Laptop Purchase Advice - Surface Book similar

jlechner816 · March 23, 2023

I really wanted to get a Surface Book when I was ready, but since they killed that line I'm back to searching for the closest thing. I need it to be lap capable so the normal Surface is out.

My ideal situation was when it wasn't docked to the keyboard, I was going to use a mount that would support it as an additional display.

Budget is around 1k.. though I can go higher if need be.

jaslion · March 23, 2023

So a foldable laptop or a normal laptop with a laptop monitor arm attachment?

What is the usecase?

What is the budget?

manikyath · March 23, 2023

get a 360° hinge laptop. the detachable BS was never really worked out. detachable laptops that do exist are basicly just tablets with a firm hinge keyboard strapped to them.

jlechner816 · March 23, 2023

44 minutes ago, jaslion said:

So a foldable laptop or a normal laptop with a laptop monitor arm attachment?

What is the usecase?

What is the budget?

Not for gaming. Mostly just multi task projects ("iso collection" management etc) and the occasional light duty CAD work. I often modify hardware so I'll have a guide up, 1 or 2 programs, and usually a file explorer. Tripple monitor setup currently.

Budget is 1kish. Prefer lower but can go bigger. Don't need anything crazy, simplicity is my goal.

jaslion · March 23, 2023

2 minutes ago, jlechner816 said:

Not for gaming. Mostly just multi task projects ("iso collection" management etc) and the occasional light duty CAD work. I often modify hardware so I'll have a guide up, 1 or 2 programs, and usually a file explorer. Tripple monitor setup currently.

Budget is 1kish. Prefer lower but can go bigger. Don't need anything crazy, simplicity is my goal.

So like a lenovo flex 5 with a 5700u or better would be plenty

filpo · March 23, 2023

Just now, jlechner816 said:

Not for gaming. Mostly just multi task projects ("iso collection" management etc) and the occasional light duty CAD work. I often modify hardware so I'll have a guide up, 1 or 2 programs, and usually a file explorer. Tripple monitor setup currently.

Budget is 1kish. Prefer lower but can go bigger. Don't need anything crazy, simplicity is my goal.

probably go with something like the laptop in the ss below if your looking for a big screen and if not check the second one (btw ignore the delievery message its just cuz im in the uk)

filpo · March 23, 2023

10 minutes ago, jlechner816 said:

Not for gaming. Mostly just multi task projects ("iso collection" management etc) and the occasional light duty CAD work. I often modify hardware so I'll have a guide up, 1 or 2 programs, and usually a file explorer. Tripple monitor setup currently.

Budget is 1kish. Prefer lower but can go bigger. Don't need anything crazy, simplicity is my goal.

if your buying in the uk its easier go for these (and they have the new 13th gen chips but be warned that they both only have two p cores)