I need a workstation laptop, for cad/solid works/amoungst other programs, plus I will be using photoshop cs5 for picture and video editing while on the go.
I don't necessarily want to spend $2000-3000 on a workstation laptop but found that other than workstation video cards vs gaming video cards that gaming laptops will do what I need. i7 and 2 hard drive bays (not including msata) are my minimal requirements.
Question is, ive found the Lenovo 510p around $1000, asus rog 750 around $1300, or a sager built to other two's specs around $1300. Which one is better or are there others I should consider.
Now the lenevo is cheaper, but will require a hard drive caddy to convert the optical drive into a hard drive slot. Also believe that the Lenovo will run hotter and battery isn't as good.
The asus, I love the brand, never had problems with any of their products that a good rma quick process didn't solve. theyre 750 laptop seems excellent, yet heavy and 4 hours of battery I guess is pretty standard in gaming laptops.
the sager, idk to much about, I guess you can almost totally customize it, but im happy with the asus specs.
Money isn't really an issue. I could very well go to $2000 or above, but I don't belive the added performance over these $1300-1500 laptops is enough to make me want to spend the difference. I have a custom build $3000 pc that im on all the time and anything that needs that extra power I will just use on there.
Plz, any help, comments, recommendations, things to think about or consider, personal experiences, ect.
I don't necessarily want to spend $2000-3000 on a workstation laptop but found that other than workstation video cards vs gaming video cards that gaming laptops will do what I need. i7 and 2 hard drive bays (not including msata) are my minimal requirements.
Question is, ive found the Lenovo 510p around $1000, asus rog 750 around $1300, or a sager built to other two's specs around $1300. Which one is better or are there others I should consider.
Now the lenevo is cheaper, but will require a hard drive caddy to convert the optical drive into a hard drive slot. Also believe that the Lenovo will run hotter and battery isn't as good.
The asus, I love the brand, never had problems with any of their products that a good rma quick process didn't solve. theyre 750 laptop seems excellent, yet heavy and 4 hours of battery I guess is pretty standard in gaming laptops.
the sager, idk to much about, I guess you can almost totally customize it, but im happy with the asus specs.
Money isn't really an issue. I could very well go to $2000 or above, but I don't belive the added performance over these $1300-1500 laptops is enough to make me want to spend the difference. I have a custom build $3000 pc that im on all the time and anything that needs that extra power I will just use on there.
Plz, any help, comments, recommendations, things to think about or consider, personal experiences, ect.