| Reasonably specific requirements Posted: 29 Apr 2020 12:58 AM PDT Looking for a laptop to replace my work laptop (4 year old XPS 13) and gaming rig (Ryzen 5 3600 / GTX 1080 / 32GB RAM), would appreciate any suggestions. So far the MSI GS65 or possibly even GS66 - if my budget can stretch that far - seem to be my best bet for what I'm after. MUST HAVE - Thunderbolt 3 (so I think 8th gen Intel or higher is necessary for the CPU).
- Charge via TB3 / USB-C (when not gaming) - absolute must, just want to hook up to my dock at work and not have to cart the charging brick everywhere.
- 2 x NVME M.2 drive slots (at least one will have a 2TB NVME PCIE 3 drive installed in it, bought separately and I don't care what the default drive is that comes with the system, it'll most likely be replaced).
- Nvidia GFX card - 1080 or higher.
- Min 16GB RAM.
- Reasonable battery life for productivity (web browser/Office 365). 6hrs?
- Under or as near to 2kg (laptop only) as possible. Definitely under 2.5kg for laptop and absolutely under 3kg including power brick and cables.
- IPS panel with great colour accuracy, 1080p is fine.
- Relatively thin (2cm and under).
- 15" or less.
NICE TO HAVE - Really good battery life.
- SD-Card slot.
- RTX graphics, but not essential (suspect a 1660ti would be fine for the gaming and work requirements, but something more powerful is always nice).
- Relatively quiet when under load (AAA title gaming).
- 120hz + refresh rate.
- Web cam at top of screen.
- Windows Hello using said webcam.
- Built in privacy slide in said webcam.
- No over the top gamer aesthetics.
- <3.5k AUD, the cheaper the better but willing to pay more if it meets all of my must haves and there's nothing cheaper available. Second hand is also fine.
DON'T REALLY CARE - Speaker quality - always use headphones.
- RGB - single colour backlight on keyboard is fine for me.
- Mechanical keyboard - in fact, the quieter the keyboard the better.
- > 1080p resolution - 4K isn't necessary for my needs at all, neither is OLED.
CAN NOT HAVE - AMD APU or GFX - need Intel for TB3, and nVidia for a specific program requiring CUDA cores. I'd actually prefer AMD, but such is life.
- Massive power brick.
All suggestions greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/Jebus_Jones [link] [comments] |
| Razer Blade 15 or MSI GS66 or something better? Posted: 28 Apr 2020 05:49 PM PDT I'm stuck between these two and not sure what to go with. Price isn't an issue. Seems like everywhere I look there's something bad to be said about any laptop but Razer in particular has the worst reputation. I'm picking these because they aren't very "Gamer-y" and are pretty thin. But then I just read that all 10th gen Intel chips in Asus laptops are using liquid metal. I hate the designs but maybe that's the way to go. Honestly, buying a laptop is the hardest thing to shop for. So many options and there's issues with everything. Would love some input, thanks! submitted by /u/scaredy_barf [link] [comments] |
| US $800 Budget General Use Laptop Posted: 29 Apr 2020 05:47 AM PDT LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $800 Are you open to refurbs/used? No How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Performance, quality, then battery life How important is weight and thinness to you? Not as important as performance but would like something that's not a pain to carry around 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. Mostly running Microsoft office for work. Needs to be able to handle having several tabs and applications open at once without slowing down. Work, YouTube, casual use. 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)? Nothing specific no Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Want something that will handle several tabs and apps at once without slowing down. Something that will last a while as well. submitted by /u/hoopy17 [link] [comments] |
| Looking for something for my entrepreneur mum. No budget and we're in the UK. Posted: 29 Apr 2020 05:04 AM PDT LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
No budget - Are you open to refurbs/used?
No - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
1 Battery life 2 Build quality 3 Performance 4 Form factor - How important is weight and thinness to you?
Not more important than sturdiness. - 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.
No - 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)?
Reliable build and good storage - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
She's mostly using it for email and storing business documents submitted by /u/admirableroof [link] [comments] |
| Looking for a midrange gaming laptop for my friend Posted: 29 Apr 2020 04:54 AM PDT I have sent her the form and this is what she filled in. I've also checked out some laptops but there are alot of options out there. Shes looking for a gaming but also an productivity laptop - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
€1000 - €1100 - Are you open to refurbs/used?
No - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Performance but battery life is also important. - How important is weight and thinness to you?
