Need a new laptop. Problem with old one

May 31, 2018, 11:45 PM

Rey HRH

quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
How about this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073...011_rv_t1_B0792SMNVX

You have to ask yourself if the 256 GB SSD is big enough for you. The next available size is 500 GB. Either is not a deal breaker; I have a 500 GB I haven't filled yet, but I also have a 4 TB portable HDD.

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May 31, 2018, 11:50 PM

bigdeal

This particular XPS Dell model is very nice (quite a step up from the Inspirons). Maybe one of these might work?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OB-De...d:g:SqUAAOSwvg9XWNGC

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-...1:g:ARwAAOSwHUhaEGtL

quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
How about this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073...011_rv_t1_B0792SMNVX

My biggest knock on that particular machine in screen quality. That's a very basic resolution screen at 1366x768. If I have to look into a small laptop screen for extended periods, I want a higher resolution (quality) screen. Hence the reason for the suggestions I made above.

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June 01, 2018, 07:33 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
quote:
Originally posted by braillediver:
No- You want an SSD Not a 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive.
That's how little I know about computers. I know that SSD is solid state drive while the RPM one is the "old" style that spins.In terms of practical every day use, what's the difference?

The SSD is MUCH faster. The computer will boot much faster when you turn it on, apps will load faster. This is not a "slight" difference, it is really significant.
SSD has no moving parts. Much lower probability of failure, compared to a rotating drive.
SSD draws less power, so the computer should have a longer useful run time on battery.

Those are the major points that I can think of, there are probably other benefits as well.

Negatives? Well, there's no free lunch. SSD costs more than a rotating drive. That's about the only drawback that I can think of.

June 01, 2018, 10:09 AM

lkdr1989

@Edmond, are you looking for a "mobile" type of laptop (portable) or are you looking for a "desktop-replacement"?

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