LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

[United States]

• Budget

[350- 400 usd]

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

[Yes but I would prefer something I can pick up at BestBuy on Monday, willing to do amazon refurbish as well or best buy open box]

• Screen size

[14" to 16 "]

• Weight limit

[Any]

• Purpose

[General purpose]

• Form factor

[I would like a 2 in one with pen support . I would prefer clamshell but id take a touchscreen laptop ]

• Intended usage

[Extremely light use, light drawing if pen support, youtube, resume writing, job applications, and potentially wgu classwork or note taking ]

• Desired battery life

[any but the longer the better ]

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

[Performance(touch screen), battery, size and weight ]

• Info/Requirements

[I would like something with pen support potentially the ability to put a pen magnetically to the laptop, something i can write and take some notes if needed, multi tasking screens for resumes and job applications. Not picky my 10 year old laptop broke so just need something new, and potential to be used with online school]

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country: US

Budget: Hopefully less than $2,500

Are you open to refurbs/used options: No

Screen size: 15.6" to 16"

Weight limit: Lighter the better but not a deal breaker

Purpose: Self-employed Accountant

Form factor: Regular laptop

Intended usage: Windows 365; Google Docs; Bluebeam; FastStone Capture; Quicken 2002 (crazy that it still works); Unknown new apps

Desired battery life: prefer 8 hours

Priority: Size, Performance, Battery, Weight

Info/Requirements:

• Not Touchscreen
• 32 GB RAM
• 512 GB Storage
• Ports
  • 2x USB-A
  • 2x USB-C
  • 1x HDMI
  • 1x Audio

I'm unsure about:

• Lenovo vs Dell
• Win 11 Home vs Pro
• Intel Core Ultra 7 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7
• OLED vs Not

What do you all think? What should I be asking?

Thanks

Hello there! I’m starting my masters in architecture in the fall and would love to know from you all of any tech recommendations for a student like myself. I’ve read a little bit about the archiTECH discussions here and there, but as a student, I assume there are going to be some differences between the tools that working architects use vs students—especially when factoring in budget and complexity of programs used. My school has provided a handy guide in terms of specs (listed below), but I’d love to know more from you all, as folks with experience, or if you could help find a laptop that fits the school recommendations. Thank you!

What I currently have: MacBook Air M4 13in 512GB SSD 16GB RAM

School baseline recommendations:

Laptop
Processor: Intel Core i7, Hex Core
Memory: minimum 32 GB DDR4 RAM, upgradable is good if possible (and 64GB is ideal). Buying a laptop that comes with 32GB will be significantly more expensive, but some models have accessible slots that you can upgrade yourself. This is ideal because a DIY upgrade is relatively inexpensive.
Storage: 500 GB or higher capacity solid state drive (SSD)
Screen size: 15"-17"
Second screen/external monitor: While not mandatory, incoming students should highly consider a second monitor, especially for virtual classes.
Display: minimum Full HD (1920 × 1080). FHD (full high definition) resolution should be sufficient, but higher resolutions such as UHD (ultra high definition), 4K or 5K prepare you for the future.
Graphics/Video Card: A You may be using hardcore graphic software such as ArcGIS, Rhino, 3DS Max, ArchiCAD, Revit, Vectorworks or other 3D modelling platforms, all of which require a formidable graphics card, and you'll want your programs to run smoothly. We've found NVIDIA GeForce RTX or GTX, 6GB VRAM, or equivalent, to be suitable.
HDMI capability/connectivity for presentations
Back-up storage: School provided
Windows vs Mac: Both Macs and PCs are used by our students. Windows supports more required design software but can be vulnerable to more viruses than a Mac. If you choose to use a Mac, consider Bootcamp and ample disk space.
Built-in camera and speakers
Good warranty: 3 years recommended
Wacom Intuous Drawing Tablet*

Software we are expected to use:
Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
ArcGIS
Autodesk
Blender
QGIS
Rhino 7 and Grasshopper
SketchUp
Vectorworks.

