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    Sleek Travel laptop under 800USD

    Sleek Travel laptop under 800USD


    Sleek Travel laptop under 800USD

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:10 PM PST

    Hi guys,

    I'm looking for a decent laptop that allows me to do some photo editing, Futures Trading, Netflix, surfing, and perhaps basic gaming (Apex Legends, Counterstrike, Fall Guys).

    I quite like Laptop/Tablet hybrids, but this is not a definitive must.

    Must have an SSD for quick start-up time and decent CPU, as well as a good screen (!). 13 inches or so would be ideal screen size.

    Things I don't care about are audio/speaker quality, Microphone quality, LTE, or webcam quality.

    My dream laptop would be the HP Spectre 360 (but it's a bit out of my price range). I also dig the Asus Zenbook Pro, Lenovo Yoga and Windows Surface Go 2, just to give you an idea of the style I'm looking for.

    Any recommendations?

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    Looking for a laptop ($800 budget), mainly used for gaming

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 01:49 PM PST

    The only things i REALLY care about are battery and ingame performance. The screen/resolution shouldn't be that bad either but i mean, most are good enough - got low standards anyways. Any suggestions lol?

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    Windows 10 laptop for browsing and music recording/daws

    Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:48 AM PST

    Im looking for a computer with a screen thats easy on the eyes and has enough power to run daws for playing guitar and recording. Needs to be windows or mac, but I figure in this price point windows is more likely. Slightly prefer 15 inch screen.

    • 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?
      prefer new
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
      sscreen quality, good performance, decent battery life
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      not at all
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
      14 or 15
    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
      music recording, digital effects, browsing
    • 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 screen
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      na
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    Three quite similar choices. So... Ryzen + 2060 or i7 + 2070 max q

    Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:37 AM PST

    So I've done quite a bit of research on my next laptop purchase. The last one died due to poor thermals so that's what I've really looked at this time around.

    I've gotten it down to three options.

    HP Omen 2020 with two different setups:

    The first has an intel i7-10750 processor, nvidia rtx 2070 max q gpu,16gb ram and 1tb ssd with a 300hz screen

    The second omen is a ryzenbased model with a ryzen 7 4800h, rtx 2060, 16gb ram, 500gb ssd and 144hz screen.

    The third option is a Lenovo Legion 5 with the same setup as the last omen, but at a slightly cheaper price, and with a 1tb ssd.

    Far as i can tell, the ssd is the same, only with varying storage space. Doesn't matter to me if it's 500gb or 1tb.. I'm far more concerned with the cpu and gpu.

    So the 2070 max q model is the most expensive one, though they're all around the same price point and it's not really the price that's most important.

    I want a laptop I'll be able to use for some years, which will hold up thermally and do high settings at 1080p for a while.

    I'd say i play a wide variety of games, so i couldn't really say if they're mostly cpu or gpu intensive, but i guess what i want to know:

    is the jump to the ryzen cpu would be worth taking instead of sticking with the intel omen and the slightly improved gpu?

    Also, anyone have experience with the new 2020 omens and the 2020 Legion 5s?

    Thanks in advance

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    Redmibook 16 vs Redmibook 14 II??

    Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:52 AM PST

    Ryzen 5, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD.

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    Surface Go 2 for school use?

    Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:47 AM PST

    Hi,

    My 9 year old requires a laptop to take to school with recommended specs of:

    • Processor - i7 or i5
    • Ram - 8Gb or more
    • Screen size - 11" or 12"
    • Hard disk - 320GB normal or SSD card (128 GB)
    • Operating System - Windows 10 Home / Pro

    Was looking at perhaps the 10.5" Surface Go 2 (4gb/64gb) (and using a 128gb microSD card I already have) as there are some good deals on the Go 2 where I live however doesn't really meet the specs.

    Any opinions? Limitations I should know about? Will it be fast enough considering the recommended specs of the school?

    Thanks

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    Thoughts on HP Notebook - 14s-cr2000tu?

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:54 PM PST

    Hello,

    I've been looking at laptops in the INR 55-65k range and wanted to know if this (HP Notebook 14s-cr2000tu) was a good idea. My uses would primarily be Excel (and MS Office), binging movies/youtube, learning R and Python along with general browsing.

