Best laptops for graphic design starting at $700+
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HELLO EVERYONE
I’ve been narrowing down my options from a few different brands—mainly Lenovo, Dell, and Asus. One looks cheap and plasticky in the reviews, another is way overpriced just because it’s marketed as an ultrabook, and the third one—even if it doesn't look too bad at first glance—is honestly just ugly for what they’re charging. I’ve finally narrowed it down to two HP Pavilions. Here’s the breakdown... the cheaper version is easy to find, and based on the photos, it looks a bit slimmer from the front. Price difference: $1000cheaper
. The second Pavilion: better screen, more memory, SSD included, and comes with Windows
. Now I’m stuck wondering if it’s actually worth grabbing the pricier model $1000 just for the extra storage and the better display—especially since there's a chance it might be bulkier. The description says dimensions can vary depending on the specific configuration, and I really need something light and thin; aesthetics matter to me, too. Or should I just bite the bullet and go with the budget-friendly option that lacks Windows, has a weaker screen, and less SSD space
? I do graphic design work, so I’m not sure how much of a dealbreaker the screen quality is, or if a 128GB SSD is even enough these days. My current machine is an old Toshiba from six years ago, so I can't exactly be objective about how much tech has moved forward since then. Any help would be appreciated!
Here are the two models
https://www.bestbuy.com/hp-pavilion-...n-w9a00ea.aspx
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/hp-pavilion-laptop-x960w10-594575
If you have any other suggestions for something better, I’m all ears. I'll gladly take any advice you can offer
I’ve been narrowing down my options from a few different brands—mainly Lenovo, Dell, and Asus. One looks cheap and plasticky in the reviews, another is way overpriced just because it’s marketed as an ultrabook, and the third one—even if it doesn't look too bad at first glance—is honestly just ugly for what they’re charging. I’ve finally narrowed it down to two HP Pavilions. Here’s the breakdown... the cheaper version is easy to find, and based on the photos, it looks a bit slimmer from the front. Price difference: $1000cheaper
. The second Pavilion: better screen, more memory, SSD included, and comes with Windows
. Now I’m stuck wondering if it’s actually worth grabbing the pricier model $1000 just for the extra storage and the better display—especially since there's a chance it might be bulkier. The description says dimensions can vary depending on the specific configuration, and I really need something light and thin; aesthetics matter to me, too. Or should I just bite the bullet and go with the budget-friendly option that lacks Windows, has a weaker screen, and less SSD space
? I do graphic design work, so I’m not sure how much of a dealbreaker the screen quality is, or if a 128GB SSD is even enough these days. My current machine is an old Toshiba from six years ago, so I can't exactly be objective about how much tech has moved forward since then. Any help would be appreciated!
Here are the two models
https://www.bestbuy.com/hp-pavilion-...n-w9a00ea.aspx
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/hp-pavilion-laptop-x960w10-594575
If you have any other suggestions for something better, I’m all ears. I'll gladly take any advice you can offer