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Does a laptop like this even exist? I'm currently using an HP dv7tqe, which is basically exactly what I need except for 2 things: it has a fairly short battery life (2 hrs at absolute max), and it's super large (17.3 inch screen, 1.5 in thick, 7 lb).

So basically, i'm looking for a laptop with these requirements, from most to least important (so if you find one that fits most things but not the last few, that works too).

 

-Quad core processor (preferably i7)

-dedicated graphics (can be fairly pathetic dedicated graphics. 630m or higher is fine)

-Has actual I/O. No idea why nothing does these days. In order of most to least important: at least 2 video outs (that fit side by side! [this, not this]), ethernet, at least 3 type A usb 3 ports, thunderbolt could be nice

-Relatively small/light (as small as these types of laptops can get)

-at least 15" screen

-2 HDD bays, one must be sata, the other can be anything, as long as the computer comes with an empty sata hdd bay

-can be a gamer laptop, but minimal gamer branding is preferable

 

My use-case scenario is heavy multi-tasking and occasional video editing/gaming, while taking the laptop to school and back every day.

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Hi, 

 

Czech out ASUS's Zenbook Pro UX501... If you'd pick up a type C dongle with ethernet and HDMI you'd be good to go.

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Do you need the GPU for gaming or just to drive external monitors etc. ?

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19 minutes ago, mok said:

Do you need the GPU for gaming or just to drive external monitors etc. ?

GPU is for occasional light gaming/editing, but also because i will usually have 2 external monitors connected. Bonus points if somebody finds a laptop with 3 video outs that work simultaneously :D

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26 minutes ago, vojta.pokorny said:

Hi, 

 

Czech out ASUS's Zenbook Pro UX501... If you'd pick up a type C dongle with ethernet and HDMI you'd be good to go.

That's the issue... There's a bunch of good laptops like that out there, but i'd REALLY prefer not to carry around a dongle

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27 minutes ago, vojta.pokorny said:

Hi, 

 

Czech out ASUS's Zenbook Pro UX501... If you'd pick up a type C dongle with ethernet and HDMI you'd be good to go.

Ah wait, nevermind! It's got at least 1 type a onboard! You say this supports dual video-out cause the type-c port can send video as well?

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1 minute ago, BGA said:

Ah wait, nevermind! It's got at least 1 type a onboard! You say this supports dual video-out cause the type-c port can send video as well?

it looks like it does, but don't quote me on that. If yes you could just get a type C-HDMI cable.

 

Also it probably has a USB to ethernet adapter packed in.

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3 minutes ago, BGA said:

Ah wait, nevermind! It's got at least 1 type a onboard! You say this supports dual video-out cause the type-c port can send video as well?

it looks like it does, but don't quote me on that. If yes you could just get a type C-HDMI cable.

 

Also it probably has a USB to ethernet adapter packed in.

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Notebook:  HP Spectre x360 13" late 2018

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1 minute ago, vojta.pokorny said:

it looks like it does, but don't quote me on that. If yes you could just get a type C-HDMI cable.

 

Also it probably has a USB to ethernet adapter packed in.

oh wow, that's pretty dang near perfect then! Can't find anything about HDD configs... Any idea about that?

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7 minutes ago, BGA said:

oh wow, that's pretty dang near perfect then! Can't find anything about HDD configs... Any idea about that?

an SSD (probably M.2) and a 2.5" SATA bay

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Notebook:  HP Spectre x360 13" late 2018

Core i7 8550U • 16GB DDR3 RAM • 512GB NVMe SSD • 13" 1920x1080p 120 Hz IPS touchscreen • dual Thunderbolt 3

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1 minute ago, vojta.pokorny said:

an SSD (probably M.2) and a 2.5" SATA bay

NO FREAKING WAY. Thanks man, this is incredible

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ASUS product page

 

Best thing about it, it's 1500$ for a 2gig 960M and 1700$ for the 4gig version - not exactly cheap, but not way over the top either.

 

No problem man. If you're going to get it I hope it fits all your needs.

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Notebook:  HP Spectre x360 13" late 2018

Core i7 8550U • 16GB DDR3 RAM • 512GB NVMe SSD • 13" 1920x1080p 120 Hz IPS touchscreen • dual Thunderbolt 3

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12 hours ago, BGA said:

-2 HDD bays, one must be sata, the other can be anything, as long as the computer comes with an empty sata hdd bay

-can be a gamer laptop, but minimal gamer branding is preferable

P650HP6. 

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