Laptop Assistance

[FreshSoulL]

I'm looking to buy a new laptop. Haven't really looked into the market recently so I'm not upto scratch with what's "in" or the best of tech.

Any recommendations ?

The laptop will be used for business use/work but at the same time if I can run games on it that would be sweet.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Budget?
Mac or PC?
Preferred screen size/weight?
What games?

 

[Lov_Dog]

~AUD$1,300 for this in November 2016: http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/inspiron-15-7579-2-in-1-laptop/fncwsbb0013hb2
Doesn't look available on the AUS site any longer.

Solid machine. Consider an increase in RAM and disk space though.

~c.

 

[Mitch Connor]

Once FreshSoul has been hooked up anyone have any recommendations for a laptop to be primarily used for recording music? Something that comes with a good preloaded DAW (Logic, Cubase etc)

 

[El_Magic]

Once FreshSoul has been hooked up anyone have any recommendations for a laptop to be primarily used for recording music? Something that comes with a good preloaded DAW (Logic, Cubase etc)

Macbook dude. If you're wanting to run logic it's your only option.

Aside from that, any Windows pc with plenty of ram, good processor and preferably ssd hard drive, coupled with a good audio interface will do the trick

 

[Mr Invisible]

Once FreshSoul has been hooked up anyone have any recommendations for a laptop to be primarily used for recording music? Something that comes with a good preloaded DAW (Logic, Cubase etc)

Logic - only runs on MacOS
Cubase - will run on any decent i5 with reasonable amount of ram and a fast hard drive.

 

[FreshSoulL]

Budget?
Mac or PC?
Preferred screen size/weight?
What games?

1-2k
Preferably PC.
Weight doesn't bother me but considering I'll be carrying to and from work.
Looking at Dota and RUST.

 

[Wahesh]

I'm looking to buy a new laptop. Haven't really looked into the market recently so I'm not upto scratch with what's "in" or the best of tech.

Any recommendations ?

The laptop will be used for business use/work but at the same time if I can run games on it that would be sweet.

Go to MSY. You'll get what you need. They have shit customer service, but that's because no one can match their prices.

http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/notebook.pdf

 

[Wahesh]

Another good joint is the Laptop Factory Outlet in Granville: https://www.lfo.com.au/contact/

 

[Mr Invisible]

I'd go HP ProBook/Elitebook. Should be able to get one with a 3 year onsite warranty these days for that amount.

Can buy direct from HP store Australia.

Best build quality or there and super reliable for business.

Avoid Acer and Sony, they are shit.

Avoid most home stuff as it's cheap with exception of Asus and MSI.

Dell are hit and miss. Lenovo average.

 

[Wahesh]

I'd go HP ProBook/Elitebook. Should be able to get one with a 3 year onsite warranty these days for that amount.

Can buy direct from HP store Australia.

Best build quality or there and super reliable for business.

Avoid Acer and Sony, they are shit.

Avoid most home stuff as it's cheap with exception of Asus and MSI.

Dell are hit and miss. Lenovo average.

I have a HP ProBook - I don't really like it as it's heavy without being too big. The good thing about it is it handles games well, is pretty durable and has an awesome motherboard, but I'm sure you can get something with a bigger screen and less weight for the same price as I got mine.

Agree on Acer and Sony - shittest of shit.

Lenovo are great but not for games.

Dell are hit and miss - but you should go for a Dell Alienware for games. The bitch about them is they weigh a ton.

 

[Mr Invisible]

I have a HP ProBook - I don't really like it as it's heavy without being too big. The good thing about it is it handles games well, is pretty durable and has an awesome motherboard, but I'm sure you can get something with a bigger screen and less weight for the same price as I got mine.

Agree on Acer and Sony - shittest of shit.

Lenovo are great but not for games.

Dell are hit and miss - but you should go for a Dell Alienware for games. The bitch about them is they weigh a ton.

