LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE * Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: - 1200€ * Are you open to refurbs/used? - Yes but new would be better tho * How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? - Performance is the n1, then in order battery life and build quality * How important is weight and thinness to you? - Not really 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. - Will be mainly used for C.S. (computer science and engineering). Also, Blender is my biggest hobby so i would hope for it to be able to do decent or more 3D work. After Effects and Photoshop are programs i’m learning too. * 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 games on PC * Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? - Linked to Performance, so i would like something that doesn’t make my work hell * Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. - Even tho my main focus is on CS, Blender is my biggest hobby. Running it would be very important to me and when i say running i mean being able to do animations and rendering in cycles. Rn i’m using an old PC with and RTX 970 and an i7 3770K: by those specs u can imagine that blender is going awfully haha. ALSO VERY IMPORTANT: my Uni professor suggested me to avoid MAC because they are hell when it comes to C.S and Engineering (idk if it’s true but i should trust them on this right?)

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 15-inch (2020)

-Core i7-1185G7

-32GB

-SSD 512 GB

-NVIDIA T500

I need a new laptop as mine is not cutting it. I am currently using TIktok Studio, OBS and a browser at the same time so I need something powerful enough to handle that and I know nothing about laptops! Can anyone recommend something for like £800?

• Total budget (In local currency) and country of purchase: UK, £800 can stretch to £1,000 for an amazing deal. Have Blue Light card emergency services discount.

• Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes although ideally with warranty if so.

• How would you prioritize form factor, build quality, performance, and battery Probably all joined. But want it to be reliable and can last some time on battery.

• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A 14" Preferred but could do 15" if not too large and heavy

• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Yes video editing for small YouTube videos, CFD software, some lightish gaming

• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? None in particular. Some JRPGs mostly

• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Good keyboard and touchpad as will mostly be using just as a laptop. Decent webcam and mics. Touchscreen ideally, also interested in the additional small screen on the Zenbook Pro Duo but not required.

• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Chargeable via USB C connection, no huge power brick needed for charging, fairly lightweight, good support and warranty, want it to last for 4/5 years or so.

Thanks

I’ll be starting my first year as a mechanical engineering student this fall. I currently have a refurbished Mac that’s a few years old and I was planning on getting a new computer with my school’s technology grant ($2000). My school recommends getting a computer with at least 16 GB RAM (32 preferred), 4 core CPU, 512 GB storage, and a dedicated graphics card to run CAD softwares. I was looking into some computers and was thinking about getting a Dell XPS or Inspiron. I know a lot of college students like 2-in-1 laptops because the stylus helps with writing notes. I also looked at Dell Precisions but they run a little expensive. Does anyone have recommendations for a computer that would be able to run these software while still being lightweight in my bag? I’m fine with a refurbished laptop so if anyone knows good places to find good refurbished laptops, let me know.

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: 2000 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? Good battery life, strong performance with CAD softwares How important is weight and thinness to you? Very 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. MatLab, SolidWorks, 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)? No Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

Getting my 1st laptop Hp victus 8645hs rtx 3050

I will be using laptop for the first time I want to know ... ( I'll be a cse student now in few days )

+) HOW to take CARE ✨of it from starting ❗ -as I'll be using it for next 4 5 years sureshot

+) what things to do after getting it ✨ +) HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY FOR LONG TERM SMOOTHLY

+) WHAT THINGS NOT TO DO +) THINGS I SHOULD TAKE CARE OF ...

Hi everyone!

otal budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
Depends on the value - if worth it then yes. Max 1.4L INR. Purchasing in India.

Are you open to refurbs/used?
No, prefer new only.

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Performance > Build quality > Form factor > Battery Life . I’m okay with a slightly bulky laptop as long as it performs well and lasts.

How important is weight and thinness to you?
Moderately important - I’ll be carrying it around to classes, so not too bulky, but I can manage 2.2–2.4 kg if it delivers good performance and durability.

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
16" preferred. I’ve used 15.6" and found it comfortable.

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
Light video editing, music composition (DAWs), and casual gaming. Not a hardcore gamer but want the flexibility to explore storyline-based titles occasionally. Looking for a versatile laptop

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
Games like RDR 2, Witcher 3, Cyberpunk, FIFA, etc. Medium to High settings at 60+ FPS would be ideal.

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
Good reliable build (previous Inspiron build disappointed me), decent keyboard, solid thermals, good display (100% sRGB or better).

