Recent content by def_now

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    Removing optical drive and leaving the gap open

    I do not use the laptop's DVD drive frequently, in fact only on extremely rare occasion. Therefore, I am thinking of removing the built-in optical drive to save on weight. However, I wonder if it is OK to leave the gap open? Or a caddy should be purchased to seal the gap up.
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    Programming laptop: refurbished or new

    Looking for a laptop for web and Android app programming. Will need to run LAMP stack servers in VM, Visual Studio IDE in Windows, Android Studio, mobile emulator/simulator etc. I have a tight budget of US$400 max to get an new entry level laptop. The available choices are of this...
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    Mobile processor for running Android Studio

    Currently, I am looking for a Windows laptop for Android app development. Which means I will be running the latest Android Studio. Just a little background. Previously, I owned a laptop with Intel Core i5-5200u, 8 GB RAM and a 5400 RPM HDD. The processor was never fully utilized due to the I/O...