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gelinsky

gelinsky

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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.
 
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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