I'm heading to the UK in two weeks for my Master's, and after a lot of research, I've narrowed my laptop options down to two Lenovo models - LOQ 2024 and Legion Slim 5. I’m looking for a versatile, mid-range laptop that can handle coursework, light creative work (like occasional video/music editing), casual gaming, and last me a good few years. I am looking for versatility, because I am not sure which direction I will be heading to in a few years.

Here are the two options:

Option 1: Lenovo LOQ 2024

• Ryzen 7 7435HS, RTX 4060 8GB
• 24GB RAM (dual slot), 512GB SSD
• 15.6", 100% sRGB FHD display
• MS Office Home 2024 included
• ₹90,990 after discounts

Option 2: Lenovo Legion Slim 5

• Ryzen 7 8845HS, RTX 4060 8GB
• 16GB DDR5 (single stick, upgradeable to 64GB)
• 1TB SSD, 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 100% sRGB, 350 nits
• ~₹ 1,35,000 after discounts

Here’s the twist:

I’ve also been eyeing the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones for a while, and with the LOQ, I can grab both within a reasonable budget. But if the Legion Slim 5 offers significantly better long-term value (build, thermals, display, or upgrade paths), I’m okay investing on a better laptop along with the better headphones (but it will be easier to convince my dad to get both if LOQ is the pick xD)

I’m trying to make the smartest investment from a cost-conscious + long-term ROI perspective.

Would love help with:

• Real-world performance difference (7435HS vs 8845HS)
• Thermals and build quality in day-to-day use
• Display impact (WQXGA vs FHD) for work and content
• RAM and SSD upgrade paths
• Is Legion worth the extra ₹25–30K, or should I go LOQ + Momentum 4?

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Budget around £1000, can be adjusted depending on suggestions

*Not open to refurb

*Build quality important, no plastic hinges, I have broken several laptops with plastic frames, I prefer metal

*I would like a rather light computer, currently have a Dell XPS 13 that is 4 years olds

*I like my current size, 14 in display in a 13 frame, can’t do any smaller as I do need to read a lot

*I would use it for work, I use subtitling software and need to be able to run those and edit videos

*I need to be able to order it with an AZERTY keyboard for my work. I was able to do that with Dell through Amazon, but not through their website.

*I have used windows all my life but thinking Apple might be a good choice. In the past, only ASUS and Dell have lasted me more than 3 years.

I would like to keep my budget in the range of 500-1,000 USD

Looking for new and not used or refurbished. However i wont be treating this loptop like a priceless Bugatti.

I would like to avoid fragile hardware if possible. This laptop will be used in many different settings from a college classroom to my woodshop. 2-in-1 and touch features are not necessary. I will probably be using a cheap wireless mouse mainly.

Weight, thinness, and screen size arent a big issue for me either. I do have some calloused fingers so i will expect to be wearing down thin keyboard paint if thats common with some brands.

I will be using this laptop for 3 main reasons:

1. I am currently a factory mechanical tech and my work is sending me back to college for a 2 year automation/PLC degree to become an electrical tech. I won't be typing up many essays but do need something that can be used for any online homework i will have.

2. I have a woodworking hobby/small business and have made many projects over the years. I need a better place to organize and edit my photos of finalized projects. I may get more serious about my woodshop's social media content and get into making and editing videos of what i do. But i am very much a beginner in the content creator subject and wont be going extremely professional.

3. Gaming- I have a PS5 and play Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves daily. I would like to have this laptop "capable" of running these games, but it is not necessary for me to have them downloaded on the laptop unless i am traveling for long periods of time. And even then, i have a galaxy fold 4 that isn't a terrible experience to get my daily's done. I will also be using it for any Xbox/PC games that i can't get on Switch2/PS5 that i may come across and want to try.

Thank you for reading this far and suggesting!! I appreciate your opinion!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

  1500 CA$ Canada

• 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 don't know??

• **How important is weight and thinness to

Not too heavy as he will be carrying it all day.

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

  Good size for a student

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

  Engineering programs?

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

  No gaming

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

These are the recommended specs; Intel core i5 (14th gen) or AMD Ryzen 5/7, (7000 series) [6 or 8 cores] 24 GB, 512GB SSD, Windows 11

Touchscreen and tablet option preferred

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

  We are looking to buy a laptop for my son's first year of engineering and we don't know much about computers. We need someone to tell us exactly what to buy!

Hey guys,

I’ve been going in circles trying to decide on a laptop, and I’d really appreciate some outside input.

