Hi, I'm looking for a notebook that weighs around 1.8kg that comes with a discrete graphics card. It's for work and light gaming (cheap stuff that you can get off steam) since i travel a lot.

Recently bought one of those new Vaio S series (core i5, radeon mobility) for my wife, which fits that criteria. Unfortunately, i'm not impressed with the viewing angles on the tft led screen - a lot of colour variations depending on the viewing angle. Is there anything out there with a led screen that has the same viewing quality as those macbook pros?

I guess I'm just looking for more options in the 1.8kg category to explore.

*also apologies if i offend but the search option wasn't helpful.

This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Jul 5 2011, 02:05 PM

Well, the sony vaio that i previously bought was 13.3" which is good enough for work so i don't have to strain my eyes at spreadsheets. My Geforce 7600mobility on my Vaio VGN-SZ (bought in 2006) that i use for work died this morning (and tbh i prefer the screen on my old vaio more than my wife's new vaio)

so criteria around 1.8kg, i5 minimum, discrete graphics solution, screen size around 13.3", good quality lcd/led panel. Good for work and play.

edit: Budget is flexible, but i want to avoid paying more than 5k. Office should pay irrespective of the price but i don't want to be seen to taking the piss

This post has been edited by Kidicarus: Jul 5 2011, 02:18 PM

holy sheeet that was fast.

Last time i checked macbook pro 13 had build in graphics though(which put me off getting it).. has that changed?

I'll check out your suggestions.. any indications as to which has the best displays?

And thanks for the holysheetthatwasfastresponse!