I'm about to start studies for my MBA and need a laptop. My whole life I've been a gamer and enthusiast and have built most all of my desktops, but my knowledge of laptops is rather limited. I've never really had a notebook that I've used as much as the one I'm going to now need for my upcoming studies.
Here are the specs for what I'm looking for, copied from the Laptop Buyers FAQ:
1. Budget: $1,000 or less (willing to go slightly higher if it makes a huge difference
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
I want a 13 inch screen size and something that's as thin, light, and portable as possible.
3. What screen resolution do you want?
This isn't super important to me.
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Portability is key. I currently have a very nice desktop setup, so this is strictly a mobile workstation for school.
5. How much battery life do you need?
As much as possible. This is one of my most important needs. My first semester is 9:00 AM - 5:00, and I'll be using my laptop the entire time.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
I really only currently play Starcraft II and Dota II, but I use my desktop for this. I suppose it would be cool to be able to play either of these occasionally, but again, this is far and away a student laptop, so gaming isn't really a consideration at all.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Internet, video, MS Office. It's a student workstation, nothing heavy.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
It would be cool if I could get a SSD, but I'm willing to forgo this if it brings the price more within my budget. I'm not going to be storing a ton of video editing files or anything like that, so I don't necessarily need a huge storage capacity.
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
I've done some looking around Newegg and Amazon, but am open to other suggestions.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
Minimum 2 years, ideally 3-4.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Not really that important.
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I do not want an Apple. I'd prefer Asus, Acer, or Lenovo. I'm someone who values aesthetics. I want sleek, slim, simple, and clean. But again, I'm a PC guy, and don't want an overpriced Apple just for the looks.
13. What country do you live in?
I'm in the US.
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
I would ideally like a pure notebook, not a notebook/tablet hybrid.
I also would greatly prefer Windows 7, but recognize that most of the latest machines run Windows 8. How hard would it be to wipe Windows 8 and install Windows 7 on a new notebook? I've used friends' notebooks with Windows 8 and just hate the feel and design, and since I don't really want a tablet hybrid, I think it's unnecessary.
Thanks for your help, ladies and gents.
Here are the specs for what I'm looking for, copied from the Laptop Buyers FAQ:
1. Budget: $1,000 or less (willing to go slightly higher if it makes a huge difference
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
I want a 13 inch screen size and something that's as thin, light, and portable as possible.
3. What screen resolution do you want?
This isn't super important to me.
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Portability is key. I currently have a very nice desktop setup, so this is strictly a mobile workstation for school.
5. How much battery life do you need?
As much as possible. This is one of my most important needs. My first semester is 9:00 AM - 5:00, and I'll be using my laptop the entire time.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
I really only currently play Starcraft II and Dota II, but I use my desktop for this. I suppose it would be cool to be able to play either of these occasionally, but again, this is far and away a student laptop, so gaming isn't really a consideration at all.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Internet, video, MS Office. It's a student workstation, nothing heavy.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
It would be cool if I could get a SSD, but I'm willing to forgo this if it brings the price more within my budget. I'm not going to be storing a ton of video editing files or anything like that, so I don't necessarily need a huge storage capacity.
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
I've done some looking around Newegg and Amazon, but am open to other suggestions.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
Minimum 2 years, ideally 3-4.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Not really that important.
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I do not want an Apple. I'd prefer Asus, Acer, or Lenovo. I'm someone who values aesthetics. I want sleek, slim, simple, and clean. But again, I'm a PC guy, and don't want an overpriced Apple just for the looks.
13. What country do you live in?
I'm in the US.
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
I would ideally like a pure notebook, not a notebook/tablet hybrid.
I also would greatly prefer Windows 7, but recognize that most of the latest machines run Windows 8. How hard would it be to wipe Windows 8 and install Windows 7 on a new notebook? I've used friends' notebooks with Windows 8 and just hate the feel and design, and since I don't really want a tablet hybrid, I think it's unnecessary.
Thanks for your help, ladies and gents.
/www.amazon.com/Acer-S7-392-6807-13-3-Inch-Touchscreen-Ultrabook/dp/B00HSYS3LO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1404860482&sr=8-4&keywords=13+inch+ultrabook
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