I’m thinking of replacing my lap-top. I need:

At least 15” hi-res screen
At least 1 TB storage
Fast processor (latest i7?)
Good keyboard with number pad (lousy keyboard is the main reason I’m thinking of dumping my Lenovo).

Any recommendations?

What are Dell like these days?

I’ve had a good Toshiba in the past, but it looks like they don’t believe in decent sized hard drives any more.

I’m using an Asus with 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. i7 processor. Numerical keypad.

Picked it up about 4 years ago in the Boxing Day sales, and it’s been fantastic, except for one hinge, which needs replacing. Would buy again.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Good keyboard with number pad (lousy keyboard is the main reason I’m thinking of dumping my Lenovo).

Ya know, you can just get a wireless keyboard… and an external hard drive… Just sayin’.

I’ve had a good run with HP laptops. Agree on the numpad.

Ive still got my dell inspiron Its 6 years old

this looks interesting

https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-7000/spd/inspiron-15-7580-laptop

Never owned a laptop, I only buy under-desk machines, minimum 24” monitor.

Don’t know.

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/the-best-laptop-in-australia-our-pick-of-the-best-laptops-you-can-buy-this-year

My old laptop is an Asus and I definitely don’t recommend it. The battery died very fast, so for the past 6 or so years I’ve only been able to use it when plugged into the mains. The old Lenovo tablet I have I also definitely don’t recommend. The on-off button died very fast.

It’s a pity that Choice magazine has died. It used to be good for things like this.

Divine Angel said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Good keyboard with number pad (lousy keyboard is the main reason I’m thinking of dumping my Lenovo).

Ya know, you can just get a wireless keyboard… and an external hard drive… Just sayin’.

But then I would need to clear enough space on my desk for keyboard as well as laptop.

Thanks for replies everyone else ;)

Dell link looks a good price.

I’ve never understood the num pad, never used it., never will..
I might even put num pad on my list.

mollwollfumble said:

Don’t know.

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/the-best-laptop-in-australia-our-pick-of-the-best-laptops-you-can-buy-this-year

My old laptop is an Asus and I definitely don’t recommend it. The battery died very fast, so for the past 6 or so years I’ve only been able to use it when plugged into the mains. The old Lenovo tablet I have I also definitely don’t recommend. The on-off button died very fast.

It’s a pity that Choice magazine has died. It used to be good for things like this.

I suppose a commercial model that doesn’t use advertising doesn’t really work in the modern world.

Peak Warming Man said:

I’ve never understood the num pad, never used it., never will..
I might even put num pad on my list.

They are handy for typing in numbers.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I’ve never understood the num pad, never used it., never will..
I might even put num pad on my list.

They are handy for typing in numbers.

You may not have spotted this but have a look at the second top row, under the row with all the Fs in it, there’s numbers there.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I’ve never understood the num pad, never used it., never will..
I might even put num pad on my list.

They are handy for typing in numbers.

You’re too much of a keyboard worrier.

Peak Warming Man said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Peak Warming Man said:

I’ve never understood the num pad, never used it., never will..
I might even put num pad on my list.

They are handy for typing in numbers.

You may not have spotted this but have a look at the second top row, under the row with all the Fs in it, there’s numbers there.

I’m using a pad at the moment. I’ll have to check that out later.

The Rev Dodgson said:

I’m thinking of replacing my lap-top. I need:

At least 15” hi-res screen
At least 1 TB storage
Fast processor (latest i7?)
Good keyboard with number pad (lousy keyboard is the main reason I’m thinking of dumping my Lenovo).

Any recommendations?

What are Dell like these days?

I’ve had a good Toshiba in the past, but it looks like they don’t believe in decent sized hard drives any more.

this one

Anyway I can recommend ASUS, I’ve had a top of the range one for 10 years or more.
I’ve also got a cheaper Toshiba one, no problems with that one either and it has been hammered.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Peak Warming Man said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

They are handy for typing in numbers.

You may not have spotted this but have a look at the second top row, under the row with all the Fs in it, there’s numbers there.

