New laptop?

[karebear219]

Anyone a computer nerd?

I am having trouble picking out a new lap top. I don't really need something super portable. If work decides I need one they can buy me a surface. I already have a kindle fire for quick internet use.

I like the bigger 17 inch screen with a ten key.

I want it to be fast

Needs to be good for data crunching... SQL server and excel for my future data analysis school work.

Any recs on what I should buy before I just go buy another Dell?

[spa]

H is I will ask him -

But you might look at Newegg to see their recommendations :3

[Deleted]

I like Asus for laptops, but i did just by a new all in one lenovo desk top i love too

[mkate710]

I've had my HP for 5ish years now and it's on the way out now but it's been great

ETA work also just switched me from a Dell to an HP. I like my new one way more.

[spa]

arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/05/the-windows-laptop-guide-spring-2015-2/

Ars Technica usually has cood information

*I haven't read the article yet*

[toratoratori]

Jun 2, 2015 18:52:57 GMT -5 @aellasbeth said:

I like Asus for laptops, but i did just by a new all in one lenovo desk top i love too

Ditto these brand recommendations.

I'm a Mac user, but if you're looking for PC, Asus and Lenovo are the best out there.

[dana86]

We have had crap luck with hp and dells in the last couple years. H has a hp right now, ten key and all, I figured when I got it for him maybe if I spent more money on one we would have better luck. Well he pretty much hates the thing. it runs constantly while on (loud fan, gets hot easily). I had an hp for at least 5 years at one point and it was great but between that one going out and getting my macbook I went through 3- hp and dell laptops. All new but all had different problems that stopped them from being usable in any way.

So basically what I'm saying in short is that the dell and hp laptops are nothing of the quality they were 5-6 years ago.

[theoriginalbean]

If you need it to do data, make sure you get an SSD! I'm unfortunately tied down to Dell because of my company.

[niq]

I was looking at a bunch at the Microsoft Store. But they are all geared towards being small and portable. Except maybe the largest Lenovo Yoga.

Yes get an SSD, I have them on my work computers and my home PC feels so slow now.

[theoriginalbean]

Still thinking about this. I feel like my 17" personal laptop is too big. I have a 15" work laptop that has a full number pad, and seems to be the perfect size. It's a Dell Latitude with SSD, and I run large datasets on SAS, plus keep SQL server going on it for backup. It's no longer my primary work machine, but i really wish it was. Super fast, nice graphics card, not too heavy.

[karebear219]

Thanks guys. niq which one do you like at the Microsoft store? In a 15inch?

I feel like I just need to go down there and have them sell me one .

[niq]

Jun 5, 2015 10:04:23 GMT -5 karebear219 said:

Thanks guys. niq which one do you like at the Microsoft store? In a 15inch?

I feel like I just need to go down there and have them sell me one .

I think it's the 15" one, yeah. Maybe there is a 17"? Most of the laptops in the store are focused on being small and light, but there are a couple of larger ones.

[karebear219]

Follow up on new lap top:

I went to the Microsoft store today on lunch today. It was between a Dell Inspiron and Lenovo for what I need right now. Based on price difference and longevity I went with the Dell. Hopefully I will get my fancy Data Analyst job when I complete school and I can spring for the lenovo or get work to pay for it for me I'm such a dork. I can't wait to doc my fancy lap top and work from dual monitors in my home office. lol.

[theoriginalbean]

Jun 5, 2015 16:19:06 GMT -5 karebear219 said:

I can't wait to doc my fancy lap top and work from dual monitors in my home office. lol.

Best ever!