i'm going to study computer science at university next year, and need a laptop. however, my family doesn't have a lot of money and we can't afford anything that's too expensive. i was thinking of asking for a macbook neo, since it seems like it's a good option for me, but i'm unsure of how suitable it is for programming and if i might need to find something with 16gb ram instead of 8gb.

can i get other people's opinions on this? is there other budget friendly alternatives?

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* **Country**

The United States

* **Budget**

Under 600, I have no minimum price

* **Are you open to refurbs/used options? **

Not unless, it is a very, very good deal.

* **Screen size**

At least 14.5", the larger the better.

* **Weight limit**

It won't be carried much, so it doesn't matter

* **Purpose**

A laptop for fast, HD YouTube watching, browsing the web, Amazon shopping and basic Microsoft word

* **Intended usage**

I can guarantee this laptop will never be used to play video games(I'm looking for my father)

* **Desired battery life**

4+ hrs.

A backlit keyboard would be a great bonus but definitely not necessary.

Summary - I'm just looking for a basic laptop that is fairly fast at loading videos, news websites etc. Nothing fancy, and the easier to run the better. I assume I need at least 8gb ram but probably more.

Im gonna buy a new laptop and want some suggestions. Been eyeing Vivobook 14 go but I want a second opinion, perhaps there is something better out there? I’m fine with refurbs!

\*\*LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE\*\*

\*\*Country\*\*

Sweden

\*\*Budget\*\*

\\\~5000 SEK/520 USD/450 EURO and under

\*\*Are you open to refurbs/used options?\*\*

Yes

\*\*Screen size\*\*

Any

\*\*Weight limit\*\*

I want it as light as possible as I only use the laptop when I’m travelling. I have a stationary at home.

\*\*Purpose\*\*

Work.

\*\*Form factor\*\*

Not important, just needs to be able to run Windows.

\*\*Intended usage\*\*

I work with game dev but I’m a writer so I only use inkle (word processor) and GitHub. If it can run Godot that would be great but not a must. Streaming is nice but not a must. If it can run steam and really really light weight games like pixel art games that’s also nice because that would allow me to playtest some of the games I work on.

\*\*Desired battery life\*\*

Longer.

\*\*Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life\*\*

Weight, SOUND (I don’t want a crazy ass loud fan), battery life, performance, size

Thanks in advance!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE**

* **Country**

United States

* **Budget**

Under a thousand dollars

* **Are you open to refurbs/used options? **

Yes!

* **Screen size**

Any

* **Weight limit**

Any

* **Purpose**

Gaming

* **Form factor**

Standard/Clamshell

* **Intended usage**

Lighter gaming. I wanna play the SDVE mod for Stardew Valley, along with some other download games from itch.io . I'm not a real techy or specy kinda guy, but I don't think the games I want are very resource intensive. Basically rpg maker games, and other similar things. I currently have a 200 dollar laptop from Walmart, and it can't run these things well

* **Desired battery life**

Around 4 hours

* **Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life**

Performance, Battery life, size, weight

* **Info/Requirements**

None! Just looking for something simple to play my computer games, that won't break the bank. I have all the major consoles to play big games on

My current laptop, an HP ZBook of some sort, has been deteriorating recently, making it difficult to use for both work and personal use. I'm looking for any suggestions for a laptop (PC, not Mac) with:

1. as large a screen as possible. i don't really care how heavy it is, within reason. No less than 14" seems reasonable
2. Can handle a lot going on. I need to have multiple programs like MS Office (with large file sizes), Chrome (with possibly a lot of tabs), and a variety of science-related programs like ChemDraw open simultaneously.
3. plenty of ports (HDMI, USB, USB-C, etc). My current laptop only has a broken VGA and a DisplayPort, making it extremely annoying to use for presentations.

Any advice and suggestions would be very appreciated. I don't really want to spend more than $1000 on this, but obviously don't want to buy some cheap piece of garbage that will only last a few years. My current has been hanging in there for over 10 years now

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16GB with upgradable slots

512 GB SSD with upgradability

Everything else looks good and I understand that it is not a workstation.

I will run student ANSYS,CAD(light work),ML (mostly on Google colab),Ltspice and do programming.

Material science+engineering and physics student.

Was wondering if I should invest in this device as its within my budget.