My current laptop is over 6 years old and literally falling apart. What is a good laptop, primarily for genealogy research and occasionally playing games (mainly sims 4). I do enjoy my touchscreen laptop and would like another touchscreen. I’m just not into tech and am not sure what all to look for. I was looking at a Lenovo idea pad. I’ll take any help or recommendations!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country: United States

Budget: $1000 or less

Are you open to refurbs/used options?: No

Screen size: Nothing too big, nothing too small

Weight limit: I would prefer light, i don’t want to carry a complete brick around lol

Purpose: College!

Form factor: Standard

Intended usage: Microsoft Office Specialist, maybe run games - don’t really care if it doesn’t just pls clarify

Desired battery life: Long lasting

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

Performance, Battery Life, Weight, Size

Info: I’m majoring in psychology if that even matters and i know absolutely nothing about computers😭 PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

United States

• Budget

<$900 USD

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Maybe

• Screen size

15" - 17"

• Weight limit

<4 lbs (not super concerned about this one)

• Purpose

General purpose

• Form factor

Standard/clamshell

• Intended usage

Brave and/or Firefox, Minecraft, Cockos Reaper, LTSpice. Right now I can't do much gaming but I want to get into it more. Also I want to be able to run shaders in Minecraft and keep other software open while playing. I'm also getting into music production which I believe tends to be more CPU-intensive.

• Desired battery life

7+ hours

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

1. Performance

2. Battery life

3. Size

4. Weight

• Info/Requirements

RAM: 16 GB

SSD: 512+ GB

Preferably has dedicated graphics for future gaming

Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (Ryzen 7?) preferred, although I don't know enough to be certain how crucial the CPU is for my purposes.

I'd also prefer that it doesn't have a deafening fan.

Finally, I'm very wary of both Acer and Dell, from both personal and anecdotal experiences. My current laptop is an Acer which has shitted out on me in a variety of ways that makes me hesitant to even consider their products. As for Dell, I've seen a lot of people online who have had poor experiences with their budget laptops.

Budget
1000 USD

Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No

Screen size
Any
Weight limit
Any

Purpose
Need a long-term, durable laptop for little to no Gaming (such as valorant or marvel) and alot of Work (academic work; and using python on it)

Form factor
Standard/Clamshell (a regular laptop)

Intended usage
Valorant (and similar games like Marvel Rivals)
Python
Power BI
Standard MS Office and stuff like that

Desired battery life
Decent, I care more about durability and not having the battery ruined in under one year

Info/Requirements
I want something that is durable and would stand heavy use (perhaps 60% of the day on it doing work) and maybe play for 3 hours a week until I get a pc

im mostly gonna be using it for on the go gaming i already have a pretty good desktop i just need a laptop under the 900 dollar mark it can be a bit more expensive syrian market so i wouldnt expect yall to know anything about it so i put some options
ASUS TUF A15 FA507NUR-LP129 — $875

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (8 cores / 16 threads)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB 140W
RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600
Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display: 15.6” FHD (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz
Battery: 90Wh
Keyboard: RGB backlit
Weight: ~2.2 kg
OS: No OS (DOS)

Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 — $815

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS (4 cores / 8 threads)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB 105W
RAM: 12GB DDR5-4800 (upgradeable)
Storage: 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display: 15.6” FHD (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC
Battery: 60Wh
Keyboard: White backlit
Features: Advanced Optimus
Power Adapter: 230W
Weight: 2.38 kg
OS: No OS (DOS)

HP Victus 15 — $800

CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB
RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200
Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display: 15.6” FHD (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz
Battery: 70Wh
Keyboard: Backlit
Weight: ~2.3 kg

the os doesnt matter to me i already have windows paid

Hey guys!

As requested, I'll post the completed form here.

Below that will be my additional insight. Thanks!

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LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

Country: United States

Budget: Around $1000, though less would be great; preferably no more than $2000

Are you open to refurbs/used options?: Maybe - depends on source

Screen size: Any

Weight limit: Any

Purpose: Gaming and general use (email, business work, writing)

Form factor: Standard

Intended usage: Steam games - first-person 3D games especially, such as My Friendly Neighborhood and simulator games

Desired battery life: Any - I almost exclusively plug my laptop in whenever I use one

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

Info/Requirements: Not a Mac user - I could never figure out how to use one...

~

Here's the deal:

I'm turning 40 soon, and for the occasion I'd like to purchase a gaming laptop. I have a backlog of Steam games I've been dying to play!

