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    Laptop Recommendation for Developer

    https://www.amazon.com/Flagship-HP-Pavilion-Notebook-Computer/dp/B077NGW9NT/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1519952384&sr=8-11&keywords=hp+i7+8550u 256GB SSD https://www.amazon.com/Flagship-HP-Pavilion-Notebook-Computer/dp/B077NF6NG4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1519952384&sr=8-9&keywords=hp+i7+8550u 512GB...
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    Acer Swift 1 or Refurbished Lenovo Yoga 710

    If the refurbished Lenovo has a A+ refurbished rating and is in the same price range you should go for that, is more powerful and the refurbished products mostly never are bad. Greetings
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    Solved! Acer swift 1 on but no screen display only low light on screen

    If the laptop is old the panel may be go to a dim status. It happens much times on al kinds of laptops (incluiding the top end ones). The problem may be a backlit shutdown o the panel directly (sorry for bad english) went bad. If the laptop is in warranty go to the Acer website o the store you...
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    Acer Nitro 5 or MSI Gl62m-7REX

    The MSI has a GTX 1050Ti, and the Nitro has a 1050 (4GB OC vs 2GB). The MSI has a SSD and a HDD, meanwhile the Acer only has a mechanical drive for everything. If it was my decision, I would go for the MSI REX. Greetings
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    Acer Predator helios 300 or MSI apache pro? both 1060

    The Helios is more portable and practical. The PredatorSense software has plenty of options for overclocking, fan controls, etc. And is more much recent than the MSI and it has more upgrade options (RAM, a empty 2.5 bay, easy M.2 swap). If I need to select between that 2 models, the Helios is...
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    Dell 7577 vs Acer Helios 300 vs MSI GP72MVR

    Max-Q from Nvidia is one of the best laptop desings,and the Inspiron 7577 has more storage, that desing, a way better screen and panel, and is lightweight. Go for the Inspiron, if you are convinced go for the Helios. Greetings
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    Gaming laptop ~1060$

    Acer Helios 300, has plenty of configurations starting at 1000 and all are good. Check the first option and the most buyed on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-i7-7700HQ-1060-6GB-G3-571-77QK/dp/B06Y4GZS9C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519776844&sr=8-1&keywords=helios
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    Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop VS MSI GP62 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - For Gaming

    The Helios: - it has more RAM and a better control panel for overclocking, fans, etc. - the fans are much better than the MSI ones. - has a bigger SSD (no hdd) and more upgrade options. - has a better panel and screen.
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    Looking for a new laptop, can someone help me out?

    https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Keyboard-Flagship-Quad-Core/dp/B078436XZS/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1519773348&sr=8-13&keywords=hp+8550u 899 dollars for a masterpiece Done, a 8th generation quad core i7, 16GB of RAM, a 2TB HDD, GEFORCE 940MX (4GB of VRAM, good for gaming), FHD display and B&O...
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    Can I swap out the GPU and/or the CPU in the alienware 15?

    The GPU is almost everytime soldered to the MOBO. In some cases the CPU is swapable. You should check YT searching the CPU changing o the total dissasembly. Extra: upgrading old laptops void guaranty and is no fully recommended for compatibility. Greetings
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    Does a 0.8 lbs increase make a huge difference

    1: the difference is minimun, you should didnt note a difference. 2: the MX150 is WAY better than the UHD 620, the MX150 is a portable GT 1030 (whit more clock). CSGO in the MX150 is much better and you should be able to play more games. 3: for 1000$ you can get a Coffe lake (8th gen) i7 whit...