Business Laptop Recommendations

c47v3770 · Oct 26, 2016

Howdy,

I'm looking for a business laptop with the following specs:

Windows 7
14-15" screen (resolution is not a big deal. Laptop will be docked most of the time)
i3 or i5 processor (i5 may be a better bet?)
8GB RAM
At least 500GB of storage

I'm currently eyeing the Thinkpad T450 at Amazon. Is this a good price?
https

/www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBXVNO6/ref=psdc_13896615011_t2_B00T3MIZO4?th=1

What other laptops would you recommend? Dell, HP?

Thanks for your feedback.

Hellfire13 · Oct 26, 2016

This looks good with better and recent specs.

http

/www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-t460

n0ns3ns3 · Oct 26, 2016

there is nothing better than ThinkPad out there and i tried them all (Dell, HP and even MacBook pro as corporate devices).
I prefer the X series, but if you must have larger, T is alsp excellent choice.

c47v3770 · Oct 26, 2016

Thanks for your feedback.

How does this Dell Latitude E5470 look for $551 with tax and shipped.

Processor: Intel Core 6th Generation i5-6200U Processor (Dual Core, up to 2.80 GHz, 3M Cache, 25W)
Windows 10 Pro
500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
8GB (1x8G) 2133MHz DDR4 Memory Non ECC
14inch FHD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LCD
Intel HD Graphics
Dell Wireless 1820 802.11AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi + BT 4.1 Wireless Card

I'm thinking I could downgrade to Windows 7 for cheap.

Hellfire13 · Oct 26, 2016

No ssd, half the ram and a little weak cpu. Good enough for the price difference than the one linked above in my post.

c47v3770 · Oct 26, 2016

Hellfire13 :

Thanks for the feedback. Is 1920x1080 worth it if the laptop will be docked most of the time (two 1080p monitors)?

c47v3770 · Oct 26, 2016

How is this for Latitude E5470 for $688.03?

Processor Processor: Intel Core 6th Generation i5-6300U Processor (Dual Core, up to 3.00 GHz, 3M Cache, 15W)
Operating System Windows 10 Pro
Hard Disk Drive 512GB Solid State Drive
Memory 8GB (1x8G) 2133MHz DDR4 Memory Non ECC
Laptop Screen 14.0 inch FHD (1920x1080) Touch LCD
Video AMD Radeon R7 M360, 2GB Discrete Graphics
Laptop Battery 4 Cell Primary Battery, 62W/Hr
Network Interface Card Intel Dual Band Wireless 8260 (802.11ac) W/ Bluetooth

I would have to downgrade to Windows 7 on my own so not sure if that kills the deal.

Thanks!

jaguarskx · Oct 26, 2016

I would get the Dell Latitude 5470 for $688 vs. the one for $551. The 512GB SSD itself is worth the $137 premium if you want to have a more responsive laptop since programs and files will load much faster compared to a standard hard drive.

However, you will not be able to connect the laptop to two monitors unless you purchase something like USB to HMDI display adapter. While the laptop has a VGA and HDMI port, only one of them can be used to output video signals. Most laptops only has a single RAMDAC chip which is used to process and transmit two video signals. One video signal goes to the laptop's screen while the other is used via the VGA or HDMI port. A USB to HDMI display adapter has it's own RAMDAC chip while will allow the Latitude 5470 to connect to a second external monitor. These things generally sell for $40 I think.

c47v3770 · Oct 26, 2016

jaguarskx :

Thanks for your feedback.
Do you think it's worth paying $200 for two more years of "ProSupport"/onsite repair warranty?

As for connecting two monitors... I was planning on getting a docking station and plugging one montior through VGA and the other through an HDMI to DVI adapter.

Hellfire13 · Oct 26, 2016

c47v3770 :

The larger ssd and the discrete gpu makes it more worthy than all the above. I dont see any point of downgrading to Win 7 unless you have any software compatibility/optimization issues. Win 10 is the future and Win 7 support will end by 2019 i think.

As for the display, as explained by Jaguar, the laptop as a processing unit can output single channel display at a time. To utilize the two ports you need an adapter to fire the secondary port simultaneously. I am not sure whether docking stations come with adapters prebuilt. If they do then you can.

As for the on site warranty, it is usually a good idea. This will help you to make a better decision.
http

/liferemotely.com/gear/choosing-gear/67-laptop-warranties-explained

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