New
#1
Another 'best budget laptop' thread
Hey everyone!
Been looking to buy a specific laptop, and thought I'd see what you all had to say about it.
Uses:
- Need for speed - the faster programs load and execute, the better
- Editing - will use graphically intense programs at times like photo editing, but not necessarily top notch. Simple, but still need the power to handle it
- OS & office environment - May need to connect to a domain at times, so Windows 8.1 pro is preferable (8 pro should come with an auto-upgrade to 8.1). I have an office 2013 license to use for this machine already, but not the OS.
- Touchscreen - may not be necessary, but it could be fun to have.
Requirements:
- SSD, preferably with more than 160GB space. An additional HDD to the side is good for extra space I suppose.
- 6GB Ram or more
- Win 8 pro
- Adequate Nvidia GPU. I can't stand AMD
- Intel CPU
- HDMI out
- at least 1 USB port
- 15.6" screen
- under $1000 USD
Let me know guys, I'd greatly appreciate suggestions. Meanwhile, I'll be keeping an eye out for deals. Thanks!