Calling Computer Specialists: Need a new laptop, how does this HP one look? (1 Viewer)

[CraigT78]

that's one way to oil your chips.

100%.

I even posted as much in the oils my chips thread.

 

[CdnBeerLover]

I love my Dell XPS.

My wife had a Yoga for a few years but the battery ballooned up and it never really worked well after I replaced it.

Edit - replaced hers with another Dell XPS.

Good to know about the Yoga. Dell has been pretty good for me over the years as well, but it's been the Inspiron line. So far my wife has been happy with them.

 

[JMC9389]

Good to know about the Yoga. Dell has been pretty good for me over the years as well, but it's been the Inspiron line. So far my wife has been happy with them.

I think the Inspiron 14 inch 2 in 1 is the early favorite. It's right up against my budget, and with taxes and the protection plans, I'm going to go over by about $100. Putting an i7 Intel processor on any HP pavilion or Spectre line puts the price well above my budget.

 

[JMC9389]

And yes, the one Dell I got I was happy with. An old Latitude line survived four years of college for me, which was a huge feat.

 

[CraigT78]

Good to know about the Yoga. Dell has been pretty good for me over the years as well, but it's been the Inspiron line. So far my wife has been happy with them.

Don't get me wrong, the Yoga was fantastic for ~4 years. No idea what caused the battery to balloon - but when it did, that was the end of that.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I'm not really a gamer anymore. My PS5 is collecting dust as we speak, never mind any PC gaming...

@JeepologyOffroad

We no game. Are we stupid?

 

[CraigT78]

Are we stupid?

Stupid fucking sexy

 

[Josh Kifer]

Stupid fucking sexy

Omg I have missed you bby

 

[CraigT78]

Omg I have missed you bby

3 more weeks and we will be reunited

 

[Josh Kifer]

3 more weeks and we will be reunited

I'll be such a hot mess.....

 

[CraigT78]

I'll be such a hot mess.....

Damn right - it's 105 in Dallas!!!

 

[Josh Kifer]

Damn right - it's 105 in Dallas!!!

Disgusting. It's gonna be 107 on Saturday in Boise.

 

[Machine]

These are my personal recommendations for what you're looking for. Plus there is a sale on right now. Lenovos are always excellent mix of performance/work and lesiure/play.

Around $600 - Best overall
1)
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/lapt...nkbook-14-gen-4-(14-inch-intel)/21dhcto1wwus1

Higher end:
1) https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/lapt...nkpad-l14-gen-3-(14-inch-intel)/21c1cto1wwus1
2)
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/lapt...s/thinkbook-14-gen-4-(14-inch-amd)/21dk0010us

Enjoy
- V

Lenovo is so underrated, I find that they typically seem to have better quality, but at these prices, quality is going to be capped for all competitors.

I'd by a high end tablet for surfing, just more mobile, and you can pick up a keyboard if you want a more laptop feel.

 

[JMC9389]

Thanks for the input guys.

Ended up going with this HP Pavilion with an i7, 1 TB drive, and OLED screen

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-pavilion-plus-laptop-14t-eh100-14-77p01av-1

Just under budget before taxes and an accidental damage warranty I elected to purchase, which I figure is a good idea with a toddler and a kindergartener in the house.

 

[dpeks13]

my son decided to hit our flat screen with a toy hammer when he was a toddler, so good call with the warranty