Need help picking a new laptop

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doublebrainbow

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I need a computer for intensive coding and simulations work, HD video editing, and some mid-level gaming, budget is $1,800 but cheaper is always nice. The simulations work requires at least 16GB of RAM, and I'd really like to have at least 128GB of SSD space for fast boot and a few programs. I take public transportation into work, so I need something fairly light, don't want to go over 6 pounds, and my briefcase only allows up to 16 inches wide and 11-12 inches tall max. A good keyboard is important to me as well as I type a lot for work.

I've done some research and found the Lenovo Y50 UHD, Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition, the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 3K-095, and the Eurocom M5 Pro, each configured to have at least 16GB of RAM, 128-500GB SSD, and a 2.5 GHZ Intel Quad Core i7.

Reviews are mixed on all of these, they all have the computational power and memory I need, but some have complaints about keyboards, a couple regarding wifi cards, some about issues with the screen. I can't tell if these are consistent problems or defective machines (or extremely picky reviewers).

I'm looking for something to last me 4-5 years, and if it's upgradable to help it last longer that's a plus. Does anyone have experience with these computers or brands that they might be able to help me choose, or offer their insight on a laptop I might have missed? This is my first time buying a non-apple laptop so I don't know much about brand reputation. Thank you!


http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50-uhd/#tab-customize
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152593
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314702
http://www.eurocom.com/ec/configure(1,257,0)ec
 
doublebrainbow said:
I need a computer for intensive coding and simulations work, HD video editing, and some mid-level gaming, budget is $1,800 but cheaper is always nice. The simulations work requires at least 16GB of RAM, and I'd really like to have at least 128GB of SSD space for fast boot and a few programs. I take public transportation into work, so I need something fairly light, don't want to go over 6 pounds, and my briefcase only allows up to 16 inches wide and 11-12 inches tall max. A good keyboard is important to me as well as I type a lot for work.

I've done some research and found the Lenovo Y50 UHD, Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition, the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 3K-095, and the Eurocom M5 Pro, each configured to have at least 16GB of RAM, 128-500GB SSD, and a 2.5 GHZ Intel Quad Core i7.

Reviews are mixed on all of these, they all have the computational power and memory I need, but some have complaints about keyboards, a couple regarding wifi cards, some about issues with the screen. I can't tell if these are consistent problems or defective machines (or extremely picky reviewers).

I'm looking for something to last me 4-5 years, and if it's upgradable to help it last longer that's a plus. Does anyone have experience with these computers or brands that they might be able to help me choose, or offer their insight on a laptop I might have missed? This is my first time buying a non-apple laptop so I don't know much about brand reputation. Thank you!


http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y50-uhd/#tab-customize
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152593
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314702
http://www.eurocom.com/ec/configure(1,257,0)ec
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Hello,

Maybe I can help you. For the type of work you are doing, look at Dell laptops or HP laptops. I have had more success with these two. However, HP has better customer support than Dell.

Nikki
 
ninjabubbles3 said:
Dell makes garbage in my opinion, I like Lenovo or HP best
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I beg to differ... The Inspiron series is quite nice when you reach the high price marks. I own a 2012 Inspiron 15R N5110, and it handles everything like a charm. i7-2XXX processor, 8GB of 1333MHz RAM.

My grandma's HP however had a motherboard failure within 6 months of purchase.

Everybody has different experiences and the morale of the story is to not take shortcuts.
 
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