Ultrabooks

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    Which of the ultrabooks would you recommend?

    I can't decide which of these two laptops is the best. Each has their own pros and cons which makes the decision even harder. https://www.asus.com/UK/Notebooks/ASUS-ZenBook-Flip-UX360UA/ http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=W8Y31EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB Both of these laptops have...
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    Ultrabook / 2-in-1 for office use only

    Looking lightweight and portable device for office, no gaming, rarely videos, it will serve as portable workstation unit (2 monitors + mouse/keyboard at work and 2 monitors + mouse + keyboard + speakers at home) and eventually serve as 3rd monitor. Basically I want mobile PC but with extra...
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    Ultrabook or regular laptop?

    I'm getting a new laptop and I'm considering whether to get Ultrabook or just regular laptop. I'm in college so I like bringing my laptop with me, and my current 5lb (2.3kg) Acer (35W i3, integrated graphics, 500GB HDD) burdens my shoulder, so perhaps Ultrabook could probably help with...
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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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    Lots of eGPUs running desktop GPUs. Any running mobile GPUs?

    I've seen lots of eGPUs that run desktop graphics cards, but are there any designed around a mobile one? You might be asking why would you do that? The answer, portability. A desktop eGPU is quite cumbersome to take with you, but an eGPU built around a mobile GPU would be far more portable and...
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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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    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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    To build or buy slim video editing laptop

    Hi Guys, I've just sold my PC build and I'm in the market for a laptop for video editing (Adobe Premiere). I'd never consider not building my desktop PCs however I'm hesitant building a laptop as I feel it's less like Tetris - being confined to the shell of a laptop. Specs I would like: - A...
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    Ultrabook with Dual Monitors

    Hello, Here are the answers to the questions: 1. What is your budget? - up to $1400 USD 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? - I'm thinking of an Ultrabook. 3. What screen resolution do you want? - 1920 x 1080 (more is okay) 4. Do you need a portable or desktop...
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    XPS13 (2015) vs Asus Zenbook UX305UA

    I'm looking to buy a new laptop. I currently have an XPS15 L502X which is a bit long in the tooth and very bulky. I'm hoping to swap to a lighter ultrabook style laptop. My main requirements/wants are 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Also, I'll have a friend visiting US soon so I want to get the laptop...
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    Best Work Laptop Under $1000 (Rs 65000)

    Hello again, It's been a year since you guys helped me out with a desktop build. Desktop is running awesome and if I haven't expressed my gratitude yet, I must do so now. As it happens, I'm currently looking at a laptop that is either a MacBook Air or equivalent. Since my AMD FX-8320+Nvidia...
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    Macbook Pro vs Macbook Pro 2016 vs Other

    I understand the new 2016 model of the Macbook Pro is coming out so I would really like to wait a little since I would benefit from the upgrade. I use AutoCAD, Artlantis Studio (model rendering software), Sketchup Autodesk Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign for my projects, so it would...
  13. FarNerdy

    Best Lightweight (Ultrabook Preferred) Laptop for Video Editing

    Hey all - I've been doing some research over the past week or so to find out what would be the best option in purchasing my next laptop. Here is the form below to start with: 1. What is your budget? I can go up to $2,000 USD 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I...
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    best laptop for engineering students

    I've started my engineering course with CSE as my branch. i have been told by my professors that a laptop is needed. please suggest some laptops suitable for my needs. The price could be around INR 50000 or 750USD. I5 6th gen, 8gb+ ram, dicreet graphics preferred Thanks in advance
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    Looking for PC light laptops for under $1000

    Hello Laddies, Looking for a light laptop around $800 (but can go to $1000 if the difference in quality is that big) that isn't a mac. I think they are referred to as 'ultrabooks'. I'll mostly be using it for school. Don't need to game. PS: My school says Mac iOS is not compatible with their...
  16. Khesh

    Razer Blade Stealth as a Programmer's Ultrabook?

    Hello everyone, I am currently looking for an ultrabook to use in college that is nice and lightweight. I am a "Game Programming" major at school and need a new laptop for classes, as all I have now is my desktop. The school has these minimum requirements for a laptop for someone in this...
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    Need help deciding between various ultrabooks.

    TL;DR at bottom for those that don't like reading walls of text. As I enter my senior year of high school, I've been considering what kinds of things I feel that I need to do to prepare for college, and one of the things on that list is acquire a laptop. I'm the type of person that heavily...
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    Need help with choosing a laptop for my studies

    Hi, I appreciate all the help i can get! I have been looking for a laptop for personal use both on the go as well as at home. Only Windows pc please. My key points are: Around 1300 Euro (1445 USD) or less. Got an SSD. Portable. Can you tell me your opinion about 15.6" vs 13.3"? Which do you...
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    How do I install the Acer Aspire s3 LCD cable?

    Hi there, I've recently bought a LCD cable for my acer aspire s3 as the old one was broken, thus giving me a white screen, upon diagnosing the issue, the old cable broke in multiple pieces because of the terrible design, but since it's only 6 months old from when my brother stopped using it a...
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    Asus zenbook UX32A right half of screen dim

    Hi everyone, I recently bought a used Asus Zenbook UX32A-DB31. The hinges were really loose so I took the back cover off to tighten them. I found that the two hex standoffs which hold the hinges were loose so I tightened them up. when I started up the laptop the screen hinges felt much...