Posted January 23, 2017 Hello, I currently use an HP Envy 17" laptop for everything I need to do. However, it's bulky,crappy battery life, and with everything I plug into it on my desk - it's a pain to transfer to and from school. So I am looking for something that I can always have available on the go. Some things I am looking for: 13-15 inch screen Atleast 8GB Ram 1920x1080 resolution Decent battery life Processor: *See below* HDD/SSD does not matter - have a Samsung 840 I can throw in. I need the laptop for basic computer functions(Word/web browsing/ftp...etc). Here is where my dilemma comes in - I will be using VMware/VirtualBox for Linux operations(Labs/class activities that require it). So I am not sure a dual core processor will cut it (Most laptops I have been looking at in the $400-$550 range have a i5 dual core). I also will be configuring routers/switches, so a gigabit Ethernet port would be nice, but I can always get an adapter What are your recommendations? Should I be looking into "Ultrabooks" or "Traditional Laptops" ? Ideally, I want a laptop that can get me through graduation in December 2017 (So ideally, under $600) - but If you want to recommend an "overkill" ultrabook - I am open to suggestions. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 You mentioned what you want but you didn't give us a budget to work around. What price range do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 Author Just now, NinJake said: You mentioned what you want but you didn't give us a budget to work around. What price range do you have? $If I can get everything I need for under $600.. that be great. but like I said, I am open to higher end suggestions also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Labarr said: $If I can get everything I need for under $600.. that be great. but like I said, I am open to higher end suggestions also There is a quad core i7 6700hq for 690. It is refurbished though. Also have a touchscreen https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834267058 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Labarr said: Hello, I currently use an HP Envy 17" laptop for everything I need to do. However, it's bulky,crappy battery life, and with everything I plug into it on my desk - it's a pain to transfer to and from school. So I am looking for something that I can always have available on the go. Some things I am looking for: 13-15 inch screen Atleast 8GB Ram 1920x1080 resolution Decent battery life Processor: *See below* HDD/SSD does not matter - have a Samsung 840 I can throw in. I need the laptop for basic computer functions(Word/web browsing/ftp...etc). Here is where my dilemma comes in - I will be using VMware/VirtualBox for Linux operations(Labs/class activities that require it). So I am not sure a dual core processor will cut it (Most laptops I have been looking at in the $400-$550 range have a i5 dual core). I also will be configuring routers/switches, so a gigabit Ethernet port would be nice, but I can always get an adapter What are your recommendations? Should I be looking into "Ultrabooks" or "Traditional Laptops" ? Ideally, I want a laptop that can get me through graduation in December 2017 - but If you want to recommend an "overkill" ultrabook - I am open to suggestions. Thank you I use a Alienware 13 2015 model that has a i7 5500U in it and it's a dual core with hyperthreading and has 16gb of ram and I have no problem running 2 VMs with Virtual Box so you'll be fine with a dual core that has hyper threading Laptop: https://www.passmark.com/baselines/V9/display.php?id=133907654097https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/24131312 Desktop: TO BE BENCHMARKED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 Or look for i5 6300hq laptops. Quad core. Should fit the budget nicely https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006740&IsNodeId=1&page=1&bop=And&SrchInDesc=6300hq&PageSize=36&order=PRICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 Author 37 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said: There is a quad core i7 6700hq for 690. It is refurbished though. Also have a touchscreen https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834267058 34 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said: Or look for i5 6300hq laptops. Quad core. Should fit the budget nicely https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006740&IsNodeId=1&page=1&bop=And&SrchInDesc=6300hq&PageSize=36&order=PRICE Thank you for the pointers! I will take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 23, 2017 Author 36 minutes ago, SuperShermanTanker said: I use a Alienware 13 2015 model that has a i7 5500U in it and it's a dual core with hyperthreading and has 16gb of ram and I have no problem running 2 VMs with Virtual Box so you'll be fine with a dual core that has hyper threading This is assuring. Thank you. I will take a look at what I can find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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