Laptop Recommendations

[Stillcs]

I currently have a Surface Pro 3 and want to replace it due to it failing both physically and electronically.

The only uses for this laptop will be using it to type word documents, coding, light YouTube browsing, and potentially some light CAD/SolidWorks.

I would prefer a laptop that is quiet compared to the jet engine my Surface is when the computer is just on.

I have no brand loyalty so I'm all open to suggestions whether it be Mac, PC, Intel or AMD. I just want something that will be portable, quiet and durable.

Budget: $1200 USD

[Krosis]

Although I don't personally have a lot of experience with this, I have heard a lot of good things about the Huawei Matebook X Pro (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834324037)

It falls right in your price range too.

[Krosis]

19 minutes ago, Stillcs said:

I currently have a Surface Pro 3 and want to replace it due to it failing both physically and electronically.

The only uses for this laptop will be using it to type word documents, coding, light YouTube browsing, and potentially some light CAD/SolidWorks.

I would prefer a laptop that is quiet compared to the jet engine my Surface is when the computer is just on.

I have no brand loyalty so I'm all open to suggestions whether it be Mac, PC, Intel or AMD. I just want something that will be portable, quiet and durable.

Budget: $1200 USD

The LG Gram 13 inch is also in your price range. https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-Laptop-13Z980-AAS7U1/dp/B078WRN1S8/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5JVNCCRGQ19GW09H7XS1

 

There's also this LG Gram:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N22876J/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_b2N0e_c_x_3_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=WSX3XGSYXSTZ8FTEZQ40&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=3b48ce94-b3aa-5c38-a959-038eb0b0e14f&pf_rd_i=565108

[Krosis]

And I think this is probably my favorite one, thought it is a little bit heavier than the others here: https://www.amazon.com/VivoBook-i7-8550U-Processor-GeForce-N705UD-EH76/dp/B07661CYPD/ref=lp_565108_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1534871272&sr=1-24

[Stillcs]

@Krosis Thanks for the suggestions.

The Asus VivoBook seems to be the better deal in terms of cost to hardware. I would just need to see if it fits into my bag and the only issue I can see it the short battery life.

I'm really liking what the LG Gram and Huawei has to offer in terms of hardware and appearance. 

[genexis_x]

Vivobooks are generally mediocre

 

Where are you from? Preferred max weight, display size and battery life?