    Specs: i5 10th gen 14" 8 GB DDR4 RAM 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD

    (non-tech background, not sure what all to look for)

    Any help is appreciated, thank you!

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    Is the Ideapad a good laptop for $699 CAD?

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:37 PM PST

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE *

    **Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

    ** $500 to $800

    **Are you open to refurbs/used

    ** Prefer new, open box can work depending on discount

    **How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

    ** standard laptop

    **How important is weight and thinness to you?

    ** 7 out of 10

    **Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

    ** 14 to 15

    **Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

    ** programming, Docker images, VMs, webdev, light gaming, maybe VR ready but not critical

    **If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

    ** VR maybe in future?

    **Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

    ** backlit kb, good display, ssd good HD, modern processor, good ram, upgradeability

    **Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

    ** Saw this at local shoppers drug mart for $699

    https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad/ideapad_L34015API?M=81LW00EACF

    Those are the exact specs in the link above? Anything that makes this not a good long-term investment in a laptop? Or any other suggestions?

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    Laptop for video editing and daily misc use under 1200 USD USA

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:47 PM PST

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

    1200 usd America

    • 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 life isn't very much of a concern because I will usually be near an outlet I prefer something with good performance and build quality

    • How important is weight and thinness to you?

      Not too important but would like to be able to carry in a normal size backpack

    • 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 want for video editing/ photo editing mostly gopro 4K footage wouldn't mind being able to run some games but never really been into pc gaming

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

      I wouldn't mind playing some rpg games fallout and stuff like that but figure that might be out of my price range

    • 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.

    Been looking for something that would be good and user friendly for a beginner editing 4K video and photos from gopro mostly but also day to day use thinking Mac might be best and compatible with my iPhone which would be nice but open to suggestions thank you

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    Computer noob - 4K - USA

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:28 AM PST

    Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

    Up to 4K usd

    Are you open to refurbs/used?

    Sure

    How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

    Build quality, performance, longevity

    How important is weight and thinness to you?

    It's not important

    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 for sure , some cad and video editing

    If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

    60-120 fps

    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 , would like for this to last me several years

    Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

    I do not own a computer and know very little of them. Will be using to replace console for gaming and would like for it to be dependable for several years. Will be running video editing and some cad Thanks for your help

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    Budget Laptop ($600-$850 USD) for using Photoshop and Premiere Pro

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:53 PM PST

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
      Hoping to spend no more than around $850 US dollars in total.
    • Are you open to refurbs/used?
      Open to refurbs.
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
      Looking for good speed so no lagging in photo/video editing, long battery life would be a plus.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      Prefer something thinner and lightweight but not a dealbreaker
    • 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.
      I edit GoPro videos in Premiere Pro and photos in Photoshop, sometimes I tinker in FL Studio
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      Not a gamer.
    • Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
      Reliable, long-lasting overall, do not need a touchscreen, would like at least 2 USB ports
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      Did my own searching but feeling overwhelmed by options. Looking forward to your suggestions
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    650 - 750 for moderate to heavy gaming and schoolwork

    Posted: 31 Dec 2020 01:15 AM PST

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

      -850 dollars USA-

    • Are you open to refurbs/used?

      -Yes, as long as I can claim a warranty-

    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

      -I do not worry too much about build quality, but what I am looking for is performance, while taking battery life into consideration-

    • How important is weight and thinness to you?

      -Not at all, I have a strong back-

    • 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.

      -Yes, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects-

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

      -Any last-current gen games at low to high settings, at 40-60 fps-

    • Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

      -Good input devices-

    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

      -Can goSLIGHTLY above the price range - -I would prefer a laptop that came with a warranty-

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    in need of a 700 - 900 CAD laptop for schoolwork and light gaming

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 04:11 PM PST

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
      700 to 900$ CAD (canadian)
    • 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 life > performance > bulid quality
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      not that important, but would like it to be lighter
    • 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.
      sims 4, Valorant
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      moderate to high settings for sims 4
    • Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
      backlid keyboard, PREFERABLY A BLACK KEYBOARD, decent webcam, would like a ryzen chip preferably.... would like it to last 2+ years
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      I've been looking at the lenovo ideapad 5 but im not sure
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    Looking for a laptop for Computer Engineering and Gaming

    Posted: 31 Dec 2020 12:49 AM PST

    Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

    50k INR to 60k INR (Indian Rupees) can go slight above

    • Are you open to refurbs/used?