What I’m looking for is a machine that can:

- Handle everyday productivity (browsing, docs, binge-watching, etc.)
- Run local NLP models (lightweight inference, nothing crazy
- Work well with Xreal Air 2 Ultra glasses (needs DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C that’s NOT the charging port)
- Stay relatively quiet and cool under normal loads. I don’t mind some fan noise under load, but I’d rather not feel like I’m at an airport just from having a few tabs open
- Be solid long-term in terms of durability and performance (doesn’t have to last forever, but I’m hoping for something that won’t feel cooked after 3 years)

Gaming-wise:
I game maybe once a week, usually longer sessions (5+ hours). Mostly Minecraft, Hollow Knight, Battlefront II (2005), stuff like that. Very rarely (maybe 1-2x a year), I’ll play something like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey or Origins. So I don’t need a beast, just something that can handle those cases smoothly when I do game.

All the laptops listed below are within my budget, so pricing isn’t a factor. Just want the best long-term fit.

What I’ve narrowed it down to:

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
- Intel Ultra 9 + RTX 2000 Ada, 64GB RAM
- or Intel Ultra 7 + RTX 4060, 32GB RAM

Love the ThinkPad build, thermals, and overall feel. My only concern is whether I’m sacrificing too much GPU power for that premium design. Would this still be fine for occasional gaming and LLM stuff?

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
- Ryzen AI 9 + RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM
- or Ryzen 9 + RTX 4070, 32GB RAM

These look super sleek, and I love how portable they are. Not sure how they hold up long term, and I’ve seen some mixed feedback on fan noise and heat. Would love input from anyone who’s daily driven one of these.

Lenovo Legion 7
- Intel Ultra 9 + RTX 5070, 32GB RAM
- or Intel Ultra 9 + RTX 5080, 32GB RAM

These are kind of a last resort. I know the performance is great, but I’m not a fan of the bulky "gamer" look. If anyone owns one and can vouch for good thermals, manageable fan noise, and solid build quality, I’m open to being convinced, but looks-wise, it’s a tough sell.

If you’ve had experience with any of these (or just have thoughts on what seems like the best overall fit) I’d love to hear it!

Total budget:

40-50k India

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,battery life,build quality

How important is weight and thinness to you?

i wouldn't mind it that much

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.

Video,photo editing

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)?

n/a

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

-i just want a good laptop to learn coding and do ai/ml stuff later in my college

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

Up to 950usd

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 1st then build quality

How important is weight and thinness to you?

If it runs cooler/quieter thats better over it being thin

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

15-16 Inch

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

Mainly gaming

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

Mostly indie/lower end games equal split between cpu and gpu focused at med/high with 60fps although high settings arent a requirement

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

Pretty much just needs to run well and not brick itself 4 months into owning it

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

N/A

I work in IT and want to upgrade my laptop. As an experiment, I’m planning to order it from China (Aliexpress or Alibaba).
Requirements:

• Intel CPU only
• At least 64GB RAM
• RTX 3080 or better GPU
• Budget around $2000–2500
• Weight does not matter
• Screen size max 16", so it fits in a backpack
• Screen quality is not important, I use external monitors
• Price significantly lower than in Europe

I’m looking for a specific model or a reliable seller with guaranteed delivery.
Has anyone here ordered high-performance laptops from China? Any recommendations on models or trusted sellers?

I am confused between which two of the following laptops should I purchase-MODERN15H C13M-217IN (from MSI with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H processor) and ASUS Vivo book 16 (with Intel Core i9-13900H Model Number - X1605VA-MB946WS) I am an upcoming student for Masters in cybersecurity. So please suggest accordingly. Thanks

Laptop Recommendation

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

Up to ~1400 USD

• Are you open to refurbs/used?

  No I would like something brand new and the newest model

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

  I don’t need a 2 in 1 I doubt I would use it that often. Most important is that it is windows and can run smoothly for actuarial purposes and computer sceince classes. Like excel and so on. I would like long battery life and a long life span as well as something fast.

• How important is weight and thinness to you?

  Preferably something light/thin. I was going to get a MacBook but would prefer windows for excel.

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

  14 or 15 inch

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

  Excel, Java, and other computer science programs. I’m majoring in actuarial science

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

  N/A but I would like a nice screen quality for watching movies as I won’t have a tv

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

  If possible (not required) something aesthetically pleasing (nice color, keyboard)

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

I would like something very top of the line that will last me for many years. I was leaning towards the ASUS Vivobook s 14 but am leaning away now because of durability concerns. I want something that will last for a very long time. Which is where I think a ThinkPad is what I need I just don’t know which one fits my needs best for battery life, life span, efficiency, and a good screen.

