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Advice on good 17 inch laptop

Advice on good 17 inch laptop

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copyoflegos
Junior Member
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02-12-2026, 04:40 AM
#1
Hi All,
I would appreciate advice on a good 17.3inch laptop to buy in the UK or a spec I should be looking at.
I use it mainly for work (excel based) and trading (so there is always a platform running in the background) . A number pad is a must for me.
I currrently have
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-6500U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.60 GHz
Installed RAM 12.0 GB (11.9 GB usable) ( I beleive this is maxed out)
I have one external monitor (23inch) via HDMI and another screen (15inch) via USBC. Ideally I would like the capability to have 4 monitors the same size
I have had it for about nearly 5 years, and I have a issue with the mouse moving to the corner of the screen which I making the computer difficult to use.
(I have disabled the mousepad and touchscreen, tried different mouses, restored the computer, ran updates to no avail)
I am more interested in getting a good machine and performance over aethestics and lightness as I do my work on it.
Thanks in advance for any input !!
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copyoflegos
02-12-2026, 04:40 AM #1

Hi All,
I would appreciate advice on a good 17.3inch laptop to buy in the UK or a spec I should be looking at.
I use it mainly for work (excel based) and trading (so there is always a platform running in the background) . A number pad is a must for me.
I currrently have
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-6500U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.60 GHz
Installed RAM 12.0 GB (11.9 GB usable) ( I beleive this is maxed out)
I have one external monitor (23inch) via HDMI and another screen (15inch) via USBC. Ideally I would like the capability to have 4 monitors the same size
I have had it for about nearly 5 years, and I have a issue with the mouse moving to the corner of the screen which I making the computer difficult to use.
(I have disabled the mousepad and touchscreen, tried different mouses, restored the computer, ran updates to no avail)
I am more interested in getting a good machine and performance over aethestics and lightness as I do my work on it.
Thanks in advance for any input !!

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ironmanS04
Member
52
02-19-2026, 01:35 PM
#2
Could you think of a compact tower or desktop as a better choice over a laptop?
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ironmanS04
02-19-2026, 01:35 PM #2

Could you think of a compact tower or desktop as a better choice over a laptop?

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shannon_healy
Junior Member
21
02-19-2026, 06:42 PM
#3
It should be a portable laptop, something I'd use while traveling. During regular days it would stay connected to power on my desk, so the battery isn't crucial.
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shannon_healy
02-19-2026, 06:42 PM #3

It should be a portable laptop, something I'd use while traveling. During regular days it would stay connected to power on my desk, so the battery isn't crucial.

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ryana115
Member
51
02-23-2026, 07:02 AM
#4
Before choosing the right laptop, consider this piece (written in 2020 but still relevant in 2021). It discusses running multiple monitors from a single laptop. If you need more displays but your docking station only supports two, you might want to explore further options. [Updated 02/01/2022 with additional details] dancharblog.wordpress.com
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ryana115
02-23-2026, 07:02 AM #4

Before choosing the right laptop, consider this piece (written in 2020 but still relevant in 2021). It discusses running multiple monitors from a single laptop. If you need more displays but your docking station only supports two, you might want to explore further options. [Updated 02/01/2022 with additional details] dancharblog.wordpress.com

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RebelliousOG
Member
52
02-26-2026, 07:28 PM
#5
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RebelliousOG
02-26-2026, 07:28 PM #5

Regarding laptops, I discovered Lenovo offers some compelling deals that provide great value for money.