Need New Laptop. Budget: $800-$900

teamhex

teamhex

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Pretty simple. I need something that will come out to no more than $900 with tax. It's for my GF's school work mostly. I'm hoping I don't get too specific on the requirements, but maybe we can discuss that further. I don't know a ton about the current state of the laptop market as I prefer desktops, but hopefully you guys can get me the best bang here. Any help would be appreciated.

Requirements


Reliable(From my tech perspective things break, but this is what she said. Something that's got good reviews maybe?)

Portable(My GF mentioned this...in my book all laptops are portable, maybe she means weight?)


I need something fast (basically as fast as you can get in this budget). SSD is a plus for sure.

Something that has decent storage space(I know what you're thinking SSD and decent storage aren't really cost effective). Maybe a laptop that has two drives?

The ability to run Autodesk's Revit(Basically a CAD program) and Google Sketch Up without breaking a sweat.
 
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Portable - Did she say how heavy would it be acceptable?
Having a look on web and find these

5.3 lbs 15.6"
http://www.provantage.com/msi-cx61-0nf-258us~7MST91E7.htm?source=googleps
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152388

4.78 lbs 15.6"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200795

3.8lbs 13.3"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834127874

3.8lbs 11.6"
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Battalion_101_W110ER_Gaming_Laptop

I personally have a 14" laptop, I feel it a bit small when work on CAD. By the way, which Autodesk Revit is she working with? Having a quick look on spec, not every version support Windows 8.
The 11.6" has an option to choose Windows 7
 
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I recommend this laptop because it has a GT 650 SLI. It is much fastest than GTX 670MX. Has no dvd burner but can buying external later. Good choose for AutoCAD and Revit. Plus you can adding mSATA SSD later. i5 and 6 GB is not really bad. That work because i5 can boost turbo and laptop with i3 is slowest. I usually to recommend i5 and up for laptop because it is much fastest and sometime cheap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312438
900 dollar.

If you can go for about 1000 dollar.
Here is better one in series with i7 and 8 GB.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312439

All of two laptop link are RAM 1600.

If you were to buying from Lenovo store, it would be cost you 1200 dollar because ultrabay graphic can cost 200 to 300 dollar.
 
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