    No only new

    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

    Performance should be good for coding and medium settings gaming and battery I'm ok with 5 to 6 hrs on normal usage

    • How important is weight and thinness to you?

    Weight is not much of a problem

    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

    15inch is preferred but can compromise to 17inch

    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

    Mid settings gaming, no cad,no photoshop

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

    Not sure about games but mostly eSports, For triple A titles I'm ok with 40-50 fps at mid settings

    • 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'd like you scoop through Indian markets like Amazon and flipkart

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    Acer Swift 3 vs Acer Aspire 5 - Which is better?

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST

    Acer Swift 3 specs: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/CA/content/model/NX.HSEAA.004

    Acer Aspire 3 specs: https://www.acer.com/ac/en/CA/content/model/NX.HSNAA.002

    Between these 2 models, I believe that the Swift 3 linked is more powerful. My main concern is the display - I heard that it's not great on the Swift. I don't know how this compares to the Aspire, though. A good display is important for me.

    Any help is appreciated. Thank you

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    Does Lenovo Legion 5 AMD Ryzen 7 4800h support 32GB Ram ?

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:55 PM PST

    I am buying a new laptop after 10 long years. Initially I had planned to buy HP Omen 15, but based on the numbers, the only thing Omen has extra is an SD Card.

    Other than that, the numbers seemed to be better in Legion. So can you guys tell me if the ram can be upgraded to 32GB ? Because I need to edit videos, photos, make animation, etc.

    Laptop I'm looking for : Legion 5 AMD Ryzen 7 4800h Ram : Need 32 support Gpu : Going for variant with 1650ti

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    Looking for a laptop for my wife, Photoshop, light room and maybe some light gaming. $1600 USA

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:38 PM PST

    • **Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:** USA $1600 or less She may be willing to go higher for the right laptop but i would prefer less than 1600 :P
    • **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 doesn't really matter to her, she will consider anything. She wants one with good performance and build quality that will last. Reasonable battery life, doesnt have to last all day but she likes to use it in bed and doesn't want to be tethered to the wall while doing that.
    • **How important is weight and thinness to you?** Not at all.
    • **Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.** At least a 15
    • **Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.** Photoshop, Lightroom mostly. Maybe some light games, heroes of the storm and maybe overwatch.
    • **If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?** Blizzard games. hots, overwatch, diablo. Just need playable speeds, doesn't have to be blazing fast.
    • **Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?** 16gb of ram, Would prefer a 1tb but needs at least a 512gb. Wants a good screen that shows accurate colors for her picture editing.
    • **Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.** I have been trying get her to buy a laptop with one of the new ryzen 4000 chips but she is open to intel also. She just want a good laptop with accurate colors for photo editing mostly.
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    Is this DELL a good choice for SOLIDWORKS?

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:09 PM PST

    Gaming Laptop Recommendations

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:51 PM PST

    I have had my old gaming laptop since 2016 and I am ready to get a new one. I mainly play Rocket League but wouldn't mind getting into other games but my current laptop just can't handle much. I am hoping to stay around $800. I checked out what Costco has but not sure if those are good deals?

    Any recommendations are welcome I'm not the savviest with what components to look for!

