Hello fellow geeks!
I often get asked questions on which laptops to get for different users, but this recent user is making me crazy. I would appreciate some assistance and opinions. Finding the proper specs for the user is no problem, but this particular person is very picky with aesthetics and so I need to find computers that conform to their taste of style.
I feel the user needs to have at least the baseline specs shown here at a $600 price point. Obviously better is always good.
Specs:
CPU: i3-i5 (Sandy if possible)
HDD: 320GB+ 5400rpm+
RAM: 4GB
Screen: 14in – 15.6in user preferred 14, but would “live” with 15.6
GPU: Integrated is fine, but I think it would be good for the user to have an expansion slot if they want to add a GPU later.
1 HDMI port
CD/Drive (Some 14in models lacked a CD/DVD Drive and that is a deal breaker.)
Aesthetics:
Color: User doesn’t like plain “plastic” black. They want color other then black or a really well done black computer.
Keyboard: User is extremely picky with keyboard. Shows large interest in the Sony VAIO \ MacBook keyboard style.
Touchpad: User dislikes the dimpled design in favor of a smooth design. I feel the dimple design it will grow on them if they use the dimple pad more however.
Weight: >=6lbs
I’ve directed the user to VAIO laptops that seem to conform to the users aesthetic taste, but am curious of alternatives.
Thanks!
I often get asked questions on which laptops to get for different users, but this recent user is making me crazy. I would appreciate some assistance and opinions. Finding the proper specs for the user is no problem, but this particular person is very picky with aesthetics and so I need to find computers that conform to their taste of style.
I feel the user needs to have at least the baseline specs shown here at a $600 price point. Obviously better is always good.
Specs:
CPU: i3-i5 (Sandy if possible)
HDD: 320GB+ 5400rpm+
RAM: 4GB
Screen: 14in – 15.6in user preferred 14, but would “live” with 15.6
GPU: Integrated is fine, but I think it would be good for the user to have an expansion slot if they want to add a GPU later.
1 HDMI port
CD/Drive (Some 14in models lacked a CD/DVD Drive and that is a deal breaker.)
Aesthetics:
Color: User doesn’t like plain “plastic” black. They want color other then black or a really well done black computer.
Keyboard: User is extremely picky with keyboard. Shows large interest in the Sony VAIO \ MacBook keyboard style.
Touchpad: User dislikes the dimpled design in favor of a smooth design. I feel the dimple design it will grow on them if they use the dimple pad more however.
Weight: >=6lbs
I’ve directed the user to VAIO laptops that seem to conform to the users aesthetic taste, but am curious of alternatives.
Thanks!