Important, it has to be easy to take with you (by car) - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
Around 15 inch - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
Gaming, Photoshop, silhouette cameo - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
Sims, PUBG - 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 - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
Minimum 8GB ram. No overheating (I don't always sit at a desk, use it on my lap sometimes) Thanks in advance submitted by /u/FastFox404 [link] [comments] |
| HELP! Should I buy this!!! HELP!! Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:44 AM PDT Hey everyone! I want this to be my last laptop purchase for awhile. I want this laptop to get my through my Masters and PhD programs. I want professional speed and performance + Light gaming. I have customized an HP ENVY x360 and it came to $1435.00. I'm asking you guys for help, is this worth the money? Will these specs provide me with the power, speed, and performance that I need for that price? THANK YOU in advance for anyone who answers me. ( I'm not completely sold on 2-in-1's but I would like one so I can lay in bed with in comfortably). The customized HP ENVY x360 for $1435.00 - Windows 10 Pro 64
- Intel® Core™ i7-10510U (1.8 GHz, up to 4.9 GHz, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)+NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 (4 GB GDDR5)
- 16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2x8GB)
- 15.6" FHD IPS micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (1920 x 1080)(TS)
- 1 TB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
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| Looking for a light weight, good performance laptop for office work. Please help Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:38 AM PDT - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
£600 (UK) - Are you open to refurbs/used?
Yes - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Would prefer long battery life and good performance - How important is weight and thinness to you?
Extremely important - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
14'' - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
No - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
No - 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 Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I currently own a Lincplus 13.3'' laptop that has a horrible battery life and keeps crashing non-stop. I like it's light weight and look, so i'd prefer suggestions that mimic this but with a higher perfomance and battery life. I mainly use my laptop for office work and carry it around everywhere. Thanks xx submitted by /u/MinuteCompany [link] [comments] |
| In the market for a gaming laptop, but can't decide which one, please advise! Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:30 AM PDT Hi. I'm on the cusp of buying a gaming laptop, and are undecided between the following two. Which one should I get? The first option is the MSI GE75 Raider, 9th Gen Intel Core i7 - 10750 with the GeForce RTX 2060, ( https://www.costco.com/msi-ge75-raider-gaming-laptop---10th-gen-intel-core-i7-10750h---geforce-rtx-2060---1080p.product.100568605.html ) and the second option is the new Asus A17 with the Rayzen 4800 chip and the NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 TI GPU.Here's a link to the second one: https://www.asus.com/us/Laptops/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-A17/ Both is up there, in my opinion, but I just can't make up my mind since I haven't had a gaming laptop ever, so if you know anything about these two, which would you choose and why? The Form LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
$1500 - Are you open to refurbs/used?
No - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Gaming (but pretty lame games rn since I don't know much about the latest games...) - How important is weight and thinness to you?
Not at all important - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
17 Inch - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
Possibly but not yet. I guess I need a good gaming laptop first before I even KNOW what games I'll like! - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
No preference since I don't have any high end/latest games anyway but want to get into it. - Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
Nope - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I want help deciding between the two options listed above, thanks. submitted by /u/readdidd [link] [comments] |
| UK - General purpose/low level gaming/video streaming - No budget Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:29 AM PDT LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: No budget, but preferably <£2000
- Are you open to refurbs/used? If from reliable/trusted dealer (ie; official Apple refurbs).
- How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Performance > Quality > Form > Battery
- How important is weight and thinness to you? Reasonably - want it to be easily portable and fit comfortably in a backpack/suitcase alongside another laptop (ThinkPad)
- 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: Football Manager, Crusader Kings (2, 3 when it comes out). May also use for some audio editing for a podcast.
- If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? See above - highest possible performance settings.
- Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?N/A
- Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Looking to replace/use alongside a 2015 Macbook Air. My air is still functional but can't handle the highest level of gaming (Football Manager 2020 is too much for it), it's become quite laggy. I'll be taking it with me on work trips alongside my work laptop, so ideally not something too bulky. My initial intention was just to get a new Macbook but I looked at the specs and wasn't particularly impressed by anything. I know there's rumours of a release in a couple of months but thought I'd scout out other options. Thanks!
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| Canada ~ $1000 CAD Student use Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:29 AM PDT - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
$800-$1300 (CAD) - Are you open to refurbs/used?
Yes - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
- Performance, 2. Battery Life, 3. build quality, 4. Form Factor
- How important is weight and thinness to you?