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    Need a new laptop after 6.5 yrs and I hate shopping for them

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 11:19 AM PST

    • Total budget:
      Between $500-700. I don't mind spending more if I can be convinced it's worth it.
    • Are you open to refurbs/used?
      No, I'd rather buy brand new.
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
      Battery life is probably the top priority. Second priority would be file storage space. I'd probably love a 2-in-1, but storage and battery are more important.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you? I'd like to have something slim I can carry and travel with, but the aforementioned battery and storage are more important.
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
      Nah, no real preference.
    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
      Nah, I'd love to learn how to do photo editing but I don't think I will any time soon.
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      I don't play any games on my laptop.
    • Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
      I'd like something that will last a long time (for this reason I've been tempted to buy a Mac but never have). Something with stronger built in security would be nice because of the sensitive work I do.
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      My current laptop is a Toshiba Satellite E45-B4200 (I think). As you can tell, I don't know much about computers. What I use my laptop for is online classes, working from home with another monitor (the program I have to run is large), and storing pictures. I am a tax accountant and I am about to go into my busy season. I'd like to have a new computer before it starts since I have a feeling I'll still be working from home before it ends.

    Any help/advice is appreciated! :)

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    Looking for a couch gaming laptop, for very low impact games (think Stardew Valley) and watching YouTube videos.

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 01:53 PM PST

    Hi everyone! I'm looking for a budget friendly laptop to chill on the couch and play Stardew Valley or watch YouTube on. I upgraded my old gaming laptop to a legit gaming rig, so I just need something for casual use, but that still feels and operates nicely. I like big, matte screens, and weight doesn't bother me (I used a 17" ASUS ROG gaming laptop for years, and that thing was a brick). Here's my questionnaire, thanks so much in advance!

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
      Around $500 is preferred, but I would go as high as $700 for a good all-around laptop.
    • Are you open to refurbs/used?
      Absolutely!
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
      Forgive me if I'm ignorant about this, but from a little googling, I'm just looking for a traditional laptop. I'd like it to perform well enough, but I'm not looking to play any games on this besides (modded) Stardew Valley, so I don't need anything too crazy. I will most likely be playing this just on my couch with an outlet in reach, so battery life is only somewhat important.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      Not important
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
      ~ 17"
    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
      Just Stardew Valley (and Steam, but just for that literal one game)
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      Stardew Valley, lol. I guess I can expand this to just low-performance, casual games.
    • 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 is important, but other than that I'm pretty flexible.
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      I want something that I can use casually to surf the web, watch YT, maybe some Netflix, and casually play some Stardew on.
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    A 2-in-1 laptop that won't fall on my face (£900-1100 budget, UK)

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:31 AM PST

    So, I've been using a Surface Pro 6 for the past 2 years and while the experience hasn't been bad, I wouldn't call it great either. I got it because I wanted something that let me handwrite notes for med school, but still kept computer functionality. It has been a fantastic note taker. But I spend most of my time using it like a laptop for general every day usage when I'm not writing notes, the top heavy design has led to the Surface slamming shut, falling back and slamming on a desk, falling on my face if I use it when in bed, etc. more times than I can count because slight redistribution in weight when it is sat anywhere but in the middle of a desk is a no-no. Even when I'm typing there are times where I rest my palms on the end of the type cover and if a little bit is hanging over a table edge or something the downward pressure from my resting hands causes the screen to lift and it will fall back.

    More generally, the Surface has a habit of hanging if I've had a browser open for more than a few hours because it handles the 8GB memory worse than the 4GB I have on my 2014 model XPS 13 and I constantly have to restart. I've put up with it, but in the last 4 months, one of the hinges just gave way, the type cover started to come apart at the plastic bracket causing lots of connection issues with the keyboard (fortunately some superglue has solved that issue), the charger breaking for the second time recently (without any outward signs of wear) was the final straw for me and I just want out. I've still got 1 month of warranty and RMA'd the charger again and will be selling it as soon as I can.

    I only came to this decision in the last 48 hours and I've had a quick look at 2-in-1s that are primarily laptops with tablet functionality for writing notes, rather than the Surface being a tablet with laptop functionality. And it seems like the major competitors within my budget are last year's XPS 13 2-in-1 (7390), some kind of Thinkpad X1 Yoga, and the HP Spectre x360 14" (not sure about how HP's naming scheme works since there seems to be a dozen Spectre x360s on their website).

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

    ~£900-1100.

    • Are you open to refurbs/used?

    Yes. I also have access to the student discount on Dell's outlet for example. It's probably preferable to get a refurb.

