| Intel 8th Generation 6-cores are here Posted: 03 Apr 2018 12:54 AM PDT It was rumoured for a while, but now it's official. Intel's 6-core 8th generation processors are here. They use the same architecture as previous 6th and 7th generation and also the same integrated graphics solution. However, they have 2 more cores and improved boost speeds. Overall, there should be a 30% performance jump over the previous 7th generation , 4 - core processors, like the 7700HQ. What do you need to know: The Intel® Core™ i7-8750H will be replacing the 7700HQ at the same price point and the i5-8300H will be replacing the 7300HQ. Power consumption and heat generation remain the same as the 7th Core generation. The i5-8300H and the i5-8400H are still 4 core processors, but with higher speeds and hyper-threading now. Most laptop models will remain the same, don't expect anything radically new, just the same models with an updated processor. But there will be some new models from MSI, Asus and Gigabyte. For those not pressured by their budget, I suggest it is well worth to wait for the upcoming laptops with Intel 8th generation 6 core processors. These laptops will start shipping in the first week of May. For those who are looking for a good deal, already prices for gaming laptops with Intel 7700HQ processors have been dropping for the past month as retailers are clearing stock for the new Intel 8th Generation models. submitted by /u/starchaserro [link] [comments] |
| Sub $200 laptop for college Posted: 02 Apr 2018 06:36 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: $200 or less Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. All I need is good battery life and for it to be under $200 How important is weight and thinness to you? Not a huge concern Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows or Chrome Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Microsoft word, I already have a gaming laptop for heavier programs If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? N/A Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? As long as I can type on it I am happy Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Basically, I already have a gaming laptop, but the battery life only lasts about 2 hours (buyers remorse). For this reason, I will need a cheap laptop that I can take to class and type up any notes that I need on. I will transfer these notes to my normal laptop when I get back to my dorm each day. submitted by /u/Mooshie234 [link] [comments] |
| Need a laptop for movies, work and light gaming. Posted: 03 Apr 2018 03:22 AM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: Under £600, UK Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Best specs for money How important is weight and thinness to you? N/A Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15.6 inches and above Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Office, steam If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Rollercoaster tycoon world would be great at medium settings but not a priority. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good screen Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Have been looking at the Acer E15 8th gen as a potential buy, but open to others, thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Agent_97 [link] [comments] |
| Architecture Student Posted: 02 Apr 2018 08:57 PM PDT Hey! I am a architecture student looking for some laptop suggestions. I am looking to hopefully aim for under $2k. I use a lot of AutoCad, Revit, Rhino, and most Adobe suite programs. I'm hoping to find something more portable, with decent battery, that I can tote around to class but still handle some creative work. I game a bit but nothing to intensive (DotA, overwatch). I was looking at the XPS 15, or possibly more in the Lenovo workstation direction. I'm new to quadro cards and workstations in general so I'm not sure which direction is best. Any help is appreciated, thanks! submitted by /u/ettosis313 [link] [comments] |
| [U.S., <$900] Solid Laptop for College Posted: 02 Apr 2018 07:14 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: $900 max, USA Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Best specifications are preferable, good battery life would be an added plus. How important is weight and thinness to you? Both don't matter that much to me. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows 10. Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 14-15.6" Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Hearthstone, some indie games like Shovel Knight If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Only light gaming, no FPS or settings targets specifically. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? A nice keyboard is an absolute must, IPS display if possible, a good array of ports (USB 3.0, HDMI, etc.), built-in webcam, and solid build quality Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. For the most part, I'll be using this laptop for web browsing, video streaming, and taking notes, since I will be going to college soon. I'll only be gaming on this laptop occasionally, so I don't really have a need for discrete graphics or anything of that nature. I would prefer if the fans weren't too noisy either when the laptop starts heating up, but this is more of a QoL feature that would be nice to have. submitted by /u/Nightwalker76 [link] [comments] |
| Found a laptop on newegg, how could it be this price for the specs? is it a good deal? Posted: 03 Apr 2018 12:58 AM PDT |
| Editing laptop on a budget! Posted: 02 Apr 2018 06:23 PM PDT Hey guys, I know there has been multiple similar topics here but none of them were exactly what I was looking for. I just started filming videos in my free time and I really need a new editing laptop. Unfortunately, I'm on a tight budget so the cheaper the better and the higher I can go is 650$ CAD. I would only need to be able to edit 1080p video kind of smoothly and wouldn't game or do anything else that is demanding for the laptop. What would you guys advise me? What minimum specs should be looking for? Thank you! Total budget and country of purchase: 650$ CAD, Canada Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. I really want the best specs for the money How important is weight and thinness to you? Not important at all, I have to cut somewhere! Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Any size is a good size Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I would mainly do video editing at 1080p Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Nothing specific, I just want editing to run "smoothly" Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion What specs should I be looking for when on a budget? submitted by /u/leblanci95 [link] [comments] |
