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New Laptop Advice

Discussion in 'New Build and/or New Hardware' started by umar, Apr 24, 2017.

  1. umar

    umar Owner Administrator

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    One of my friends wants to buy a new laptop. Here are the requirements.

    Main Requirements:

    Category: Business laptop
    Screen Size: 15.6"
    Resolution: It should be more than 1366×768
    Display: It should be good with good viewing angles
    Sound: it should be good
    laptop should not heat
    Usage: He will probably use it for web surfing. He also use Photoshop and adobe illustrator.
    Brand: HP, Dell or Lenovo. You can also suggest an Asus model.

    Secondary requirements.

    It is better if laptop has latest processor and SSd.

    Budget: $500 to $750 (US dollar) or 152 to 228 (Kuwaiti Dinar).

    Please suggest a laptop. He lives in Kuwait http://www.best.com.kw/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/bestdefault/computers---tablets-/pc-laptops
     
    Last edited: Apr 24, 2017
    umar, Apr 24, 2017
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD
    CPU:
    AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-Thuban 3.2GHz
    Memory:
    Crucial-DDR3 SDRAM 1333-8GB
    Hard Drive:
    WD Caviar Black SE HDD 640 GB - WD Caviar Black SE HDD 500 GB
    Graphics Card:
    Sapphire Radeon HD-7870 2GB
    Power Supply:
    CORSAIR CMPSU-750W
    Since he uses Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, it's best to have @DSTM (Dougie) or @PseFrank take a look.
    These two programs require heavier duty hardware.
    I'll pm both guys.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Apr 24, 2017
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  4. DSTM (Dougie)

    DSTM (Dougie) Registered Members

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    Hi umar.
    I am trying to work out your friends Budget.
    I take it he has 75 Kawait KD's to spend. Is this correct.
    75 KD's equates to only $246.32 US Dollars.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Apr 24, 2017
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  5. umar

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    umar, Apr 24, 2017
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    This will take a while to check what's on offer at what price.
    Get back when I have made a selection.
    Hoping PSEFrank will chime in if he has some free time.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Apr 24, 2017
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  7. umar

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    umar, Apr 24, 2017
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  8. DSTM (Dougie)

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    Hi umar.
    My choice would be this Asus. Has all your friend needs, as far as working with Photoshop, without Photoshop freezing and locking up.
    Good value for money, at 154.900KD.
    No laptop in your friends budget, comes with an SSD.
    Some of these companies will fit an SSD at extra cost. Even buy this Asus with a 250GIG SSD, it should still come in under Budget. Keep the stock HDD for external storage.
    Asus Laptops are very well engineered and robust. Have a brilliant lid hinge design.
    Graphics is ample for what is required.
    Has all the requirements needed, except the SSD. All late Hardware and fast processor as well.
    Samsung, are my pick of SSD's.

    SPECS
    • Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz up to 3.1GHz 3M Cache Dual Core Processor
    • 6GB RAM DDR4, 1TB HDD
    • 15.6 – inch LED backlit FHD (1920x1080)
    • 2GB NVidia GeForce 930MX
    • Optical Drive Super Multi with Double Layer
    • 1x USB 2.0\1x USB 3.0\1x USB3.1 Type C (gen 1)\HDMI\Webcam
    • Windows 10

    Hope This Helps.

    http://www.xcite.com/asus-k-series-...am-1tb-hdd-2gb-nvidia-k556ur-dm182t-blue.html
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Apr 25, 2017
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  9. umar

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    I have sent him that link. Is battery removable?
     
    umar, Apr 25, 2017
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  10. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Memory:
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    Hard Drive:
    WD Caviar Black SE HDD 640 GB - WD Caviar Black SE HDD 500 GB
    Graphics Card:
    Sapphire Radeon HD-7870 2GB
    Power Supply:
    CORSAIR CMPSU-750W
    I have asked and the question should be answered shortly.
    In addition, I've noticed that the hard disk drive is upgradeable to an SSD for an extra charge.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Apr 25, 2017
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  11. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Memory:
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    Hard Drive:
    WD Caviar Black SE HDD 640 GB - WD Caviar Black SE HDD 500 GB
    Graphics Card:
    Sapphire Radeon HD-7870 2GB
    Power Supply:
    CORSAIR CMPSU-750W
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Apr 25, 2017
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  12. DSTM (Dougie)

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    I haven't seen a Laptop, where you can't remove the Battery.
    For most repairs to a Laptop, you have to remove the battery first.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Apr 26, 2017
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  13. umar

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    I think user replaceable battery is the right term.

    Let us compare the battery of this model with the one that i am currently using.

    According to storebatteries, This model has 4840mAh (38Wh) Polymer Battery.
    My laptop has 4200 mAh (47Wh) Li-ion battery.

    Which has more capacity?

    He will visit the local local electronic store soon. He will get more options/variety i think. If you have any advice, please let me know.

    He is impressed by big brands.
     
    umar, Apr 26, 2017
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