    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

    As above, I think 2-in-1s are what I'm focused on because having the option to handwrite some notes has been extremely useful for me. Performance matters more to me than battery life since I almost always have a charger with me if it is not already plugged in.

    • How important is weight and thinness to you?

    Not the highest priority, I think modern laptops are pretty thing compared to what I've had in the past, but I'd rather something be lighter than heavier considering my EDC can get quite cumbersome (gym kit, water bottle, books, steth, any shopping, etc.)

    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

    13" has been my go to since owning a Dell M1330. I've gotten used to the 3:2 form factor of the Surface, so I think 16:10 would be preferable over 16:9, but that's about it. I don't really need extremely high resolutions

    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

    Some occasional editing and design work on Photoshop. Maybe light gaming, but nothing intense. One issue I've had with my Surface is that it throttled when playing games on DOSBOX like the original X-Com, which isn't a huge deal since I have primarily gamed on console since 2007, but the ability to play some games on Windows, especially ones from the 90s, without stuttering would be nice.

    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

    Just hitting a steady 30FPS in games is more than enough for me, if that.

    • 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 touchpad, nice to type on, some degree of self-service can be nice if I need to make my own repairs in the future when it runs out of warranty. Good pen compatibility.

    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

    I've had Dell XPS laptops since the M1330, through to the XPS 13 and never had any significant issues with them until I'd owned them for 5+ years. They are my baseline. My M1330 was 6 years old when the charging port failed and I didn't care enough to replace it even though I know I could have. I still have the 2014 model of XPS 13 (9330) and it still worked like a charm until the charger cable broke from wear and tear about a year ago and the Surface became my main; I'm sure it would still work great if I bothered to get a charger for it now, but I was more than happy cruising with the Surface until recently

    So long as I can watch videos/movies, open a dozen tabs without slowing down, and do my work, I am mostly happy.

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    Looking for a new laptop for a student

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:13 PM PST

    Looking for a Laptop to mostly take notes and use Microsoft Teams, Excel etc. and running some basic progams like Ecplise. A good looking display would be nice too to watch some videos. So basically the gpu is not really important but the cpu should be not too bad. The battery life should be around 9 hours and the price ideally not over 666. At the moment I have a r558u from asus but the battery and display doesn't work like they used to. I'm from Germany.

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    Laptop for Software Engineer (Full Stack)

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 09:12 PM PST

    im new to coding, looking to main in Phython and move on to Java script.

    will also need the laptop for work,

    i already have a desktop for gaming but im contemplating if i should get a gaming laptop

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    Looking for a maximum $1300 laptop for home use/movies/studying/videos/music (purchasing in the U.S.)?

    Posted: 30 Dec 2020 05:24 PM PST

    I'm looking for a laptop that has an i7/i9 processor with at least 16 GB of RAM, at least 1 TB SSD, 4k resolution screen, touch screen, backlit keyboard, 13-17 inch screen ideally, and a very thin/sleek design. Budget is $1,300 and under. This laptop will be used for home use, movies, studying, videos, music. I plan to purchase it in the United States. Any suggestions?

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:-$1,300 and under
    • Are you open to refurbs/used?No. Must be new.
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?Performance is the most important, then it would be the build quality/form factor, and the battery life is the least of my concern.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?Very important. I want a sleek and thin laptop that looks nice.
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.13-17 inch ideally, but any size I would consider.
    • 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)?Touch screen, backlit keyboard, i7/i9 processor, at least 1 TB SSD, at least 16 GB of RAM, 4K resolution.
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. So far the best two laptops I've found that match my desired specs have been:

    This one: https://www.costco.com/hp-envy-13.3%22-touchscreen-laptop--10th-gen-intel-core-i7-10510u---geforce-mx350---4k.product.100579401.html

    And

    This one: https://www.costco.com/lenovo-flex-15.6%22-2-in-1-touchscreen-laptop---10th-gen-intel-core-i7-1065g7---geforce-mx330---4k-uhd---windows-10-professional.product.100579365.html

    Does anyone have better/alternate suggestions that still fall within the $1,300 budget and under?

    Thank you!

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