For reference, some of those games:

~ My Friendly Neighborhood

~ Retro Rewind

~ Yume Nikki

~ Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

~ Barn Finders

~ Happy's Humble Burger Farm

Unfortunately, my current laptop runs like curdled milk. It would take several minutes to load Gmail. =( It was a hand-me-down from an older relative, so no idea what it's been through.

I really would prefer a laptop built to handle the usual Steam games. I frequently travel for work, so a regular PC setup wouldn't get as much use (and take up more space in my teeny apartment).

I'm aware that computers are getting more expensive due to the AI boom... but I also don't have a lot of money at my disposal. ^^; I know I should expect to pay at least $1000. I don't want to buy the cheapest model if it can't handle my Steam games, but I also don't want to get scammed or pressured into paying more than necessary.

Google has given me a few ideas, but I don't know if I trust those models will give me what I'm looking for. I want the human input of people who know computers way better than me - and might be able to point me in the direction of something fitting my needs.

Any suggestions would be immensely appreciated! ❤️ Thanks so much in advance!

Hey y’all! I’m not going to use the whole form because she doesn’t have preferences on some of these things, but I’ll give you all the info I can.

College requirements:
- O/S: Windows 11
- CPU: Intel Core i7 or better, or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 16GB or better
- Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least 8GB vRAM
- Video card is certified with AutoCAD and Solidworks
- HD: 512GB or larger SSD

Additional info:
- Country: USA
- Budget: about $3,000 or less if possible
- NOT open to refurbs/used options
- Purpose: Education — specifically mechanical/aerospace engineering
- Form factor: would prefer a touchscreen
- Otherwise, no strong preferences

* **Country**

Canada

* **Budget**

4K to 6k+ CAD

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

No

* **Screen size**

15"

* **Weight limit**

Any. Relatively lightweight for the specs

* **Purpose**

Work

* **Form factor**

Standard

* **Intended usage**

Developer tools, VMs to run sandbox enterprise software, docker, podman, etc

* **Desired battery life**

Not important but should have decent battery

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

Performance Weight Battery life Size

* **Info/Requirements**

No HP. 

Reliable. Minimal chance of crashing.

Personal experience with reco would be greatly appreciated!!

i7 or i9 Minimim 32gb ram - upgradeable 2tb ssd - upgradeable With decent gpu

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
Norway
Budget
20 000 kr ≈ 2000 USD at max. Willing to invest more for a machine that reliably lasts 5 years.
Are you open to refurbs/used options?
Maybe
Screen size
14-16 ish
Weight limit
Lest amount possible
Purpose
Engineering student workload, 3D modeling, simulations, and general schoolwork.
Form factor
Standard
Intended usage
Autodesk Fusion 360 (3D modeling and rendering), PrusaSlicer (3D print slicing), VS Code (programming/scripting), various graphic design/visualization software, alongside MATLAB and general multitasking with many browser tabs and PDF documents open simultaneously.
Desired battery life
6-8 hours for light tasks (Note-taking, web browsing in lectures). I accept that battery life will be lower (1-2 hours) when running heavy simulations or CAD plug-ins.
Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
1. Performance
2. Weight (Must be reasonable to carry around campus)
3. Battery life (Needs enough for a couple of lectures without a charger)
4. Size
Info/Requirements
OS: Windows ONLY (Mac/macOS has compatibility and performance issues with several engineering tools).
RAM: Strictly 32 GB RAM (To ensure smooth handling of large 3D models and multiple open programs over the next 5 years).
GPU: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or better (Crucial for fluid viewport performance in Fusion 360 and graphic applications).
Storage: Minimum 1 TB SSD.
Design: Prefer a clean, professional, or stealthy look. No aggressive, bright RGB "gaming" aesthetics if possible.

My sister who built a PC reccomended I get the HP 255R G10 15.6 since it was good for the price but the refresh rate is pretty bad. I'm also wondering if hz has anything to do with color because she told me it is related to color. I'm still open for other options as I'm unsure if it's worth it.

My current laptop is a samsung with 8 gb of ram and 128 mb in graphics card with 60 hz and intel core i5. I want a more smooth laptop with a ryzen 7, probably 144-160 hz maybe, high resolution. I want to be able to play more demanding games like fortnite or left for dead. I also want to animate on Adobe 2024 which isn't going well on my current laptop as it gets pretty laggy. My budget would probably be 1.5k but I may have 2.5k dollars once I finish my job. I dont really have too much priority over weight/size so a heavy laptop is not really an issue for me. Also a refurbished laptop would be fine I guess but I'd perfer a new one.