| Is a refurbished thinkpad yoga s1 any good? it seems to have everything i want RN in a laptop. Are there any modern equivelents at a similar price point? Posted: 03 Apr 2018 12:06 AM PDT in my serch for a new laptop i found the old thinkpad yoga s1. what i like: thinkpad, good price [my limit is $600], range of motion [i dont care about tablet mode i just simply make ample use of the range of motion on the hinges] the things im unsure about; the i7 4600u [just how outdated is that?], getting this thing as refurbished. so is it a decent laptop? im wondering if there are any issues with this laptop that has poped up over the years. also im curious as to if there are any modern equivelents. oh yeah i need it for basic college usage. submitted by /u/gamelizard [link] [comments] |
| $700-1K US. Need a portable machine for work, school, and 8+ incognito mode chrome tabs Posted: 02 Apr 2018 11:59 PM PDT I'm going back to school soon for a career change. First some certs then my associates and want a laptop that will run VM's while still being somewhat light and hopefully a 2 in 1 and last me thru my studies. My current job also requires me to regularly have 6-12 or more large Excel tabs open and my current chromebook really struggles once I have 6+ plus tabs open on chrome. Plus I've also had a few compatibility issues with Excel and Google sheets. Until now I've managed by using Google remote desktop with my chromebook to have my desktop handle the heavy lifting. However that mess is for the birds please r/suggestalaptop help me pick my next machine. Total budget and country of purchase: 1k US dollars is the upper max if something screams must have. However I would like to stay in the 700 to 900 range. Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. A 2-1 would be awesome as 30 percent of the laptops use will probably happen from the couch or car/plane and the ability to replace my now 4 year old tablet would be awesome. My own research though found very few 2 in 1's with more then 8gbs of RAM however. How important is weight and thinness to you? The thinner the better but I would prefer a more metalish build so understandably I will have to make a compromise somewhere. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows 10 bonus points if sellers included or add a discount for office Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 13 inch if it's a 2 in 1 I already own a 13 inch Chromebook that handles Netflix and web browsing for me and the wife. Seems like 13 inch is the sweet spot for tablet mode. If it's not a 2-1 I could definitely go bigger. Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I'm gonna run alot of VM's so 12gb or more of RAM would be awesome. My own shopping makes me think I might be best off with more than 8gb. Not 100% sure 8+gb is needed but it's an idea that got in my head(tell me why I don't need that much). Would love the ability to run Photoshop edits as well but any serious edits or high res video editing would likely be done on my desktop If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? The only gaming I will do on this laptop will be retro style gaming to kill time. Like ff7 or old ps1 games... I have a full speced out gaming desktop that can handle any AAA title I would wanna play Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? I want it to look good and last as a daily on the go machine back and forth to school/work. Being able to easily self upgrade RAM and storage would be perfect to keep it going longer. I'm a pixel Queen and I refuse to allow any display panels under 1080p in my house. Like the clickbait in the title says I would also love to be able to run quite a few streaming video tabs in chrome. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I will be using this laptop for school and work at the same time. This laptop will have to make it thru my Network+ and security+ classes I'll be taking after work and hopefully make it thru me getting my associates right after. I know a lot of people post without doing any sort of looking. I have shopped around quite a bit and if you make a suggestion please be okay with me asking follow up questions. I wanna discuss options not just click a link and add to cart. I came hear from r/buildapc and I am sure glad you guys are doing what you do so thank you for your time in advance! submitted by /u/dabprepper [link] [comments] |
| Small laptop for college (11.6-14 inches, India, 600 USD) Posted: 02 Apr 2018 11:49 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: Around 600 USD. India. Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. A 2 in 1 form factor would be nice but it's not something I need that badly. I'd rather have better specs if I had to choose between one or the other. Battery life doesn't have to be super long, anything above 5-6 hours would be good. How important is weight and thinness to you? Fairly important, since I'm gonna be carrying the thing around a bit. Less than 2 kg would be nice. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows. Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 11.6 to 14 inches Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Just some light gaming, like osu!, DotA 2 and visual novels (do they even count as games lmao). I'm not really sure what programs an engineering student would need, I only start college in July. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? It would be really nice if it could run games like Nier: Automata even at lowest settings 30 fps but that's probably asking for a lot so it's alright if it can't Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Reliable build quality, good keyboard and (if possible, though I doubt it) 1080p screen. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I did take a look at the HP Pavilion x360 11-AD022TU but for some reason there are no reviews for it anywhere online and amazon won't deliver it to where I live anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Edit: also it'll need to run like this many tabs comfortably submitted by /u/ForeverAScrub [link] [comments] |
