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So, you can get a Dell XPS 15 with Core i5, which isn't much slower than Core i7, a 1080p screen, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for $1349, but the RAM is less than you'd want. Right now, I see sale on U.S. Dell where you can get $200 off the price of the $1,749 model by using code 200OFF1499. This...

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Depending on what audio software you use, you probably don't need a ton of processing power, but I definitely recommend getting a Core i5 over a Core i3, even if you have to go for a dual-core, 15-watt CPU instead of a quad-core processor. I don't think you need discrete graphics at all. It...

You can get plenty of performance out of a laptop, as long as you buy one with high-performance components. We have a set of what I like to call "minimum good specs," which are the least you should get if performance matters to you: 1. At least a Core i5 CPU. However, if performance is key...

We haven't seen this in our tests, but laptops can get warmer over time if they get dust in the vents. I'm not aware of an overall problem with the Pavilion line and heat, but if you have any kind of laptop that's getting too warm, here are some ideas: 1. Clean the vents. You can start by using...

Thanks for asking! While we haven't had an issue with the test units Razer has sent us, a quick Google search reveals a few forum threads on other sites where customers are reporting backlight issues on Razer laptops. I have sent an email to our contact at Razer to see if the company has any...

Hope you're still thinking about this. I am going to write an article that responds to your question for Laptop Mag to post Sunday morning. We have some ideas.

What a fascinating question. We'll take this up as part of this week's "Help Me, LAPTOP" question to be posted on laptopmag.com on Saturday. Stay tuned.

FYI, we're posting an article that answers your exact question on Sunday, 5/14 on laptopmag.com.