I will be travelling with it so being relatively light is important - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
b/w 12-14 inches - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
Not really, Windows/Office only.
- If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
Nope - Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
Touchscreen is pretty important. 2 in 1 is good but not necessary. At least 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM, with relatively good resolution (1080p and up). (These are the only computer words I know) - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I am a student and I will probably only use it for the internet, Office, and maybe some basic A/V editing. All I want is to be able to open 12 tabs without crashing if possible. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/midnightmadnesssale [link] [comments] |
| 2 in 1 laptop under £1000 Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:18 AM PDT Total budget £1000 (could be more if product meets all criteria) Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes but would prefer new How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2 in 1 build quality and performance How important is weight and thinness to you? Not too important but would obviously prefer it not to be too bulky Do you have a preferred screen size? Not really bigger the better Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. I would be running AutoCAD and also Photoshop and design apps If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Light gaming perhaps but nothing too serious Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Bit of a weird one but somewhere the stylus can be stored on the device Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. A surface pro 7 is currently in pole position, I also like the look of the hp spectre x360 but this has nowhere to store the stylus, could you please give me you thoughts and suggestions Thank you submitted by /u/SwimmingPaul28 [link] [comments] |
| need general help finding good laptop Posted: 29 Apr 2020 05:09 AM PDT LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
arround 200 euros up to 300 if worth it - Are you open to refurbs/used?
yes - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
I would prioritize performance over anithing, i have to use it during cuarantine because I am stuck in a vacation house, so i basically need a temporari workstation - How important is weight and thinness to you?
irrelevant, but thin is more pleasing - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
Arround 15'' - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
Mostly writing, searcing on the internet, if it runs lol at 60fps stable i'm good - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
Lol, valorant, maybe csgo, 60fps is good - Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
just good keyboard and at least 1 usb 3 - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
This is just a temporary workstation, i'm working on a lenovo yoga book and it is a pain, i would prefere something that pusces towarsd performance rather than anything else, it's going to spend most of it's time at home submitted by /u/giovannini66 [link] [comments] |
| Starter Gaming/Video Laptop Posted: 29 Apr 2020 04:52 AM PDT I'm a gamer with the task of finding a laptop for my non-gamer friend, which is hard with my spec-colored glasses. I'd like to play like one game with them so I want it to be able to handle SOMETHING. Not having a discrete graphics card makes me go UGH. So can someone please suggest a starter laptop? For example, one that can handle playing Divinity Original Sin 2. Otherwise, they would use it for light "video editing" to make videos for her schoolchildren or fun videos for friends. Mostly browsing the internet and watching youtube videos too. Budget is $500-$1000. submitted by /u/leto4 [link] [comments] |
| Stimulus Check Gaming Laptop Posted: 29 Apr 2020 01:00 AM PDT 1,200-1,400 budget. OS: Windows10 and Linux (would prefer to dual boot than use a WSL/VM) Microcenter nearby, yes. Would mainly be used for games. I only play league and WoW:Classic atm because my current pc isn't great. Would love to be able to run emulators: Citra 3ds, Dolphin GC (for netplay), etc. I also want to be able to use it for "work". Which would be stuff like compiling and running projects in Visual Studios for some casual software development (games, web apps, automations), working with Microsoft Office, creating art in Adobe programs (photoshop and illustrator), and maybe some music production with Ableton. Would love if it was repairable/easy to clean and maintain to some extent. Haven't been able to get a decent paying job out of college so I need this PC to last me a while. 😓 EDIT: I see some similar posts where ppl are saying I may need to save up more money. Budget could be as high as 2k, but I was looking at the Dell G7 15 7590s for only 1200 and it looks decent. submitted by /u/tacocat777 [link] [comments] |
| Cheap Laptop just for COD Warzone Posted: 28 Apr 2020 02:41 PM PDT Does anybody have any suggestions for the cheapest laptop possible which would still run COD Warzone? Thanks! submitted by /u/dddoc202 [link] [comments] |
| School/gaming laptop Posted: 29 Apr 2020 04:07 AM PDT Hi all, I'm going back to school next fall and to be honest I know absolutely nothing about computers. I just need something that could get me through for at least two years and I'm not in any type of rush as I have the next 3 months to wait. LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE Total budget $2000USD (Could be more as I have three months before I need it) Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes if they fit the requirements How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Performance and battery are the most important but build quality is also a factor How important is weight and thinness to you? Not too important just nothing ridiculously bulky and heavy Do you have a preferred screen size? Ideally around 15" Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. It would be light photo editing, maybe video but unlikely. And the only game would be Rainbow Six Siege. 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 decent settings and fps mid to high range 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 keyboard and trackpad and a least 1 USB A port Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I don't plan on gaming often on it just whenever I'm not home, this would mainly be for school work and daily use. submitted by /u/xirity [link] [comments] |
| Laptop reccs Posted: 29 Apr 2020 04:02 AM PDT - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
70,000 PKR (live in Pakistan but could possibly get a cousin to bring from UK ~350 pounds) - Are you open to refurbs/used?
