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    Class needs 6-8 Laptops; Budget is under $2,000

    July 14, 2021

    Class needs 6-8 Laptops; Budget is under $2,000

    Class needs 6-8 Laptops; Budget is under $2,000

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 03:56 PM PDT

    Heya! I've recently been hired to teach kids on how to code things on a computer starting September, which is really exciting for me!

    Problem is, we don't have computers.

    The computers I'm looking to get need to handle games such as Roblox decently, as well as maybe a few other coding programs like Unity. (Not the 3D type stuff like Blender. More like 2D, like RPG Maker) The programs I'm (hoping) to get on it is Roblox (Plus the Studio for them to make their own games) and Unity for 2D. Basically, something that can hold and run a fair bit of programs (6 maximum, unless I'm indecisive.)

    I'm looking for laptops that, when bought together won't go over $1,500. The maximum I think we'll go is $1,700. Hopefully ones that fall into the $240 - $300 can do good.

    I know I won't get exactly what I want, but I want the best this little tight budget can get. Various recommendations are very encouraged, so that I can sift and choose the right one.
    If you do know of some summer/back to school deals then let me know! All help is appreciated, and thank you for reading!

    TL;DR : Looking for laptop under $300 that can hold programs for coding.

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    Suggest laptop for after effects (motion graphics)

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 05:08 AM PDT

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

      INR 75,000

    • 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 doesn't matter. Build quality should be sturdy enough for a couple of years at least. Performance is main consideration. Battery life is irrelevant.

    • How important is weight and thinness to you?

      Ever so slightly. If performance is much better, I'd be willing to overlook heaviness. However if it's very similar to other models in similar range, then a lighter laptop would be nice.

    • 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.

      After effects, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Photoshop, Premier Pro

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

      Gaming is 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)?

      It should be sturdy enough to last a 10+ hours of daily after effects use.

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

      I'm unfamiliar with Apple products. Although I have no aversion to them, having an option to pirate stuff would be nice. However if there's a massive performance boost, I'd consider MacBooks. I use after effects for motion graphics design.

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    Programming, Gaming, and Photo editing Laptop Under $2,000

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 02:25 AM PDT

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
      • $2000 USD (willing to extend the budget a little for certain cases)
    • Are you open to refurbs/used?
      • Refurbished/Open-box yes. Used no.
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
      • Display/Image quality is first. I probably wouldn't consider anything under QHD. QHD is my aim. I want to get an OLED, but they're all 60Hz, glossy, and have low brightness. So probably not an OLED. I want something with over over 400 nits brightness and no glossy displays, don't want reflections. I also want little to no ghosting and with good gtg response times. Lastly, I prefer a 100% sRGB, DCI-P3, and 85% or above Adobe RGB display. Also a high refresh rate display is preferred, which is why I am hesitant about getting an OLED.
      • Battery life, something that would last 7 hours or more. Just need it to get through an entire work day.
      • Gaming performance. Want it to run FPS games like COD MW 2019 and BF 2042 (when it comes out), maybe not at ultra settings, but medium to high should be fine. Prefer my first person shooter games to run at 90 FPS+.
      • Build quality is also important as I'll be taking it around everywhere in a backpack/briefcase.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      • Generally anything 2kg and under is fine. Won't go over 1 inch of thickness. This laptop will be on me almost the entire day.
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
      • Around 15'' is good. Probably won't go to 17'', those are too large for me.
    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
      • Yes, I'll be gaming. COD MW, BF 2042, Control, and RDR2 are the games I'll be generally playing. I will also be photo editing with Photoshop, which is why I want good display/image quality.
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      • I'll aim to play COD MW 2019 at medium/high settings at 90 FPS+. BF 2042 at medium/high at 90 FPS+. RDR2 at high 40 FPS+. Control at high at 50 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 keyboard is preferred. Webcam is preferred. 16:10 display is preferred. Fast SSD is a must.
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      • The laptop I was considering was the ASUS Zephyrus M16 3060 that is being priced at $1,757 open-box excellent certified by BestBuy. It's 0.79 inches thick, weighs 4.19 pounds, 15 inch chassis, has a 500 nit display w/ QHD+ (16:10), 16 inch matt display (little to no reflections), has a webcam, a very good keyboard, fast response time display, and outdoes the color spectrum requirements I laid out. It also does it all at a respectable gaming performance with a very fast PCIe 4.0 SSD reaching speeds above 6,000 read and write. Literally rings almost all the bells and whistles I want. My only gripes about it are that it gets loud, has a very short battery life (about 5 hours for regular non-gaming use), and gets very hot even while not gaming. I just wish Zephyrus made the same M16 laptop with the energy efficient Ryzen platform instead since their i9 11900H processor draws A LOT of power causing the low battery life, the loudness to cool it, and making the chassis get hot. The other laptop I was considering is the G15, which uses a Ryzen platform instead. As a result, it's much quieter, has about 50% more battery life and nearly double in applications like video playback, and is cool to the touch. My gripes about the G15 are that it doesn't have a webcam, isn't 16:10, the SSD is half as fast but still fast, doesn't have as good of a keyboard, has worse speakers (although won't be using them often as I have headphones), and has a brightness of around 300 nits (major deal breaker).
      • I actually don't need this laptop now, but will need it in the next 1-3 months. So if there does come out a better laptop that rings these bells and whistles without the deal breaker cons of a bad battery life, loudness, and heat generation (hopefully they make a Ryzen based one), then let me know.
      • Lastly, the reason I like the M16 is because it doesn't scream gamer laptop and is made out of magnesium aluminum instead of plastic. Pretty low profile compared to other gaming laptops.
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    How do you people decide between ThinkPad and M1 Macbook?