Hi guys! I plan on buying a laptop for school , MS in Finance to be precise and I like to enjoy occasional light gaming like League of legends and Fall guys. I am currently deciding between these two laptops:
1. LG - gram Book 15" Laptop - Intel Core i5-1334U with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Titan Silver ( I would upgrade it to 16GB of RAM)
2. Acer Aspire 16 Laptop, 16” IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 115U, Intel Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5X, 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, Steel Gray

They are both very similarly priced , around $550 but if yall have any recommendations that fit my needs and are in that budget range feel free to let me know .

Also I do not care about touch screen, id like it to be semi portable and screen size 15-16”

Hey, I am going to college soon and am looking to grab a laptop. I've
put my info below in the form, any help is appreciated

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country
America (CA)

Budget
Up to 2500$ (A little over budget is alright)

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
Maybe

Screen size
Any (Should fit in a backpack)

Weight limit
Any

Purpose
Primarily video games and schoolwork (although I imagine any laptop
could handle schoolwork)

Form factor
Slight emphasis on physical durability, I hope for it to last quite a while.

Intended usage
Most games I play aren't graphically intensive (terraria, nuclear
throne, etc), but there are a few that are. Some graphically intensive
games I play include:

-Fighting games (Street fighter, Tekken, Guilty gear, etc)
-Counter Strike 2
-Overwatch

With "competitive" games like these I like to have a higher resolution
and frame-rate, and usually set graphical settings to medium or low to
prioritize FPS. For more casual games I still prioritize FPS over
graphics, just to a slightly lesser extent.

My current PC for instance runs CS2 at 2550x1440 (165 HZ) at
low-to-medium settings, usually somewhere between 120-300 FPS. I'm not
sure if thats achievable in my price range but it would be great if it
is.

Desired battery life
Anything, as long as its not EXTREMELY low

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the
priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

(Most) Performance, Size, Battery life, Weight (Least)

Info/Requirements
-As mentioned above, slight emphasis on physical durability
-Solidly high resolution/refresh rate
-Windows
-Good cooling system

TY for help!

Hey, I want to buy a laptop under 50k INR for skill development in coding, web development, bioinformatics. Also, I have always been into gaming but seeing the prices rise and my immediate need of a laptop, at this point it feels i might have to give up on high level gaming :). But can these laptops run basic time pass games like Chillas Arts games, Fears to Fathom typa games and co-op games like fall guys, mecha chameleon, pacify, etc.

I knew a few like Acer Nitro V, Aspire 7 but either sold out or prices have rised (maybe because there's gonna be an independence day sale soon). Would you recommend a pc build instead? I'm a fresher life science student so idk if it's a good idea.

Yoga 7i 2-in-1:
14“ (2880x1800) OLED 120Hz Display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Integrated Graphics, 32GB LPDDR5x-7467, 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe, for 1139€/1300$

I need it for university (aerospace, so mostly for CAD and other engineering typical applications). 1. Is this a good deal or should I look for a better one?
2. Are these specs suited for my purpose?
I really about no clue about laptops so any help is appreciated :)

Hi, Im looking for a new laptop since the current one I'm using is basically lobotomized. I'm looking for (preferably) a DELL or something akin to one with at least 32GB of ram and a good bit of storage to play games and do college work on (so I'd need Microsoft Word). I would like to run things like blender/beginners 3d software for college so Im pretty sure I need something with good graphics. I'm not trying to run super big AAA games, but I'd it can run Minecraft and other smaller steam games that'd be good too.

My budget is around 1,000 USD. I was originally looking at a DELL Latitude 7440 14" (2023) Intel 13th Gen, which seemed good at first but heard it had performance issues when running things.

Sorry if this is a lot to ask for help on, I'm just sort of lost in my search so any information or recommendations would be helpful, thank you!

First time buying laptop needed suggestions which to buy ,needs (study,watching Netflix, gaming like valo' fortnite etc,battery) and my budget is under 75k

I thought buying vivobook 16x ultra core i5

Hi guys, I have a pc, but im going to need to use a laptop for school and abroad where I wont be able to bring my pc. Any suggestions?

**LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE**

* **Country**

USA

* **Budget**

1,000-4,000 usd

* **Are you open to refurbs/used options? **

No

* **Screen size**

14, 15, 16 (i prefer smaller like 14 or 15, but ive seen most good laptops tend to come bigger)

* **Weight limit**

no specific preference, but if possible on the lighter side

* **Purpose**

Schoolwork, Gaming, Heavy Rendering, modeling, 2d art

* **Form factor**

no preference

* **Intended usage**

Maya, Blender, 3dsMax are most important that they run efficiently

* **Desired battery life**

Around 4-5 at the least

* **Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life**

1. Performance

2. Aesthetics , (i really dont want a clunky huge lego looking laptop, more points if it can come in a nice color like white, or blue/green/etc. and not black)

3. battery life

4. size

* **Info/Requirements**

-Ryzen only, no intel

-Preferably OLED with good colors.

