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Lenovo or Dell
9th gen + i5/i7 8+ GB DDR4 RAM SSD(hybrid if posible) good battery good screen and keypad
I agree with Lenovo. I've had one of them for at least four years and it's still kicking ass.
This covers the stats you want, but if you’re looking for an actual PC name look into the Dell XPS 13 or Dell XPS 15
It’s not technically a work laptop but I have one as my personal laptop and I’ve been using it for years and will get another one if it dies. It’s fast (compare the stats to above) andsleek due to the infinity edge screen (do NOT get the touch screen version or any touch screen laptop in general).
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-XPS-15-7590-Laptop/dp/B082BJW2C1/ref=asc_df…</a">Here’s one on amazon, don’t necessarily recommend buying through Amazon though
Thank you, was starting to think I'm the only one who can't stand touch screen laptops.
Always buy laptops off Microsoft's store if possible. Find the non OEM software versions (allows you to get rid of quite a bit of bloatware)
This. I have an XPS 15 as my personal and X1 Carbon as my work laptop. Both are great.
I personally prefer the Lenovo - MUCH better battery life, the keyboard is better over long periods (only thing I don't like is their stupid placement of Ctrl/Fn keys being swapped, and that the Home and End buttons are in the top right instead of around the arrow keys).
Dell is great too, but highly recommend getting the version without a dedicated GPU - it destroys the battery life (I get like 2 hours unplugged 3 years into owning it and at its best it was getting like 6 hours).
Screen is nicer on the Dell, and an extra inch which is nice. Lenovo quality is great too though.
new dell Xps 13: i5 (i7 not worth hit in battery) with the 500 nit 1080p screen (I have a 4K Lenovo, not worth the hit on battery). 16 go ram and at least 256gb storage. consider a warranty, costs a decent amount but worth it if you want the laptop for longer than a couple hears.
*years. and if it helps, I have a Lenovo x1 extreme. dumb durable, my roommate sat on it in a bucket chair and it’s fine
X1 is the bomb
Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 latest generation should do the job! spec it out as you need it.
Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 or MacBook Pro
Get 16 GB RAM and thank me later.
Agreed. 16 GB RAM is necessary if you're doing any sort of moderate financial modeling/investment analytics. 8GB RAM and you're computer will crash (or go really slow) when you open Internet, a decent investment model, and email all at the same time.
My personal computer that I bought in 2016 has 16 GB. Not only does it still work great, but I doubt I buy a new one for a couple more years either. I’m not sure why anyone would buy a 8 GB laptop in 2020.
Make sure you're not using Chrome. It's worse for memory usage than Excel + Outlook + Firefox combined.
Open your system resource manager with more than one Chrome tab open and see.
I'm fine over here with 4GB of RAM (from 2014) + no Chrome.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
I have used the Lenovo Thinkpad T490s with the aluminum case for about 6 months at this point. Great laptop, never had even a slight issue. Also, it looks REALLY good in that aluminum as much as that matters. I have large hands and can't stand typing on a mac/dell/surface, so Thinkpad's keyboard is really nice to use and feels almost like a full keyboard set. I upgraded certain parts I thought were important but took the most basic options for stuff like camera and relatively basic options for graphics. On the pricey side, but definitely worth it.
I could never use a Thinkpad with the CTRL and Fn keys flipped. It would drive me crazy
I do end up messing up the ctrl and fn when im using other laptops, but the rest of the keyboard really is superior to any other brand.
You can remap them (and I always do) in the bios settings (or probably via some windows software).
Thinkpad Carbon X1 7th Gen
My personal is the Lenovo T480s and it's great. Trawled r/Thinkpad back in the summer when I was looking for a laptop and general consensus seemed to be T480s > T490s (latter has soldered ram but tbh if you get 16gb and don't plan on upgrading the 490s is probably fine).
That said, and as others have already mentioned, the Carbon X1 is probably the best option (arguably the best laptop on the mkt).
Lenovo yoga 4th gen
gives you the right to flirt with yoga milfs at the equinox
Can’t ever go wrong with a HP Latitude or HP Elite Book.
That's what my firm uses and my only complaint is the joystick mouse in the middle of the keyboard. By far my least favorite feature of the laptop.
I have had my current Dell XPS for years. i7 Processor, got the max ram at the time and it has lasted 6+ years no problems other than my battery only lasts for an hour now.
Lenovo Thinkpad Carbon X1 or Lenovo Thinkpad T480 are the best ones and really practical. No issues and working on pptx and xlsx is convenient, and the computer doesn't crash on huge models.
I would really recommend Apple/Mac for all business purposes. You cannot find a better laptop.
I like Dell XPS line (especially 15) although their webcam placement is awful (nothing like showing off my chin and nose to people I meet with). From the perspective of a software engineer, pick one that satisfies your need for portability, aesthetic, and needs. Most modern machines can do whatever you need, but if your need is specific (I do a lot of data processing), find a machine that had hardware more skewed toward serving it. For instance, I don't care about the GPU for my work or even the RAM that much (which is unusual for data processing), but cpu, portability, and battery life are very important to me personally. As far as Mac versus PC is concerned, that decision should be clear based on either the work you need to do or based on your preference
Anything good under $500?
