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Pricing for laptops varies between gaming and business uses.

Pricing for laptops varies between gaming and business uses.

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VitoSEXY
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10-13-2023, 11:31 PM
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Hello all
I am a complete novice when it comes to laptops.
I am sourcing one for my wife, who will be using it entirely for business/home office. (We're in Canada).
I've looked at 'business' (or general) laptops, which seem to have 6-8GB ram with an i5-ish processor and a 256 or 500gb SSD, and they tend to run somewhere between $1,000-$1,300. If you seek to upgrade it in any way (to 16GB ram for example), the system then prices north of $1500. That's before you look at CPU or other upgrades.
Gaming laptops by contrast have i7 processors, 16GB ram and 500GB SSDs as standard, and some are costing $1500 as configured. An example is here:
https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_..._id=193854
It seems that spec-wise the gaming laptops are far and away the better machines. So why are they cheaper than their Lenovo/Dell counterparts? What I am missing?
P.S. I currently own an Acer Aspire E15 with 6GB of RAM, and it is as slow as molasses with barely any software/apps on it. I'm very reluctant to essentially repeat my prior mistake with a machine that offers no improvement in performance.
Thanks for any input or guidance you can provide.
Cheers.
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VitoSEXY
10-13-2023, 11:31 PM #1

Hello all
I am a complete novice when it comes to laptops.
I am sourcing one for my wife, who will be using it entirely for business/home office. (We're in Canada).
I've looked at 'business' (or general) laptops, which seem to have 6-8GB ram with an i5-ish processor and a 256 or 500gb SSD, and they tend to run somewhere between $1,000-$1,300. If you seek to upgrade it in any way (to 16GB ram for example), the system then prices north of $1500. That's before you look at CPU or other upgrades.
Gaming laptops by contrast have i7 processors, 16GB ram and 500GB SSDs as standard, and some are costing $1500 as configured. An example is here:
https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_..._id=193854
It seems that spec-wise the gaming laptops are far and away the better machines. So why are they cheaper than their Lenovo/Dell counterparts? What I am missing?
P.S. I currently own an Acer Aspire E15 with 6GB of RAM, and it is as slow as molasses with barely any software/apps on it. I'm very reluctant to essentially repeat my prior mistake with a machine that offers no improvement in performance.
Thanks for any input or guidance you can provide.
Cheers.

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10-18-2023, 05:17 PM
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what the warranty is? business usually have better support. if you're going for a business level, visit dell.com, hp.com and/or lenovo.com
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10-18-2023, 05:17 PM #2

what the warranty is? business usually have better support. if you're going for a business level, visit dell.com, hp.com and/or lenovo.com

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10-19-2023, 02:15 AM
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For addressing your slowness concern:
When it comes to laptop performance, the most crucial part is a solid-state drive. If you lack one, consider replacing it. Currently, 6 GB of RAM is insufficient. Visit a website specializing in RAM upgrades such as crucial, kingston, or corsair to find an appropriate upgrade kit for your laptop model. Upgrading RAM is straightforward. Here’s a helpful video:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SZG43ki1Xk
For a laptop intended for your partner:
Gaming laptops typically feature powerful discrete graphics chips optimized for quick visuals. This isn’t necessary; built-in graphics can handle HD videos easily. Make sure to check the display quality. A 15-inch screen is standard, though image clarity may differ. Modern processors are robust enough—there’s no need to exceed the minimum specifications.
If your partner is a typist, consider the Lenovo ThinkPad series; their keyboards are highly regarded. On the Lenovo official site you can locate suitable deals:
Lenovo Official US Site | Laptops, PCs, Tablets & Data Center
Discover and purchase the ideal laptop, tablet, desktop, or server. ✔️Build your own PC today or contact our sales team ☎ 1-855-2-LENOVO (1-855-253-6686)
www.lenovo.com
You can tailor the setup to your preferences.
However, such modifications often come at a significant cost that you might prefer handling yourself.
For instance, moving from 4 GB to 16 GB RAM would add about $295. A replacement kit with two 8 GB DDR4 modules is available for under $80.
The system also includes a 500 GB HDD; adding a 500 GB SSD would be less than $100.
I also note Samsung’s offerings, as they offer a useful utility to transfer the C drive to an SSD:
Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global
Explore various software related to your device, including Samsung Magician, tailored for Samsung memory products, and gather relevant details.
www.samsung.com
Numerous tutorials demonstrate the upgrade process.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z40f4TAEmsI
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Moosecrafts
10-19-2023, 02:15 AM #3

For addressing your slowness concern:
When it comes to laptop performance, the most crucial part is a solid-state drive. If you lack one, consider replacing it. Currently, 6 GB of RAM is insufficient. Visit a website specializing in RAM upgrades such as crucial, kingston, or corsair to find an appropriate upgrade kit for your laptop model. Upgrading RAM is straightforward. Here’s a helpful video:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SZG43ki1Xk
For a laptop intended for your partner:
Gaming laptops typically feature powerful discrete graphics chips optimized for quick visuals. This isn’t necessary; built-in graphics can handle HD videos easily. Make sure to check the display quality. A 15-inch screen is standard, though image clarity may differ. Modern processors are robust enough—there’s no need to exceed the minimum specifications.
If your partner is a typist, consider the Lenovo ThinkPad series; their keyboards are highly regarded. On the Lenovo official site you can locate suitable deals:
Lenovo Official US Site | Laptops, PCs, Tablets & Data Center
Discover and purchase the ideal laptop, tablet, desktop, or server. ✔️Build your own PC today or contact our sales team ☎ 1-855-2-LENOVO (1-855-253-6686)
www.lenovo.com
You can tailor the setup to your preferences.
However, such modifications often come at a significant cost that you might prefer handling yourself.
For instance, moving from 4 GB to 16 GB RAM would add about $295. A replacement kit with two 8 GB DDR4 modules is available for under $80.
The system also includes a 500 GB HDD; adding a 500 GB SSD would be less than $100.
I also note Samsung’s offerings, as they offer a useful utility to transfer the C drive to an SSD:
Tool & Software Download | Samsung Semiconductor Global
Explore various software related to your device, including Samsung Magician, tailored for Samsung memory products, and gather relevant details.
www.samsung.com
Numerous tutorials demonstrate the upgrade process.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z40f4TAEmsI

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10-19-2023, 03:25 AM
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A very appreciative response. Thank you!
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Ugne30
10-19-2023, 03:25 AM #4

A very appreciative response. Thank you!

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10-19-2023, 10:34 AM
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For business or home office use, you don’t require a high-end device. Choose one that works well for typing and has good specifications would be my suggestion.
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10-19-2023, 10:34 AM #5

For business or home office use, you don’t require a high-end device. Choose one that works well for typing and has good specifications would be my suggestion.

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