Personal Laptop Recommendations

Need to buy a new laptop. Any recommendations? Looking for one with a good keyboard, and where the tech will last a while (i7 chip, 8gb+ ram, etc.). Price is under $1500 ideally. Definitely not interested in a Mac, but open to other suggestions. Thanks!

 

Ah, diving into the jungle of laptops, are we? Let's swing through the vines and find you a gem that won't break the bank but will keep you zooming through those spreadsheets and presentations like a pro.

Based on the most helpful WSO content, a Lenovo ThinkPad might just be the treasure you're hunting for. Here's why it could be a perfect match for your tech safari:

  • Great Keyboard: Lenovo ThinkPads are renowned for their comfortable and responsive keyboards. Perfect for those long hours of typing, whether you're crafting emails or hammering out financial models.
  • Performance: With your preference for an i7 chip and 8GB+ of RAM, you'll be glad to know that ThinkPads come with configurations that meet these specs, ensuring smooth multitasking and efficient work on heavy applications.
  • Durability: ThinkPads are built to last. They undergo rigorous testing to ensure they can withstand what the wild (or office) throws at them.
  • Price: Here's the cherry on top - you mentioned a budget under $1500. A Lenovo ThinkPad, especially with student discounts and sale prices, can come well under this price point without sacrificing quality or performance. One of our fellow jungle explorers snagged a top model for around $650!

So, there you have it. A Lenovo ThinkPad could be your ideal companion as you navigate the dense foliage of your professional endeavors. Keep an eye out for those sales and student discounts to snag a deal that leaves you with enough leftover treasure to enjoy some extra bananas on the side. Happy laptop hunting!

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OP here, just bought the Lenovo Thinkpad E14. It had all the hardware specs I described above. Screen is quite large for a laptop at 16". But I wanted the number pad on the side, which many laptops don't have. My reason was in case I have to do work on my personal laptop, I hate to type out numbers with the top row, and I can't be carrying around an extra keyboard everywhere. So larger screen and heavier laptop, but for me it was worth it.

 

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