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Dell:
Precision - Very powerful desktop replacements - great warranty, ridiculously expensive - Usually overpriced or overkill

Latitude - Good Laptops - Great warranty! Highly recommended for any Business environment - Sometimes expensive.

Vostro  - Lower end Business Machines - Better Priced - still durable - Usually 1 Year warranty.

XPS - The nicer looking dell machines, Some are better than others...

Inspiron - YMMV Every model is different

(Plain) Insprion Series - Dells lowest end laptop
(R) Insprion Series - Perfect Home use, dependable, decent build quality, recommended
(Z) Insprion Series - A little slimmer than the R series, Some are Ultrabooks (Very often don't include Optical Drives)

HP:

Spectre - Top of the line personal (dragonfly is the top of the line for business) - lightest laptops, and beautiful!

Pavilion - YMMV (Some better than others)

Probook - Stable durable business systems - Usually a little on the heavy side.

Elitebook - Business Higher end systems, usually pretty expensive

ENVY - Used to be the HP sleek and nicer systems, they pretty much replaced most of the standard pavilions now and call them either ENVY or sleekbooks

Sleekbook - like it sounds slimmer line of laptops

Lenovo:

Thinkpad Series - Very Dependable Business Machine, Expensive (Not Pretty but Durable)

IdeaPad Series -

S Series
U Series - Usually the slimmer line Ultrabooks, Doesn't always include DVD Drive
Y Series - Nice machines with good specs and features (Cool Backlit Keyboards)
Z Series - Step up from the G Series, all around decent build, priced nicely, great home use laptop
G Series - Lower end

Samsung:

Series 3
Series 5
Series 7
Series 9 - The nicest, sleekest looking laptops I've seen in a long time - Can pass for a Macbook!!


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A great post by caliheat:
I believe that there are many factors when deciding what laptop to purchase.
1) What is your intended use and necessary features. e.g. light use vs. heavy use & optical drive, computer speed etc.
2) As mentioned several times in this thread, RAM itself is very easy to upgrade after you purchase.
3) Brand - IMHO this is pretty important as well - which do your prefer vs. which brand do people recommend.
4) Price - you should decide a price range that best suits your needs.
5) Operating System - Many people like myself prefer Windows 7 vs. 8.1, so this would be another consideration.
6) Warranty - does it include 1 year or more, cost for extending warranty.
7) Detailed Specs:
  Processor  - model and speed i3, i5, & i7 2.0 Ghz, 3.0 Ghz etc.
  RAM - This IMHO should be minimum 8GB, especially if running 8.1, however can be added easily.
  Hard Drive - SATA vs. SSD, the latter being much faster. SATA itself offers 5400 RPM vs. 7200 RPM again, the latter being faster.
  Screen Size - this is a personal preference as you can always attach a larger screen in an office setting.
  Battery & Weight - overall laptop weight preference & battery life.
  Graphics - Integrated graphics vs. dedicated graphics, e.g. Intel 4400 vs. Nvidia GTX etc.

In summary, you have to decide what are you priorities, what can be upgraded and what you are flexible on.



Excellent article about the differences between the Intel processor suffixes.

Excellent "Laptop Buying Guide" by @dailykasha, written for Black Friday 2021, updated for holidays 2023

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10360 on: December 22, 2016, 12:36:00 AM »
Available from a seller on Amazon (FBA) for $419. Might be a better choice for some than the $410 (after adding tax) from the MS Store that ships way longer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01D27ERMO/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Firstly, I'm not so sure that it'll arrive any later through the MS store, as I ordered it early this morning and it's now already on its way,
expected to arrive later tomorrow (i.e. on Thursday!!). Also, for NY the price came out to around 412 w/tax.
In addition, the Amazon seems a bit sketchy; they don't write all the specs, details seem very unclear. I for one am not comfortable buying an expensive product from a seller like that.
And the MS one has signature edition of course, another plus.

Secondly, and more importantly, thank you @Yisrooel Tech and @Avromie7 for all your help in this laptop thread!!
I'm not sure what happened to all the other guys who used to be very active here like @NameChanged and @Data Recovery, but I hope you don't go MIA like them ;) .

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10361 on: December 22, 2016, 12:42:57 AM »
Firstly, I'm not so sure that it'll arrive any later through the MS store, as I ordered it early this morning and it's now already on its way,
expected to arrive later tomorrow (i.e. on Thursday!!). Also, for NY the price came out to around 412 w/tax.
In addition, the Amazon seems a bit sketchy; they don't write all the specs, details seem very unclear. I for one am not comfortable buying an expensive product from a seller like that.
And the MS one has signature edition of course, another plus.