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 02:23 AM PDT

    Well on one side it is a sort of DIY upgrade/repair project with robust build and long lasting relationship against the ones that are redefining computing with extremely efficient and performance packed laptops but with caveats like apple walled garden. How do you see this dilemma? Please share your thoughts. Thanks for your inputs.

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    Should I get a macbook air or pro?

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 02:14 AM PDT

    Hiya!

    So I am starting college soon and I am a computer science major. Most of the side projects I do involve data work. I code in R, look at dataset from data bases and play around with that data to find patterns or something meaningful. I will also be doing some ML work. I want something that will work fast, last a long time and is a bit affordable. I can go up to 1200USD to buy a laptop for college but I was hoping to find something more affordable in my tasks in the windows category. I can get a new laptop with my own cash which is way more expensive later.

    ​

    I am also wondering what discounts i could on apple on my student account and through black friday.

    Any advice? thanks!

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    Looking for a laptop in UK

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 05:05 AM PDT

    My dad needs a new laptop, just for browsing the internet, documents and basic tasks.

    Budget is £300-400, thanks

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    Backend web dev, need a laptop for programming and nothing else. Plan to install fedora. 400-600€/$

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 05:02 AM PDT

    Good battery would be welcome. SSD a must. Need it mostly for not mixing work and leisure Thanks!

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    Budget gaming laptop with a good screen under 450$

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 04:47 AM PDT

    Mostly for Valorant and taking classes, a bit of editing

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    Budget gaming laptop (under $1000 USD) with a good screen?

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 12:11 AM PDT

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

    Under $1000, but willing to go a few hundred over in some cases.

    Are you open to refurbs/used?

    Not really, I'd prefer a new laptop, but if it's a good deal on a refurbished one I'll take it.

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

    I'm a longtime Mac user and I like the minimalistic look and the screen of my MacBook Air. I've realized that the most important to me would be the screen quality, especially brightness. If a game is going to look dull I already know I'll enjoy it less. I'd even go for less RAM or a worse GPU/CPU if it meant I could have a nicer screen with higher nits. Unfortunately for me gaming laptops usually lean in the other direction (prioritizing strictly performance over display). Maybe my view of it is distorted, but seeing that my school chrome book has comparable brightness to some of the budget laptops scared me lol. Battery doesn't matter much, I doubt I'll be traveling with it at all.

    How important is weight and thinness to you?

    It'll be home most of the time, so not very important.

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

    I'm used to my 13.3" laptop, but I think 15"-16" would be my preferred option for gaming.

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

    Games: - Terraria - Stardew Valley - CK3 - FIFA 20 - CSGO

    Possibly some Rust, Assassins Creed, GTA V, and Battlefield, but that isn't necessary.

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

    I guess over 60 FPS would be preferred, I think that's manageable for most laptops with the 5 main games I listed. The other 4 would probably be a problem for an under $1000 laptop (which I accept). I'd probably play on medium or high graphics.

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

    The fingerprint reader would be nice, but not necessary. I don't need a touch screen or a particularly good keyboard, I still have the Mac for regular stuff like typing or researching. I'll probably be using an external mouse, so as long as the trackpad and the general construction isn't super janky I'm fine with just that.