Yes - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
battery, performance, ultrabook, build - How important is weight and thinness to you?
I usually carry it around college all day so fairly - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
13-14 inches - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
would like to do a bit of gaming (AAA games even if low-med settings), Will be running statistical analysis programs (SPSS) on it sometimes but mostly basic word, presentations, net browsing - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
Resident evil 7,3,2 at 60ish fps on medium - Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
build quality would be nice as I wont be able to upgrade for a bit submitted by /u/Brodashoda [link] [comments] |
| I bought an Asus Vivobook X412D but the screen is bad Should i return it? Posted: 29 Apr 2020 03:54 AM PDT I bought an Asus Vivobook X412D 8gb ram 256gb ryzen 3500u everything is great but the screen is so bad ( 14inch 1080p ) you have to look at it directly if move a little you cant see anything the screen becomes dark the touchpad stops responding and i have to turn it off and on and i dont like the ergolift for the keyboard and it is heating alot should i return it and buy another model? i paid 600 euros i need a laptop that doesnt heatup , Good screen with good angle and great battery ( for uni) i was thinking about something with ryzen 5 4500u ( new one) 14-15.6 inch &nd max 600Eu submitted by /u/Riveodqt [link] [comments] |
| [MSI Alpha A3DDK 15.6" FHD Ryzen 7-3750H Laptop] vs [HP Pavilion 15-EC0074AX 15.6" Full HD Gaming Laptop (512GB SSD)] Posted: 29 Apr 2020 12:07 AM PDT Hi all, Trying to make a decision between these laptops but i don't see much difference in terms of specs. Hopefully i can get some clarification on what one is more superior. submitted by /u/Dwayne_Daddy11 [link] [comments] |
| Mid range gaming lappy Posted: 28 Apr 2020 11:35 PM PDT Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:** -750 us - - Are you open to refurbs/used?
-no- - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
- I would like something that will last a few years. Mid range performance is ok. At least 6 hours on a full charge will be great - - How important is weight and thinness to you?
-i would rather sturdy than thin- - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
at least 15 - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
-id like to be able to video chat smoothly when i run roll 20 for when i dm stuff like that- - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
-If I could play red dead 2 or the new god of war game smoothly id be very happy.- - Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
-window 10 comfy keyboardvwould be great.large ish optical drive for storing photos etc.- - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
-looking for a good system that will last mis range gaming while the girlfriend is playing sims 4 on the ps4 - submitted by /u/Ahab_nachos [link] [comments] |
| £500-£600 Posted: 29 Apr 2020 03:20 AM PDT Edit: thinking of buying this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GF63-419UK-Thin-15-6/dp/B07V8SQQNH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=msi+f63&qid=1588155987&s=computers&sr=1-3 Hi, Looking to buy a laptop without breaking the bank! I'd want it to be able to game e.g., CoD, LoL etc and I'd want it to run fast. No other requirements (I don't think). Does anyone have any suggestions? Happy to buy outlet / refurbished... LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE Total budget £800 max, UK. Ignore title, that's the ideal but I am willing to spend £800. Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Performance and reliability over battery life. How important is weight and thinness to you? Not, willing to sacrifice for cost. 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. Games e.g., CoD, the Witcher 3 If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? As above, unsure on FPS, I guess just good? Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? None. Thank you! submitted by /u/Joblian [link] [comments] |
| Dell XPS17 vs Microsoft Surface Book 3? Posted: 29 Apr 2020 03:14 AM PDT Both devices are due this year. I've been holding out for my next upgrade. What are you most excited about? Which one will you go for? Edit: I'm new here. A bot told me I needed to fill out a form in order to post, so doing that! LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE - Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
$5,000 - Are you open to refurbs/used?
