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Seems like a good deal based on the 4070? Any reason to stay away from this?
No reason, but this opinion varies across the community over here.
For some, it's the 12th Gen processor, for some it's the DDR4 instead of DDR5, for some it's the build quality, and for some it's "just" 300-nits or FHD display.
But a few things that are more if facts; there's no real life difference between DDR4 and DDR5, so either of those suffice just fine. The build quality is indeed a bit questionable but you'd be hard pressed to find a better 4070 deal with good display. The display is good, not great yes, but 100% sRGB and 300-nits is totally acceptable given the price point and the accompanying GPU.
The processor is indeed two generations old but it's no slouch at all. 13th Gen would've been better, but again, it wouldn't be 999 then.
So again, opinions vary. This has been available at BB numerous of times at the given price. You can search it up on SD to have an idea.
I have 350 nits brightness on my laptop and I don't game or do productivity at the highest setting. It's just too bright, how are people comfortable above 400nits?
This is the exact model as the best buy one that went on sale for as low as $980 many times. $1000 should be the normal price. Not worth posting in my opinion
This is the exact model as the best buy one that went on sale for as low as $980 many times. $1000 should be the normal price. Not worth posting in my opinion
I have 350 nits brightness on my laptop and I don't game or do productivity at the highest setting. It's just too bright, how are people comfortable above 400nits?
Many phones can do about 1k nits, then OnePlus 12 does up to 4k for HDR.
Most people use their phones at 100% brightness, and seems the same for laptops. It bothers my eyes
I have 350 nits brightness on my laptop and I don't game or do productivity at the highest setting. It's just too bright, how are people comfortable above 400nits?
Don't modern cell phones have screens that go up to 2600 nits? 500 nits on laptops should be standard imo.
Don't modern cell phones have screens that go up to 2600 nits? 500 nits on laptops should be standard imo.
I keep the brightness on my phone down, the peak brightness is meant for outdoor use. Rarely do I see anyone using laptops outside, other than cafés, or at university.
Even at $20 more there aren't many alternatives out there.
I agree. This is worth posting because if you sign up and use a Micro Center credit card, you knock another 10% off this laptop making it $900 total before taxes.
Last edited by ap619 February 11, 2024 at 07:11 AM.
That's not true at all. This is worth posting because if you sign up and use a Micro Center credit card, you knock another 10% off this laptop making it $900 total before taxes.
I think you tagged the wrong comment.
We're both saying the same thing; that this is worth posting.
I picked this one up, thanks! Nice to have a ship option from MC make the list.
Some may argue against this unit - nits, FHD, DDR4, 720p cam, etc. - but I'd suggest this is the price floor (for now) for a reasonable quality build that has a 4070 and can run at its full-power rated speed. Install 32 GB of RAM and an additional 2 TB SSD and it'll be good for 3 years or so.
One item I did find while researching is it appears the primary m.2 is Gen4 while the secondary is Gen3. Not a big deal for me, save a few bucks on a game storage drive.
Last edited by Kobol February 19, 2024 at 09:36 AM.
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For some, it's the 12th Gen processor, for some it's the DDR4 instead of DDR5, for some it's the build quality, and for some it's "just" 300-nits or FHD display.
But a few things that are more if facts; there's no real life difference between DDR4 and DDR5, so either of those suffice just fine. The build quality is indeed a bit questionable but you'd be hard pressed to find a better 4070 deal with good display. The display is good, not great yes, but 100% sRGB and 300-nits is totally acceptable given the price point and the accompanying GPU.
The processor is indeed two generations old but it's no slouch at all. 13th Gen would've been better, but again, it wouldn't be 999 then.
So again, opinions vary. This has been available at BB numerous of times at the given price. You can search it up on SD to have an idea.
So, definitely worth posting.
Even at $20 more there aren't many alternatives out there.
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Most people use their phones at 100% brightness, and seems the same for laptops. It bothers my eyes
So, definitely worth posting.
Even at $20 more there aren't many alternatives out there.
I agree. This is worth posting because if you sign up and use a Micro Center credit card, you knock another 10% off this laptop making it $900 total before taxes.
We're both saying the same thing; that this is worth posting.
We're both saying the same thing; that this is worth posting.
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Some may argue against this unit - nits, FHD, DDR4, 720p cam, etc. - but I'd suggest this is the price floor (for now) for a reasonable quality build that has a 4070 and can run at its full-power rated speed. Install 32 GB of RAM and an additional 2 TB SSD and it'll be good for 3 years or so.
One item I did find while researching is it appears the primary m.2 is Gen4 while the secondary is Gen3. Not a big deal for me, save a few bucks on a game storage drive.
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