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expired Posted by jimmytx | Staff • May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022 1:59 PM
Costco Online Savings Event: Select Desktop Computers, Accessories & More
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The solution isn't "use fewer tabs" or "close programs" since I know my optimal work flow and use a device that can handle it. I understand the desire for 16GB of RAM (or even more).
Also some people just want to future-proof their laptop
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That said, I get the impression that inventories are tight (the supply chain issues we keep hearing about). Last time these were on sale in the store, they were not present in my store until the day the sale began. Another item (Rao's pasta sauce) didn't show up in my local store until the day the sale began, quickly sold out, and wasn't restocked until 2 weeks later.
If you've never been to a Costco Business Center and there's one nearby, I suggest visiting it once. They're bigger, and carry some items which intermittently or never show up in their normal stores. Mostly business stuff (if you ever wondered why a lot of restaurant take-out boxes look identical). But I've found it a more reliable place to get certain food items which only occasionally show up at their normal stores. You probably only get the business center monthly flyer if you're an executive member, but I believe anyone with a regular membership can shop inside.
That said, I get the impression that inventories are tight (the supply chain issues we keep hearing about). Last time these were on sale in the store, they were not present in my store until the day the sale began. Another item (Rao's pasta sauce) didn't show up in my local store until the day the sale began, quickly sold out, and wasn't restocked until 2 weeks later.
If you've never been to a Costco Business Center and there's one nearby, I suggest visiting it once. They're bigger, and carry some items which intermittently or never show up in their normal stores. Mostly business stuff (if you ever wondered why a lot of restaurant take-out boxes look identical). But I've found it a more reliable place to get certain food items which only occasionally show up at their normal stores. You probably only get the business center monthly flyer if you're an executive member, but I believe anyone with a regular membership can shop inside.
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For ruggedness, the acer enduro urban N3 14in is hard to beat for $570. It has two sodimm slots for upgrading ram all the way to 64gb also. As well as usb-c with DP and PD and HDMI 2.0. However it is heavier at 4lb and sized like a 15in laptop:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15745717-acer-enduro-urban-n3-laptop-i5-1135g7-14-ips-8gb-ddr4-512gb-ssd-iris-xe-570-free-shipping?src=fa-d86f9f2924614fe
For an all around 15.6in laptop, the costco HP pavilion for $550 is very good. It also have two sodimm slots, one usb-c with PD and DP, and HDMI 2.0. It's about 3.9lb:
https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...58348
All three of these also have backlit keyboards. The xenia screen is actually 1920X1200, slightly higher resolution than 1080p in the other two. the HP has a touchscreen
Great suggestion! I would like to add LG Gram 15.6" Laptop 11th Gen. i5-1135G7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD as another good option for college; light and very long runtime. It's was on sale for less than $700 at Costco not long along. You may keep an eye out for it at Costco or other vendors.
Dubious distinction of being the most expensive 3050 laptop at $2000? I am not sure if all that ram and ssd space and 4K screen can make up for that price!
But for the most part I agree, this seems way too high for a 3050.
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But for the most part I agree, this seems way too high for a 3050.
But this with the 3060 may be better since it comes with a dial that works with a lot of creator apps:
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