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04-13-2016, 09:06 AM
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| Recommend a laptop
Mainly for school/college/business.
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04-13-2016, 09:48 AM
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Price range?
Will you be playing games?
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04-13-2016, 10:08 AM
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I love my Lenovo T500-series laptop. I have been using one for more than three years for work/home stuff and it is still good in every way. You do have to take care of it and make sure your files are well-organized and clean (free of viruses). Also, make sure you have enough RAM in it so it won't be slow as molasses.
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04-13-2016, 10:18 AM
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If this is for school, I would definitely get a Mac. I know in that price range you might get something that performs better, but I think it's completely worth it just for the battery life alone. I can go to all my classes, get some work and homework done after class, and still have battery life left at the end of the day. I got mine for $899 with a student discount and a promotion they were running at the time, 2 years and still running very strong. Every other laptop I have had has basically died on me in 2-3 years and needed to be charged multiple times a day.
But if you're going to be playing games as well, might want to consider something else lol
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04-13-2016, 10:25 AM
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$800 max. Not for gaming. I'm not a mac user. Don't most classes have outlets anyways?
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04-13-2016, 10:27 AM
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It's sort of hard to get used to at first, but it basically becomes second nature like using any other OS. Most classes do have outlets, but sometimes it becomes a hassle to constantly have to find a seat next to the outlet. Especially when there are others who go to class early just to get those seats lol
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04-13-2016, 10:29 AM
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Do you need it to do anything aside from browse/other internet apps? What entails "business"?
If what you're doing is 100% online, I'd suggest a chromebook. Use the extra cash on something else that you need/want/don't need but want.
Of course, if you need any Windows programs or programs that do not run online, then you can scratch chromebooks from your list.
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04-13-2016, 10:31 AM
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How soon do you need it? The XPS 13 from the Microsoft Store has dropped to $900 a few times over the past year. You can keep an eye out and grab one the next time it goes on sale. It's better than going to a Mac, and dealing with another OS.
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04-13-2016, 11:54 AM
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XPS 13 or 15 depending on needs and budget.
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04-13-2016, 12:33 PM
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XPS is the way to go with the non 4k screen so you get longer battery life.
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04-13-2016, 07:01 PM
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+1 for xps.
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04-14-2016, 10:26 AM
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If I'm gonna drop $1200 on a xps, isn't it better to get a gaming laptop as the specs are almost the same but you get a video card and bigger screen?
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04-14-2016, 10:39 AM
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Yes, I think it is a no-brainer especially if you don't mind the bulk and extra weight.
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04-14-2016, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mr_chin If I'm gonna drop $1200 on a xps, isn't it better to get a gaming laptop as the specs are almost the same but you get a video card and bigger screen? | If you are OK with the extra weight and shorter battery life. Are you going to be using it for gaming and do you really need a larger screen?
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04-14-2016, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Manic! If you are OK with the extra weight and shorter battery life. Are you going to be using it for gaming and do you really need a larger screen? | Good point.
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04-14-2016, 12:13 PM
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I really like the XPS 13' but I also love my Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga. I would choose 1 of the 2.
The lenovo has more options for Desktop accessories/docks. The Dells docks are quite $$$ right now $400, for a Type C dock.
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04-14-2016, 01:34 PM
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are the ssd in xps removable or can you add more storage space to it?
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04-14-2016, 02:31 PM
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XPS 13 is all soldered. It's meant to be a premium ultrabook, hence the price.
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04-14-2016, 02:55 PM
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XPS 13 SSD is an M.2, and it is swappable.
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04-14-2016, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Presto | Oh? I guess it is. I remember everything being soldered when I had one 
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04-14-2016, 09:12 PM
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yes my XPS has m.2 sata SSD but memory is soldered
the higher end XPS SSD is a m.2 pci-e nvme
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04-15-2016, 12:51 AM
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damn, XPS is nice with the battery life and light weight but the storage space is what's repelling me from buying it.
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04-15-2016, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_chin damn, XPS is nice with the battery life and light weight but the storage space is what's repelling me from buying it. | Start using the cloud or a NAS, I never have any documents or anything import on the primary hard drive anymore.. Clouds or NAS's are much more reliable.
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04-15-2016, 05:31 PM
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What you guys think of MSI laptops?
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