| New Laptop for School/Work Posted: 02 Apr 2018 11:32 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: United States, preferably <$1200 but will go up to $1300 Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Not particularly fond of 2 in 1's. Would like decent battery life 8+ hours, but will generally have easy access to outlets, so not a major concern. How important is weight and thinness to you? Would definitely prefer a laptop <3 lbs. Would prefer a thinner laptop, but certainly not the greatest of concerns. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows. Ability to also run Linux would be a +, but not necessary. Not a fan of Mac or Chrome OS. Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 13", but willing to consider 14" Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Very light photo editing in Photoshop or Illustrator. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Very light gaming. Potentially LoL with lowest settings. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? A good, ergonomic keyboard and trackpad are important to me. My current laptop is a touchscreen, and sometimes the trackpad randomly stops working, which forces me to use the touchscreen. It drives me crazy since it's difficult to precisely navigate with just the touchscreen. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. The primary use of this laptop will be for school/research in the biomedical sciences. I do light image editing, data processing, statistical analysis in R, and use programs for molecular modelling. These programs tend to be light on spec requirements. With that said though, I tend to have a lot of programs/windows/tabs open at once. I also don't own a TV, and don't plan on buying one, so all my Netflix/Hulu viewing is done on my laptop, so a nice screen is important as well. The Dell XPS 13 has piqued my interest, but concerns with battery life, trackpad, and other things that keep showing up in user reviews have me concerned. These concerns typically don't show up too much in reviews on most websites, but in the customer reviews on Dell's website people seem to be having quite a few problems. Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/Biocellistry [link] [comments] |
| How do I choose between very similar laptops? Posted: 02 Apr 2018 07:21 PM PDT I need specific specs and found multiple laptops with the exact same specs, I needed i7-8550U with 16 GB of Ram, 512 SSD, a very good battery, with preferably intel 620 graphic card and to be 2 in 1, the other specs don't matter much, but I found these laptops HP Spectre x360 13, Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370, Dell XPS 13, Lenovo Yoga 920, and Razer Blade Stealth, now how do I choose between them when they have a very similar prices (where I live)? ps. in case anyone says these are general models and the specs I asked for are special models, I know that, I just didn't write them here submitted by /u/Anton31Kah [link] [comments] |
| Looking for a general purpose laptop: 14", USA, $800 Posted: 02 Apr 2018 10:55 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: Total budget: max $800 but would like to be closer to $700, USA Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Would like a a 2 in 1 to be used for note taking in grad school, but that's not super important. Hoping to be in around 8gb of ram and have an SSD to keep it running longer, but I admittedly don't know much about hardware so I can be persuaded. My old HP (2012 dv6) had 6gb of Ram and a 640 GB mechanical hard drive. How important is weight and thinness to you? Not so important, I carried my giant HP all through undergrad. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. would prefer 14" but could go down to 13. No bigger than 15.6. Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Down the road maybe some video editing and music composition, but otherwise basic note taking and media consumption If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? N/A Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good keyboard and touchpad would be good. Good build quality preferred. I'm a bit of a klutz. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Just looking for a general use laptop with potential to be a heavy lifter down the road. I would love a 2 in 1 — I've kind of had an eye on the Surface pro but don't want to settle for the M3 — as I like the option to use the device as a tablet. Streaming movies and shows, note taking, general web browsing. The usual stuff. submitted by /u/squirtgunheadphones [link] [comments] |
| 15", Singapore, Under USD 800 Posted: 02 Apr 2018 10:54 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: USD 800, Singapore Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Best specifications for the money How important is weight and thinness to you? Not important Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15" Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Moderate gaming If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Moderate gaming. Titles such as Overwatch. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Reliability Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Reliability is important to me submitted by /u/cavemann666 [link] [comments] |
| Thoughts on CyberPower's Tracer II VR800? Posted: 02 Apr 2018 10:31 PM PDT |
| Help me choose between two similar laptops Posted: 02 Apr 2018 10:20 PM PDT Hi guys, I am confused between the 2 laptops Acer Aspire 5, Price 550 USD Amazon (i5-8250u, MX150, 8 GB DDR4, backlit LED display, 48 WH battery, FHD) Acer E-15, Price 600 USD Amazon, (i5-8250u, MX150, 8 GB DDR3, IPS, 64 WH battery, FHD) 1st is cheaper, has DDR4 and lighter. Battery life is weaker than the second option. 2nd one has IPS, longer battery life but the only thing that worries me is that it has DDR3. I would like to know how much difference would the option of DDR3 or DDR4 would make in this case? Processor and GPU are the same submitted by /u/sherlock_1695 [link] [comments] |
| Looking for a laptop for around 300 USD. I want to be able to play PayDay2 at recommended requirements on it. I obviously do not mind buying refurbished or used. Posted: 02 Apr 2018 06:32 PM PDT |
| April 2018: Gaming, CAD, Editing and General use laptops Recommendations and Guide Posted: 02 Apr 2018 07:27 AM PDT The list below shows some of the best laptops at various price points, some laptops on this list comes with the latest Intel processors (8th gen) and the MX 150 graphics card. Refurbished laptops do provide good value for money and I have included a few of them Battery life, build quality, weight and 2 in 1 capabilities are some of the general requirements of a student laptop. The laptops on this list were chosen based on the above mention qualities with specs being the secondary need (the specs are still competitive for the price). Laptops above 15.6" were left off the student laptop list as above 15.6" would lose some of its portability. $100-$180 Fusion5 Budget Laptop - Display: 10.6" FHD 1920x1080 IPS
- RAM: 2 GB
- 32 GB SSD (128 expandable via microSD)
- Weight: 3.1 lbs
The Fusion5 is by no means a powerful laptop, with only 2 GB of RAM multitasking will not be easy, it takes about 5 hrs to get a full charge and it gets warm while charging. This laptop makes this list as for the price you get a great IPS screen with FHD resolution. It's great for streaming videos and if you don't want to get a tablet 200-250 Acer Aspire 1 Budget Laptop - Intel Celeron N3450 Quad-Core Processor (Up to 2.2GHz)
- 14" Full HD 1920 x 1080 Widescreen Display
- 4GB RAM
- 32GB Internal Storage
- 8 + hrs Hours Battery Life
- Windows 10 Home
- Weight 3.64 lbs