No - How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Form factor not important, I have an iPad pro for other stuff. - How important is weight and thinness to you?
Weight not important - currently lugging a Lenovo Thinkpad W530 - Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
17 ideal. 15 would be ok. 3:2 is a must. - Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
No, maybe some gaming in the future - If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
NA - Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
Keyboard without a number-pad - Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
NA submitted by /u/6mile [link] [comments] |
| Best laptop in given price range for basic usage? Posted: 29 Apr 2020 02:56 AM PDT * **Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:** 650KM (Konvertible Marks) = 360$ USD * **Are you open to refurbs/used?** yes * **How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?** performance is #1, build quality #2, battery life #3 (least important because the laptop will always be used strictly plugged in).. * **How important is weight and thinness to you?** not too important, but we do not want a small screen laptop, or a super heavy one * **Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.** 15.6" is the sweet spot, but I wouldn't mind 17.3" * **Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.** Short answer: No.The laptop will be used primarily for basic stuff such as browsing, youtube, and MS Office, it's a laptop for my sister, hence why it is so important to me that I'm posting this here. * **If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?** She is not gaming, she needs the best laptop for browsing and basic usage such as Chrome, MS Office, Viber, and basic photo file storage. * **Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?** SSD 120GB at least would be great * **Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.** I have found these 2 laptops both refurbished: - HP AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, 8GB RAM (ddr3 I believe, not sure?)!, 240GB SSD, 15,6" full HD screen.Costs 332$ (Refurbished)
- I talked to my brothers friend who 'allegedly' knows his stuff, and he said that AMD Laptops are pretty slow, so he recommended this: Toshiba C70-B-14h; i5-4210u CPU; R7 M260 GPU, 240 GB SSD, 17.3" screen, also costs 332$ (Refurbished)
I'm having really hard time grasping how could i5-4210u CPU possibly contend with AMD Ryzen 5 2500U CPU, but then again I am not a laptop guy, I am a strict desktop guy, this is really important to me and I would REALLY appreciate if anyone could shed some light with any reply. Cheers. submitted by /u/AnothaRandomGoodSoul [link] [comments] |
| 400-800 AUD Laptop in Australia Posted: 29 Apr 2020 02:55 AM PDT LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: 400-800 AUD Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Performance, build quality, battery life How important is weight and thinness to you? Totally irrelevant Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Minimum 14 inches prefer 15+ Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Some basic video editing for work and a few basic games. I don't want any lag though. If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? I want to play league with no issues and I want the option to play some newer games at ultra low res. But I probably won't play newer games. Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? No Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Mainly looking for 8gb ram, quad core, SSD, at 15+ inches. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/hp-pavilion-15-cw1038au-15-6-laptop-128gb This is the one I am considering buying tomorrow. I feel like it's a bit overpriced though. Any suggestions are welcome. submitted by /u/CraftyPoster [link] [comments] |
| $1200 discreet gaming, good battery life, no gamer-y design Posted: 28 Apr 2020 06:27 PM PDT I posted here a week or two ago and was recommended the MSI PS63 Modern and was heavily considering it but wasn't completely sold and now it seems to be sold out. Interestingly, I also saw a post discussing how it is better to wait on laptops right now and it claimed the ps63 was super overpriced so I kinda feel like I dodged a bullet on that. What I liked about that computer was that it looked super clean/professional and had great battery life and would probably satisfy my personal gaming needs. I am hoping the find a good alternative and I'm willing to extend my budget to $1200 tops. I would really prefer to be under or around $1000 but something tells me Ill end up in the 1200 range. I've been drooling over the ASUS G14 but thats pushing my budget a bit too far. I love how that laptop looks and its performance seems super good. Fortunately I dont really play too many demanding games so it might be overkill for me (mostly will be playing Valorant, FIFA, Warzone) but ideally Id like to be able to run anything even if its just at medium or occasionally low settings. If it really is advisable to wait on laptops and especially if it is plausable that the G14 gets a price drop/sale in the nearish future I'm down to wait a bit but I've had a valorant key that I havent been able to use bc I have an old macbook air rn for over a week and its lowkey killing me lol. TLDR: $1200 budget, enough performance to run most (if not all) games at medium(or occasionally low) settings, at least 6-7 hour battery life when browsing internet/watching vids, clean design (not too gamer-y, hopefully good build quality) Thanks in advance for any input. This subreddit has been super helpful to my laptop research submitted by /u/dacocella [link] [comments] |
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