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Cool and Gaming Laptops for Front-end Software Development, College (Students), Bookkeeping, Presentations and Working in Low Light for Use All Around the House

Here's a great selection of cool and gaming laptops for front-end software development, college (students), bookkeeping, presentations and working in low light for use all around the house.

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In need of a gaming laptop that will smash your expectations? Take control of your destiny with the Acer Nitro 5. The powerful 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor is capable of handling the most intense of sessions, whereas the 1TB hard drive provides ample storage space. The high-performance NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Ti1 graphics card ensures smooth sailing for the best experience, while the full HD resolution makes for top-notch picture quality. From all angles, even the smallest details are clear on the 15.6-inch display for a dramatic and exhilarating visual experience. The Dolby Audio™ Premium adds a rich layer of texture to the stellar sound experience with perfectly tuned speakers. Elsewhere, the strategically placed 802.11ac wireless antenna means the Acer Nitro 5 maintains a strong, consistent signal at all times. Whether it's headphones or controllers, there are more than enough ports available so that you can enjoy gaming the way you want to. The advanced dual-cooling arms are meant to last those long gaming sessions without heat buildup, while the manual feature means you can take control when you feel the need to.

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In need of a gaming laptop that will smash your expectations? Take control of your destiny with the Acer Nitro 5. The powerful 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor is capable of handling the most intense of sessions, whereas the 1TB hard drive provides ample storage space. The high-performance NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Ti1 graphics card ensures smooth sailing for the best experience, while the full HD resolution makes for top-notch picture quality. From all angles, even the smallest details are clear on the 15.6-inch display for a dramatic and exhilarating visual experience. The Dolby Audio™ Premium adds a rich layer of texture to the stellar sound experience with perfectly tuned speakers. Elsewhere, the strategically placed 802.11ac wireless antenna means the Acer Nitro 5 maintains a strong, consistent signal at all times. Whether it's headphones or controllers, there are more than enough ports available so that you can enjoy gaming the way you want to. The advanced dual-cooling arms are meant to last those long gaming sessions without heat buildup, while the manual feature means you can take control when you feel the need to.

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As sharp and dangerous as its namesake, this gaming laptop isn't messing around. It's hardcore, and packed with every feature and spec you'll ever need. The first thing you'll notice after lifting the lid is the Full HD 14-inch screen that explodes with color, and that's even before the backlight kicks in. What you won't be able to see until you're deep into some serious gameplay is the efficiency and power of the 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7, which will blow you away. With 16GB of RAM, even the most demanding games will be easily playable without a reduction of your settings, plus the SSD makes loading times nice and quick while providing ample storage space. This is a remarkable Ultrabook that's got gaming at the forefront, and the anti-ghosting keyboard is a pleasure to play on. It's easily one of the better gaming Ultrabooks available, and could be the gaming machine you've always dreamed of.

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The Lenovo Legion helps you to play your games, your way, enabling you to immerse yourself within the worlds that it brings to life. With both affordability and durability, the hardy exterior design ensures that it is protected whilst on the move against the potential scrapes of daily life. Not only this, but its high performance ensures that the majority of demanding titles will run without any issues or lag. If you are looking for ease-of-use, the keyboard is responsive and easy to type on quickly, and the backlight makes playing games simple, especially at night when you're going for full immersion. Additionally, the screen is in stunning HD and comes with anti-glare tech so that you can get the most from your visuals even in bright lighting conditions. What's more, the graphics card is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX, which ensures that your graphics look consistently smooth during long gaming sessions.

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The ASUS ROG Strix gives you the opportunity for next level gaming. The vivid chassis of the ASUS Strix give it the robustness that every gaming laptop needs. However, the quad-core processors provide the power you need to defeat your opponents and play the latest releases. That's backed up by the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 graphics, which give you a smooth visual performance. There's enough RAM to game hard, with a high-quality performance even when running demanding software. Not only this, but the GPU is VR ready so you can be fully immersed in high-demand games such as Resident Evil or Ace Combat. The addition of ROG GameVisual means that you can tailor your in-game settings to match your gameplay. The dual fans will also keep the whole thing cool no matter how long you play, protecting your laptop from damage. The ASUS Strix then has the power to become a hardcore gaming machine for serious players.

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Acer Predator G3 (Black)

C$1,899.99
C$1,879.99
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Alienware 13 R3

C$1,887.31
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Alienware 13 R3 packs in a lot of power. A compact option with a 13" screen, DDR4 memory and an Intel 7th Gen processor, this laptop is more than capable. With quad-core H-class CPU for immersive potential, and NVIDIA® 1060-class graphics performance, this portable laptop will blow you away. Want unforgettable gameplay experience? The LCD screen explodes with color and clarity, while the sound comes supported by the Realtek ALC3266 audio chip and improved speaker design. With 8GB of RAM, sizeable storage won't hold you back. With meticulous design including a thinner look and better ventilation, this option keeps cool with a higher maximum thermal design power support. Extreme graphics pressure are no match for the Alienware 13 R3. With clearer audio output to boot, your gaming experience isn't compromised with poor sound quality. With an improved Alienware TactX keyboard, 80 key commands are now possible for maximum action throughout gameplay.

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Strap in and get gaming, this is a titan that doesn't mess about. The Alienware 15 R2 strikes a great balance between weight, thickness, and performance, hitting all of the right notes. This laptop incorporates thinner design, with durability and power assured from carbon fiber styling. The 15.6-inches allow for an immersive gaming experience, with IPS-based LCD technology and full HD that gives you the color and definition you've been dreaming of. SoundBlaster X-Fi technology gives this laptop incredible audio capacity and the 2.0MP Full HD webcam is an added bonus. High performance output is assured with copper heat sinks for proper cooling. A 6th Gen Intel Core i5 processor can keep up with intensive game play, as will the TactX keyboard. The sleek solid design of this laptop won't let you down, nor will the 4GB of GDDR5 standard memory. Ambitious, powerful, and loaded with top quality specs, Alienware 15 R2 has a lot to offer.

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Arm yourself for every opportunity that life throws your way with this exciting Lenovo ThinkPad design. The ThinkPad introduces the latest in digital technology to ensure that you can access the internet, watch videos and work well, all while remaining comfortable doing so. Beautiful, stunning, vivid and glorious visuals - this ThinkPad is a magnificent creation. Outstanding features include the optional touchscreen that allows the user to work to incredible detail, 15 hours of wonderful battery life, and how lightweight this machine is (it weighs less than 2.5 lbs!). Complete with robust security features like ThinkShutter (which covers the front-facing HD webcam), and a fingerprint reader, this laptop seems like it's been sent from the future. Amp up your game with the 8th generation Intel Quad Core, designed to deliver speedy results, and be blown away with the black, soft-touch cover that's pleasing to the touch and different enough to make a statement.

Why these laptops are great for your needs

Cool

These laptops have got clean lines and premium looks, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.

Gaming

These laptops ooze style while offering a combo of form and function that suits the needs of a serious gamer.

College (Students)

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, these devices provide a good balance of portability and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.