If you want to watch videos at a good resolution the Acer Aspire 1 is a decent budget laptop with a full FHD screen HP Stream Laptop Budget Laptop - 14" HD,
- Intel Celeron N3060,
- 4 GB RAM,
- 32 GB eMMC,
- Office 365 Personal for one year
A basic student laptop ideal for children or those in high school who need to brouse or type documents Lenovo N22 Budget Laptop - Intel Dual-Core Processor 1.60GHz
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB eMMC SSD
- 0.88" Thin, 2.8lbs Weight,
- Battery: 14 hours
| Pros | Cons | | Thin | Simple design | | Cheap | slow at multitasking | | Light | poor webcam | | Can be upgraded | No num pad | ASUS L402SA - Display: 14" (1366 x 768 pixels)
- Processor: Intel Celeron 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 32GB
- Battery life: 6 hrs
- Weight: 3.6lbs
This laptop has many mixed reviews and your needs will determine how you feel about it. If you need a quick laptop for cheap this is not for you. If you want a low price, good display (for this price) and multiple ports this system is for you Dell i3168-0028BLU 2-in-1 Tablet Mode - Display: 11.6" HD 1366x768 touch Display
- Processor: Intel Celeron N3060 up to 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage 32 GB SSD
- Battery Life: 13+ hrs
- Weight: 3.2lbs
The display on this model is not as good as the ASUS L402SA but it has 2-in-1 capabilities and a long battery life for a low price making it a good student laptop for those on a budget. Acer Swift 1 Refurb - 13.3" display
- Intel Pentium 1.10GHz
- 4GB Ram
- 64GB Flash
- 2.87 lbs
- 9 hr battery
Simple, light and cheap. A refub swift 1 is a student laptop that you can take anywhere to run MS suite and stream videos. HP 15-F222WM 15.6" Touch Screen Laptop (Intel Quad Core Pentium N3540 Processor, 4GB Memory, 500GB Hard Drive HP Laptop - Display: 15.6" HD
- Processor: AMD A6-7310 Quad-Core APU 2GHz,
- RAM: 4GB RAM,
- Storage: 500GB HDD
- Weight: 4.74 lbs
- Battery life: 5 hrs +
300-350 Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575-33BM Best Budget - Display Size: 15.6-Inch Full HD Notebook 1920 x 1080
- Processor: Intel Core i3-7100U
- RAM: 4GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
- Battery life: 8 hr+
- Others: Backlit keyboard, Optical Drive
Without a doubt, one of the best budget laptops out there as it is easily upgradable and can manage light gaming Detailed Review 450-500 ASUS VivoBook F510UA Editing/CAD - 15.6" Inches FHD 1920 x 1080
- Intel Core i5-8250U,
- 8GB RAM,
- 1TB HDD,
- USB-C, NanoEdge Display, Fingerprint
- 3.7 lbs
It has a solid build quality and is not too heavy. The only thing missing from this system is an SSD. With its quad core CPU this laptop is ideal for a low budget Editing/CAD laptop 550-600 Acer Aspire E 15 Newegg Version This Acer E15 laptop comes with an 8th gen quad core i5 or i7 processor which is great for CAD and cpu intensive works (i7 versions costs around $100 more). With the MX150 graphics card you will have a much better gaming experience than with a GeForce 940MX. FHD IPS display is also good for its price ASUS VivoBook F510UA - FHD WideView Laptop,
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U,
- 8GB DDR4 RAM,
- 128GB SSD+1TB HDD,
- USB Type-C, ASUS NanoEdge Display, Fingerprint Reader
- 3.7 lbs
A lightweight and powerful system that will be ideal for CAD, and editing on the go 600-700 Lenovo Flex 5 2-in-1 Laptop - 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor
- 14-inch Full HD IPS Touch Display (1920x1080)
- 128GB Solid State Drive
- 8GB RAM
- Backlit Keyboard / Fingerprint Reader / 802.11ac WiFi / Bluetooth
- 5.7 lbs
HP X360 Tablet mode/General Use - Display: 15.6" Full HD Touch screen 2-in-1 1920 x 1080
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 with shared graphics memory
- RAM: 8GB DDR3
- Storage: 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
- Battery Life: 8 hrs+
- Weight: 4.6 lbs
Having a 2 in 1 feature is good for students as it takes portability and note taking to a different level. This laptop can easily multitask as the specs are sufficient to handle light tasks easily. Low specs gaming is also an option for this system Acer Swift 3 CAD/Editing/Portable - 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U,
- 15.6" Full HD, IPS
- 8GB DDR4,
- 256GB SSD,
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- Battery life 8+ hrs
- Windows 10 Home
- Weight 4.63 lbs
A light weight and powerful laptop with an aluminum chassis ideal for CAD and light gaming due to its 8th gen quad core processer ASUS ZenBook UX330UA-AH55 UltraPortable With the difference in price, I would think you should get the 8th gen system - Display: 13.3-inch Ultra-Slim Laptop 1920 x 1080
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U
- RAM: 8GB DDR3
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Weight: 2.65 lbs
- Battery Life: 11 hrs +
The aluminum body and weight makes this laptop ultra portable which makes it ideal for students. This system is not meant for running intensive programs or playing AAA games, it is meant to have a good build quality that can last 4+ years to see you through college Detailed Review 700-800 Acer Spin 5 Tablet mode/General Use - 13.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS display
- Intel Core i5-8250U
- 8GB DDR4 Memory
- 256GB SSD
- Card Reader-microSD
- Weight 3.53 lbs
The Acer Spin 5 is a great two in one laptop with a sharp display, powerful processer and a fast SSD. Detailed Review HP Pavilion Power - GTX 1050
- 15" Full HD IPS
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Acer Swift 3 Gaming/CAD/General - 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce MX150 with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 14" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- Batery life 8+ hrs
- Weight 3.75
This version of the Acer Swift 3 comes with an 8th gen quad core i5 or i7 processor which is great for CAD and cpu intensive works (i7 versions costs around $100 more). With the MX150 graphics card you will have a much better gaming experience than with a GeForce 940MX. FHD IPS display is also good for its price Additionally its all metal design makes it ideal of travel. Acer Aspire R 15 Convertible Laptop Gaming/General Use/Tablet Mode - 15.6" Full HD Touch
- 7th Gen Intel Core i7
- GeForce 940MX,
- 12GB DDR4
- 256GB SSD
The R 15 is a powerful 2 in 1 that provides good value for money as the dedicated GPU and the 'clean' none gamer look of this 2 in 1 works well. It's ideal for note taking and classes. 800-900 Lenovo Yoga 720 *Tablet Mode/ Ultra Portable * - 13.3" FHD Touch
- Core i5-7200U
- 8GB Memory
- 256GB SSD
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- 1 USB Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, Thunderbolt, Wireless-AC, Bluetooth, Built-in HD webcam, fingerprint reader. 360 degree flip-and-fold design.