-Something that wont get extremely hot or sound extremely loud, all laptops tend to get hot and a little noisy in my experience but I dont want to disturb classes or burn my legs or hands.

Hey, all.

Hunting for an inexpensive laptop for my teen. They already have a decent desktop computer, but need something that can travel with them. They primarily play Roblox, watch video, do schoolwork.

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

Canada

• Budget

$700 CAD

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes

• Screen size

Any

• Weight limit

N/A

• Purpose

Schoolwork, light gaming

• Form factor

Standards

• Intended usage

Roblox, primarily. Google Apps. Streaming video.

• Desired battery life

Not critical - anything decent

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Peformance, Battery life, Size, Weight

• Info/Requirements

16GB RAM and dedicated GPU preferred

Which one would I choose?

1) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (82XM00G1IN) – Ryzen 5 7530U, 8GB/512GB, IPS Display~62k

2) Lenovo V15 (83CRA01SIN) – Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB/512GB, 250-nit Display~64k

Usage: Coding,AI/ML, classes (so decent battery) and long-term use (5–7 years) as I will look for phd too..

Any owner reviews would be appreciated.

Or any other upto 60k ??

Hey !

My sister's budget is about $500, and she asked me to find her a laptop that runs these with a room of 2 more years for newer things without hiccups, is that even feasible?

ZBrush – Cinema 4D – Substance Painter – Marvelous Designer – Marmoset – Arnold - live 2d cubism - ibis paint x

I never mind the used market.

Hi! I know very little about laptop specs so any advice is appreciated. I need a laptop that will allow me to do my assignments and coursework but also run certain games like stardew valley or terraria (so essentially games with less detailed graphics or 2D graphics). I’m unsure if I need 16 gb of ram or only 8 gb, but 16 gb laptops are often a lot faster so a laptop that runs smoothly is something I’d quite like. I’d also like a laptop that can last me the 4 years I’ll be at uni so i understand I might need to invest in a slightly more expensive laptop. Thank you!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
Uk
Budget
Depends - see extra info, but would likely be around £400-£600
Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No
Screen size
No preference
Weight limit
No preference (but a lighter laptop would be good as I’d have to carry it around)
Purpose
University assignments like essays and PowerPoints, research, gaming on 2D games though if there is an affordable laptop that can also run games with even 3D graphics that would be appreciated, entertainment like Netflix and YouTube, general purpose
Form factor
Standard
Intended usage
Microsoft word, PowerPoint, outlook, etc, steam
Desired battery life
12-24 hours
Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance, battery, weight, battery
Info/Requirements
I’d prefer a slimmer laptop but this isn’t necessary, also for those who know about this, I am eligible for a laptop from DSA (which is why I can only buy a new one) so for now I am just wanting recommendations as the retail price won’t be what I pay. I have also never owned a laptop before

Laptop Heyyy ! Anyone has an old laptop they no longer use, need one for school. Can’t afford one at the moment .

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country

In the US

Budget

$1000 USD, willing to see if some just over will drop with back to school prices

Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Maybe, only from trusted sellers

Screen size

Any

Weight limit

Any

Purpose

CAD and schoolwork

Form factor

Standard

Intended usage

My primary use is CAD software, including Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, and 3D-printing slicers like Bambu Studio and PrusaSlicer. I’ll also use it for typical schoolwork (Office, web browsing, programming, etc.).
I plan to study Mechanical Engineering in college, so I’d like something that will remain capable for engineering coursework over the next 4–5 years. Right now it’s mainly for personal engineering and CAD projects.

Desired battery life

Whatever is available, preferably >4 non cad, but understand the compromise

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

Performance, Build quality / reliability, Battery life, Display, Weight / size

Info/Requirements

Your the expert, it is a hope that it will last through most of college so looking at 4 ish years at the very least.

So I am in between to buy one of those

1- Hp 640 G8
CPU : Intel core i5 , 1145G7
GPU : Intel Iris XE graphics
RAM : 16 GB DDR4
Storage : 512 GB M.2
Price : €369

2- Lenovo ThinkPad L14 gen2
CPU : same as hp
GPU : same
RAM : 16 GB DDR4 also same
Storage : 256 GB M .2
Price €319

Both are refurbished and in good condition

I will use it for university and a bit of light gaming
First I was going to buy the HP because I it looks nicer but I have read a lot of comment that it won’t live that long and won’t get past 3 years so I’m not sure now

Hello all,

I am seeking assistance to find a laptop for grad school (program is in digital forensics). I do not need the laptop for gaming, just primarily for schoolwork and casual internet browsing.

**LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE**

* **Country**
USA

[Country or countries intending to purchase from]

* **Budget**
Under $2,000 USD

[in your **country's currency**; feel free to *also* convert to USD for our at-a-glance convenience, **BUT INCLUDE BOTH NUMBERS**]

* **Are you open to refurbs/used options? **

Open to refurbished items.
 

[Yes, Maybe, No]

* **Screen size**

Any size
 

[Any, 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", or a size range]

* **Weight limit**

Under 3 lbs would be preferred
 

[Any, or specify approximate weight]

* **Purpose**

[General purpose, schoolwork, entertainment device, etc. Detailed info goes below]
Main purpose is for schoolwork and casual internet browsing.

* **Form factor**

[Standard/Clamshell (a regular laptop), 2-in-1, need pen support, tablet PC, etc.]
Regular laptop

* **Intended usage**

Educational and casual internet browsing
 

[List of applications, software, which games and at what settings/FPS, etc. Try to include options you cannot currently perform, but might want to try with a stronger/newer device; eg indie gamers moving from a 1650 to a 5080M might suddenly want to try God of War]
Just VM software for digital forensics program, being able to switch between operating systems. Basically Microsoft products for school.

* **Desired battery life**

[In Hours; please remember that high performance/gaming laptops tend to get less battery life - no more than 8 hours, typically about 4 hours]
About 10 hours, I assume

* **Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life**
Performance, weight, size, battery life

[eg battery life, performance, weight, size doesn't matter. **PLEASE REMEMBER LAPTOPS ARE A COMPROMISE AND PERFORMANCE SACRIFICES LIGHT WEIGHT AND LONG BATTERY LIFE ETC**]
battery, performance, and size does not matter. Weight, not something crazy heavy.

* **Info/Requirements**

“For laptop, bare minimum is a computer with 16GB of memory, at least an i7 processor, and a 500 GB hard drive/SSD. Better would be 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. Also recommend Virtualization support (Intel VT-× / AMD-V required) and OS flexibility: Windows
+ Linux (dual-boot or VM) as well as an external drive (or cloud storage) of a few TB where you can park class data. “ - from a faculty member

* **Country**

United States

* **Budget**

400$-699$. 400 is the minimum, 699 is the maximum. Anything in between is fine.

* **Are you open to refurbs/used options? **

Yes, as long as they're reputable sources.

* **Screen size**

Any

* **Weight limit**

Any

* **Purpose**

General purpose, schoolwork with a bunch of documents, light gaming, bootable distros, Linux config, and multitasking.

* **Form factor**

Standard

* **Intended usage**

I'll be using it for documents, school, and light gaming (Minecraft, roblox, and indie games). I'll be running Arch Linux on it so I don't want to deal with NIVIDA drivers. Might run gentoo on it as well. Overall though, I just need one that can handle multiple tabs open, gaming, document making, and watching videos in 1080p.

* **Desired battery life**

At least 6-8 hours.

considering the price-performance, help me choose pls. gemini said lenovo has better build. i know nothing about laptops.

Lenovo legion 5 15akp10 (105k)

-ryzen ai7 350

-rtx 5070

-16gbram

-1tb ssd

(cons: ryzen 7. they said intel core is better in rendering revit cads etc.)

or

asus tuf f16 FX608JPR (93k)

- i7

-rtx 5060

-1tb ssd

-16gbram

(cons: rtx 5060. 5070 wouldve been better but if their diff is not that noticeable then i might go for this)

okay paba yung rtx 4060 or 5060 for architectural rendering? asustuf kase is i7 with rtx 5060. or should i find smth na may 4070/5070

Country
Philippines

Budget
Max: ₱70,000 ($1,200)

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
Preference 15” - 17”

Weight limit
Doesn’t really matter but could go for 1.8kg to 3kg

Purpose
Casual Gaming, Work

Form factor
Traditional

Intended usage
I mostly use Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve. For games I am mostly into Triple A games but most of the time just PUBG and Valorant. In my recent RE: Requiem playthrough, I was at 40fps in 1080p Low-Medium settings so I am looking for much better performance and can handle graphics

Desired battery life
Doesn’t really matter to me, maybe my maximum is 6 hours

Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life:

Performance
Battery life
Weight
Size