buying new laptop - need advice

[lars]

finally upgrading and buying a new laptop, need some help though regarding the configuration. I'm a gamer, it's an important thing to keep in mind and though I know I'd get a better deal with a desktop I do need mobility. Also, I need it for work, working with 3d rendering programs, a lot of multitasking. My budget is around $4000-5000, it's an investment, so I do need a durable rig, storage is also important.
could use stores suggestions as well (usa or that ship worldwide), I've been recommended Horize, anyone had any experience with them? Since it's a huge deal for me I just wanna be sure I'm making the right choice so please feel free to give me any sort of advice.!

thanks

[Patrick_Ren]

If you are a gamer, I would suggest Dell Xps. But if you want to evaluate yourself, you can rent laptops from any computer rentals, use and then come to a conclusion. Just a suggestion. Hope it helps.

[lars]

I appreciate your suggestion, I didn't know you could actually rent laptops and test them, that's definitely something worth looking into. I've never owned a dell, but I hear they're pretty durable, so I might just check one out, see how we get along.

Thanks!

[linda2012]

At least 1GB of RAM
160GB or larger HDD
11-13-inch or smaller display.
Professional and mobile broadband modem.

[Ereviewguide]

At least 1GB of RAM
160GB or larger HDD
11-13-inch or smaller display.
Professional and mobile broadband modem.

Did not have time to read the requirements ?

Budget around $4-5K and you suggests one with atleast 1gb ram. OP was also a gamer and need his laptop for 3D rendering.