I had about ThinkPads specifically a couple years ago, probably really outdated at this point but I ended up getting the T550, at the time I really liked it though I haven't used it in about a year now that I have a desktop at home.
https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/current-thinkpad-lineup
Lenovo X1 Carbon or X1 Extreme
It's interesting that you all mention the Lenovo X1 (Carbon or Extreme) which indeed is a great choice in the consumer segment while the professional version of it is the Lenovo P1!
This said, the P1 and X1 are very similiar but the P1 has a couple of clear advantages ranging from comprehensive ISV certifications, over stronger processors like the Intel Xeon to finally allowing the use of ECC RAM rather than Non-ECC RAM. The Xeon processor is optimized for large data sets and ECC RAM is a must to ensure absolute accuracy when working with financial data. ECC is even more important if you work on comprehensive models while flying since traditional RAM runs at a higher risk to produce errors then.
Lenovo P1 here with an i7.....super solid laptop and no complaints. I have it hooked up to an external monitor and keyboard and runs like a champ.
MacBook Air 13” 2020 model
Dell has by far the best warranties I have seen from any company. For a couple hundred dollars, you can get a four year full coverage warranty. Even covers technical support that will come to your house.
anybody here use a desktop terminal as their primary workstation at home? I might be in the minority but I find it so much easier than finding that "perfect" laptop with power, speed, battery life etc
a higher end lenovo does the trick for me for a home setup. Always connected on a power source so battery isnt an issue for me
Are these recommendations still valid in 2021? Specifically, for working at home through a Citrix or similar connection to a PC at the office.
If you are a programmer, I would strongly recommend going for a MacBook Air with 8GB/128GB base option. The MacBook you are talking about is MD101HNA mostly. and its pretty old with mechanical disc which is why you’re getting 500 GB of slow storage. Go for MacBook Air base version which would be around 60–65k.
Surface pros (windows based) are great. Probably slightly underpowered for excel compared to some machines, but the tablet feature makes it useful for reading documents and marking up.
The best laptops you can purchase-
1. The Apple MacBook Air has been the world's most popular and loved thin and light laptop for many years. This laurel has been achieved thanks to its reliable performance for day-to-day tasks while delivering class-leading battery life.
2. Acer Swift 3 (2020, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U).
not to start another thread but any recommendations for students?
Anything good under $400?
if you need to use excel I would recommend lenovo or dell xps line. if not excel, get an apple air
Considering that you are looking for a laptop for gaming, wouldn't it be easier to build yourself a gaming PC with the same power? Considering how much the prices of components have increased recently after the mining boom, it really is much more profitable. Yes, there are good laptops now, but they are much more expensive than any PC with similar power. You could find a good and inexpensive monitor here https://10roar.com and then you would have an extra thousand dollars left, which you can spend anywhere. I would not advise buying a laptop for gaming now. This is very unprofitable!
They do raise the price, but you overpay for compactness.
At least a large monitor is what modern laptops lack.
I had about ThinkPads specifically a couple years ago, probably really outdated at this point but I ended up getting the T550, at the time I really liked it though I haven't used it in about a year now that I have a desktop at home.
Personal or work use? Got a M1 pro 14 inch and it’s unbeatable for my casual use.
new dell Xps 13: i5 (i7 not worth hit in battery) with the 500 nit 1080p screen (I have a 4K Lenovo, not worth the hit on battery). 16 go ram and at least 256gb storage. consider a warranty, costs a decent amount but worth it if you want the laptop for longer than a couple hears.
*years. and if it helps, I have a Lenovo x1 extreme. dumb durable, my roommate sat on it in a bucket chair and it's fine
Lenovo ThinkPad
I have a Macbook Pro for lifestyle situations, i.e. travel, random web use, email, applying for jobs, etc
Also a small windows laptop for software that won't work on ARM/MacOS, like specialist automotive software
Work laptop is a Dell that also works as a tablet and also has a pencil/touch screen. Quite good device actually.
I will recommen Acer Swift 3 and Apple Macbook Air M1.
If you work in development and are regularly opening large excel files, architectural documents, etc., is there a laptop anyone would recommend?
If you have to go with PC go with Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with 32GB RAM. Thing has no limits and same ergonomics as a MacBook.
Otherwise get a MacBook Pro.
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Hello, in my opinion, Macbook is the best solution for buying a laptop. I have been working with this device for a long time and it let me down only once, and then it partially happened through my vein. My keys started to stick due to dirt and grease on them, but with the purchase of a macbook air keyboard cover, I quickly solved this problem. The Mac is also good for its low weight, which is very noticeable in comparison. If you put such a laptop in a briefcase, you won't even feel it.
MacBook Air is the lightest and thinnest laptop
Hello, I advise you to pay attention to laptops from Acer
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