Laptop Brands

Bree · May 19, 2024

jeffbeish said:
Bree, you are correct, and I guess I will have to get off my cheap wad ways and shell out some more bucks for quality.

Oh, I never shell out a penny more than I have to. Both my Acer and the Dell Latitude 5410 in 'My Computers' below were bought as used machines at less than a year old. Hardly been used at all, but nowhere near the price of a new one.

In fact, as far as I can recall I don't think I've ever bought a PC from new. I've either built my own or bought used machines :wink:

jeffbeish said:
Wisewiz, I used desktops for many years and switched to laptops when I got older and lazy, so I like to sit in my easy chair and compute. Probably need to get up more.

Yep, that's why all my current machines are laptops too :lmao:

Wisewiz · May 19, 2024

Well, you two should think seriously about getting off your arses and getting computers that can be repaired and upgraded when necessary. So there.

Ghot · May 19, 2024

hsehestedt said:
I have not priced out their systems

They look to be priced like a medium high end laptop.
Like... $1600 - $2400

Edwin · May 19, 2024

My ASUS VivoBook, best little compact laptop I've ever used! Powerful, light and lightening fast!

All previous laptops I've used were all big fat old used HP or Acer tanks!

Wisewiz · May 19, 2024

You both know that a sedentary life causes all sorts of early onset problems. So get off it and just do it! We all want you to stick around for a long time.

Bree · May 19, 2024

Wisewiz said:
Well, you two should think seriously about getting off your arses and getting computers that can be repaired and upgraded when necessary. So there.

I have getting on for a dozen laptops now, all in use (admittedly, some less often than others). Of those, there's just one that I haven't upgrade at some time (more RAM, SSD upgrade, etc.). I think this one was the most challenging - just getting inside was the difficult bit.

Bree said:
...To get to the RAM, first remove the keyboard. Only then can you access the 14 screws that hold the back plate on. Seems rather excessive over-engineering for a 10" netbook !!!

antspants · May 19, 2024

Bree said:
To get to the RAM, first remove the keyboard. Only then can you access the 14 screws that hold the back plate on. Seems rather excessive over-engineering for a 10" netbook !!!

I find it incredibly intimidating. I’m not that confident. I think I’d resort to paying someone.

hsehestedt · May 19, 2024

Ghot said:
They look to be priced like a medium high end laptop.
Like... $1600 - $2400

I was just on their web site. Those prices are for the new 16" laptop. They also have a 13" starting at $899. I'm impressed. I think that I may try one of these as my next laptop

antspants · May 19, 2024

I suppose welding, glueing, wrapping chains around and putting Harry Potter spells on a laptop to prevent people from opening it, is one way to ensure people buy a new one.

Wisewiz · May 19, 2024

Good point.

Ghot · May 19, 2024

hsehestedt said:
I was just on their web site. Those prices are for the new 16" laptop. They also have a 13" starting at $899. I'm impressed. I think that I may try one of these as my next laptop

I have no way of knowing, but I would think that bigger is better on a modular laptop.

I watched Linus' video (posted above). Those things look pretty amazing.
And Linus' reviews seem pretty spot on.

antspants · May 19, 2024

Ghot said:
I don't... know, but I would think that bigger is better on a modular laptop.

That’s what she said. Actually that doesn’t quite work but I agree with you.

Bree · May 19, 2024

I've recently been researching used laptops for a friend, I came across this Dell Latitude 5320, i5-1145G7, 8GB Ram, 256GB SSD for £250 ($320 US).

A refurbished one with the same specs is currently $480 in the Dell Store on Amazon.

antspants · May 19, 2024

Randon comment:

I think that the statement “Life is too short” is actually incorrect.
If you want the hinges to last, open (or fold) your laptop slowely. It only takes an extra few seconds and will ensure your hinges last the laptops lifetime. I’ve never had one break and I have had quite a few flexible/folding 2 in 1 laptops.

Ghot · May 19, 2024

When they first started coming out with touch screen laptops, I drew up a laptop with a smaller touch screen located on the base (above the keyboard), and emailed it to all the laptop manufacturer's.
I thought that would keep the fingerprints off the main screen.

I did later see a prototype laptop, like that, but it never made it to the market.

I always thought the main screen, being a touch screen would be weird.
I figured it would get covered with Doritos dust, pretty fast.

I guess smart phones proved that, fairly quickly.

hsehestedt · May 19, 2024

Ghot said:
I have no way of knowing, but I would think that bigger is better on a modular laptop.

I watched Linus' video (posted above). Those things look pretty amazing.
And Linus' reviews seem pretty spot on.

I have mixed feelings. I like a 16" on the desktop because it does offer some more versatility (more ports, better cooling, etc). but I love the portability of a small 13" laptop. As I get older, I have to admit that a larger 16" screen appeals to me

hsehestedt · May 19, 2024

Ghot said:
I always thought the main screen, being a touch screen would be weird.
I figured it would get covered with Doritos dust, pretty fast.

Did you know that touchscreens don't sell very well in Germany? That is supposedly because the Germans can't stand fingerprints and smudges on the screen. I don't know how true that is, just repeating what I have heard reported several times.

Ghot · May 19, 2024

hsehestedt said:
I have mixed feelings. I like a 16" on the desktop because it does offer some more versatility (more ports, better cooling, etc). but I love the portability of a small 13" laptop. As I get older, I have to admit that a larger 16" screen appeals to me

I hear ya, but still... I think we were tougher, back in the day...

andrew129260 · May 19, 2024

I generally like my Dell and HP experience. Lenovo can be fine for some things, but they are a bit more iffy. I generally buy the machines that are more business oriented. For custom builds, I like Asus Boards.

glasskuter · May 20, 2024

I'm not a laptop person myself but I've seen enough Lenovo Yogas with broken hinges to stay away from them. Lenovo has known about the hinge design for years but hasn't done anything about it as far as I know. In some instances the hinges strip the tiny screws that hold them in making it necessary to replace the case and those cases cost an arm and a leg .Sweet little laptops otherwise. I had 3 I've stripped for parts. The owners didn't want to invest what it was going to cost to fix them. Neither did I.