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So I'm looking for a new laptop now, my current one is from 2009. My price range is 600-1000(ish) and I'll be using it for mostly Office functions with some higher-end 3D modeling. Probably light and infrequent gaming. So, I'm currently looking at this: ASUS N550JK-DS71T http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAA5BSS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER It's an i7-4xxx with a 1600x800" IPS screen, which basically covers the only two things that this thread really cares about other than not having an SSD. I was looking at ThinkPads but everything that was catching my eye was at 1366x768 resolution (my laptop from 09 has that.) Suggestions, input, comments?
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Jul 27, 2014 00:18
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dissss posted:Three comments: Upon closer inspection the keyboard issue is obvious just in the pictures. I'll probably go with an OP suggestion and get a ThinkPad T440 model with similar specs. Thanks!
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Jul 27, 2014 01:46
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There are probably alternate solutions, but yeah at least on my laptop I can remove the wireless card if I choose. What's your laptop make/model?
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Aug 1, 2014 17:32
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Wilford Cutlery posted:He hasn't bought one yet, he's looking for recommendations. Ah, guess I should learn to read better. So I would look at something like a Dell Inspiron 3000 series from Dell Outlet. The bottom uses philips-head screws, and the panel will open to reveal the RAM and the wireless card. The antenna cables should snap loose just like a 9V battery has snap on terminals. You should be able to unscrew the wireless card using the same screwdriver you used to open the access panel up. Still post the specs before you buy so someone more qualified can help guide/inform you.
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Aug 1, 2014 18:03
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I went ahead and ordered a used T420 in good condition. I'm using a Dell Studio 1555 from 2009, so I think even the Sandy Bridge i5 and 1600x900 screen will be a dramatic improvement in performance that will fit my budget well. I'll just build a desktop for high-end stuff.
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Aug 7, 2014 16:34
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fuf posted:I thought the complaints about the T440 trackpad must have been exaggerated, but it really is terrible. Clicking makes a loud-rear end clickety-clackety noise and makes it feel like a flimsy piece of poo poo. Also the cursor jumps wildly every time I click so I'm loving up all over the place. Is your driver up to date? Here's the latest: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds034647
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Aug 12, 2014 18:23
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Rexxed posted:I'm thinking about getting one of those for work to replace my 2005 acer which amazingly still works fine (but is a WinXP machine with a turion and 1gb of ram), so I'd like to hear how it works out for you. I bought a used T420 off of Amazon and it's been pretty great to me so far. I'm pretty happy with it.
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Aug 23, 2014 01:16
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I just wanted to say, I finally got my 250GB Samsung 840 EVO installed in my T420, and it is seriously like night and day. I can't believe I questioned buying one in the first place. The next machine I build is getting one of these suckers too. I'm so pleased with it.
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Aug 25, 2014 00:52
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So I'm looking for a laptop that has a touchscreen so I can take notes on it in my professional school program. I know that many have recommended the Surface Pro 3. I am partial to Lenovo products (my current machine being a Thinkpad T420), and so I've been checking out the Yoga 3 Pro. I was just wondering if anyone else had recommendations, given that my primary use will be regular computing, OneNote note taking, and the occasional high-end steam game. My budget is $1000-$2500.
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Aug 10, 2015 04:47
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So a conventional laptop with a touch panel is probably the best bet huh?
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Aug 10, 2015 05:53
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Mecca-Benghazi posted:You have a super high budget; maybe a traditional laptop and a Surface 3 for notes? If I just split it up like that, would an iPad or SP3 (or just plain old Surf 3) be the better selection? system protocol posted:If you like the Surface Pro but prefer Lenovo, I would be doing some research on the Lenovo "Helix 2". Well within your price range. I just looked at the Helix 2, I dunno. It's alright, but since it seems like splitting up functionality is the more reasonable thing, I might as well consider an iPad or some other true tablet for the price/money savings.
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Aug 10, 2015 22:03
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Mecca-Benghazi posted:The Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 are different, yeah. Surface 3 is basically the SP3 but smaller, no fan, and only three positions for the stand. Thank you so much for that link. I think that reading that has mostly sold me on the S3 for my specific note-taking application. I do wonder, with the S3 is OneNote tethered to that stupid Office365 yearly subscription thing, or is it -possible- to install Office 2010 on it? e: Do you think I really need to upgrade from my T420 to a better laptop solution? I have my note-taking needs filled by the S3... do I really stand to gain much by upgrading laptops now vs. waiting another 2-3 years to upgrade? Wickerman fucked around with this message at 23:13 on Aug 10, 2015 |
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Aug 10, 2015 22:48
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What specific models of Panasonic and Dell?
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Aug 14, 2015 04:23
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My friend recently bought an Alienware 13x but nearly pulled the trigger on a Sager because Dell took his money and didn't email him back for a week or something. You will probably get more for your money from a Sager.
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Aug 28, 2015 14:15
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I upgraded my Surface 3 from 8.1 to 10 and have only had it lock up one time. The interface is superior to 8.1, imo.
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Sep 21, 2015 04:38
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Just chiming back in to say that I love my Surface 3 for annotating PDFs/Powerpoints. Save your cash and don't get the Pro 3 if that's all you wanna use it for.
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Sep 26, 2015 18:03
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Is there any reason why T440p laptops should be under 500 used? Aren't they literally last year's model?
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Apr 14, 2016 02:01
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Laptop Megathread: There is still no good reason not to buy a thinkpad T420 checking in here.
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May 17, 2016 00:45
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Let's say I have a T440p with a 1366x768 screen. Should I pick up a 1080p screen off eBay or just leave it as is? :/
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Nov 12, 2016 20:51
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So I put a 1080p screen and the three button touchpad on my T440p. Are there any other mods/upgrades I should look into? PS: Without the three-button touchpad, I think this sucker would make me lose my mind. gently caress the no button touchpad, seriously. Can't believe they thought that was a good idea.
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Has anyone had to remove the heatsink and apply fresh thermal paste to a gaming laptop before? My buddy was having a weird issue that suggested overheating on his i7-4720HQ laptop... couldn't find any hardware issues, so I just removed the heatsink and the thermal paste that was on it was almost like silly putty in consistency. Cleaned it off, applied arctic silver and reassembled and it's running normal again. I've just never seen this in a laptop before, but I've also never bought a true quad core laptop with separate GPU so I'm not very familiar with overheating and heat transfer on them. It's an ASUS ROG GL551J, for whatever that's worth.
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