- Weights 2.871 lbs
A true fast, lightweight and efficient 2 in 1 laptop that you can bring anywhere to take notes. Acer Nitro Spin 5 Gaming possible newegg Tablet Mode/Gaming - 15.6" IPS Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 Convertible 2-in-1
- Intel Core i7 8th Gen 8550U (1.80 GHz)
- 8 GB Memory
- 1 TB HDD
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
- 4.85 lbs
Not too bulky or too much of a gaming laptop look. The Nitro spin 5 in a great two in one laptop with a quad core CPU and a good gpu which makes it a good student, work or gaming laptop Acer Spin 5 Tablet Mode - 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U Processor (Up to 4.0GHz)
- 13.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS Multi-Touch Display
- 8GB DDR4 Memory & 256GB SSD
- 10+ hrs battery life
- Windows 10 Home
With the 8th gen i7 processor you will have no issues multitasking espesically as it is also backed with 8gGB of Ram Apple MacBook Air Ultra Portable - 13.3-Inch Laptop
- Intel Core i5 1.6GHz,
- 128GB Flash,
- 8GB RAM
- Weight 2 lbs
900-1000 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - 12.3" PixelSense Touch screen with pen input 2736 x 1824 resolution
- Intel Core i5
- 256 GB
- 8 GB RAM
- Weight 1.7 lbs
Dell Inspiron 7000 - 2-in-1 Backlit Keyboard
- 15.6 inch Touch screen Full HD
- Intel Core i7-7500U,
- 16GB RAM,
- 512GB SSD
- 0.7" Thin, 4.83 lbs Weight
It's thin and light making it very portable. With the SSD, 7th gen i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM this laptop is very fast. It's perfect for YouTube, Netflix as its IPS display has wide viewing angles ASUS ZenBook UX430UN UltraBook Laptop **Newegg link - 14" Matte NanoEdge FHD (1920x1080),
- 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U,
- 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM,
- NVIDIA MX150 Graphics,
- Backlit Keyboard, FingerPrint Reader, Windows 10
- 2.76 lbs
This ultrabook is ideal for light gaming and CAD, or editing on the go. 1200-1400 Lenovo Yoga 720 2-in-1 - 15.6" 4K UHD IPS Touch-Screen Ultrabook,
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ,
- 16GB RAM,
- 512GB SSD,
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050,
- Thunderbolt, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard
This laptop balances work and play with its powerful GPU and its 2 in 1 features which is ideal for drawing and note taking Dell XPS - 7th generation Intel Core i7-7500u 3.5 GHz Processor
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB SSD storage
- 13.3" QHD+ (3200 x 1800) infinity edge touch Display
- Windows 10 operating system; silver
It has a solid build quality and its lightweight which makes it very portable. It's a top build quality but there are cheaper alternatives such as the Acer Swift 5 Inspiron 15 700 Tablet Mode/CAD/Editing - 2-in-1 15.6" FHD IPS Touch (1920 x 1080)
- 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8550U
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Win 10 Pro
- Dell Active pen Included + Best Notebook Stylus Pen light
- Weight 3.31 lbs
Razer Blade Stealth - 13.3" QHD+ Touchscreen Ultrabook
- 7th Generation Intel Core i7,
- 16GB RAM,
- 256GB SSD
- Weight 2.93
1700-1800 Dell XPS 15 Professional/Gaming/CAD/Editing - 15.6" Ultra Thin and Light Laptop with 4K touch screen display,
- 7th Gen Core i7 (up to 3.8 GHz),
- 16GB RAM,
- 512GB SSD,
- Nvidia Gaming GPU GTX 1050,
- Aluminum Chassis
Its lightweight, thin and has a strong build quality due to its aluminum chassis. It has great color accuracy which is ideal for video and photo editing. With its SSD you will have a quick load time and the HQ processor and the dGPU will let the system run well 2500-2600 MacBook Pro - 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
- 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
- 512GB SSD storage
- Radeon Pro 560 with 4GB memory
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- Weight 6.4 lbs
------------------------------------------------------------Gaming-------------------------------------------------------------- Unlike student laptops, gaming laptops are chosen based on specs first with battery life 2 in 1 and portability being the sacrifice. Gaming laptops that are portable will have their weights highlighted. 700-800 Dell Inspiron 15 7567 - 15" IPS FHD Display
- Core i5-7300HQ
- 256GB SSD,
- 8GB RAM,
- GTX 1050Ti
- Weight 7 lbs
While this is a powerful gaming laptop for the price with a nice display and power GPU its weight is something that might be off putting MSI GL62M 7RD-1407 - 15.6" FHD
- i5-7300HQ GTX 1050 2G
- RAM 8GB
- 256GB SSD
- Weight 5.29
While the MSI is not the most powerful or has the best display at this pricepoint is it is relativly thin and has a clean and professional look Acer Nitro 5 Best Budget Gaming - 15.6" Full HD IPS Display
- Intel Core i5-7300HQ Quad core CPU
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU
- 8GB DDR4 RAM
- 256GB SSD Storage
The system has a Fast SSD which will let your system boot and load quickly. The IPS display will give wide viewing angles, and you will be able to multitask well with 8 GB of RAM and a powerful HQ processor $850-950 Dell i7577-5241BLK-PUS - 15.6" FHD IPS
- 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7300HQ,
- GTX 1060 6GB Graphics,
- 8GB Memory,
- 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD,
- 5.76 lbs
A powerful gaming laptop which provides great value with a powerful GTX 1060 and a quad core CPU for below $1000. The system will boot quickly with the OS on the fast SSD and videos, pictures and large files can be stored on the HDD PROSTAR Clevo Gaming Laptop N850HK1 - 15.6" FHD IPS (1920x1080) Matte Type Display
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ,
- 8GB DDR4,
- GTX 1050Ti,
- 120GB SSD
