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HP 15.6" Laptop with Windows Home in S mode - Intel Core i3 11th Gen Processor - 8GB RAM Memory - 256GB SSD Storage - Silver (15-dy2035tg) $339.99
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15.6-inch diagonal Full HD micro-edge anti-glare display
Windows 10 Home (S mode) operating system
Free upgrade to Windows 11 when available*
11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4 with Intel® UHD Graphics
8 GB DDR4-2666 memory and 256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD internal storage
Fingerprint reader, HP Fast Charge
Up to 9 hours and 15 minutes of battery life
1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C®, 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1 Headphone/microphone combo, 1 HDMI
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I just picked one.
Latest tests:
Just using the HDMI output I was able to get 120Hz out from this laptop, while the BestBuy only does 60Hz.
This laptop has HDMI 2, whereas BestBuy only has HDMI 1.4
This is my opinion is also a big plus in Target laptop's favor :-)
Both USB type A connections are FAST type, whereas for BestBuy one is FAST, the other is slow.
It's a great laptop. Relatively decent specs, 8gb RAM, backlit KB (3 levels) 15 inch screen (decent size for many users), well lit, numpad keys, fingerprint reader, relatively light weight, to name a few.
I researched a lot … looked at options from Costco, WM, BestBuy, bought those and returned those, but this, in my opinion is the 'best'.
It gets charged pretty fast - from 5% charge to 85% in around 40-45mins
No running fan speed.
Fast WiFi (this is a big surprise for me) - I got approx 450mbps download speed on a 1 Gbps ATT fiber. For comparison I compared it with the i5 BestBuy Lenovo Laptop. The Lenovo gave me only 300-325mbps speeds.
Connected directly using LAN adaptor and got 922.39 Download and 899.58 Upload speeds from both USB slots, whereas BestBuy gave FAST internet speed ONLY in one USB slot :-)
Compared this and BestBuy laptops:
For this laptop:
CPUScore : 8.9
D3DScore : 9.9
DiskScore : 8.2
GraphicsScore : 8
MemoryScore : 8.9
TimeTaken : MostRecentAssessment
WinSATAssessmentState : 1
WinSPRLevel : 8
PSComputerName :
For BestBuy Lenovo laptop:
CPUScore : 9
D3DScore : 9.9
DiskScore : 9.05
GraphicsScore : 8
MemoryScore : 9
TimeTaken : MostRecentAssessment
WinSATAssessmentState : 1
WinSPRLevel : 8
PSComputerName :
The BestBuy laptop is a bit higher only on DiskScore but then the former is waay more expensive as well!
Also I was not able to install WSL/Ubuntu on BestBuy but on Target, installation of WSL/Ubuntu was a charm :-)
Next I will try to install Win 11 and PopOs (Linux). Will update.
Would highly recommend this. I am happy to recommend this - out of my research and experience.
This quad core CPU i-series CPU (vs. an Atom-based quad core like those you see in Chromebooks) should ensure that this system remains relevant and provides good performance for value for years to come. Typically the right price for this kind of PC would be in the $400-500 space, so the price here represents a good value. In fact, one of the jokes in the thread above was how many users might disregard a PC with this CPU as "just another i3, move on!"
Good luck!
Jon
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Probably the same panel with washed out colors that everyone complains about on every HP deal $500 or less using a display with these specs.
That, and the stupid silver keyboards nobody should have ever made. Need to force the execs of these laptop companies to use their own products for a few days before releasing them.
Probably the same panel with washed out colors that everyone complains about on every HP deal $500 or less using a display with these specs.
That, and the stupid silver keyboards nobody should have ever made. Need to force the execs of these laptop companies to use their own products for a few days before releasing them.
Good points and agreed. However, what would you expect at this price point?