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Need advice on picking a laptop that offers good value for the price?

Need advice on picking a laptop that offers good value for the price?

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MisterLightPM
Junior Member
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01-30-2026, 04:54 AM
#1
Your budget is $2600 (for the right reasons it could go further).
The notebook size you're thinking about is 17in.
You're looking for a decent screen resolution – not sure what you prefer.
You require a portable desktop replacement laptop.
You need approximately 4-5 hours of battery life.
You don’t want to play games with your laptop; if so, please specify the games and their desired settings (Low, Medium or High).
You’d like to use your laptop for other tasks such as photo/video editing, etc.
Recommended software includes Fusion 2.0, Photoshop, Illustrator, and video editing.
You need at least 1TB of hard drive capacity.
If you plan to buy from specific sites, please share the links.
HP.com is your preferred retailer.
You intend to keep your laptop for 3-5 years.
The optical drive you prefer is either DVD ROM/Writer or Bluray ROM/Writer.
None of these are required.
You also need a good dock/hub to power multiple monitors, speakers, and additional SSDs.
You’ve been reviewing this model (9U7B9UA#ABA) and have a quote of $1899 plus tax.
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MisterLightPM
01-30-2026, 04:54 AM #1

Your budget is $2600 (for the right reasons it could go further).
The notebook size you're thinking about is 17in.
You're looking for a decent screen resolution – not sure what you prefer.
You require a portable desktop replacement laptop.
You need approximately 4-5 hours of battery life.
You don’t want to play games with your laptop; if so, please specify the games and their desired settings (Low, Medium or High).
You’d like to use your laptop for other tasks such as photo/video editing, etc.
Recommended software includes Fusion 2.0, Photoshop, Illustrator, and video editing.
You need at least 1TB of hard drive capacity.
If you plan to buy from specific sites, please share the links.
HP.com is your preferred retailer.
You intend to keep your laptop for 3-5 years.
The optical drive you prefer is either DVD ROM/Writer or Bluray ROM/Writer.
None of these are required.
You also need a good dock/hub to power multiple monitors, speakers, and additional SSDs.
You’ve been reviewing this model (9U7B9UA#ABA) and have a quote of $1899 plus tax.

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Narwhal_Plays
Member
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01-30-2026, 04:54 AM
#2
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I've been reviewing this model, 9U7B9UA#ABA. I have a quote for $1899 plus tax. I searched online using the part number you provided. Is that the one you're interested in?
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-env...7-cw1097nr
You might also check this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Stea...ap...pe=REGULAR
It should assist you in handling your tasks more easily.
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Narwhal_Plays
01-30-2026, 04:54 AM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I've been reviewing this model, 9U7B9UA#ABA. I have a quote for $1899 plus tax. I searched online using the part number you provided. Is that the one you're interested in?
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-env...7-cw1097nr
You might also check this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Stea...ap...pe=REGULAR
It should assist you in handling your tasks more easily.