Secondly, and more importantly, thank you @Yisrooel Tech for all your help in this laptop thread!!
That is fast shipping! Usually MS Store takes a week or more.

The Amazon sellers have good ratings, but the Signature Edition thing is certainly a plus for MS.

My pleasure. Hope I can be to help!


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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10362 on: December 22, 2016, 01:19:34 AM »
B&H: ASUS 13.3" ZenBook UX310UA Notebook (Rose Gold) for $669 shipped with next day delivery.

Includes free Microsoft Office 365 Personal.

Highlights:

• 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-6500U Dual-Core
• 8GB of DDR4 RAM
• 256GB SSD
• 13.3" (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Display
• Integrated Intel HD 520 Graphics
• Multi-Format Media Card Reader
• 802.11ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1
• USB Type-C / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / HDMI
• Windows 10

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10363 on: December 22, 2016, 11:51:45 PM »
Firstly, I'm not so sure that it'll arrive any later through the MS store, as I ordered it early this morning and it's now already on its way,
expected to arrive later tomorrow (i.e. on Thursday!!). Also, for NY the price came out to around 412 w/tax.
In addition, the Amazon seems a bit sketchy; they don't write all the specs, details seem very unclear. I for one am not comfortable buying an expensive product from a seller like that.
And the MS one has signature edition of course, another plus.

Secondly, and more importantly, thank you @Yisrooel Tech and @Avromie7 for all your help in this laptop thread!!
I'm not sure what happened to all the other guys who used to be very active here like @NameChanged and @Data Recovery, but I hope you don't go MIA like them ;) .

I ordered the one from Amazon yesterday and got it tonight. I just started setting it up and the screen crapped out - 5 pink vertical lines going down every time i touched the screen. i called Amazon and sending it back. They gave me a $25 for my trouble but still pretty upset, it was a present for my daughter's birthday which is tomorrow. Now I need to find another option

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10364 on: December 22, 2016, 11:55:18 PM »
I ordered the one from Amazon yesterday and got it tonight. I just started setting it up and the screen crapped out - 5 pink vertical lines going down every time i touched the screen. i called Amazon and sending it back. They gave me a $25 for my trouble but still pretty upset, it was a present for my daughter's birthday which is tomorrow. Now I need to find another option
You should be able to get overnight shipping from them.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10365 on: December 23, 2016, 12:33:23 AM »
You should be able to get overnight shipping from them.

they couldn't since not in stock anymore, should I push for more from them as compensation?

Any other ideas what is a good option to get, Not very happy with the Dell does not give me a lot of confidence in their screens

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10366 on: December 23, 2016, 12:36:01 AM »
they couldn't since not in stock anymore, should I push for more from them as compensation?
Trying can't bother. Probably you would be able to get more if you'd argue with them. But calling back and asking for more I'm not sure that it will work.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10367 on: December 25, 2016, 01:54:42 AM »
Huawei MateBook Signature Edition 2 in 1 PC Tablet, 4+128GB / Intel Core m5 (Space Gray)

$499

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWIJ5RI/?tag=cl03f-20&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10368 on: December 25, 2016, 02:39:05 AM »
Huawei MateBook Signature Edition 2 in 1 PC Tablet, 4+128GB / Intel Core m5 (Space Gray)

$499

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWIJ5RI/?tag=cl03f-20&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
is m5 better than I5?

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10369 on: December 25, 2016, 02:50:57 AM »
is m5 better than I5?
m5 is not as powerful than the i5 (and some not even as the i3, depends on the specific model which the listing does not provide.) It is a low-power processor ideal for thin and light machines like this one.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10370 on: December 25, 2016, 06:15:37 AM »
m5 is not as powerful than the i5 (and some not even as the i3, depends on the specific model which the listing does not provide.) It is a low-power processor ideal for thin and light machines like this one.
thanks, then I will pass...

