This is a previous generation laptop, main differences are the CPU (Haswell instead of Skylake (soon to be released), which isn't a huge difference in performance) and the GPU (860M instead of a 960M, which is basically just a rebadge). If you want a Skylake version, it will likely be released at a much higher price because of the AUD/USD drop.
Original CTREAT20 deal
$1218.75 with CashRewards - 2.5% Cashback on eBay
$1449 @ MSY
cheap ssd upgrade and leave that in as storage though…
Lemme fix that for you - a $1250 laptop + 5400rpm HDD = epic fail.
You can always replace the HDD. Add the cost of an SSD on top and it'll still be considered cheap.
laptop + factory 256gb ssd = $300 more
laptop + diy 256gb ssd replacement = $120 more + a free mechanical drive
Thank god there are still mechanicals in factory computers
I realize most people game with a mouse— but I despise the touch pads without actual buttons!
Would be good to know whether this particular variant of the G551JM has the IPS panel and 4GB 860M. I believe it's just the TN panel as the NTSC gamut spec is only 45% where as the IPS panel should be 72% .
the recent lenovo deal was better
Gaming laptop + 5400 RPM HDD = fail.