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    Need help finding the perfect laptop before Black Friday

    Hello. First off let me say Happy Thanksgiving! Anyhow.. here's my issue: I need a laptop for some AutoCAD-to-go. I cannot find anything that will suite my needs which include: -i7 quad/dual core -skylake -under 3 pounds -13" screen or less Easy right? Well here's a catch -- money is an...
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    Razer Blade Stealth vs Thinkpad X260

    Hello I need a laptop for high school and hopefully college if it lasts that long. I do a lot of engineering work. Of the two which laptop is better? I like the razer blade stealth because it is light but has a poor upgrade path. It is right on my budget ($1000), a decent battery life, and...
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    Integrated vs. Discrete/Dedicated

    Hello fellow techies, I am looking to buy a laptop for school. I do a lot of 3D modeling, particularly Creo from PTC. I am always moving and will need it everyday--therefore it needs to be small and light. After 3 days of intense searching, I've come across one question that I cannot answer...
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    Need help finding a laptop

    Hello. I am an engineering student and waited to buy a laptop in hopes of getting some good deals. Didn't go as planned and now I am in a pickle. Here's my situations: I use a crap ton of Creo for personal CAD work, school work, and some for my internship. What laptop specifications am I...
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    Laptop for school

    Hello all, I am a high school student. I need an ultra book that is both portable and powerful. I have a fairly firm $500 budget, and do a lot of CAD work. It will not be used for gaming, only CAD work and some light coding. It is crucial that it is an ultrabook--I cannot imagine lugging a...
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    Need help fixing my phone...

    Hello all! I’ve recently joined the android master race, and was excited to be using my OnePlus One. Sure it’s an older phone but I am more then pleased... haven’t looked back since. Unfortunately, being new to Android (specifically cyanogenmod), I’ve made my first mistake. Coming from an...
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    Best resolution for vr?

    I am trying to get into VR... either using my phone or building one. Buying a HMD is just way too much for me. Which brings me to my question. What resolution is best for vr? Of course the easy answer is 4k but my computer cannot handle 4k period. So then I thought 1440p... but rather than...