Jesse Young75 said:That’s just not true. For that kind of money, you can find a laptop that actually packs everything—we're talking a SATA HDD, an optical drive, AND a dedicated graphics card. I've got a machine from 2010 that's better spec'd than this suggestion, and I paid the exact same price.
Then give him a real alternative. He could end up buying stuff he doesn't even need, all while sacrificing the processor power he actually requires.
Software eats up space fast, so 256GB might feel a bit tight. But hey, if you think that's enough, the laptop is fine. As for the DVD-RW drive? Only grandmas are still using those to watch old home movies. Plus, you don't really need a beefy graphics card anyway, so skipping it is actually better—those things are notorious for failing.
That’s a classic hoax. Honestly, did you just land here from Mars? Since you actually bother replying to stuff like this, don't be surprised when the floodgates open.
Don't even bother reporting it to the cops; it's a waste of everyone's time. Just ignore it.
You can’t swap out the processor later, but you can always toss in an SSD down the road. Personally, I’d prioritize the beefier CPU. Then again, I'd probably just grab the SSD right away since they're everywhere.
The AMD Ryzen 2200 is about as much bang for your buck as you're going to get, and honestly, it’s the absolute floor for me. Anything less than an Intel Core i3 7th Gen feels like a step backward. If you end up with an N5000, just know you're doing it because your budget hit a wall.
The issue is that 4.0 x 1.35mm connector. Most off-brand chargers don't even carry it anymore. Your best bet? Head down to a Best Buy (bring your charger or, even better, your laptop) and see if they have any of the newer third-party models in stock that actually include that specific tip.
If it's an older model (two years or more), you'll find one easily—every third-party shop carries them. But if it’s a newer connection type, you're going to have a hell of a time finding it since these generic brands rarely stock the latest stuff.
Whatever, just take the laptop (or your old charger) down to a local computer shop and test it out there.
First off, you have to realize these aren't actual business machines. You won't find anything like this at that price point. If you wanted a real workstation, you'd be looking at something like a MacBook Pro, which charges you a few hundred more just to get significantly weaker specs.
If I were picking from this list, I’m going with the ThinkPad every single time. It’s got the best build quality and the beefiest processors. You can always upgrade everything else later, but you’re stuck with whatever CPU you buy. Why wouldn't you go for the strongest one possible?
Honestly, I’m questioning if this is even a significant upgrade over that Apple model mentioned above. You get an extra HDD and a sleeker design, sure. But then there's the dedicated GPU—which nobody actually needs here—so I'd just count that as a negative. It's basically just another component prone to failing, and it's totally unnecessary.
Something like this. It’s got a decent processor, an SSD paired with an HDD, and 8GB of RAM.
Honestly, for this price point, the best CPU you're likely to find is a Ryzen 2200U, or maybe an i3—though if you go the Intel route, make sure it’s at least 7th gen. A 6th gen chip? Save your money; it's way too weak for what you're paying. Just make sure you aren't settling for anything less than an SSD and 4-8GB of RAM.
I’m worried we’re looking at a problem that can’t be solved over the phone. We’re missing way too much data here, and you clearly don't have enough technical know-how to follow remote instructions on what to fix. Just call another "IT guy."
Neither of those first two options is worth your money in $1500.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=81AX00DTSC Look at this one instead. It’s rocking a processor that actually puts that social-climbing 6th gen Intel Core i3 6006 to shame, plus the graphics card is just as much of an upgrade.
Look, if you’re actually planning on playing Football Manager, you’re going to want a solid processor and plenty of RAM. That said, you can definitely get away with something cheaper if that isn't your main priority. https://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich...ackard-hp.html
You aren't going to get anywhere with a GeForce GT. It's a bottom-tier card; most modern titles won't even launch on it. If you want to actually play anything, an MX150 is pretty much the bare minimum I'd suggest.
By the way, does the laptop need Windows pre-installed, or can you just have someone wipe it and install it later? Unless you're buying a dedicated business machine, it shouldn't be an issue. Honestly, though, finding a laptop that comes with Windows and a decent GPU is nearly impossible. You're basically getting zero value for your money there.
For example, if you skip the Windows license, you could grab this:
Something similar but with Windows (and less RAM) would run you about $333 more.