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    Advice on purchasing Thinkpad e495

    After weeks of searching i am on the verge of buying the Lenovo Thinkpad e495. (639€) Here is the config and price: https://www.campuspoint.de/lenovocampus-thinkpad-e495-20nea001ge-set.html Since i had to compromise a lot to get there, I need some advice on the following questions: Is this good...
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    Solved! buying a second hand laptop what to check for

    TL;DR I'm inspecting a second hand laptop tomorrow what to check? Device manager System information Benchmarks Long story: So my friend found a second hand laptop which seems a little too good to be true (It's just too cheap for what it is) and asked me what could be wrong with it. I know how...
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    Solved! help open box decision newegg

    is it good idea to buy an open box laptop from newegg its a msi gtx 1070 im reading on the disclaimer that sometimes i doesnt include everything sometimes only the laptop but i wanna know your advices or experience buying open box on newegg
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    Advice Needed: Buying a Laptop

    Hello poeple, Lets have a discussion :) So I need to buy a laptop for uni. I was hoping someone could give me some advice? Min Specs are: an SSD, 8gbRam and an i5 This is what I have found...
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    Solved! Planning to buy a new Laptop but cannot decide between 2 options

    Hi! Recently I've benn lurking on internet searching for a new laptop that I need for my work. I want to use this programs along with some gaming 3ds Max (modeling and rendering) Unreal Engine (Video game design and programming) Some Photoshop Little Video Editing After navigating stores and...
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    Need New Laptop

    [Moderator note: moved post to Laptop General Discussion.] So I previously owned a very powerful laptop that clocked at like 4.0 and had an nvidia gpu etc. but sadly it was very old and just stopped working, pretty sure the motherboard is fried. So I am in need of a new cheap laptop, maybe even...
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    i need Help buying a laptop (1000$-1200$CAD)

    Looking to buy a laptop within the next few days for light gaming/ browsing/ ect. Newegg Is having a few decent ones on sale. Unsure what would be best for me. 3 laptops i have in mind (Open to other suggestions) ASUS FX503VD 15.6"...
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    New TVs and Trump's Tariffs: Time to Buy a TV Now?

    New tariffs on China could pump up TV prices stateside. New TVs and Trump's Tariffs: Time to Buy a TV Now? : Read more
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    I need to buy a PC for Augmented Reality.

    I need to buy an PC that is ready for an AR headset (Meta -2). For the PC my budget is 800. I won't use it for intense gaming but I want something that I can upgrade and build on. For now Its mostly for data visualization and multiple screen interaction. I am new to gaming PCs. Where do I start...
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    8th generation i7 laptop with 2 graphic cards?? is it worth it?? need help deciding

    Well I've been looking for a laptop for a while, the specifications are HP intel i7 8550U 2Ghz with turbo 4Ghz 16GB RAM Intel UHD Graphics 620, radeon 530 1TB storage and 15.6 touch screen it costs about 720$ is it worth it?? the offer is ending soon so i need a response as soon as possible...
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    Asus or Dell - buying a new laptop

    Hi guys, first post here. I'm thinking of buying a lightweight laptop for work and occasional gaming (Mass Effect, Fallout, etc.). I mostly use programs like Photoshop, Corell and FL Studio which use a lot of processing power. My picks are: 1. ASUS VivoBook S15 S510UN-8 Processor: i7-8550U...
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    HP or Dell Laptop?

    Hi guys unfortunately my laptop Dell of +10yrs has given up on me I'm looking at buying a new laptop I've looked at a Dell refurb 7370 £619 or a HP Pavilion Pro 14-bf153sa advice will be much appreciated? I'm a student so need it to be light but powerful enough to run programs like STATA and...
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    Searching for new laptop in $1000 - $1500 range

    I would like to buy a laptop in the $1000 to $1500 range. I do plenty of Microsoft Office, especially Excel work, AutoCAD modelling, and programming but I am okay with 1920x1080 display. I am not looking to game with my laptop and I am expecting 6 hours or longer without charge. What are the...
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    7 Essential Black Friday Shopping Tips

    The most anticipated shopping day of the year is almost upon us. Here's everything you need to know to save money — and maintain your sanity. 7 Essential Black Friday Shopping Tips : Read more
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    All-in-One PC Buying Guide

    All-in-One PCs combine power and style into a single convenient design. Here's our buying guide to help you find the right desktop PC for you. All-in-One PC Buying Guide : Read more
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    Help me buy a cheap laptop for hackathons

    1. What is your budget? Below $300 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? At least 10" 3. What screen resolution do you want? 1920 x 1080 should be enough 4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? No need for a desktop replacement; just a basic...
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    New to laptops and would love some guidance; looking in the $400-800 range

    Hello, I have done quite a bit of looking for an affordable, solid laptop. I don't game or do graphic design work at all - the closet to gaming that I approach is playing in browser chess - so I shouldn't need crazy graphics at all. However, I work in science, and often have quite a bit of...
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    Buying a New Laptop. Suggestions?

    I'm a college student. My budget is 1000$. Around 13 inch laptop, 1920 by 1080 is preferable resolution. I need it to be portable. I want as much battery life as possible, at least 4.5 hours though. I definitely want to game on this laptop. I play Csgo, H1Z1, Rainbow Seige Six, Gary's Mod, and...
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    Buying a XPS13 without warranty?

    I found a good deal on a XPS13 9343 (2015) couple days ago. The specs are : Intel i7-5500u 2.40GHz 8gb RAM DDR3 1600MHz 256 gb SSD Samsung PM851 M.2 Me and my friend went and inspected the device personally, the device was rarely used and are in great condition. So he offered me the device with...
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    Looking for a new laptop

    Hey guys, I need help finding a new laptop. I'm looking to buy an Ultrabook with a 7th Gen processor that has dedicated graphics. Touchscreen would be nice. It doesn't have to be a "convertible." The display resolution should be at least 1080p and I'd like the size to be 12 to 14 inches. My...