"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee)
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"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee)
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Im trying to narrow down my options. I’ll just be using it for Windows Office(for regular school work), random Internet usage, and Netflix/Amazon. Ive been looking at the Surface 3. Reviews are really good, price seems just fine. Though a good case and keyboard is another $100. I don’t like that it doesn’t have a HDMI port. With that in mind I’m looking solely at tablets and small computers/notebooks.
For Sweden
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 15:56 |
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Just get the Surface
TheHondaBro
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 15:57 |
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I’d get either a Surface or a basic laptop. What do you need HDMI for?
E90M3
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:01 |
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I had one of these as my work computer, a Dell Latitude E6430, it seemed indestructible, I beat the absolute shit out of it. Dropped it multiple times from 5 feet onto concrete and stood up 2.5 years of oil field dust coating everything. This is really my only experience with a personal Windows computer as I’ve always used macs at home, since I can remember.
benh7
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:03 |
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It depends on how you plan on using it. If you primarily use it like a tablet, the surface might be a good choice but if you use it a like a desktop, the screen is on the small side. It is also difficult to use on your lap because all the weight is behind the screen. Personally i would recommend something like the dell xps-13 or something from the lenovo yoga lineup. Both are still pretty compact and I personally like having a larger screen and something I can type on the couch or in bed with. For office, if your school doesn’t give you the software for free, Microsoft has a pretty good deal on 365 for students, $80 for 4 years. Either way, make sure whatever you get has an SSD!
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Scary__goongala!
> TheHondaBro
09/06/2016 at 16:05 |
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So I can play it off a larger screen.
CB
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:06 |
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Asus make pretty great laptops. Just avoid Lenovo like the plague, which is a shame to say.
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Scary__goongala!
> benh7
09/06/2016 at 16:07 |
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I never do real typing on anything but a flat hard surface, so the size isn’t a problem. And my biggest thing is to have a smaller computer.
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Scary__goongala!
> CB
09/06/2016 at 16:13 |
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Lenovo is probably out of my price range anyway.
BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:26 |
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As cheap as you can find a Wondows machine.
Seriously. There's a negligible difference between the $200 and $4-600 computers. Buy cheap, back up often, and get the lifetime Office product key.
Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:34 |
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“If it’s made of shiny plastic, just say no” this is my general laptop buying advice.
McLarry
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:39 |
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I like the surface, but they seem expensive for what you get. Depends on your price range, really... Also, don’t forget black friday isn’t that far off if you’re not in a hurry.
AndyG_UK
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 16:52 |
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I’ve just bought a Dell refurbished Venue Pro 11 with the faster of the 2 Core M’s, 128gb ssd and 4gb ram (they did 8gb as well), lovely 1080p screen, hdmi out, surprisingly good speakers, sd slot etc, great little tablet, was £310 (UK Ebay) with a 1 year Dell collect and return warranty. I also got a brand new keyboard for it (which has a battery in it, about 15 hours web browsing!). It’s great, made up with it. The trouble with Surface 3 is the Atom cpu and the issues that come with it, like the slow eMMC storage, no hdmi etc and it’s expensive for what it is.
I’d recommend having a look on Ebay for one of these, we have a Surface Pro 4 i7 as well and I prefer this (am using it now) for general sofa web browsing etc.
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benh7
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 17:00 |
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Sounds like the surface might be a good fit then. As for the hdmi issue, i have something like this that I carry around to connect to external screens/projectors. https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Displ…
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Scary__goongala!
> AndyG_UK
09/06/2016 at 17:30 |
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Will look into that. I got the feeling that the Surface is expensive for what it is, and I’m not a fan of buying something for the name.
JGrabowMSt
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 18:15 |
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LOL I say nothing.
Monkey B
> Scary__goongala!
09/06/2016 at 20:29 |
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I have the Atom powered Dell 11" tablet I used for invoicing. I’m not sure it’s speedy enough for your needs but I’m cutting it loose pretty cheap so it might be worth a shot if interested. I used it for creating invoices for a few years, that’s it. Now I’m able to do the same and print directly via Bluetooth to my portable printer with my smartphone so I don’t need it. I will say this, I’ve always been satisfied with Dell’s hardware and support so they are definitely worth shopping against the Surface.
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Monkey B
> CB
09/06/2016 at 20:34 |
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I bought an Asus convertible and it soured me on the brand...every brand has issues here and there, but that thing had quite a bit of complaints when I was Googling my issues.
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CB
> Monkey B
09/06/2016 at 20:37 |
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Interesting. I’ve never had an issue with an Asus product. With laptops, though, it’s kind of a crap shoot.
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Monkey B
> CB
09/06/2016 at 20:45 |
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My Asus Nexus tablet was nice, but the Windows machine..not so much. Probably more indicative of the model than the brand. I always heard Lenovo stuff was pretty stout. Usually though it is a crap shoot with Windows machines on the cheap.
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CB
> Monkey B
09/06/2016 at 20:48 |
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I have an IdeaPad and it’s not great, and a lot of them are getting less than stellar reviews. But as you said, normally it’s more about the model and less about the brand.
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Monkey B
> CB
09/06/2016 at 20:54 |
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Maybe Lenovo is still thriving on the old IBM reputation but going on the cheap. Hope that’s not going to happen with Motorola as I like them quite a bit.
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CB
> Monkey B
09/06/2016 at 21:05 |
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Yeah, I had a first-gen G and it was amazing. Google did really well with them, and I’m in the same boat as you hoping they keep quality up.
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Scary__goongala!
> JGrabowMSt
09/07/2016 at 09:26 |
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Was going to get ahold of you once I made this post. The charging port on that computer has basically stopped working. Haven’t been able to turn it on for a few days.
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JGrabowMSt
> Scary__goongala!
09/07/2016 at 10:48 |
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Bullocks. I fixed it a couple years ago...shoot me an email sometime when you have a chance, if you want to play some shipping tag, I can fix it again.