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I need a Laptop Computer. I have been Looking at Dell Inspiron 15 3593 15.6" Laptop Computer, Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3H-C4QE 15.6, and HP 15-db0043nr 15.6". These are Currently at The Micro Center in Tustin. Going to use to Transfer Moves on to a Memory Stick, Maps for Traveling, Reading PDFs and Social Media while Camping. I have a Couple of 4t, 2t and 1t Passport Hard Drives. What would You Buy in the 200 to 400 $ Range?
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A Chromebook is basically just a Chrome web browser, the Dell would be your best bet since it has 8 GB RAM, but it's more than $400. -
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Unless you're willing to go refurb, or used, not much for $400. I would avoid a ChromeBook. Not much better than a phone. The HP15, is a budget model laptop. It'll come with a 1tb mechanical drive, and 4gb/ram. However, upgrading to an SSD, and adding ram, fortunately, is pretty easy. The Dell you mentioned, is a little better, but will probably take you out of your budget some.
Out of the ones you've mentioned, I'd go for the budget HP, and a spare battery. I'd at least upgrade the ram on any of them.
The HP can upgrade to 8gb/RAM, DDR4 for an 8gb module, is around $30-$35.Last edited by Dragunov; 08-08-2020, 11:04 AM.Comment
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I have a Lenovo T480 for my company and love it. One of the best laptops I've had. The recent Dell's I've had, the fan runs like a jet engine.sigpicComment
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Lenovo for the win.Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them. - Rabindranath Tagore
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Craigslist. It's JUST a laptop. Pop in a new SSD, if you're worried.sigpicComment
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For $400 I'd buy a used Lenovo, maybe Dell. I avoid HP.---------------------
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Used Lenovo, add SSD and RAM, check Specs for MAX RAM, and I personally wouldn't do under 8GB of RAM for Win10...Comment
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It depends on how long you want to keep the PC?
While machines last longer today as they are historically powerful, if you buy an new machine that is an old model.... it might become obsolete too soon.
For $250 more, you might get a lot more machine... one that might not become obsolete for 2-3 years more than the cheapest model on the market.
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Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)
Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
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Dell refurb
W/ warranty
Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)
Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
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Quite honestly, OP. My suggestions were for new computers. IF you could deal with a refurb, Lenovo, as others have suggested, are the best. Stay away from the T450/T450s (no power). If you can get a T480 in your budget, make SURE it's had the thunderbolt issue fixed. My suggestions for used Lenovo?
T430, T440p/T540p, or W540.
T430 can use an eGPU. T440p/T540p, can be had with nVidia GeForce, and are the easiest to upgrade.
The W540 is the MOST upgradeable ThinkPad, and also the most powerful within your budget.Last edited by Dragunov; 08-08-2020, 8:07 PM.Comment
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OP-Listen to this man. He knows what he is talking about.
My personal opinion is Dell or Lenovo. I currently have a newish T590 that I really, really like. A lot. Due to Covid, wife needed a laptop (she never needed one until now), so she got a Lenovo too. I can't remember which model though. I spent a ton more on laptops in the last year than I have in the last 10 years.
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