Lenovos are shite... built cheaply and have you ever tried getting warranty support for them ? (summary: don't bother just give up and replace them). Made the Lenovo mistake when HPs were between models, NEVER again.

There are heaps in the ProBook range... also the HP Spectre's are VERY nice (we have a few of them in our rollout as well), amongst ProBooks and Elitebooks. Elitebooks are AWESOME but not cheap at all. Spectre's if they are in the price range would be my pick.

Dell support has been woeful of late. Alienwares are clunky beasts. Run hotter than hell, and battery life is rubbish.

 

[Wahesh]

Lenovos are shite... built cheaply and have you ever tried getting warranty support for them ? (summary: don't bother just give up and replace them). Made the Lenovo mistake when HPs were between models, NEVER again.

There are heaps in the ProBook range... also the HP Spectre's are VERY nice (we have a few of them in our rollout as well), amongst ProBooks and Elitebooks. Elitebooks are AWESOME but not cheap at all. Spectre's if they are in the price range would be my pick.

Dell support has been woeful of late. Alienwares are clunky beasts. Run hotter than hell, and battery life is rubbish.

I got a Lenovo work issued and haven't had an issue for it - nearly 2.5 years mate. The screen is huge, the battery is good, and they are super lightweight. My one has this slick matte black finish to it.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Yeah we did a rollout of Thinkpad's as Probooks were between models at the time.

Bad mistake. Half were fucked from the factory (or had software issues that required reformats). Wasn't a bad batch either.

Also that whole "oops we accidentelly installed spyware on our laptops and sent them out" thing pissed me off.

 

[Dognacious]

Im a big fan of ASUS, they are the best balance of quality and price. I have an ASUS laptop that is a few years old now (so not receommending u buy this one, u probably cant), and its still going strong and is well made.

Screen is where most of the money in a laptop is. Things like SSD drives (highly receommended) are big improvements, but not a lot more money. If you crack your screen the laptop is a write off. Some brands have 2 laptops, with the exact same hardware specs, but different screens, that are $500 different in price. Research screen types to understand the difference with technologies.

If you are not going to use the laptop for gaming or CAD / graphic design work, the screen probably isnt as important.

 

[habs]

I'd go HP ProBook/Elitebook. Should be able to get one with a 3 year onsite warranty these days for that amount.

Can buy direct from HP store Australia.

Best build quality or there and super reliable for business.

Avoid Acer and Sony, they are shit.

Avoid most home stuff as it's cheap with exception of Asus and MSI.

Dell are hit and miss. Lenovo average.

This.

 

[Mr Invisible]

@FreshSoul you're bigest issue will be playing RUST. It's system requirements (from Steam) are pretty big (GTX 980 / 16GB RAM / 3Ghz CPU)

DOTA2 *might* run on a Spectre x360 (in your price range).

This.

Another fan of the HP's I see What one have you got?

I've got a 9470M Elitebook.. friggin amazing laptops... but I got it at a REALLY good price. If money wasn't an option, the new HP Spectre 13 is an absolutely stunning but of kit up close. Build quality is remarkable.

 

[FreshSoulL]

@FreshSoul you're bigest issue will be playing RUST. It's system requirements (from Steam) are pretty big (GTX 980 / 16GB RAM / 3Ghz CPU)

DOTA2 *might* run on a Spectre x360 (in your price range).


Another fan of the HP's I see What one have you got?

I've got a 9470M Elitebook.. friggin amazing laptops... but I got it at a REALLY good price. If money wasn't an option, the new HP Spectre 13 is an absolutely stunning but of kit up close. Build quality is remarkable.

Thoughts on this?

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop...3-ci7-notebook-with-windows-10-pro-hp470g4ci7

 

[FreshSoulL]

I'm not too fussed if it can't support/run games

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Thoughts on this?

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop...3-ci7-notebook-with-windows-10-pro-hp470g4ci7

Good for everything but gaming. It has the HD 620 for graphics which can't handle much at all.