Here are some suggestions for a new laptop.
Here are some suggestions for a new laptop.
I shared this information several years back, then stumbled upon a reasonably older Dell model for around $20. I decided to take it. Later, while on vacation last summer, I accidentally dropped the screen and caused some damage. Eventually, I managed to recover my $20 investment and now need a replacement. It would be helpful to know your price range, brand preferences, and what you're looking for in terms of features.
Budget-wise, I'm aiming for something under $500, keeping it reasonable but not overly strict.
Regarding the notebook, I prefer sizes up to 14 inches. The screen resolution doesn’t need to be extremely high—600x800 is fine.
I’m looking for a portable laptop, not a desktop.
Battery life is important; I’d expect more than a couple of hours of use.
If you’re planning to play games, please list the titles and the settings you’d like. (Low, Medium or High) Freecell isn’t really my thing.
Other tasks include photo and video editing, light photo work, and basic Office applications.
Storage capacity is a priority. I’d prefer around 1TB, though 500GB would suffice. A spinning drive paired with an SSD would be ideal if available. SSDs are great for startup speed.
If you have specific sites in mind for purchasing, feel free to share their links. Mostly Amazon seems to be the go-to, but any reputable store works.
I’d like to keep the laptop for at least five years, preferably longer—light usage means lower wear and tear.
For the optical drive, I’m open to DVD ROM/writer or Blu-ray, but I’m leaning toward an external drive since I don’t want to rely on internal storage.
Regarding brands, I’m not a fan of Dell because it was just a basic model with Win 10. HP is off my radar due to recent printer issues and management changes. I’ve heard Lenovo is a solid choice.
I live in the USA.
Any extra details you think are useful would be appreciated.
Summary: I’m after a "Toyota Camry" style computer—something reliable, not overly expensive, and straightforward to use. It should work well even if it’s been used a bit, just like my old Toshiba did before needing assistance. I’d prefer a new one, but used options are acceptable for light use.
I also need to confirm it runs Windows, as a Chromebook wouldn’t meet my requirements.
Costco carries around 15 Lenovos models. Here are the five most affordable options listed.
3 Intel; 2 AMD.
I’m unsure if those prices before they were discounted are accurate.
I don’t have any prior experience with these devices.
It’s a disadvantage not to try them out briefly before purchasing.
I’d likely check Passmark.com for a comparison of the individual CPUs in each model.
You can view the product details at the provided link.
Thank you for your response. Please note that I require a Windows computer rather than a Chromebook, which eliminates several options. The final choice may be uncertain, but I’m open to using one with a keyboard if needed.