Is this a decent laptop?

[RitcheyRch]

Amazon.com

 

[HTTP404]

That is a decent price for that unit. I wouldn't get this for any real mobile use. Its big and heavy and the battery isn't the greatest.

 

[dirtslinger2]

Funny, I needed a laptop, asked my buddy who's an IT nerd, and he sent me this exact laptop. I'll agree, it's pretty big and heavy, but I wanted it for home use.
So far I like it.

 

[Done-it-again]

Look for a LG Gram, nice and light.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Funny, I needed a laptop, asked my buddy who's an IT nerd, and he sent me this exact laptop. I'll agree, it's pretty big and heavy, but I wanted it for home use.
So far I like it.

Thanks and will be a work from home laptop for my wife.

 

[lbhsbz]

Question for the guys in the know...

I have 3 laptops, mostly because they take up less space than desktops, used for business, trolling the internet, etc....

The best one has 16GB of ram, i5 processors or better...

I've never had any limitations that I can find

I'm not a gamer. What is the point of having more?

My typical pricepoint is $500 or so when I buy a machine, and they've done everything I ask of them. Just wondering what people are doing that require more? Most business usage is spreadsheets and email....that doesn't need too much horsepower I don't think.

 

[HTTP404]

Question for the guys in the know...

I have 3 laptops, mostly because they take up less space than desktops, used for business, trolling the internet, etc....

The best one has 16GB of ram, i5 processors or better...

I've never had any limitations that I can find

I'm not a gamer. What is the point of having more?

My typical pricepoint is $500 or so when I buy a machine, and they've done everything I ask of them. Just wondering what people are doing that require more? Most business usage is spreadsheets and email....that doesn't need too much horsepower I don't think.

On my work and home laptops I run 16 GB of RAM. 16 is fine for most users. I like a more snappy CPU. And all my storage is in the cloud so 2 TB disk is more than I'll ever need on a specific device.

 

[rivermobster]

Amazon.com

The First thing I noticed was, 64gb of RAM? Super odd in a laptop configuration. Then I read the reviews, especially the one star reviews. Don't walk, RUN away from this thing!!!

I just bought a Nice 2n1 Lenovo for Louie at A1 Canvas, from Microcenter in Tustin a couple of days ago. Totally worth the drive.

I'd Never buy a laptop online unless it was direct from the manufacturer.

 

[rivermobster]

 

[rivermobster]

Work from home - with a laptop - setup:

Very portable laptop, docking station, 2 x 1080 full size monitors, full size keyboard and mouse.

Laptop's suck to get any real work done.

Your wife will love you for this.

 

[HTTP404]

The First thing I noticed was, 64gb of RAM? Super odd in a laptop configuration. Then I read the reviews, especially the one star reviews. Don't walk, RUN away from this thing!!!

I just bought a Nice 2n1 Lenovo for Louie at A1 Canvas, from Microcenter in Tustin a couple of days ago. Totally worth the drive.

I'd Never buy a laptop online unless it was direct from the manufacturer.

Good catch by @rivermobster! I was only looking at specs. Didn't think about this being a 3rd party build. 64 GB of RAM did see very high but the price was inline with most specs.
I never buy laptops from Amazon so I didn't realize that was even a thing. I buy from the mfgr directly.

 

[rivermobster]

Good catch by @rivermobster! I was only looking at specs. Didn't think about this being a 3rd party build. 64 GB of RAM did see very high but the price was inline with most specs.
I never buy laptops from Amazon so I didn't realize that was even a thing. I buy from the mfgr directly.

Full disclosure...

The ONLY reason I caught it because I was shopping for a new laptop for Louie, all this past week!

By Monday...

I'll have forgotten Everything I just learned.

ProTip: Most come with 16gigs. The 32gig laptop's are all Way over 1k.

64gigs? I don't even remember seeing that option!

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

64GB of memory laptops are for developers or people running virtual machines for some reason. Or video editing.

32GB is a sweet spot for gaming and people who like 50+ browser tabs open at the same time.

16GB is good enough for most normal people who only have an application or two open or only check email and surf the internet.

However the most important thing that makes a laptop (or a desktop) feel speedy is a good SSD. This is probably the most important spec these days for most use cases. A good SSD can make any device feel “snappy” in normal usage, even if the system is low on memory, because swap space is on the SSD as well.

Make sure you get a large SSD. First because the larger ones are usually a little faster than the smaller capacity ones. Secondly an SSD slows down as it gets full so try to size it where you don't think you'll use more than half the stated capacity.

Its damn near impossible to know what SSD you are getting in a laptop but try to get one that has onboard DRAM which are typically faster than the ones with none.

 

[RitcheyRch]

64GB of memory laptops are for developers or people running virtual machines for some reason. Or video editing.

32GB is a sweet spot for gaming and people who like 50+ browser tabs open at the same time.