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10371 on: December 26, 2016, 05:35:34 PM »
Is SSD only helpful for boot time? or does it perceptibly speed up regular performance as well?

e.g. i3+SSD vs. i5+HHD(5400 rpm)

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10372 on: December 26, 2016, 11:16:16 PM »
Is SSD only helpful for boot time? or does it perceptibly speed up regular performance as well?

e.g. i3+SSD vs. i5+HHD(5400 rpm)
It significantly improves performance, the most obvious performance increase is on startup
I wonder what people who type "u" instead of "you" do with all their free time.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10373 on: December 27, 2016, 12:05:38 AM »
Lenovo 15.6" Ideapad 310 Series Notebook for $299.99 Shipped with free Next Day delivery from B&H.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1260386-REG/lenovo_80sm0059us_core_i3_6100u_6gb_1tb_windows_10_15_6.html

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

2.3 GHz Intel Core i3-6100U Dual-Core
6GB DDR4 RAM | 1TB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
15.6" (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Display
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520
SuperMulti DVD Drive | Media Card Reader
802.11ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 4.0
USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 | VGA | HDMI
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

Live again at same price.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10374 on: December 27, 2016, 08:40:55 PM »
Samsung 11.6" Chromebook Intel Dual Core 2.16GHz 2GB RAM 16GB eMMC BT Chrome OS WiFi for $164.99 shipped from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung-11-6-Intel-Dual-Core-2-16GHz-2GB-RAM-16GB-eMMC-BT-Chrome-OS-WiFi-/351912536854?_trkparms=5373%3A0%7C5374%3AFeatured .

Features
Imtel Celeron N3050 Dual Core Processor with Turbo Boost (1.6GHz-2.16GHz)
2GB DDR3 SDRAM
16GB eMMC Solid State Drive
11.6" LED Backlight, HD Display
802.11ac Wireless LAN
Intel HD Graphics
HP TrueVision Webcam
SD Memory Card Reader
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI
Headphone-out/microphone-in Combo Jack
US Edition only includes USA-Style wall plug

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10375 on: December 27, 2016, 10:30:48 PM »
Nice deal, but i needn't to buy it, lol~ ;D

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10376 on: December 28, 2016, 04:30:48 PM »
Samsung 11.6" Chromebook Intel Dual Core 2.16GHz 2GB RAM 16GB eMMC BT Chrome OS WiFi for $164.99 shipped from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung-11-6-Intel-Dual-Core-2-16GHz-2GB-RAM-16GB-eMMC-BT-Chrome-OS-WiFi-/351912536854?_trkparms=5373%3A0%7C5374%3AFeatured .

Features
Imtel Celeron N3050 Dual Core Processor with Turbo Boost (1.6GHz-2.16GHz)
2GB DDR3 SDRAM
16GB eMMC Solid State Drive
11.6" LED Backlight, HD Display
802.11ac Wireless LAN
Intel HD Graphics
HP TrueVision Webcam
SD Memory Card Reader
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI
Headphone-out/microphone-in Combo Jack
US Edition only includes USA-Style wall plug

Now $149.99 with code CDECFLASHSAVE .

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10377 on: December 28, 2016, 08:33:23 PM »
Lenovo IdeaPad SLV 100s 11.6" Laptop / Intel Atom Z3735F/ 2GB / 32GB /W10 Silver for $134.99 shipped from eBay with code CDECFLASHSAVE .

1yr. Office 365 Subscription Included

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-IdeaPad-SLV-100s-11-6-Laptop-Intel-Atom-Z3735F-2GB-32GB-W10-Silver-/132034837409?_trkparms=5373%3A6000000583%7C5374%3APreviously+Featured+Deals.

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10378 on: December 29, 2016, 12:01:53 AM »
Samsung 11.6" Chromebook Intel Dual Core 2.16GHz 2GB RAM 16GB eMMC BT Chrome OS WiFi for $164.99 shipped from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung-11-6-Intel-Dual-Core-2-16GHz-2GB-RAM-16GB-eMMC-BT-Chrome-OS-WiFi-/351912536854?_trkparms=5373%3A0%7C5374%3AFeatured .

Features
Imtel Celeron N3050 Dual Core Processor with Turbo Boost (1.6GHz-2.16GHz)
2GB DDR3 SDRAM
16GB eMMC Solid State Drive
11.6" LED Backlight, HD Display
802.11ac Wireless LAN
Intel HD Graphics
HP TrueVision Webcam
SD Memory Card Reader
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI
Headphone-out/microphone-in Combo Jack
US Edition only includes USA-Style wall plug
Cheaper on Amazon...

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #10379 on: December 29, 2016, 12:05:10 AM »
how do these last two yaalili deals compare? are they good enough for very basic home use? the fact that theres no sd slot bothers me slightly since photo developing is part of the home office...
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