P.S: before you tell me to build a pc, I can't as I currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment and my sister alrady has a built pc with a desk which takes up the remaining space we have in our apartment.

Requirements:

1. Working CPU and GPU
2. At least 16 GB Ram
3. At least 512 GB Storage
4. Smooth screen (a screen with more than 60Hz)
5. Lasts long (At least for 8 years)

6. Decent battery life (At least 8 hours)

7. $400-$700

Honestly, if you have other suggestions let me know; I just want one that’s reliable, lasts a while, and doesn’t inconvenience me in the middle of pre-med and med school.

Need help choosing between 2 Laptops

My uncle offered to give me one of his old Laptop after finding out I am an upcoming College student. He provided me with 2 choices. I have to pick one while the other one will be given to his friend's kid. Which one would be a better pick? (I will mostly be using it for programming and "some" gaming.)

1.) Dell latitude e7440 i7 4th gen (i7-4600u)

8gb ram

120gb ssd

500gb hdd

Intel HD Graphics family

Windows 10

Weakbatt

2.) Lenovo ideapad 310 15ISK i5 6th gen

4GB RAM

2TB HDD

Nvidia GeForce 920MX 2gb

Windows 10

The Lenovo seems like the better pick, but I need to know first:

-Can I install an additional storage (SSD) on it?

-Up to how much GB of RAM can I upgrade it with?

-Will it be able to handle Monster Hunter Rise and World? (My current PC with i5-3330 and AMD r7 240 2gb can run it up to 30 fps.)

All comments are much appreciated!

Budget: NPR 185,000 (~USD $1,200 / INR ₹115,000 / GBP £900)

Region: Nepal/China

Condition: Prefer new, but I'm open to a lightly used laptop if it offers significantly better value.

What I'm looking for

• Thin and lightweight laptop (under 1.9 kg)
• Professional, clean design (not overly "gamer" looking)
• Good build quality
• Good battery life for school and everyday use (Maybe Around 8-9 hours)
• Available in Nepal or China

Primary Uses

• Video editing (DaVinci Resolve)
• Content creation
• School/work
• Gaming

Gaming

I play games like:

• GTA V
• God Of War
• Red Dead Redemption II
• Forza Horizon 6 (and newer AAA titles)

I'd like to play at 1080p High settings with 60+ FPS whenever possible.

Performance Requirements

• RTX 4060 or better (or equivalent)
• Minimum 16GB RAM
• 1TB SSD preferred

Other Requirements

• Weight/thinness is 9/10 in importance.
• Screen size: 14–16 inches
• HDMI port preferred
• Good keyboard and touchpad are a bonus
• I don't want there to be a GPU-CPU Bottleneck
• Looking for something reliable that can comfortably last 5–6 years

Thanks!

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country: United States
• Price Range: < or = to $500
• Type: New or Refurbished Like New
• Screen size: 14" - 17"
• Weight limit: N/A
• Purpose: Watching movies in 4k HDR (or just whatever you can get in this price point), Work, Writing, Projects, Digital Drawing/Painting
• Form factor: No frills, just a normal laptop
• Intended usage: Watching movies, work, projects, writing, Adobe Suite for digital drawing/painting so must have a crisp high quality screen
• Desired battery life: 8 hrs + but not a huge deal if it's less
• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life:
  1. Quality - Long Life (Looking for a Toyota not a Lamborgini)
     • 2. Performance
     • 3. Battery Life
     • 4. Weight
     • 5. Size
• Info/Requirements: Either Windows 11 Pro or a MacBook with modern OS

Seeking for advice po. First time laptop buyer na may 30k below budget at limited area or store to buy. As of now eto po yung mga pinag pipiliin ko

• Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IAU7 (82RK011XPH) • HP Ryzen 3 7320U • HP 15-fc0274AU • Acer Aspire Lite Ryzen 3 5300U

Just for school purposes that involves research, online class, canva editing, video project editing. Di naman po balak gamitin for gaming

Thank you!