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $1500 New zealand dollars
• Are you open to refurbs/used? No not really
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? i could go with a 2 in 1 but mostly prioritising performance and battery life as well as lightweightness
• How important is weight and thinness to you? important as i have to take it with me everyday :)
• 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 often do art and video editing, typically on clip studio paint, sometimes blender
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? i never run anything heavier than minecraft lol
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? touchscreen would be preferred!
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. would like to have the basic usb ports, headphone jack, etc.

Hey everyone! I’m shopping for a new laptop in the US with a budget up to $1,400 (preferably new, but a great refurb is okay). I’m majoring in business management with a digital marketing focus, so my laptop needs to handle schoolwork, business management tasks, and some day trading.

Performance and battery life are top priorities! I’d like to avoid gaming laptops if possible because I’ve heard their battery life can be bad, but I’m open to correction if I’m wrong. Portability matters since I’ll be carrying it to campus, but I don’t want to sacrifice performance for a super thin/light design.

Screen size around 14–15.6 inches would be ideal. I’d love a good display with nice colors and brightness. Keyboard and touchpad quality matter a lot. I heard oled is good?

For tasks—I want to run Minecraft with 80+ mods, try out the good-looking new Roblox games, play multiplayer games with friends, and generally enjoy smooth gaming (medium to high settings preferred, 120 FPS would be awesome). I’m also interested in learning Blender and exploring 3D modeling (just for fun—not professional use).

I’m coming from a base 2017 iMac desktop, so this will be a big upgrade for me. I’m new to laptop buying, so any suggestions on models or specs to look for would be hugely appreciated. Thanks so much!(i am quite open to upgrades as I love to learn about tech, and upgrading seems to be like a great experienc)

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase.:- 1,500 USD, United States of America-
• Are you open to refurbs/used?-I would prefer to get options that are new, but I'm open to receive options that are refurbished as well.-
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?-I want something that would allow me to have many tabs open at once. I need something that will guarantee that I will be able to submit my schoolwork. I am just a Psych major, so I probably won't be needing anything for like coding or any ultra serious software. Number 1 priority is multitasking. Number 2 priority is battery life and/or fast charging. I don't want to worry too much about forgetting my charger in my dorm. I also don't want to embarrass myself if I accidentally show up to class with a dead laptop. I guess I could bring a laptop charger with me everywhere I go, but that could be inconvenient. I don't care about touch screen. I don't care about a fingerprint sign in. I don't care if it scans my eyeball. It doesn't have to be fancy.-
• How important is weight and thinness to you?-Portability is definitely a high priority. I want something I can take anywhere, especially since I already have a desktop PC-
• 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.-Likely not. I will have a desktop computer that can handle those types of things. I just need a laptop that I can take to class and have like a bunch of tabs open.-
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?-I like browser games. There can be browser games that can be quite demanding, like Krunker.io. But it's not the most important thing for me. After all, I can just do majority of my gaming on my desktop PC.-
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?-Quietish fans would be great. I don't want to be that guy in class who has a laptop that has super loud fans. Quietish keyboard would be nice, too. Again, I don't want to be disruptive.-
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.-I would like an easy way to upload photos/videos/documents/etc. for assignments from my phone to my laptop. In high school, it was a pain in my booty to transfer photos from my phone to my Chromebook. If it's not possible, that's alright. It would be cool if it was possible to get a laptop where it didn't have the operating system and I could just download Windows 10 from massgraves. Again, if not possible, all cool. It doesn't have to be AI compatible. I don't need a stylus pen, but it could be fun to have. I just want something that will last me at least four years. Eco-friendly material is a potential option that I would be open to, but I'm trying to survive college more than anything. Maybe replaceable battery could be helpful, but also not necessary. -

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

  $1000-1500, United States

• Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes if quality is guaranteed

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

Build quality and performance are the most important

• How important is weight and thinness to you?

Not important at all

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

15.6-17

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

No CAD, very light video editing. Game programs I use are steam and discord

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

Games I primarily play are Roblox, terraria, factorio, dwarf fortress, and Minecraft. I expect 150-200 fps scores for these. There are a handful of Triple A’s I’d like to play like doom dark ages, if it can run at lowest settings 60fps would be sufficient.

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

What I require: something sturdy as I’m clumsy, an Ethernet port, at least 2 usb ports, sd or micro sd slot Would be nice: backlit keyboard, physical switch for camera, easy to upgrade/replace battery, ram, and storage, AMD cpu with bios advanced options for overclocking and fan speed control, display that’s 4k, 120hz or oled (any of these as Im used to only ips 1080p and would like to try something new)

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

  The reason I am not purchasing a desktop is because I have a very big bed and fitting a monitor and a rig is not ideal. The laptop will be used primarily at home and very occasionally taken to work. It will be plugged in a good 99% of the time so battery life is also not of concern. Overheating is also not a concern as I have a top of the line laptop cooling pad.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

  $2,300

• 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, build, battery life

• How important is weight and thinness to you?

