forum threadCashCroc posted Yesterday 04:24 PM
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forum threadCashCroc posted Yesterday 04:24 PM
Dell Inspiron 16 Laptop 5640 16-inch FHD+ Intel Core 7-150U 16GB RAM 1TB NVMe SSD Midnight Blue $679
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Key items:
- memory: even though 8GB is probably adequate for now (you'd be surprised how many apps and broswer tabs you can run on 8GB!) it seems like an acceptable amount of memory is steadily heading towards 16GB
- storage: for most people, 256GB is more than enough (that could store thousands of documents and spreadsheets), but perhaps 512GB is a good size to aim for (unless you store a _lot_ of photos and videos, in which case 1TB might be better)
- a decent processor: the cheapest you'd want to go is an Intel i3 (not the N305, which is a bit hobbled; definitely no Celerons or equivalent)
One good example:
https://www.staples.com/lenovo-v15-g4-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i3-1315u-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11-... [staples.com]
Lenovo V15G4 IRU 15.6" laptop - has an Intel Core i3-1315U processor, 16GB memory, 512GB storage, full HD screen. No fingerprint reader or backlit keyboard, but more than enough for your requirements. $379.99. May drop to $350 (or even $300, for us dreamers!)
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for web shopping, reading and zoom meetings and it has worked fine having Brave, Edge Opera Chrome and Firefox browsers going. I don't have Office and I don't watch movies with it. When I switched to a better spec Dell there was fan noise, so I returned it and switched back but soon I will migrate to this new Lenovo
https://slickdeals.net/f/18623311-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-15-3-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-5-210h-wuxga-1920-x-1200-windows-11-499-99-15-shipping?attrsr
But now I think this one
https://slickdeals.net/f/18738385-micro-center-members-lenovo-loq-15-6-fhd-144hz-i5-12450hx-rtx-4050-16gb-ddr5-512gb-ssd-549-99
is the better bang for the $.
Well, if you don't mind the fact that this Omnibook is not upgradeable, and you're comfortable spending $600 on it, I'd probably do it. You've got extras you don't need (like the touchscreen), but you might enjoy it. Much nicer screen - you might thank yourself later for getting something easier on the eyes. Much longer battery life.
You might also like the fact that you can charge the Omnibook by USB-C (and not by an AC adapter with a barrel connector), which makes it more versatile (e.g., if you want to charge it on the go, it's easier because you can do it with a handheld battery bank/pack, or a DC adapter, or lots of AC adapter options).
If, on the other hand, you're on a strict budget, you'll probably want to go with the $379.99 option mentioned earlier. Otherwise, enjoy the $600 laptop, and take really good care of it (so you can get years of use out of it)!
Another thing is build, style and portability. You know best how you will use it.
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