Planning Time

[DarienCS]

Hey so, over the next few months I want to setup a build that's like mine, fit for exactly what I want to do and works well syncing between devices. To start off I have a quite powerful MSI laptop, specs are in my bio thing underneath this post. I love this computer but am starting to be more inclined to the sleek modern look of products like the surface book 2 and the whole surface line of products. Best get this out of the way first, not going to use a Mac so don't even recommend it. My two main goals come down to:

1. Designing a desktop workplace in terms of computer, peripherals, and general aesthetics.

2. Purchasing a laptop that syncs well with the desktop in terms of photos, music, and some other documents.

Thinking a lot of this could be achieved with Windows 10 now as it seems Microsoft is trying to give more of a connected feeling between devices like how you can connect your phone and send texts.

 

For the laptop I am thinking potentially the surface book 2. I want a laptop that has the flexibility that a lot of laptops have now with their screen including touch and the ability to draw. Also a high quality clear screen at least 1440p or above. It doesn't need to be overly powerful, definitely an SSD, at least 4 cores, and a dedicated card would be nice but not a must and it doesn't need to play top of the line games. The battery life I would also like to be long when doing general tasks like watching youtube, writing essays, etc. I definitely don't want a bulky laptop by any means, I definitely like the more sleek modern thing designs with white, silver, platinum, etc. Also a pen for the screen which is another reason I was thinking the surface book 2, this will allow me to easily write notes down.

 

The desktop and this entire area is where I'm quite stumped, on the one hand I very much enjoy the look of the Surface Studio 2, but it's not really what I need and getting the more powerful versions of it aren't what you'd consider cheap. Like I don't really want a tower but get the feeling I'm going to need one unless I want it to be insanely expensive. I would be playing recent titles with this computer which also raises a problem with the Studio. And the peripherals I really have no clue about at all, except that I also like the Arc Mouse. After all the parts I've said I like you can probably get the sense of the style I'm looking for.

 

All the peripherals I'd be looking for are: Headset & Stand, Mouse, Mouse Pad, and potentially some speakers and a monitor (depending on whether or not the computer is an all in one.) 

 

Thanks, know I haven't been too specific on what I want, cause I'm not entirely sure myself which is why I'm asking for help. :)