This laptop has one of the most powerful quad core CPU's in this price bracket and the graphics card is great as well. This laptop is ideally suited for CPU intensive programs like CAD. Gaming is also great on this laptop as the GTX 1050Ti card is still powerful. More storage can be added as there is an expansion slot for HDDs Lenovo Legion Y520 - 15.6" FHD IPS
- i5-7300HQ
- Vida GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
- 8GB DDR4 DRAM
- 256GB PCIe SSD
- 5.28 lbs
The GTX 1050 Ti graphics card will provide a smooth gaming experience on AAA titles and get a high fps. Adding an HDD is recommended to get more storage space on this system but this system is no longer a good value for money as you can get better specs at a lower price HP Pavilion Power professional - 15" FHD IPS
- GTX 1050 Ti Gaming Laptop,
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor,
- 16GB RAM,
- 1TB hard drive, 128GB solid-state drive,
- Windows 10
$1000-1100 Acer Predator Helios 300 - Display 15.6" Full HD IPS 1920 x 1080
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
- 16GB DDR4
- 256GB SSD (HDD can be added for extra storage)
- Weight 5.95 lbs
- Battery life 6 hrs
Overwatch Play through The Witcher 3 FPS Detailed Review Eluktronics P650HP6 Gaming Laptop Professional look - Display: 15.6" Full HD IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: 6GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage: 256 GB Performance SSD (HDD can be added)
- Weight: 5.9 lbs
The Witcher 3 FPS $1200-$1400 Eluktronics P650HP6 Gaming Laptop Professional look - Display: 15.6" Full HD IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: 6GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage: 512GB Performance SSD (HDD can be added)
- Weight: 5.9 lbs
This laptop is as powerful as any gaming laptop out there but has a nice and professional look especially if you turn off the back lit keyboard. It has a fast SSD so your system will boot and load programs and games quickly Eluktronics Pro-X P957HR - 15.6" Full HD IPS
- Intel i7-7700HQ Quad Core
- 8GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 MAX-Q
- 128GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD
- 8GB RAM
The GTX 1070 Max Q graphics card is much more powerful than the GTX 1060 but less powerful than the regular GTX 1070. The MAX Q desgin is more energy efficient which will extend battery life. MSI GS43VR Phantom Pro-069 - Display 14" FHD 1920x1080
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: GTX 1060
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 128GB SSD + 1TB
- Weight: 3.75 lbs
The Phantom Pro provides a strong build quality in its metal body and its very portable weighing only 3.75 lbs. The GTX 1060 graphics card will provide a great gaming experience on AAA titles. The SSD for the OS will allow your system to boot quickly and while your bulky files can be stored on the HDD 1400-1600 The Razer Blade - 14" FHD IPS
- GeForce GTX 1060
- 7th Gen Intel Core i7,
- 16GB RAM,
- 512GB SSD
- Ultra Thin and Light Aluminum Chassis 4.3 lbs
- Thunderbolt, USB, and DisplayPort over USB-C
**ASUS ROG Strix GL702VS - 17.3" Full HD 75HZ G-SYNC Display,
- GeForce GTX 1070 8GB,
- Intel i7-7700HQ 2.8 GHz,
- 12GB DDR4 RAM,
- 128GB SSD + 1TB 7200 rpm HDD
- Weight 6.4 lbs
At this price getting a GTX 1070 is a good deal. The GTX 1070 graphics card will allow you to run AAA games on ultra settings ASUS ROG STRIX AMD Gaming Laptop - 17.3" FHD FreeSync Display
- Ryzen 7 1700
- Radeon RX580 4GB
- 16GB DDR4
- 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
If you want an AMD based system this is the one for you. Its fast and powerful but others will argue that its not the best value for money 1600-1800 Gigabyte Aero 14 Portable Professional Look - Display: 14" IPS QHD
- Processor: i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SATA SSD
- Weight: 4.17 lbs The Witcher 3 FPS
Detailed Review PROSTAR Clevo P650HS-G Professional Look - Display: 15.6" 120Hz 5MS Matte Display w/ NVIDIA G-Sync,
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: GTX 1070
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD
Game play The Witcher 3 FPS Acer Predator 15 - Display: 15.6 Full HD G-SYNC IPS
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Graphics NVIDIA GTX 1070
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD
- Weight: 8.2
- Battery life: 3 hrs+
GIGABYTE Aero 15W-GN4 - 15.6" Thin Bezel FHD IPS
- 7th Gen Intel Kabylake i7-7700HQ
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GDDR5 6GB VRAM
- DDR4 2400 16Gx1 RAM
- M.2 SATA 512GB SSD
This laptop is lightweight and can get above 60 fps on games like The Witcher 3 and AAA titles. The processor and GPU are powerful and future proof which means you won't have to upgrade for a long time. Its IPS display will give you a wide viewing angle and the SSD will give you a quick boot time Acer Predator 17 - 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor (Up to 3.8GHz)
- 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 with 8 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 16GB DDR4 Memory, 256GB SSD RAID 0, 1TB HDD
1900-2000 This laptop will run pretty much any AAA games above 60 fps on ultra without lag or using up all its resources GIGABYTE Aero 15 Portable Professional look - Display: 15.6" Thin Bezel FHD IPS
- Processor: Intel Kabylake i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GDDR5 6GB VRAM DDR4 2400
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Weight: 4.6 lbs
The Witcher 3 FPS MSI GE73VR - Intel i7-7700HQ,
- 16GB RAM,
- 256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD,
- 17.3" Full HD 120Hz 5ms,
- NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB
This is a powerful gaming laptop which is very powerful due to its GTX 1070 graphics card so you would be able to run the latest AAA games on ultra 2000-2400 ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS-RS71 - i7-7700HQ,
- 16GB RAM,
- 250GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD,
- NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB,
- 17.3" Full HD, 120Hz, G-Sync
