i would go to lenovo series,because its solidly built and look stylish and the major advantage while comparing it with others is, it doesnt gets heater even if you work continues for 24hours,i use lenovo g550 series its well polished and has a decent graphics where i could play top games which require graphics card. dont chose hp it gets heater even if you work on excel and it boils if you play games.

Member Avatar for revjim44

The Asus G73 is a great gamer if gaming is important. You can get the single 600gb HD, ATI Mobility Radeon 5870, and a core i7 Q740 for just a tad over $1k.

WEI Scores
Processor 7.1
Memory 7.4
Graphics 7.2
Gaming Graphics 7.2
Primary HardDisk 5.9

Another plus is that there is a second drive bay, so if you wanted to add a SSD to
your system for your OS and games it's a simple plug and play.
That would give you a WEI of 7.2 which is pretty snazzy for a laptop.

Member Avatar for sarah newton

sony vaio, is a durable laptop. Besides, it has the core 2 duo processor which is so necessary for carrying out any modern day digital application.

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