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

    I'm very new to gaming and have no experience with Windows computers, so a lot of the stuff like VR compatibility (not that interested) or a ton of ports and other things that may be selling points for experienced people don't really sway me very much, those aren't a big part of my decision. I also don't want to spend a ton of money on the laptop because I don't know how my gaming hobby will pan out, I'd hate to lose interest after a few months after spending a lot of money on it.

    Overall, I just want a laptop that'll be enough to support the games I like with a colorful and bright screen (I'd like it to be over 300 nits if possible). It's hard to get measurements of things like that and I've tried notebookcheck.net to compared display/color quality, but it gets messy quickly and I don't know what decision to make anymore. I guess I'm looking for a unicorn lol.

    These were the last computers I considered, if you have any different suggestions or any critique it's greatly appreciated (maybe Amazon isn't the best place to look for laptops on second thought lol). Thanks everybody.

    2019 Lenovo IdeaPad L340 15.6" FHD for $857

    Lenovo Legion Y540 15.6" 144Hz FHD for $999 - top contender at the moment I think

    MSI GF63 Thin 9RCX -615 15.6" for $900

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    XPS Chromebook

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 03:36 AM PDT

    Hi,

    Will there be any XPS Chromebook from Dell this year?

    I'm an engineering student and I'm looking for a new laptop to start the year. Thought maybe i could try a Chromebook.

    Would be using it for basic web browsing and Python coding.

    Thanks

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    Lenovo Legion 5 (Ryzen 5 + RTX 3060) vs Macbook Air M1

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 03:33 AM PDT

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
      11000DH(Moroccan dirhams), equivalent to 1200 USD.
    • 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 and battery life are the most important factors for me,since im coming from an old laptop that's barely working.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      Doesn't really matter to me.
    • 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 and maybe video editing as well later on. But that's not really a priority as for now i don't have much time to play games except for week-end or maybe late at night before sleep.
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      I'm not into crazy numbers, if it can run games at a stable +60 fps with high graphics i'd be happy with 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 keyboard and touchpad, mine barely works now after 5 years of use.
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

    Hello everyone.

    I'm looking for a new laptop since my old one is almost dead and im having a really hard time choosing one. I never had any macbook before and with the new m1 macbooks im starting to lean into MacOS.

    Thing is my budget is limited to 1200$ and im afraid the 8GB/256gb won't be enough for me in the long run since the ram and storage are not expendable on the macbook. However with the legion not only it is expendable but it has an RTX 3060 at 130W which is better than almost all other laptops with RTX GPUs, coupled with a Ryzen 5 CPU.

    For now i dont have time to play games with work and other stuff but you never know maybe if i buy a gaming laptop i ll start playing again, any suggestions guys ?

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    Best budget laptop for coding and general use UK

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 03:18 AM PDT

    Hi all,

    I am a UK based Analyst and I want to get my python and r skills up to par.

    I am currently using a Lenovo G50-70 i3 piece of kit that has seen better days.

    I'm not going to be coding for web design or any hard core graphics. So it doesn't have to be super powerful! And it will mostly be for general use.

    My budget is around £500.

    I am torn between

    ASUS VivoBook X513EA 15.6" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 256 GB SSD, Black

    And

    ACER Aspire 5 A514-53 14" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 256 GB SSD, Silver

    Any other suggestions or help would be much appreciated!!! Thank you!

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    Just a casual laptop for a sibling about to enter college (non-engineering) under approximately $750

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 02:30 AM PDT

    * Total budget (In local currency) and country of purchase:

    up to 2800 Saudi Rial, Saudi Arabia (the person about to purchase it lives in that country, I myself lives in the Philippines)

    * Are you open to refurbs/used?

    nope

    * How would you prioritize form factor, build quality, performance, and battery life?

    Build quality > Performance > Battery Life > Form Factor

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

    14" to 15", but it really doesn't matter

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

    no CAD, slight photo and video editing, and light gaming

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

    I really only play Terraria but if possible, the highest possible settings (but not resolution) with consistent 60 FPS

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

    just a good keyboard and a facecam though the cam does not need to be very good

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

    this may seem awkward but they would prefer to buy the laptop in a Saudi e-commerce site called Jarir Bookstore, AND they would much prefer to buy it physically in a mall or something. what you suggest may not be available for them due to these reasons, but I'll try my best to convince them to be more lenient

    they can wait for a few months before purchasing so if there is a model worth waiting for, please inform me.

