Searching for a laptop suitable for writing and light gaming.
Searching for a laptop suitable for writing and light gaming.
Hello, I’m searching for a laptop. As a journalist, I mainly use it for writing, so a quality keyboard would be a great addition. I also enjoy gaming from time to time, though I don’t play high-end or triple-A titles regularly.
1. What is your budget?
400€ → 800€
2. What notebook size are you thinking about?
It doesn’t really matter; 14/15 inches would suffice!
3. What screen resolution should I look for?
Irrelevant.
4. Do you need a portable or desktop version?
Portable.
5. How important is battery life?
Anything over 5 hours is acceptable.
6. Would you like to play games on your laptop? If yes, please list the indie titles you’re interested in and their preferred settings (Low, Medium or High).
Yes, but only for indie games with low requirements (Don’t Starve, Hollow Knight, Celeste…), plus occasional Hearthstone.
7. What other tasks do you plan to handle with your laptop?
Mainly writing on Google Docs, with several Chrome tabs open for research. Some gaming as previously mentioned. Watching TV series in bed too.
😛
8. How much storage do you require?
Any decent capacity would work; I mostly rely on cloud or external storage.
9. Are there specific sites you’d like to buy from? Please share their links.
Not really.
10. How long do you intend to keep the laptop?
More than 5 years would be ideal.
11. What type of optical drive do you need?
None.
12. Which brands do you prefer, and which ones do you dislike? Explain your reasons.
+ ASUS – my previous laptop was an ASUS and lasted ten years well.
---- Apple – I’ve always used Windows and don’t want to switch to Mac.
13. Where are you from?
France.
14. Any other details you’d like to share?
Thanks in advance! <3
Consider alternatives to hard disk drives whenever possible.
It isn't necessary to upgrade to Windows 11 unless required.
For the majority of users, a "Pro" version isn't essential.
Prefer "corporate" or "business" options over "home" or "consumer" products.
Based on your needs, you likely won't require more than a 256 GB SSD for storage... though finding one might be challenging. You might end up with 500 gb or even 1 tb.
Aim for at least 16 gb of RAM in a dual-stick setup—this is unusual in laptops.
Raw CPU performance remains crucial. Avoid being misled by CPU jargon; check Passmark.com for real single-thread scores.
If possible, test a potential candidate before purchasing... keyboard and display quality are vital on laptops, and it's hard to assess them just from descriptions.
You may need to depend on others' experiences and reviews, which isn't ideal.
If you select an Intel processor, stick with the latest generation models.
Thank you for your response! I think it would be helpful to explore some real laptops, as keyboard quality is really important to me.
Would you like me to suggest something specific?
Thanks a lot!
I have no suggestion. I don't rely on laptops since I don't require portability.
I've heard some good things about certain Lenovos... but nothing concrete. It could be that an Asus is really impressive.
I'm not sure how intense your gaming needs are in terms of CPU power or storage space.
I'm not following the current laptop trends. What I mentioned applies more to desktops.
Hello there!
I recommend this for $800; you can find it here: https://www.newegg.com/black-lenovo-idea...000J-01H47
If you're looking for something cheaper, please specify the price range you prefer—400 to 800 is quite a broad span.