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July 14, 2024, 06:56 PM

Rigby470

I need a new laptop-recommendations

My laptop died on me today and I need to buy another this week. I really don’t have a lot of time to do deep research. My budget is $650. What is the best deal out there for a 15-inch laptop with Windows 11?

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July 14, 2024, 07:00 PM

flesheatingvirus

Costco! I got a sweet solid state Dell that I really like. I don’t recall the price, off hand.

Don’t forget Prime Day is also coming up.

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July 14, 2024, 07:55 PM

eyrich

quote:
Originally posted by 1967Goat:
Lenovo Think Pads have always been solid.

Recently switched to a thinkpad T16 Gen 1, several people at work also happier with the T16 then with their previous Dell latitudes. Better build quality.

July 14, 2024, 07:57 PM

Rigby470

https://a.co/d/9FScItD

https://a.co/d/jeprEa0

Thanks for the recommendation of Lenovo. Can someone take a look at these and tell me what you think?

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July 14, 2024, 08:30 PM

PASig

We bought an Acer Swift 3 a few years ago and it’s been great.

$613 on Amazon right now:

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July 14, 2024, 08:49 PM

Paten

Remember that Prime Day is this week. Consider the specs you want and look for brand names with them on Amazon. There might be a deal.

July 14, 2024, 08:55 PM

AKSuperDually

I have a rather high end MSI that has been problematic. I purchased a Lenovo Thinkpad business pad for use by the wife/business partner. It has been a rock solid performer.

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July 14, 2024, 09:00 PM

Pipe Smoker

quote:
Originally posted by Paten:
Remember that Prime Day is this week.
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As flesheatingvirus said five posts above yours.

Serious about crackers.

July 14, 2024, 11:30 PM

Paten

Hey. I'm a slow typist and sometimes forget to hit the "Post Now" button. Give me a minute and I'll think up more excuses.

July 15, 2024, 09:22 PM

sonnydaze

quote:
Originally posted by Rigby470:
What is the best deal out there for a 15-inch laptop with Windows 11?

LENOVO, who now produces the original IBM THINKPAD. WONDERFUL...

July 16, 2024, 09:22 AM

doublesharp

Costco is running some big discounts for the next few days.

https://www.costco.com/laptops...=||Brand_attr-Lenovo

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July 16, 2024, 09:45 AM

smschulz

Two recommendations:
1. Get with Intel processor
2. Get the Pro version of Windows

Computers today are so good it will be hard to screw it up.
Check Costco, Prime Days

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July 16, 2024, 11:59 AM

kkina

Also, have any of you Lenovo guys had problems with the "black screen of death?"

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July 16, 2024, 03:42 PM

1967Goat

I'm lucky to have a brick & mortar store called MicroCenter near me. They have great prices and service. They don't have any stores in Arkansas, but you can shop at the Denver store to compare models. They are very competitively priced. Pick what you want on their website, then see if you can find one elsewhere, like New Egg.

I dunno, maybe Micro Center ships too.

https://www.microcenter.com/se...4820673&myStore=true

July 16, 2024, 04:43 PM

AKSuperDually

quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
Also, have any of you Lenovo guys had problems with the "black screen of death?"

We have not.

I have had plenty of issues with the startup of the MSI.

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July 16, 2024, 04:44 PM

AKSuperDually

I should add...we're only buying from the lenovo business line. Not their lower end offerings.

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July 16, 2024, 06:15 PM

220-9er

I have a 14S-IWL Lenovo that I bought at least 5 years ago.
Still going strong and very fast startup due to having solid state hard drive, not a disc.
If I wanted a new one I'd look up the present equivalent model.

Here's one at Amazon for about $800.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-...tebook/dp/B07T8BZMYP

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July 16, 2024, 09:24 PM

lyman

timely topic, my several years old HO Elitebook decided to throw a key and is in the shop to get fixed, and has me using my backup (an older Dell) which is not as good,

so thinking of another elite book but the one I found on amazon is not availble now, so,,,

looking at this one,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...=A2HR3WADFB8IU9&th=1