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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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« Reply #14760 on: July 30, 2024, 01:52:48 PM »
TUF A16 with Ryzen 7 7735HS (55W Zen 3+) and RX 7700S (=4060TI in gaming without ray tracing, =4070+ in professional work) for $750 at Best Buy again.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black/6560989.p?skuId=6560989
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« Reply #14761 on: August 01, 2024, 04:49:55 AM »
TUF A16 with Ryzen 7 7735HS (55W Zen 3+) and RX 7700S (=4060TI in gaming without ray tracing, =4070+ in professional work) for $750 at Best Buy again.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black/6560989.p?skuId=6560989
This above is still on sale, but if your needs skew more towards processing or you do ray tracing, OR if a bit less graphics is fine AND you can get Dell cc discounts: Dell G15 with Ryzen 7840HS (55W Zen 4) and RTX 4060 for $850
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-computer-laptops/g15-gaming-laptop/spd/g-series-15-5535-laptop/useghbts5535grpw
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14762 on: August 04, 2024, 05:04:00 AM »
HP Omnibook X 14 with Snapdragon X for $900 at BB.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-omnibook-x-copilot-pc-14-2-2k-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x-elite-16gb-memory-1tb-sdd-meteor-silver/6583279.p?skuId=6583279#&intl=nosplash
Review here: https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/hp-omnibook-x-review

IMHO you can still do better at this price but you would probably be sacrificing a little bit of battery life.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14763 on: August 05, 2024, 05:11:13 AM »
Strong Graphics Computer

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ROG-Strix-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B0CRDCXRK2?ref=dlx_deals_dg_dcl_B0CRDCXRK2_dt_sl14_7e

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JV-AS74

List Price: $1,399.99 -17% $1,164.99
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Basic Graphics Computer. Great for a Girl learning basic Graphics next year.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRDF25TQ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B0CRDF25TQ&pd_rd_w=t4YYQ&content-id=amzn1.sym.c4606765-78ec-444e-9319-716ceb6c5a61&pf_rd_p=c4606765-78ec-444e-9319-716ceb6c5a61&pf_rd_r=0PXSTH955XSCCB2ATBY1&pd_rd_wg=xNGeI&pd_rd_r=85165e16-d7b3-4438-8f6e-b4facaf51681&s=pc&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” FHD 144Hz Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050, AMD Ryzen™ 5 7535HS, 8GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe™ SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FA506NF-ES51

List Price: $699.99 -10% $629.99




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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14764 on: August 05, 2024, 07:41:41 AM »
My deal threshold for a 4060 model that isn't unique is $950, and you should be getting at least a 3050 for $600.
See, for instance, the Dell G15, the ASUS TUF, and the Lenovo LOQ. Before you point out that the i7 is much more powerful, start by explaining why you would take a serious hit to your battery for the sake of extra processing - do you have a use case that takes advantage of it?

Budget recommendation for graphics students here, now $480.
Victus with 7535HS, 6650M for $500 at BB. Upgrade the RAM. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-victus-15-6-full-hd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-7535hs-8gb-ddr5-memory-amd-radeon-rx-6550m-512gb-ssd-mica-silver/6578933.p?skuId=6578933

But then again, it may be that MG's options are the cheapest you can get direct to IL. Don't know; haven't checked recently.  ;)
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« Reply #14765 on: August 06, 2024, 08:34:48 AM »
Zenbook 14 OLED with CU7, touch screen for $750 at Best Buy.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-14-oled-14-wuxga-touch-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-intel-evo-edition-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-jasper-gray/6568761.p?skuId=6568761
Notes say that the screen is 1080p, RAM is soldered, gets 15:52h on a web browsing test at 150nits), weighs 3lbs, max brightness measured is 339nits - this plus glossy touchscreen = don't use it outside. No microSD slot.
Review here: https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/asus-zenbook-14-oled-2024-review
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14767 on: August 10, 2024, 08:27:34 PM »
TUF A16 with Ryzen 7 7735HS (55W Zen 3+) and RX 7700S (=4060TI in gaming without ray tracing, =4070+ in professional work) for $750 at Best Buy again.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black/6560989.p?skuId=6560989

Had to turn notifications on for this thread because the fact I have missed this sale for the 3rd time has me fuming.

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« Reply #14768 on: August 11, 2024, 03:07:17 AM »
Had to turn notifications on for this thread because the fact I have missed this sale for the 3rd time has me fuming.
True story. I had this system in mind for Rabbi Berkovits's shul - they needed it for the Rav's videos which are shot in 4K and often need editing - and I missed the sale myself twice before I snagged it for them. (Actually, I think maybe they got the 7600S version for $650? Good enough for what they were doing...)
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« Reply #14769 on: August 11, 2024, 04:03:51 AM »
It's a good price relative to what it offers versus the market.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-14-laptop-intel-core-i3-1215u-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-quiet-blue/6568805.p?skuId=6568805
14" Vivobook, 12th gen i3, 8GB upgradeable RAM, 128GB SSD, $220. Great price for basic office work.
$230 now.
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Lenovo V14 G4 (cheap business laptop), Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB upgradeable RAM, 256GB SSD, $330. Has a rare 2.5" slot in addition to the M2 it comes with, so compatible with the cheaper 2.5" SSDs (DON'T get hard drives, 7mm limits you to 4TB anyways).
https://computers.woot.com/offers/lenovo-14-v14-g4-laptop?ref=w_cnt_wp_0_33
Now $325.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14770 on: August 12, 2024, 08:59:07 AM »
TUF A16 with Ryzen 7 7735HS (55W Zen 3+) and RX 7700S (=4060TI in gaming without ray tracing, =4070+ in professional work) for $750 at Best Buy again.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-a16-16-165hz-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7735hs-with-16gb-ddr5-memory-radeon-rx7700s-512gb-pcie-ssd-off-black/6560989.p?skuId=6560989
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14771 on: August 12, 2024, 09:01:03 AM »
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14772 on: August 12, 2024, 09:58:57 AM »
I’m looking for the best place to get a macbook either new or used for an injured chayal (lost an eye), he requested that it has a lot of RAM.