This laptop is powerful and not too flashy. With a Gtx 1070 graphics card the laptop is very future proof Aorus X5 v7-KL3K3D Newegg Professional Look - 15.6" (2880x1620) IPS Display + G-SYNC
- Intel Core i7 7th Gen 7820HK (2.90 GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- 1 TB HDD 256 GB M.2 SSD
- 16 GB Memory
- Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
- RGB Backlit Keyboard Thunderbolt™ 3 + Mini-DP 1.3 + HDMI 2.0
Eluktronics Pro-X P650HS-G - Intel i7-7700HQ Quad Core
- 8GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- G-SYNC 15.6" FHD IPS
- 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- 64GB DDR4 RAM
This laptop is a powerhouse of a machine. Its future proof and durable with specs that will blow anyone away 2600-2700 ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 Ultra-Portable - Display: 15.6" Full-HD 120Hz
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Graphics: GTX 1080
- Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Weight: 4.9 lbs
- Battery life: 3+ hrs
This laptop comes with the Max-Q design. This makes this laptop thin, light and powerful. Being a Max Q product the GTX 1080 graphics card clocks slower than other GTX 1080 graphics cards. In terms of power it falls between the GTX 1070 and regular GTX 1080 graphics cards. This trade off reduces heat, fan noise and power consumption Other laptops fall in each of the price points with identical specs and build quality and are separated by personal preference, price points that have been excluded such as 600-700 pose no major difference to the laptops below it on the price scale (those laptops would be selected based on preference of the purchaser) Feel free to ask questions and or make suggestions on what can be included or excluded.
If you want more storage you can aways add a cheap Hard drive to your system for more options check out this list submitted by /u/elvinelmo [link] [comments] |
| LG Gram 2018 15' or Spectre x360 15-BL152NR for CS freshmen Student Posted: 02 Apr 2018 09:48 PM PDT |
| Best laptop for Sims 4, under $500 in the US Posted: 02 Apr 2018 09:24 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: Under $500, in the US Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Best specs for the money, prefer no 2 in 1. How important is weight and thinness to you? Not very. It won't be super mobile. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows. Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Nothing bigger than 15, prefer smaller actually. Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. No heavy photo or video editing. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Sims 4. Current laptop doesn't play smoothly. Graphics don't need to be highest quality (laptop mode is still fine) would just like something smoother. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Backlit keyboard is on the wishlist. Optical media is nice, but not a deal breaker. Prefer no touch screen. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Helping my best friend find a laptop to do basic internet tasks on & play the Sims 4. She's in love with my Macbook Pro, but her budget is small. submitted by /u/offendedkitten [link] [comments] |
| UK buyer, under £1k gaming laptop. Posted: 02 Apr 2018 09:20 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: The United Kingdom, under one thousand pounds. Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Best specifications for money. How important is weight and thinness to you? Not important at all. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. N/A Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. -Gaming laptop- If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? I would like a laptop that can carry new and newish titles like GTA V with decent 40+fps on middle settings as I realize I won't get top performance and top quality for under £1k, Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Decent storage (500GB min maybe ?) and an addition of being sort of foolproof laptop would be greatly appreciated. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. The time has finally come to buy a new gaming laptop, I prefer a laptop to a PC as I might travel soon, and under £1k because that's how much I can afford with my wages and without completely burning through my money. Its supposed to be a multipurpose laptop cause I write, read, watch stuff and sometimes work on my computer, however, I do enjoy video games so I nice gaming specification is required as well. submitted by /u/InspectorSandyVagina [link] [comments] |
| [U.S. <$800ish] Multifunctional Laptop Posted: 02 Apr 2018 07:45 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: From United States, and looking to spend around $800. Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Although I definitely prefer both a good battery life and the best specifications for my money, I'd take specs over battery How important is weight and thinness to you? As long as it is not massive, im good with any size. ideally on the lighterside but still accommodating a screen size 15'+. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15.6+ Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. AutoCAD, AutoDesk, adobe premiere, logic pro, photoshop, nba2k18, assassins creed. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Not really sure about details, but would like to play nba2k18/assassins creed. Preferably high settings and FPS. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Ideally: 1TB HDD and/or 250ish SSD, reliable build quality, backlit keyboard would be nice but not deal breaker Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. -Coming form an Asus Vivobook, I was considering getting another becuase the price point for the quality is nice. Am open to any laptop brand that can run multiple programs from photo editing, coding, gaming etc. Build quality and audio quality are important. submitted by /u/imrannabeekhan [link] [comments] |