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    Recommended Laptop for Battery Life?

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 09:01 AM PDT

    I am thinking of upgrading my laptop, partly because its battery life is pretty poor (~4 hours of normal productivity use).

    Can anyone recommend me 13" or 14" laptops that could supply 8+ hours of productivity use (i.e., web browsing of around five tabs + one or two MS office applications)?

    I don't do video/photo editing at all. I don't run middle- or high-end games either so a graphics card is really not that important.

    Windows Hello, optical drives, SD card slots, etc. isn't necessary either, though I'd like to have at least two Thunderbolt ports.

    My only other requirement that it must have a good build quality, for instance, having little screen/chassis flex; preferably passing durability tests like MIL-STD but that is optional. High thermal temperatures are acceptable as long as they won't impact the battery life.

    Assuming unlimited budget. Not taking used or refurbs.

    EDIT not open to MacBooks. Couldn't get used to the OS.

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    Looking for a laptop for casual gaming, work and meetings

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 01:55 AM PDT

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE**

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

    £600

    • Are you open to refurbs/used? No

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

    Decent battery life

    • How important is weight and thinness to you?

    No too heavy

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

    At least 13

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

    Planning to use to play world of warcraft, Microsoft Office and needs a good webcam for meetings. * **If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you !

    • 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.

    Hey guys, I am on the hunt for a new laptop with a good webcam, storage and for me to occasionally play world of warcraft. I am also a University student, so I would also need the laptop to use Microsoft Office. I currently have a lenovo, which has a shitty webcam which looks like a CCTV camera and makes it difficult to attend online meetings with lecturers. I also struggle with storage space too and my current laptop just about runs world of warcraft, but unfortunately freezes when trying to use other applications. I've come m ss the following laptops, but I don't really know much about laptops and what to look for. Please could I have some advice ? Thank you I'm advance!

    https://www.johnlewis.com/hp-pavilion-15-eg0024na-laptop-intel-pentium-gold-processor-8gb-ram-128gb-ssd-15-6-inch-full-hd-silver/p5391570

    https://www.johnlewis.com/hp-14ss-laptop-intel-core-i3-processor-8gb-ram-128gb-ssd-14-inch-full-hd-silver/p5099981

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    HP Envy 14 or Asus ZenBook 14 for Business School.

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 01:30 AM PDT

    What I feel is written in the last question of this form, please check that as well, thank you.

    ​

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase.

    Around 100,000 INR or 1350 USD, though in India taxes are high compared to the US, so maybe suggest like 1200 USD-ish laptop (idk)

    ​

    • Are you open to refurbs/used?

    No, I would prefer New ones.

    ​

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

    Build Quality > Battery > Thin & Light > Performance

    ​

    • How important are weight and thinness to you?

    Thickness and weight are important since I will be carrying this laptop most of the time, in my Uni.

    ​

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

    14 inches or maybe 15 inches will be fine since 13-inch laptops' palms rest are small for my hands. (MBA M1 is fine, but I don't want to live a dongle life and need decent port selection, so I am avoiding MACs)

    ​

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

    I will not be running any graphics-intensive software or game but may do some light gaming or play e-sport titles like Valorant on Low-Medium settings.

    ​

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

    Little to no gaming. Little gaming section may include E-Sport titles like Valorant on low-medium-ish graphics. I will use it mainly for web surfing, using Google office suite like docs, movies, and other similar tasks.

    ​

    • 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, Good build quality, non-touchscreen, good input device (keyboard/ Touchpad)

    ​

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

    I have 2 laptops in mind that are in the same price bracket with just 30-40 USD difference, the HP Envy 14 (14-eb0019TX) and the Asus Zenbook 14 (UM425UA-AM702TS), below are the specs

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    HP Envy 14 (14-eb0019TX):-

    • Intel i5-1165G7 (Iris Xe, I believe)
    • GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB VRAM
    • 16 GB RAM
    • 512 GB SSD
    • Better Thermal Solution
    • 63.3 WHr Battery

    Asus Zenbook 14 (UM425UA-AM702TS)

    • AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
    • Vega 8 (5000) iGPU
    • 16 GB RAM
    • 512 GB SSD
    • Good battery life, 67 WHr Battery
    • Ok-ish Thermal Solution

    ​

    Since the launch of HP Envy 14, I have heard reviewers (like in Short Circuit, Just Josh, Matthew M.) say that most ultrabook or thin & light don't need an i7 or Ryzen 7, since they can't sustain the extra speeds due to thermal throttling and the i5 in this Envy beats out many similarly specced ultrabooks and thin and light i7 or ryzen 7.