16GB is good enough for most normal people who only have an application or two open or only check email and surf the internet.

However the most important thing that makes a laptop (or a desktop) feel speedy is a good SSD. This is probably the most important spec these days for most use cases. A good SSD can make any device feel “snappy” in normal usage, even if the system is low on memory, because swap space is on the SSD as well.

Make sure you get a large SSD. First because the larger ones are usually a little faster than the smaller capacity ones. Secondly an SSD slows down as it gets full so try to size it where you don't think you'll use more than half the stated capacity.

Its damn near impossible to know what SSD you are getting in a laptop but try to get one that has onboard DRAM which are typically faster than the ones with none.

Think after reading this will cancel the order and find one from the manufacturer or COSTCO. @rivermobster what do you think of these two options " from COSTCO? My wife wants a 17" screen.

https://www.costco.com/hp-envy-17.3%22-laptop---intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155u---1080p---geforce-rtx%e2%84%a2-3050---windows-11-home.product.4000253189.html

https://www.costco.com/lg-gram-17%22-touchscreen-intel-evo-edition-laptop---intel-core-ultra-7-155h---wqxga-2560-x-1600---windows-11.product.4000257996.html

 

[Kachina26]

Question for the guys in the know...

I have 3 laptops, mostly because they take up less space than desktops, used for business, trolling the internet, etc....

The best one has 16GB of ram, i5 processors or better...

I've never had any limitations that I can find

I'm not a gamer. What is the point of having more?

My typical pricepoint is $500 or so when I buy a machine, and they've done everything I ask of them. Just wondering what people are doing that require more? Most business usage is spreadsheets and email....that doesn't need too much horsepower I don't think.

Wouldn’t say I was in the know. But my reasoning for getting as much as I can afford is to future proof it. Meaning it will be longer before it’s too slow to run what will be the new technology.

 

[rivermobster]

Think after reading this will cancel the order and find one from the manufacturer or COSTCO. @rivermobster what do you think of these two options " from COSTCO? My wife wants a 17" screen.

https://www.costco.com/hp-envy-17.3%22-laptop---intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155u---1080p---geforce-rtx%e2%84%a2-3050---windows-11-home.product.4000253189.html

https://www.costco.com/lg-gram-17%22-touchscreen-intel-evo-edition-laptop---intel-core-ultra-7-155h---wqxga-2560-x-1600---windows-11.product.4000257996.html

Honest opinion??

HP durability leaves much to be desired. I'd Never spend a dime on one.

Acer or Lenovo would be my first picks. Extremely durable machines.

If she is set on one of those HP deals, get the extended warranty For Sure.

But for someone who's working from home? And your looking at spending close to 2k, OTD? (Laptop, warranty, sales tax, ect...)

Get a less expensive laptop, a docking station, full size monitor, key board, mouse and half azz audio speakers, and you'll probably spend Less money.

I'm guessing she wants the laptop for home Zoom/Team meetings and stuff?

With Win 11, she can easily configure it to have her meetings happening on the laptop while she works on the other screen simultaneously. (She can get by with a 14", 500 dollar laptop for that, if it's configured right)

Then, down the road, you can get a matching monitor and have dual screens to work on while she conducts her meetings. (See post 10)

I work from home on dual 34" 4k screens and a 3rd 24" screen for run Spotify and Hulu on. So it's hard for me to imagine being productive on single 17" screen, no matter how good the resolution is!

You have a lot of different options, once you have a budget in mind.

Want help with your options? Lemme know.

 

[HTTP404]

Honest opinion??

HP durability leaves much to be desired. I'd Never spend a dime on one.

Acer or Lenovo would be my first picks. Extremely durable machines.

If she is set on one of those HP deals, get the extended warranty For Sure.

But for someone who's working from home? And your looking at spending close to 2k, OTD? (Laptop, warranty, sales tax, ect...)

Get a less expensive laptop, a docking station, full size monitor, key board, mouse and half azz audio speakers, and you'll probably spend Less money.

I'm guessing she wants the laptop for home Zoom/Team meetings and stuff?

With Win 11, she can easily configure it to have her meetings happening on the laptop while she works on the other screen simultaneously. (She can get by with a 14", 500 dollar laptop for that, if it's configured right)

Then, down the road, you can get a matching monitor and have dual screens to work on while she conducts her meetings. (See post 10)

I work from home on dual 34" 4k screens and a 3rd 24" screen for run Spotify and Hulu on. So it's hard for me to imagine being productive on single 17" screen, no matter how good the resolution is!

You have a lot of different options, once you have a budget in mind.

Want help with your options? Lemme know.

I have to echo @rivermobster here. I personally go with Lenovo laptops. I run a nice BIG (high quality) external monitor with built in speakers. Wireless mouse and keyboard and you are pretty much good to go. I find docking stations to be more trouble than they are worth.

