Looking for new laptop.

[connorpiper]

So, long story. My Flip is leaving me tomorrow. (Much sad)

 

I need a new laptop! I used mine for school, so I need a new one before then.

I have a $1000 (Does not include Tax, or shipping) budget. It must be from bestbuy because I have a $700 credit (From my Flip) to there.

 

Max Weight: 4lbs. (Ultrabook/Light & Thin type)

Screen size. 12.5" or 13.3"

1080p display only. (Or QHD+)

Touch or no Touch.

Non-convertable (Unless its the XPS)

SSD, no HDD. 

Backlit Keyboard.

 

I have been looking forever and I still can't find one!

 

This will my first non-VAIO, so I have no idea what i'm doing. (Even more sadness)

 

Thanks!

 

Unless, someone has a VAIO Z or S series and needs $700 to bestbuy (Trade??)

[TheKDub]

What do you intend on using the laptop for? General use? Gaming? Photo editing?

 

 

Also be sure to follow your topic so you know when someone replies!

[connorpiper]

What do you intend on using the laptop for? General use? Gaming? Photo editing?

 

I would need an i5. My i3-4005U was almost enough.

I do a bit of Autodesk, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Internet, Mabye a little minecraft when can't bring my 80lb desktop.

Really any 4th gen i5 or i7 will do. 6-8GB RAM is good, but 4GB if you are stuck. 

[zinton]

My Asus ultrabook was around 1k and its build quality is great overall. Also hear good things from Lenovo ultrabooks. (just to put some brands out there)

[TheKDub]

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[Feveredbike]

Seriously, if you don't mind OS X or the average screen, get a MacBook Air. The biggest issue is that I have no idea how it runs Minecraft or other light games. If not, I hear Samsung's Ultrabooks are pretty good if not a bit expensive.

[connorpiper]

Seriously, if you don't mind OS X or the average screen, get a MacBook Air. The biggest issue is that I have no idea how it runs Minecraft or other light games. If not, I hear Samsung's Ultrabooks are pretty good if not a bit expensive.

 

I cannot use OSX. I yell and scream when I have to use my dads Macbook Pro.

I have looked at the Samsung ATIV Series 7, 7 Ultra, 9, 9lite, and 9 Ultra. I love all but the 9 lite. BUT, Bestbuy only has the Core i7 256GB SSD ATIV 9 Ultra. Which is ~$2000.

And, I need to use our schools servers and network, and OSX does not work with it.

[Feveredbike]

I cannot use OSX. I yell and scream when I have to use my dads Macbook Pro.

I have looked at the Samsung ATIV Series 7, 7 Ultra, 9, 9lite, and 9 Ultra. I love all but the 9 lite. BUT, Bestbuy only has the Core i7 256GB SSD ATIV 9 Ultra. Which is ~$2000.

And, I need to use our schools servers and network, and OSX does not work with it.

Ah, okay. I'm not a big fan of Windows laptops so it's hard for me to give recommendations.

[connorpiper]

Ah, okay. I'm not a big fan of Windows laptops so it's hard for me to give recommendations.

 

I did think about putting windows on a MacBook pro, but it's too heavy for me.

[Feveredbike]

I did think about putting windows on a MacBook pro, but it's too heavy for me.

You can spend a little extra on the Air to get 256gb of storage and throw windows on that, although again I'm not sure how the performance will be. I was almost tempted to get rid of my Pro for the Air to get the 12 hours of battery.

[connorpiper]

You can spend a little extra on the Air to get 256gb of storage and throw windows on that, although again I'm not sure how the performance will be. I was almost tempted to get rid of my Pro for the Air to get the 12 hours of battery.

 

I can't do 1600 x 900. It would kill me. 

[Feveredbike]

I can't do 1600 x 900. It would kill me. 

And the panel really isn't that great either sadly.