    ​

    So I don't know which one should I go for as a business student as I want it for at least 5 years, I feel like the dedicated GPU in Envy might help me in the future, but I may be wrong considering the core count of Ryzen 7 in Zenbook. And yeah both laptops are priced very similarly, Envy being maybe 30-40 USD more than Zenbook.

    So I want to decide on a laptop which provides a better overall user experience in terms of build quality, display, keyboard & trackpad, battery life for a long run (5+ years down the road).

    ​

    You can recommend any other laptops too in this price range.

    Thank you.

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    X1 carbon 8th gen vs Macbook air M1

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 01:11 AM PDT

    -Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 8th gen i5 8gb ram ssd 256gb for $870. It is Used but from the pictures it looks pretty clean, but I will probably change the battery. -Macbook air M1 new with box $1050 8gb ram ssd 256gb. Both has warranty, and will be used for programming. Mostly web dev and probably won't get into ios development for the forseeable future. I'm still a student and I need my laptop to get through solid 4 to 5 years of school and interns. I like the lenovo keyboard, but I also like the MCA screen.

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    Archlinux good build laptop recommendation Europe, up to 4000€

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 08:56 PM PDT

    Hello,

    I currently own a macbook pro 16-inch, but I'm tired of how hard it is to customize my environment, thus I'm considering switching over to archlinux and to do that I'm looking for a laptop that has good compatibility with linux. (Dealbreaker)

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

    Up to 4000€, if needed. But I hope I don't need that much budget.

    • Are you open to refurbs/used?
      Sure
    • How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
    1. Form factor. I love how my macbook looks and feels. The Dell XPS17 looks nice too. Sadly none of these have good linux compatibility. I find thinkpad, system76 and clevo laptops too ugly. 😢
    2. Build quality is a dealbreaker, as is form factor. I want nice materials on my laptop. I think aluminum might be the best option, but I might be wrong there. I think that a good material makes the computer look nice.
    3. Battery life is important.
    4. Performance is a nice to have. CPU >> GPU for my use cases.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      As long as it looks elegant, I don't mind. But I doubt a very thick laptop would look pretty.
    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
      The bigger the better.
    • Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
      A nice GPU would be a nice to have to speed up some machine learning training, but not crucial. I can do that in a server.
    • 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)?
    1. Must have good linux compatibility. Dealbreaker.
    2. The keyboard quality must be excellent, I try not to use the trackpad. Dealbreaker
    3. Very low decibel levels. Also a dealbreaker.
    4. To be able to customize my keyboard layout would be nice.

    ​

    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      Maybe the solution would be building a laptop for myself, but for that I would have to find a good barebones laptop.
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    Looking for a laptop for photo editing and digital art, USA up to $1000

    Posted: 14 Jul 2021 12:01 AM PDT

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

    $1,000

    Are you open to refurbs/used?

    No.

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

    2-in-1 preferred, regular is okay if there is a great deal.

    How important is weight and thinness to you?

    Not important.

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

    15" and greater if possible, 14" is okay.

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

    Photo editing.

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

    None.

    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, works good with a digital pen.

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

    Looking for a laptop to use for digital art and photo editing. Would prefer a 2-in-1, touch screen is a must. Also an IPS display is a must! So far I've been looking at the HP Pavilion x360 14" but I'd love some other options, thanks everyone!

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    Genshin Laptop?

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 11:48 PM PDT

    Hi! Currently looking for a laptop that can smoothly run Genshin Impact, I've been looking at an ASUS one but I'm not too sure if it's the right one. (ASUS - ROG Strix G15)

    Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $400-$800 range

    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. form factor- I'd like something small and portable 2. performance- Since this laptop is mainly for Genshin and probably other games I want the performance to be smooth 3. battery life 4. build quality

    • How important is weight and thinness to you? As mentioned above I'd prefer something light and on the slimmer side

    • Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Basic laptop size, not too big and not like a tablet

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

    Genshin Impact is the main game I plan to run the most

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

    Max graphics and 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)? Nope!

    Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Any recommendations with some details would be helpful, thank you!! <3

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    14" Development Laptop

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 07:14 PM PDT

    I'm looking for a new laptop to make development and life in general less annoying on the road. I'd like my machine to be able to handle my regular software development, occasional creative endeavors, exploration into machine learning, and life in general for someone who spends a lot of time on a computer.

