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W10 Laptop wish list
MilesAhead:
I am looking for a Windows 10 Laptop that comes close to the following wish list:
Priced in the $700 ballpark
Screen size 13.3 inches minimum, full HD
8 GB DDR4 Ram minimum
256 GB SSD minimum
Has both USB 3.0 AND 3.1 ports
CPU capable of supporting light to moderate programming environments
Light and compact
In addition to programming I would use it for entertainment(e.g. video streaming)
I would appreciate suggestions since my Laptop knowledge and experience is meager. :)
The other consideration would be brick and mortar availability. I don't want to have to return a lemon via UPS.
cranioscopical:
Your "don'ts" notwithstanding, these might be worth a look. Discounted right now on the U.S. site:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dell-inspiron-13-i7370-5593slv-pus-laptop/8qcb957fxlrd
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dell-inspiron-13-i5379-7302gry-pus-2-in-1-pc/92vcb2bpwvm2
4wd:
You need to clarify your USB ports, USB 3.1 has to do with signalling protocol.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 is the same as the old 3.0 (5Gbps).
USB 3.1 Gen 2 doubles it to 10Gbps.
Ports can look like the usual Type A except for the colour of plastic, (but only if the manufacturer follows the standard).
Then you have Type C which is a physical port type, the new reversible connector, (it's possible to have USB 2.0 Type C ports).
So I think you might mean:
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (or 2) Type A (same as the USB 3.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (or 2) Type C
The Type C will most likely have the Power Delivery standard and be used for charging it.
wraith808:
Your "don'ts" notwithstanding, these might be worth a look. Discounted right now on the U.S. site:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dell-inspiron-13-i7370-5593slv-pus-laptop/8qcb957fxlrd
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dell-inspiron-13-i5379-7302gry-pus-2-in-1-pc/92vcb2bpwvm2
-cranioscopical (May 08, 2018, 01:57 PM)
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I've bought laptops from MS before, and the cool thing about them is they are the same as from the manufacturer, but a signature edition, meaning they're clean of all of the junk that the manufacturer's install. They've been great in my experience.
MilesAhead:
Your "don'ts" notwithstanding, these might be worth a look. Discounted right now on the U.S. site:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dell-inspiron-13-i7370-5593slv-pus-laptop/8qcb957fxlrd
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dell-inspiron-13-i5379-7302gry-pus-2-in-1-pc/92vcb2bpwvm2
-cranioscopical (May 08, 2018, 01:57 PM)
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I've bought laptops from MS before, and the cool thing about them is they are the same as from the manufacturer, but a signature edition, meaning they're clean of all of the junk that the manufacturer's install. They've been great in my experience.
-wraith808 (May 08, 2018, 05:31 PM)
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Good to know. One thing I totally hate is wasting time on crapware removal. :)
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