I'm looking for a new laptop... or something like a laptop. Anybody have some suggestions?

lunchboxdeluxe · October 16, 2014

I just landed a tech job today that will include going out to remote sites to fix PCs and servers, stuff like that. I'm pretty psyched. I want to get a laptop to use at work and do steam home streaming / some gaming (probably somewhat older games). Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Requirements

Absolute maximum budget is $2000.

Has to be touchscreen and Windows 8.1. I need to gain experience with Win 8 before I start my job.

Battery life is a big deal to me.

I'd rather have a 1080p screen than something lower.

Intel HD graphics is sufficient, but I'd like it to be a higher end version, like the 4600.

I'd prefer SSD.

High build quality is key, this will be coming with me everywhere.

I was looking at the Surface Pro 3 since it hits most of my requirements, but the top of the line one is pretty pricy and I'm not completely sold on the formfactor. Anything that fits my list without too many compromises?

Many thanks for your help!

October 16, 2014

My advice is to not get an HP

Str_Mape · October 16, 2014

The aspire S7 meets all of yours with only 2 compromises, it's got hd 4400 instead of 4600 graphics and it has a 1440p screen instead of 1080p which I only put as a compromise since you may prefer 1080 over a higher res as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-S7-392-9439-13-3-inch-Touchscreen-Ultrabook/dp/B00HZ4F3Z6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1413502943&sr=1-2&keywords=acer+aspire+s7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hviXL2bha8Q&app=desktop