    I currently run an Acer Aspire S (256GB SSD, 8GB ram, older i5) that I bought basically as an email machine because I had my work laptop running double duty at that time. My main complaints about it are that there's not enough storage, is regularly brought to its knees during routine tasks, and the display is a touch small/ so dim that it's basically unusable outside or in bright direct light.

    Surveying the current offering makes me feel like I'm searching for the holy grail, which looks like:

    • 1TB SSD
    • 16-32GB of RAM
    • A nice bright display (400 nits+)
    • Less than 5lb
    • 14" screen (afraid moving up to a 15" will make it annoying to carry)
    • Discrete Nvidia graphics (doesn't have to be anything crazy)
    • Bonus points for not having to use a dongle for everything and being Linux friendly

    Price is not really a concern, willing to save for a bit if necessary. If choices are really as slim as they appear to be I'd consider lightweight 15" models.

    I came across the Thinkpad P14s Gen 2 which seems to tick the boxes, but would be interested to hear about what other options you've come across.

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    MacBook Air M1 base version, vs 16gb version and Pro base version.

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 03:23 PM PDT

    So since I'm in need for a laptop for school, I was looking at the M1 MacBooks. I'm buying it as a business, so I'll write off the tax. So right now I have 3 options: Base version for 1000-1010 (800 euros) euros, the 16gb version for 1260-1270 (1000 euros) euros, and the pro version for 1230 euros (970 euros)

    Is the 16 go version worth more than the pro version? It's of course overkill for my school, but I want the MacBook to last after I'm done with school too and eventually go out to an university. Any thoughts?

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    $500-800 United States

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 09:14 PM PDT

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

    • Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
      $500-800 around there roughly and I live in the United States
    • 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 for sure an I would like a good performing one too.
    • How important is weight and thinness to you?
      relatively thin, want it to be easy too take places, so not too heavy
    • 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 want to play Minecraft an sims mostly and maybe download steam so I can download other games to play through there. And maybe some editing software for the future if I want.
    • If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
      minecraft, sims4, and other random games from steam too download. not really sure about settings and fps, I really just want a laptop that will run it all smoothly
    • 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 that types smoothly
    • Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
      I don't know how much money I'll have yet. I got $500ish fro my graduation save up and my birthday is soon so I will know more after but Ii would like to know a good laptop before hand soo I could talk too my parents about it.
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    Laptop for Animation (mainly 2d and AE) and a bit of gaming

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 05:25 PM PDT

    I'm in a bit of a dilemma with deciding on a laptop!

    My budget is $2000 - $2500. Preferably would like to keep it around $2000.

    In terms of usage, I just want a laptop that can handle Adobe programs, especially After Effects without lagging and overheating. And simultaneously use the browser. In the future, I do intend to use some 3d rendering software. That's about it.

    My current 7 year old Alienware can't do much without lagging and overheating. It had a battery and hard drive replacement.

    I've seen a lot of suggestions for ASUS ROG Zephyrus, but some negative reviews on Amazon is making me have doubts about it. Also, what are people's thoughts on purchasing laptops from Amazon?

    Secondly, a Dell salesperson offered me a customized Alienware x15 for $2700 (including taxes and warranty). But I felt like that was a bit too much.

    Any other recommendations or would be highly appreciated! My main concerns are the processor and RAM, since I don't expect to be gaming much. Please lmk what kind of processor would be appropriate, and not excessive!

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    Looking for the illusive gaming/college class combo (US/$1500)

    Posted: 13 Jul 2021 05:08 PM PDT

    Thanks everyone! Super overwhelmed as I don't buy computers often.

    LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

    US. Ideally less than 1000, but willing up to 1500.

    Are you open to refurbs/used?

    Sure, if you think it's quality still.

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

    No huge preferences. Battery life should be six hours doing non-gaming at a minimum.

    How important is weight and thinness to you?

    Not worried about weight, but should be something I can use in class without looking like I brought in a monster.

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

    Probably 15' or less.

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

    I've never been able to run a good game on a computer before. So things like EU4, Rimworld, maybe COD would be cool. I do want to be able to manage lots and lots of word documents, excel sheets etc.

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

    No huge preference. Being able to run an flsom decent settings would be cool, but not required.

    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 as l be typing a lot.

    Definitely need the ability to plug in two monitors, but can be split. Right now I have hdmi, vga, and dvi, but could get new ones.

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

    Huge requirement: fans don't go wild in class. Don't care what they're like at home.

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