I’m using a pad at the moment. I’ll have to check that out later.

No worries.

The Rev Dodgson said:

mollwollfumble said:

Don’t know.

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/the-best-laptop-in-australia-our-pick-of-the-best-laptops-you-can-buy-this-year

My old laptop is an Asus and I definitely don’t recommend it. The battery died very fast, so for the past 6 or so years I’ve only been able to use it when plugged into the mains. The old Lenovo tablet I have I also definitely don’t recommend. The on-off button died very fast.

It’s a pity that Choice magazine has died. It used to be good for things like this.

I suppose a commercial model that doesn’t use advertising doesn’t really work in the modern world.

https://www.choice.com.au/search?q=best+laptop&page=1

Depends how much grunt v weight you want.

These sort of ASUS machines kick bottom..

ROG Mothership GZ700, a sort of portable all-in-one laptop that works as a desktop replacement.

2TB SSD

Ian said:

Depends how much grunt v weight you want.

These sort of ASUS machines kick bottom..

ROG Mothership GZ700, a sort of portable all-in-one laptop that works as a desktop replacement.

2TB SSD

Jazus, it aint cheap.

Peak Warming Man said:

Ian said:

Depends how much grunt v weight you want.

These sort of ASUS machines kick bottom..

ROG Mothership GZ700, a sort of portable all-in-one laptop that works as a desktop replacement.

2TB SSD

Jazus, it aint cheap.

Well if you’re looking to design a better block of units..

Peak Warming Man said:

Ian said:

Depends how much grunt v weight you want.

These sort of ASUS machines kick bottom..

ROG Mothership GZ700, a sort of portable all-in-one laptop that works as a desktop replacement.

2TB SSD

Jazus, it aint cheap.

Half the price of the Dell I linked. TRD doesn’t seem to have a budget though.

poikilotherm said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Ian said:

Depends how much grunt v weight you want.

These sort of ASUS machines kick bottom..

ROG Mothership GZ700, a sort of portable all-in-one laptop that works as a desktop replacement.

2TB SSD

Jazus, it aint cheap.

Half the price of the Dell I linked. TRD doesn’t seem to have a budget though.

Budget is < $2000, unless there is a damn good reason for spending more.

mollwollfumble said:

Don’t know.

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/the-best-laptop-in-australia-our-pick-of-the-best-laptops-you-can-buy-this-year

My old laptop is an Asus and I definitely don’t recommend it. The battery died very fast, so for the past 6 or so years I’ve only been able to use it when plugged into the mains. The old Lenovo tablet I have I also definitely don’t recommend. The on-off button died very fast.

It’s a pity that Choice magazine has died. It used to be good for things like this.

What do you mean has died? I still get Choice magazine. And there is a laptop recommendation.

https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/computers/desktop-and-laptop-computers/review-and-compare/laptops

Oh, I see roughy beat me to it.

poikilotherm said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Ian said:

Depends how much grunt v weight you want.

These sort of ASUS machines kick bottom..

ROG Mothership GZ700, a sort of portable all-in-one laptop that works as a desktop replacement.

2TB SSD

Jazus, it aint cheap.

Half the price of the Dell I linked. TRD doesn’t seem to have a budget though.

Didn’t find a price.

It’s a bit on the heavy side, and:
“This product isn’t available yet. Please subscribe to receive emails from us and we’ll let you know when its available”

buffy said:

mollwollfumble said:

Don’t know.

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/the-best-laptop-in-australia-our-pick-of-the-best-laptops-you-can-buy-this-year

My old laptop is an Asus and I definitely don’t recommend it. The battery died very fast, so for the past 6 or so years I’ve only been able to use it when plugged into the mains. The old Lenovo tablet I have I also definitely don’t recommend. The on-off button died very fast.

It’s a pity that Choice magazine has died. It used to be good for things like this.

What do you mean has died? I still get Choice magazine. And there is a laptop recommendation.

https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/computers/desktop-and-laptop-computers/review-and-compare/laptops

Thanks buffy and roughie.

