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it sounds odd but 17" is massive, and is way less portable along with worse battery life(generally). So not so worth it, in the past, 17" was more required because it had much better performance but not anymore
This so true but I've always hated 17'' because of portability
17" laptops are basically just portable desktops. You can move it, but practically, it is far too cumbersome to do so on a regular basis.
I tried carrying around a 17" laptop for a month before I returned it. Functionally, the computer itself was awesome, but at the time, I moved around a lot. In addition the size and weight, the 17" version typically also has a bigger and heavier power brick. If you do any sort of traveling, forget about it. The little tray table won't hold a 17" laptop comfortably. On trains, I had to sit in group seating where there is a bigger table in the center. The 17" would basically take half the table, so the person sitting across from you basically won't have any space. On economy planes, it barely fits a 13" assuming the person in front doesn't push back their seats.
15" doesn't sound much smaller...but its a drastic difference. When something doesn't fit, there simply isn't anything you can do, and that is going to happen far more frequently with the 17".
It also makes your bag bulkier and more awkward, which is noticeable during commutes.
After my experience, I would probably never consider the 17" unless it was notably cheaper than the 15", and even then - probably not. 15" is probably the sweet spot for performance and 'portability'.
I've always felt this way about 15" vs 17". I never understood the purpose of a 17". At that point get a desktop. I live in a state where several relatives live in cities 3-4 hours away. When I visit on weekends I take my laptop because they go to sleep at 8pm which means I have 3 hours to kill before bed. I had a 17" a while back and it was hell lugging that thing around. Not to mention fitting it in desks and in bags. It felt like my life was lugging that thing around.
That guy was misinformed. That Problem is with the new m15 R5 version, mainly with the Ryzen edition and people actually flashing the vBios of this R4 to that one to fix it.
That guy probably did not even check the actual issue and was trying to post something intelligent here.
It depends for me, I'd chose the 17" if it had a higher resolution to match its upsize IE: 2560x1440 instead of 1080p, of course some games it would struggle at that resolution on a laptop it for everything else it would be great.
I've always felt this way about 15" vs 17". I never understood the purpose of a 17". At that point get a desktop. I live in a state where several relatives live in cities 3-4 hours away. When I visit on weekends I take my laptop because they go to sleep at 8pm which means I have 3 hours to kill before bed. I had a 17" a while back and it was hell lugging that thing around. Not to mention fitting it in desks and in bags. It felt like my life was lugging that thing around.
Lol that was me back when I used to lugged my Dell XPS 1645 which ironically a 16" laptop but weighed 9lbs~ without a charge brick which was another 2lb and it was literally a brick.
I went ahead with the Rtx 3080 for this model. I was able to score it for $1970 approx including taxes. I know the 3080 is 8gb and limited to 140w (125+15)including boost. In doubts if it is worth or cancel/return. Appreciate any inputs
I went ahead with the Rtx 3080 for this model. I was able to score it for $1970 approx including taxes. I know the 3080 is 8gb and limited to 140w (125+15)including boost. In doubts if it is worth or cancel/return. Appreciate any inputs
It is a powerful system. My issue is the battery life with the 300hz monitor and without Optimus. Gaming laptop do have short battery life but, in 2021 make sure it gets at least 5 hours or more per charge. If not then get a desktop.
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This cuda core count issue is going to be fixed with a bios update. Dell announced it will come in June.
This so true but I've always hated 17'' because of portability
I tried carrying around a 17" laptop for a month before I returned it. Functionally, the computer itself was awesome, but at the time, I moved around a lot. In addition the size and weight, the 17" version typically also has a bigger and heavier power brick. If you do any sort of traveling, forget about it. The little tray table won't hold a 17" laptop comfortably. On trains, I had to sit in group seating where there is a bigger table in the center. The 17" would basically take half the table, so the person sitting across from you basically won't have any space. On economy planes, it barely fits a 13" assuming the person in front doesn't push back their seats.
15" doesn't sound much smaller...but its a drastic difference. When something doesn't fit, there simply isn't anything you can do, and that is going to happen far more frequently with the 17".
It also makes your bag bulkier and more awkward, which is noticeable during commutes.
After my experience, I would probably never consider the 17" unless it was notably cheaper than the 15", and even then - probably not. 15" is probably the sweet spot for performance and 'portability'.
I've always felt this way about 15" vs 17". I never understood the purpose of a 17". At that point get a desktop. I live in a state where several relatives live in cities 3-4 hours away. When I visit on weekends I take my laptop because they go to sleep at 8pm which means I have 3 hours to kill before bed. I had a 17" a while back and it was hell lugging that thing around. Not to mention fitting it in desks and in bags. It felt like my life was lugging that thing around.
That guy probably did not even check the actual issue and was trying to post something intelligent here.
Fixes after production don't add value
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It is a powerful system. My issue is the battery life with the 300hz monitor and without Optimus. Gaming laptop do have short battery life but, in 2021 make sure it gets at least 5 hours or more per charge. If not then get a desktop.
Why would gamers need portability? They just shut in their room all day! LOL.
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