| Canada <$1500 Posted: 02 Apr 2018 07:20 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: Canada <$1500 Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Light weight How important is weight and thinness to you? Very Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows 10 Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 13" or 15" Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. PhpStorm Visual Studio Pro MySQL MSSQL Apache2 Wireshark VMware workstation If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Starcraft 2 Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? rj45 port (work with wireshark) wireless (2.4ghz and 5ghz) need to run virtual machines using VMware workstation SSD hard drive, I don't need a lot of storage Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Most of my time is spent doing software development, but I also do IT services for small business. I've usually done HP, Dell or Lenovo in the past so I'm looking for feedback on other possible brands/models if there are good options. I am currently leaning towards Dell XPS again. My last 3 laptops: HP envy 15" Dell XPS 15" Asus ROG 17" submitted by /u/korazy [link] [comments] |
| [CA] 15"-16" $1000-ish gaming laptop suggestions? Posted: 02 Apr 2018 07:15 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: I'm comfortable with spending somewhere around $1000 CAD for the laptop. Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. A decent battery life and great specs will be preferred. How important is weight and thinness to you? Weight and thinness are kind of an important factor since I will be taking it to university, so it'd need to be a portable size. Doesn't need to be too thin and light, but not bulky either. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows, for sure. Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15-16" probably, though I am totally open to suggestions here. Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I plan on gaming. Games I would like to run are the Borderlands series (1,2, PreSequel), The Sims 4, Smite, and maybe Skyrim, if possible. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? The games I currently wish to be able to run are listed in the previous question. FPS doesn't need to be crazy, like a steady 60 FPS is just fine. As for settings, they don't need to be on ultra, but for games to look nice would be ideal. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? I'm not picky here, just a good keyboard and touchpad, really. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I feel like I just want to give insight on my situation here. So I used to have an Alienware M17x, but all of a sudden one day it just shut off, and never turned back on. I got it checked in a shop, and the verdict was the charger circuit on the motherboard fried, iirc. Anyways, so I am now trying to search for a decent gaming laptop that I can take to university. In terms of budget, it can't be too expensive because money is a little tight right now, but I have means of scrounging up some cash, so it doesn't need to be dirt cheap either. I'm not a huge tech buff, so if you feel that I am mistaken by any of my "requirements", please let me know. Any and all help will be appreciated. Thank you! submitted by /u/Touhouism09 [link] [comments] |
| US buyer, budget $500-600, looking for a general use/light gaming laptop with ~15.6" screen. Posted: 02 Apr 2018 06:58 PM PDT Total budget and country of purchase: $600, United States Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply. Best specifications for the money probably. How important is weight and thinness to you? Weight and thickness doesn't bother me too much as long as it doesn't feel like I'm lugging around a small dog. I suppose something that's too thick would be an eyesore. Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux. Windows. Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 15.6" Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I like to do video/photo editing. I would like to play games, but my current laptop can't handle it. The programs I use are Sony Vegas Pro 15, Photoshop 2015, and the general stuff like internet browsers, Spotify/iTunes, Steam, etc. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Rainbow Six: Siege, and Jurassic World: Evolution when it comes out in June, those are my main gaming wants right now. As for settings, I just want it to run well without seizing my computer and to not look like dog crap. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? I'm not sure what a great keyboard and mouse really entails, although I'd prefer a touchpad where the left and right are separate buttons; the one on my Toshiba is all one solid pad and it broke fairly early on, which has kind of put me off that type. I'd also like if the speakers were on the sides or top (I don't understand the point of a laptop with speakers on the bottom). I don't need anything fancy like fingerprint scanning, touch-screen, VR compatibility, etc. Back-lit keyboard would be a plus, but isn't absolutely necessary. Reliable build quality would be much appreciated. Like I mentioned, my Toshiba's touchpad broke early on, limiting my ability to right-click, thus forcing me to get a separate mouse for it. I've had to replace the screen, and will probably have to a second time within the year. It's from around 2013, so it is quite old, but still. I'd like something that will at least last me a few years without needing any expensive repairs. Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I don't know whether to go with SSD or HDD. I do tend to gather a ton of movies and music on my computer, and that naturally takes up a lot of space, so I'm not sure an SSD would do the trick. I can sacrifice startup times and such for enough space for all my stuff. submitted by /u/Galaxy_Megatron [link] [comments] |
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