Any help appreciated

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14773 on: August 14, 2024, 06:44:50 PM »
USAGE: Officially only basic stuff. Some Zoom meetings, browsing. listening to music.
If it has enough power, I may occasionally use it for programming when I don't have my work laptop with me. For that I would need to upgrade RAM

SIZE: 15.6"-17" strong preference for 17", but would take a smaller laptop if I got a much better deal.

BUILD QUALITY: Plastic is fine

WHERE CAN YOU SHOP? Online, shipping to NY. No deadline on arrival date, but preferably sooner rather than later.

What do you want to spend? Up to $600 before tax. I don't mind paying a bit extra to upgrade it myself, but the $600 is a hard limit on the cost of what I buy initially. (I am not buying it myself, so I cannot go over that limit.)

Other features
Battery life - great battery would be nice, but not required
Number pad - strongly preferred - would only forgo this for a great deal
Backlit keyboard - nice, but not required
Touch screen - not wanted
2-in-1  - not wanted

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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14774 on: August 14, 2024, 08:12:00 PM »

2-in-1  - not wanted

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-yoga-7i-2-in-1-16-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-5-125u-with-16gb-memory-512gb-ssd-storm-grey/6571364.p
$600. screen is an acceptable 300nit, though I'd look for brighter. it is 2in1, so some of the money is going to that "feature", and you may be able to find better without 2in1

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« Reply #14775 on: August 15, 2024, 02:24:52 AM »
For that I would need to upgrade RAM
How important is this? Forgoing soldered RAM is basically forgoing any of the classy options and possibly requiring an older model (upgradeable RAM in the budget segment was far more common with 12th gen Intel than later). If it isn't, best bang for the buck is this model, a LOT of processing power for the price - but if 16GB RAM will be a bottleneck preventing you from taking advantage...
$540 at ebay sold by antonline: Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 16 with Ryzen 7 8845HS (45W Zen 4+), 16GB RAM (soldered), 512GB SSD. Screen is not very bright and color is not that great. Metal build.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305572819766?itmmeta=01J4PA4M1V63ZF05AK7XXW7WE3&hash=item47258f3336:g:SUsAAOSw-qNmo7Yv&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAIEnx45PA1i%2FFKEnDAnqhVRWHdvKZmn8MAUK1QyLxTr1A3FZv8%2FSlkrHyxQIQBi2Kx5BACTAn3KQl6uPd3pM345W6aD038UF9C9chchNintmkH3g8NwRfaFEwgNh4YSUWpn3FHCifMl8ApEWQaYD3MqULifrRpUcE3PYsH7ZL3RV9XZrYc87G%2BIMOQLINUPMSC2R0E%2BckSKhJiej%2FsluUMhpXCv%2BEqig77PY0u5%2FYA4pqArUKT5fdTtA3pHYZ7Cii433sd%2BW%2BHcAEcVDpmf0l1lg7Zbi5iZJGUrZMkNWOjQe2e0FbgP2pf3E7pMFfALk%2BFrEUeBNs%2F6bjXoSgIrhh%2F0%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMgsGSyqVk
I'll try to take a look around but find it hard to believe I'll find something better than this.
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14776 on: August 15, 2024, 04:11:17 AM »
Decent price for a metal 2-in-1 with upgradeable parts. Only the 8/256 model is sold by Walmart - avoid the other ones.
Flex 5 14", 12th gen i3, 8GB/256GB. $369.
(You can, of course, get significantly more power for not so much more money.)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/LENOVO-82R7003WUS-IdeaPad-Flex-5-14IAU7-14-WUXGA-Touchscreen-i3-1215U-1-2GHz-Intel-UHD-Graphics-8GB-RAM-256GB-SSD-Win-11-Home-Storm-Grey/2542512382?filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22retailer%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Walmart%22%5D%7D%5D
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« Reply #14777 on: August 15, 2024, 04:23:59 AM »
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« Reply #14778 on: August 15, 2024, 04:28:04 AM »
$130 - ASUS 14" typewriter, 4GB soldered RAM, 64GB emmc but has empty M2 slots for normal ssds.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-14-laptop-intel-celeron-n4500-with-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-star-black/6568803.p?skuId=6568803
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Re: Laptop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #14779 on: August 15, 2024, 04:19:57 PM »
How important is this? Forgoing soldered RAM is basically forgoing any of the classy options and possibly requiring an older model (upgradeable RAM in the budget segment was far more common with 12th gen Intel than later). If it isn't, best bang for the buck is this model, a LOT of processing power for the price - but if 16GB RAM will be a bottleneck preventing you from taking advantage...I'll try to take a look around but find it hard to believe I'll find something better than this.
Thank you for your  assistance! It's a very strong preference, otherwise, I probably won't need it for much. Worst case, I have a free laptop, also not bad. I guess if can't work in 32gb RAM, I'd prefer in this order: 17", lightweight, long battery.