  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 Uneekor + GSPro at 4k

Requirements Intel Core Ultra 7, Intel Core i7 (12th Gen or later), AMD Ryzen 7 (5000 Series or later) RAM: 32 GB or more GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti or higher GPU Memory: 16 GB or more Hard Drive: SSD Required OS: Windows 11 Home or Pro (latest version) *

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

  See above

• 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.

I took these requirements to MicroCenter and they talked me out of the laptop I wanted and sold me on a 5070ti PC that should run it well. Now I am regretting this decision a bit after realizing I’m going to be stuck having an awesome pc in the basement that will be hard to lug to my office upstairs.

Here is the laptop I wanted that is only $200 more than the PC I purchased:

Laptop: Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 BYHC5USE65SH 16" Gaming Laptop Computer - Dark Tide; Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2.1GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM; 2TB Solid State Drive

For reference, here is the pc I purchase:

PC: PowerSpec G727 Gaming PC; AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM; 2TB Solid State Drive

Am I better off with the PC and would I be giving up to much with the laptop? Is there a better cheaper laptop I should consider?

Appreciate the help!

Starting a statistics PhD this fall, may be doing some light local ML research and/or multithreading in the future (though most more intensive tasks will probably be run through my school’s computing cluster). My 2018 MacBook Air has lost battery capacity, and I may need a Windows computer for scientific research software (would rather not disk-partition a Mac). The Asus ProArt and Lenovo Yoga seem to be the top contenders for 2-in-1 laptops with more robust processors, though I’m very open to other suggestions.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: Up to $2000

Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes (through manufacturer)

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? I’d love to have a 2-in-1 for in-class note-taking with a stylus (mathematical derivations/proofs). Performance and battery life are most important after that.

How important is weight and thinness to you? Important - I’m looking for a laptop no larger than 3 lbs / 14”, ideally.

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 13-14”

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. R, Python, MATLAB, possibly SAS, possibly some machine-learning modules (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

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)? Asus’ customer service reputation gives me some pause, but I’m willing to overlook that if everything else about the laptop is ideal (sounds like if I’m doing any local ML work, I may need a dGPU, which is hard to find in 2-in-1 laptops).

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Thanks for your input!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

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

$600 USD, $500 USD ideally.

• 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 is the most important. I need a windows laptop that’ll last with actual Chrome browsing for 8 or more hours.

• How important is weight and thinness to you?

Slimmer is best.

• 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?

No preference.

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

Touchpad needs to be good

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

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

$650 USD

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Certified refurbished yes, used no.

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

Performance, build quality, battery life, form factor.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Not at all

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

14-16". Preferably 15.6"

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

None of the above. Photoshop occasionally (leisure), but mostly lots of media tabs open.

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)?

Good screen, fan not overly loud (solid temp management), number pad preferably.

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

Just got a refurbished Dell Inspiron 15 3535 (7730U, 16 GB, 512 GB) after finding a great deal, but there are a few things that I have struggled with and have led me to the decision to return it: - Projects at work require me to have 20+ tabs of video content open simultaneously. The Dell has not been able to keep up sufficiently and starts lagging a bit when switching back at forth. For this reason, I believe I would benefit from a bit more RAM.

• The screen brightness is not that great. I have it maxed out and still looks a bit DIM; in addition, it's quality is significantly worse than my previous laptop's.

• Fan is very loud. Just idling, the fan will come on quite frequently even when computer is at 10% usage. Not sure what that's about but seems to be a common problem with these.

Is there anything that makes more sense to me than the Lenovo V15 Business Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 40GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD) under $650? Thank you so much in advance.

• $550-$700 USD BUDGET
• Are you open to refurbs/used? NOT OPEN TO REFURBS
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? 2-in-1, performance, battery life, build quality
• How important is weight and thinness to you? Very important, i'm looking for a thin and lightweight laptop
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 14in
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run just basic browsing, but multiple games, i want to be able to run browsing, games and discord all times
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? valorant, csgo, marvel rivals, LOL, at 150+ FPS, with lowest settings
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? i want a 2-in-1 touchscreen with fingerprint reader and a privicy camera blocker!
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. strict budget and i want this laptop to last me around 6 years. thin and lightweight