Although with every feature on every machine rated one padlock, I’m not sure how useful it is.

The Rev Dodgson said:

buffy said:

mollwollfumble said:

Don’t know.

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/the-best-laptop-in-australia-our-pick-of-the-best-laptops-you-can-buy-this-year

My old laptop is an Asus and I definitely don’t recommend it. The battery died very fast, so for the past 6 or so years I’ve only been able to use it when plugged into the mains. The old Lenovo tablet I have I also definitely don’t recommend. The on-off button died very fast.

It’s a pity that Choice magazine has died. It used to be good for things like this.

What do you mean has died? I still get Choice magazine. And there is a laptop recommendation.

https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/computers/desktop-and-laptop-computers/review-and-compare/laptops

Thanks buffy and roughie.

Although with every feature on every machine rated one padlock, I’m not sure how useful it is.

The padlocks mean you have to be a member to get the information…

There ain’t nuthin for nuthin…

buffy said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

buffy said:

What do you mean has died? I still get Choice magazine. And there is a laptop recommendation.

https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/computers/desktop-and-laptop-computers/review-and-compare/laptops

Thanks buffy and roughie.

Although with every feature on every machine rated one padlock, I’m not sure how useful it is.

The padlocks mean you have to be a member to get the information…

There ain’t nuthin for nuthin…

I know, just my little joke :)

The Rev Dodgson said:

poikilotherm said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Jazus, it aint cheap.

Half the price of the Dell I linked. TRD doesn’t seem to have a budget though.

Didn’t find a price.

It’s a bit on the heavy side, and:
“This product isn’t available yet. Please subscribe to receive emails from us and we’ll let you know when its available”

Starts at $8k.

My personal preference is for HP laptops, which you should be able to find with those specs under $2k. Just have to clear some ‘junkware’ that hp like putting on them.

poikilotherm said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

poikilotherm said:

Half the price of the Dell I linked. TRD doesn’t seem to have a budget though.

Didn’t find a price.

It’s a bit on the heavy side, and:
“This product isn’t available yet. Please subscribe to receive emails from us and we’ll let you know when its available”

Starts at $8k.

My personal preference is for HP laptops, which you should be able to find with those specs under $2k. Just have to clear some ‘junkware’ that hp like putting on them.

I’ll give HP a closer look, although TNs half price Dell deal will be hard to beat.

Choice narrowly gives..

DELL
ASUS
MS

HP are good, I have one myself, but if anything goes wrong— aii kurrumba. They are a bastard to pull apart and get to anything.

Ian said:

Choice narrowly gives..

DELL
ASUS
MS

I logged in to Choice, but it still wouldn’t let me read the locked bits.

buffy said:

Ian said:

Choice narrowly gives..

DELL
ASUS
MS

I logged in to Choice, but it still wouldn’t let me read the locked bits.

Never mind…I must have only paid for the print magazine. not online access. I checked in the profile bit and we have Basic Access.

buffy said:

buffy said:

Ian said:

Choice narrowly gives..

DELL
ASUS
MS

I logged in to Choice, but it still wouldn’t let me read the locked bits.

Never mind…I must have only paid for the print magazine. not online access. I checked in the profile bit and we have Basic Access.

Just bought an ASUS laptop.
Be aware that modern lappies are hard to connect to the net except through wifi.
It didn’t have a DVD player & MS Office was either annual pay Office 365 or buy downloadable Office home & student for $ 198.

I bought Mrs Cymek the Acer Aspire 5 on special at JBHiFi for $1000, it’s now $1500 which isn’t cheap.
It only has 250 gig SSD but you could use an external drive for extra storage

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/acer/acer-aspire-5-a515-52-78a9-15-6-laptop/363328/

Cymek said:

I bought Mrs Cymek the Acer Aspire 5 on special at JBHiFi for $1000, it’s now $1500 which isn’t cheap.
It only has 250 gig SSD but you could use an external drive for extra storage

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/acer/acer-aspire-5-a515-52-78a9-15-6-laptop/363328/

My Acer is so old it is running Vista but is performing faultlessly.

