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  • gelinsky
    PCHF Member
    • Apr 2020
    • 1

    #1

    Looking for a laptop

    Hello, everyone, I have been looking into getting a new laptop for myself and I have found myself in a tight spot on which computer I should get. I’m looking for a device that can help me with school work, meaning I would like to multitask on the device. which is the main reason I’m buying it. But I would also like it to be lightweight and portable to work and school. I am also looking for a device I can do engage in light casual gaming such as installing an emulator. the two devices I’m currently looking at are the Dell Ispiron3593 and the Microsoft Surface go. I like the surface because I’m into drawing and I prefer writing my notes with my hands than typing them in class. If neither option is what you think I am open to recommendations. my budget for this laptop is just over $500. Thank you again for listening to my problem and helping me out.
  • veeg
    PCHF Director
    • Jul 2016
    • 8982

    #2
    Hello

    Hopefully some of our members will chime in soon..

    @Evan Omo @Bruce

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    • Bruce
      PCHF Moderator
      • Oct 2017
      • 10702

      #3
      tablet style versus traditional laptop - I cannot comment, it’s simply too personal a choice.
      really only you can answer your questions as it’s you who will be using it on a daily basis.

      all I would suggest is some minimum recommendations:- Intel Core i5, 8GB memory, 256MB solid state drive.
      with those, you really can’t go wrong for office applications, school work, researching, printing, and average gaming and photo/video editing.
      it really only knocks out high-end gaming.

      anything else is either budget driven or personal preferences, for example, (I kid you not) a client wanted the laptop to have pink keys and bugger me, I was able to find one, a Dell.

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      • Evan_Omo
        PCHF Member
        • Sep 2016
        • 1257

        #4
        Hi,

        I would get something like this based on your needs, HP 14 Notebook, 14" HD Display, AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Upto 3.5GHz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Vega 3, HDMI, Card Reader, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Windows 10 Home.

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        • phillpower2
          PCHF Administrator
          • Sep 2016
          • 15209

          #5
          Thread closed due to lack of any feedback from the OP.

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