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Hey guys,
Looking to buy a new laptop. Here are some relevant Q&As to get us started:
1. What is your budget?
$500-$700 - flexible based on if its worth it to go higher
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15.6" screen
3. What screen resolution do you want?
1920x1080
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Both - if we're asking size, I don't mind my current 14" 5.5 lb. Asus, so if its around that weight that's fine. Smaller is better, but a DVD drive might be nice too so I don't have to buy an external
5. What tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
- Screen recording and editing of that video (basic)
- Basic Photoshop needs
- No video gaming.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
200gb needed. I'd prefer 500gb+
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
TigerDirect.com
Lenovo.com
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I've had good experience with Asus and Lenovo seems on top of their game for my needs. I'm not stuck on a brand.
But I can say I'm not a fan of Dell.
13. What country do you live in?
USA.
14. Upgrading from...
Asus x401a w/Intel Celeron 830B
15. Here are a few I found.
Acer Aspire V3-572G-7609
Acer Aspire V3-572G-54L9
Lenovo Flex 2 59418265
Lenovo Flex 2 15D 59418242
Lenovo Z50 $699
Here's where paralysis sets in:
I need it to perform at high levels for my work. Think MS Office, a dozen Chrome tabs, and Camtasia running as the most strenuous activity. Also, would like to have it hooked up to a second monitor.
Now when I look at options, like the bunch I listed above, I get lost at what's important in one compared to the next...
Any help from here is appreciated..
Let me know if you need any more info!
Thanks in advance,
Dave
Looking to buy a new laptop. Here are some relevant Q&As to get us started:
1. What is your budget?
$500-$700 - flexible based on if its worth it to go higher
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15.6" screen
3. What screen resolution do you want?
1920x1080
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Both - if we're asking size, I don't mind my current 14" 5.5 lb. Asus, so if its around that weight that's fine. Smaller is better, but a DVD drive might be nice too so I don't have to buy an external
5. What tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
- Screen recording and editing of that video (basic)
- Basic Photoshop needs
- No video gaming.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
200gb needed. I'd prefer 500gb+
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
TigerDirect.com
Lenovo.com
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I've had good experience with Asus and Lenovo seems on top of their game for my needs. I'm not stuck on a brand.
But I can say I'm not a fan of Dell.
13. What country do you live in?
USA.
14. Upgrading from...
Asus x401a w/Intel Celeron 830B
15. Here are a few I found.
Acer Aspire V3-572G-7609
Acer Aspire V3-572G-54L9
Lenovo Flex 2 59418265
Lenovo Flex 2 15D 59418242
Lenovo Z50 $699
Here's where paralysis sets in:
I need it to perform at high levels for my work. Think MS Office, a dozen Chrome tabs, and Camtasia running as the most strenuous activity. Also, would like to have it hooked up to a second monitor.
Now when I look at options, like the bunch I listed above, I get lost at what's important in one compared to the next...
Dedicated vs. Internal graphics cards
AMD A8 vs. i5 or i7
8GB vs 16GB
TFT Color LCD vs. IPS LED
SSHD+HD vs. HD
Any help from here is appreciated..
Let me know if you need any more info!
Thanks in advance,
Dave
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