NFT: Laptop Help

I don't have a specific unit to recommend, but I would go with something currently in production. And personally, I wouldn't get a unit without an SSD,

Lenovo is a solid brand and the computer you have there is probably okay but it is old and it has an AMD processor which I try to avoid. I'm also more partial to Dell. My business is a partner of both companies, not like that really means anything, but I generally recommend Dell when all other things are equal.

I did a quick search on Amazon and found the below linked Dell. It's a bit over your $500 price point but it's also a very nice computer for the money. The Latitude line is Dell's corporate class line and they are generally very well configured and built to last. I use Lattitude and Optiplex Dells for my entire company (and some Macs for the cool kids).

You can also get some great deals at Dells outlet store, just Google Dell outlet store and you should get there. Very often, the best price on a Dell is at their website. In fact, their website very often has better consumer prices than what they publish to tier 1 partners. You'll do well with a Lattitude configured with SSD, Intel i5 and the highest resolution display you can find.
Nice Dell business class laptop on Amazon - ( New Window )

A laptop isn't something you want to buy sight unseen, Even if the specs are satisfactory, you might not like the "feel".

Dell completely turned their shit around and now make excellent laptops (the high end XPS is the best one period).

Lenovo, Asus, and IMO the underrated Samsung are also solid. The new Notebook 9 pro is getting rave reviews and will be my next comp when I upgrade.

An SSD is indeed a must.

The quality jumps when you get closer to $700 so if you can stretch your budget, do so.

For passable budget ones check Costco in addition to Best Buy.

$700 (if you do) might as well just bite the bullet get a Mac Book Air.

Not trying to debate Mac vs Windows, I hate that debate, but as you get to the higher cost Windows laptops you lose the reasons for getting a Windows laptop instead of a Mac IMO.

will go in store and see what I like. No interest in Macs, simply don't like using them and don't want to spend that much anyway.

In comment 13565010 pjcas18 said:

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$700 (if you do) might as well just bite the bullet get a Mac Book Air. Not trying to debate Mac vs Windows, I hate that debate, but as you get to the higher cost Windows laptops you lose the reasons for getting a Windows laptop instead of a Mac IMO.

The model he wa looking at has a 15" screen. Unless he's willing to go smaller, he'd have to get a MacBook Pro at $2000+

In comment 13565033 Jim in Fairfax said:

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In comment 13565010 pjcas18 said: Quote: $700 (if you do) might as well just bite the bullet get a Mac Book Air. Not trying to debate Mac vs Windows, I hate that debate, but as you get to the higher cost Windows laptops you lose the reasons for getting a Windows laptop instead of a Mac IMO. The model he wa looking at has a 15" screen. Unless he's willing to go smaller, he'd have to get a MacBook Pro at $2000+

Well I said Mac Book Air, not Pro, and I don't think they have a screen bigger than 13.3", but either way, small sacrifice based on the shit he'd deal with on a Windows laptop within a couple years.

And I didn't see UConn say he needed a 15" screen.

Have a Windows Laptop, Android phone, iPod, iPad, and a lot of AAPL stock.

That said, I just don't see (anymore) a huge difference between the two. Windows 10 is awesome after the 8 debacle. Most software is cross platform. Apple hardware and the better PC hardware (especially XPS) is comparable.

The only big unique selling point, IMO, is if you're locked into one or the other's eco-system (more likely Apple).

Whatever feels better for you within your budget is the right laptop for you.

finally died and i went to a 13' air with no issue. Doing so much on phone makes transition easy. Love the 3lb weight.

neither does weight

I have a Yoga 710 ultrabook, which I love. Lenovo's big issue with buying online is their return policy is horsehit next to Apple or MS.
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check slickdeals.net

link below is a recent deal
https://slickdeals.net/f/10470164-asus-k556ua-wh51-15-6-quot-laptop-i5-7200u-1080p-8gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-499-w-masterpass - ( New Window )

that is sold out... just posted as an example of what's on slickdeals

Not a Bad deal on a Lenovo at Staples I found there:
Lenovo - ( New Window )

In comment 13565132 Jim in Fairfax said:

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Not a Bad deal on a Lenovo at Staples I found there: Lenovo - ( New Window )

I saw that one too, very intriguing