 

[RitcheyRch]

@rivermobster

yes, please send me some links on good computers you would recommend

 

[rivermobster]

I have to echo @rivermobster here. I personally go with Lenovo laptops. I run a nice BIG (high quality) external monitor with built in speakers. Wireless mouse and keyboard and you are pretty much good to go. I find docking stations to be more trouble than they are worth.

The new ones are Way different than the older ones. They work like a charm, and the expensive ones will support 4k with both Display Port & HDMI outputs!

They also have multiple USB inputs, so you can add any peripheral you like.

If his wife is just doing MS Office type work, she doesn't need anything That fancy. Something like this will work perfectly:

Lenovo USB Type-C Universal Business Dock - Micro Center

Get it now! Designed for modern professionals, the Lenovo USB-C Universal Business Dock has everything that helps boost your productivity to the next level.

www.microcenter.com

You on the other hand, You will want something like this:

Dell Performance Dock WD19DCS Docking Station with 240W Power Adapter - Micro Center

Get it now! Dell ExpressCharge allows you to charge up to 80% in one hour, making it the most efficient way to manage the workday. Conveniently choose between a single USB-C cable or dual USB-C functionality, a feature compatible with our Precision 7000 workstations.

www.microcenter.com

They do take some time to configure properly and get the screen colors to match perfectly, but Win11 comes with All the tools to do that natively. It's just time consuming is all! But it's only a one time deal. Once it's dialed in, just one USB-C connection and you're done!

Older laptops, that don't have the USB-C port, probably won't work the same way. The new ones charge And output audio and video all from that one tiny port. Pretty slick.

 

[RitcheyRch]

The new ones are Way different than the older ones. They work like a charm, and the expensive ones will support 4k with both Display Port & HDMI outputs!

They also have multiple USB inputs, so you can add any peripheral you like.

If his wife is just doing MS Office type work, she doesn't need anything That fancy. Something like this will work perfectly:

Lenovo USB Type-C Universal Business Dock - Micro Center

Get it now! Designed for modern professionals, the Lenovo USB-C Universal Business Dock has everything that helps boost your productivity to the next level.

www.microcenter.com

You on the other hand, You will want something like this:

Dell Performance Dock WD19DCS Docking Station with 240W Power Adapter - Micro Center

Get it now! Dell ExpressCharge allows you to charge up to 80% in one hour, making it the most efficient way to manage the workday. Conveniently choose between a single USB-C cable or dual USB-C functionality, a feature compatible with our Precision 7000 workstations.

www.microcenter.com

They do take some time to configure properly and get the screen colors to match perfectly, but Win11 comes with All the tools to do that natively. It's just time consuming is all! But it's only a one time deal. Once it's dialed in, just one USB-C connection and you're done!

Older laptops, that don't have the USB-C port, probably won't work the same way. The new ones charge And output audio and video all from that one tiny port. Pretty slick.

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Will see if my wife wants to do a docking station with one of those nice curved monitors.

 

[pkrrvr619]

spend the money and get an apple with a silicon chip.

 

[Kachina26]

spend the money and get an apple with a silicon chip.

Nobody wants to talk about reliable computers.

 

[pkrrvr619]

Nobody wants to talk about reliable computers.

its crazy. apple is much higher out of the gate, but I still have a work laptop that works from 13 years ago. granted its only good for email and spread sheets etc but how many shitty pc are you going to buy within 13 years?

 

[Caydens Cat]

Question for the guys in the know...

I have 3 laptops, mostly because they take up less space than desktops, used for business, trolling the internet, etc....

The best one has 16GB of ram, i5 processors or better...

I've never had any limitations that I can find

I'm not a gamer. What is the point of having more?

My typical pricepoint is $500 or so when I buy a machine, and they've done everything I ask of them. Just wondering what people are doing that require more? Most business usage is spreadsheets and email....that doesn't need too much horsepower I don't think.

Why not switch to a NUC aka mini-desktop? They are cost effective and side step the need for a dock.

 

[lbhsbz]

Why not switch to a NUC aka mini-desktop? They are cost effective and side step the need for a dock.

no idea...laptops work, and I have no Idea what NUC is....is probably why. and there's no cables to connect the monitor/keyboard/etc....I hate cables. I have too many as it sits.

 

[77charger]

Glad a 365 buck hp one worked for me. Nothing major to work on though just photos here and there some printing.

But mostly just browsing porn sites lol.

 

[RitcheyRch]

My wife needs a fast one since she does medical billing and it needs to work with multiple apps open and running. She is trying to decide if she wants a docking station or just use the screen on the laptop which is why she was interested in a 17.0 inch screen.

 

[rivermobster]

My wife needs a fast one since she does medical billing and it needs to work with multiple apps open and running. She is trying to decide if she wants a docking station or just use the screen on the laptop which is why she was interested in a 17.0 inch screen.

I'll call you in a bit. Just got home. Need some lunch!