Cannot decide for a work laptop

[nmnoz]

Hello,

 

I've had my fair share of clunky laptops and I don't want to go down that route again. I've built a desktop and now I need a laptop that is actually carriable. I plan on spending something around $1700 and I want something that is around 13". So far, I've shortlisted the MacBook Pro with touch bar, the XPS 13 (new/old), Asus Zenbook Deluxe and some other similar Asus models. However, I cannot decide between these. I probably won't go for the 4K XPS because that makes it a bit too expensive I think and I've heard about Lenovo Ideapad 720S but I can't find much about it. Thank you in advance.

[JustAStrangeGeek]

Just to clarify, is that 1700 dollars in US, AU or other? i would personally go for the zenbook as it has all the hardware to accomodate work use. Highly don't recommend leaving this at work as it costs quite a bit...

[PLME888]

I have a Surface Pro (2017) and I like it a lot, very light, long lasting battery etc... Should also be on your short list to chose from ^^

Edited February 6, 2018 by PLME888
Name correction

[Thermosman]

Are you looking for a workstation or productivity laptop?

[nmnoz]

 

On 06.02.2018 at 2:20 PM, JustAStrangeGeek said:

Just to clarify, is that 1700 dollars in US, AU or other? i would personally go for the zenbook as it has all the hardware to accomodate work use. Highly don't recommend leaving this at work as it costs quite a bit...

in US dollars, I forgot to specify

On 06.02.2018 at 2:23 PM, Thermosman said:

Are you looking for a workstation or productivity laptop?

I am looking for a productivity laptop.

 

Also I've read so many bad things about the XPS that I am steering away from it now. I knew about the 9360 one having serious coil whine issues but haven't seen anything about the new one. Also, I read that quite a few of those got battery issues, screen flickering etc. I know that these are possible on many laptops but so far I've never had them. I guess that is one of the reasons why I considered MacBook Pro. I am still as confused as ever, if not more lol.

 

Thanks for the replies.

[JustAStrangeGeek]

Maybe wait a bit and see what the market comes up with. Laptops vary greatly and just when you think you found the perfect one, it's outside of your budget or has some serious issue... I am currently there.

[Thermosman]

46 minutes ago, nmnoz said:

 

in US dollars, I forgot to specify

I am looking for a productivity laptop.

 

Also I've read so many bad things about the XPS that I am steering away from it now. I knew about the 9360 one having serious coil whine issues but haven't seen anything about the new one. Also, I read that quite a few of those got battery issues, screen flickering etc. I know that these are possible on many laptops but so far I've never had them. I guess that is one of the reasons why I considered MacBook Pro. I am still as confused as ever, if not more lol.

 

Thanks for the replies.

are you going to be doing any gaming? at all? so I know if you should have a discrete GPU

otherwise I recommend the surface pro, or wait for the XPS 15 with kaby lake g and radeon graphics

[nmnoz]

3 minutes ago, Thermosman said:

are you going to be doing any gaming? at all? so I know if you should have a discrete GPU

otherwise I recommend the surface pro, or wait for the XPS 15 with kaby lake g and radeon graphics

I built a desktop for gaming a few months ago so I will not be doing any gaming on this laptop. It is solely for productivity and watching movies and taking notes etc

[Thermosman]

30 minutes ago, nmnoz said:

I built a desktop for gaming a few months ago so I will not be doing any gaming on this laptop. It is solely for productivity and watching movies and taking notes etc

then

new xps 15

surface pro

lg gram (newest model)

lenovo t470 if you want THE MOST battery life

 

[nmnoz]

33 minutes ago, Thermosman said:

then

new xps 15

surface pro

lg gram (newest model)

lenovo t470 if you want THE MOST battery life

 

I feel like 15 inchers are a bit too big for me to carry in a bag with me and use outside. I will mostly carry this laptop around and it will only be standing on a desk when it is recharging.

[JustAStrangeGeek]

I just saw this laptop and thought that it would be funny to bring to work... it will definitely get you attention...

 

https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/lenovo-legion-y-series-laptops/Legion-Y920/p/88GMY900877