Tamb said:

Cymek said:

I bought Mrs Cymek the Acer Aspire 5 on special at JBHiFi for $1000, it’s now $1500 which isn’t cheap.
It only has 250 gig SSD but you could use an external drive for extra storage

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/acer/acer-aspire-5-a515-52-78a9-15-6-laptop/363328/

My Acer is so old it is running Vista but is performing faultlessly.

That’s good
I recommend against Alienware, I paid over $3000 for a gaming laptop a number of years ago and it lasted less time than cheaper run of the mill laptops.

Cymek said:

Tamb said:

Cymek said:

I bought Mrs Cymek the Acer Aspire 5 on special at JBHiFi for $1000, it’s now $1500 which isn’t cheap.
It only has 250 gig SSD but you could use an external drive for extra storage

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/acer/acer-aspire-5-a515-52-78a9-15-6-laptop/363328/

My Acer is so old it is running Vista but is performing faultlessly.

That’s good
I recommend against Alienware, I paid over $3000 for a gaming laptop a number of years ago and it lasted less time than cheaper run of the mill laptops.

MkIIs Toshiba Win 7 machine has a non-functioning keyboard which is a bit of a pain. Also it only has 3 USB ports.

The Rev Dodgson said:

I’m thinking of replacing my lap-top. I need:

Any recommendations?

cnet

Ogmog said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

I’m thinking of replacing my lap-top. I need:

Any recommendations?

cnet

cnet:Best Laptops of 2019

The Rev Dodgson said:

I’m thinking of replacing my lap-top. I need:

At least 15” hi-res screen
At least 1 TB storage
Fast processor (latest i7?)
Good keyboard with number pad (lousy keyboard is the main reason I’m thinking of dumping my Lenovo).

Any recommendations?

What are Dell like these days?

I’ve had a good Toshiba in the past, but it looks like they don’t believe in decent sized hard drives any more.

Rev, we have recently moved to HP at work and a few of my guys have zbooks … worth a browse if you are looking for a “desktop replacement” style machine… they come in 15“and 17” although I think you may struggle finding a laptop that comes standard with a 1TB SSD.

diddly-squat said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

I’m thinking of replacing my lap-top. I need:

At least 15” hi-res screen
At least 1 TB storage
Fast processor (latest i7?)
Good keyboard with number pad (lousy keyboard is the main reason I’m thinking of dumping my Lenovo).

Any recommendations?

What are Dell like these days?

I’ve had a good Toshiba in the past, but it looks like they don’t believe in decent sized hard drives any more.

Rev, we have recently moved to HP at work and a few of my guys have zbooks … worth a browse if you are looking for a “desktop replacement” style machine… they come in 15“and 17” although I think you may struggle finding a laptop that comes standard with a 1TB SSD.

My HP, which is now a few years old is a 17 inch model with dual storage. A 1TB hard drive and a 256GB SSD. The SSD shit itself in January and I replaced it with a 512 GB model. It was an absolute pain in the arse to change the SSD. I’d changed the HD about a year earlier and that wasn’t too difficult.

Ogmog said:

cnet

hmmmm
…no feedback about the use of CNET?

Testing & Comparing the Pros & Cons of Tech is “their thing”

8 required off the final over.

Ogmog said:

Ogmog said:

cnet

hmmmm
…no feedback about the use of CNET?

Testing & Comparing the Pros & Cons of Tech is “their thing”

CNet is OK, but I was after the experience of people actually using these things.

For instance, CNet doesn’t tell you that Lenovo Ideapads have crummy keyboards that last 18 months if you are lucky.

And check the small print, when I was replacing my IPad Officeworks advertised a special, an IPad for only five hundred bucks not mentioning it was WIFI, no SIM card included.

OK, I’ve done it.

I head of to JB Hifi with a short list of Asus or Dell, and the winner was:

HP OMEN 15-DC0149TX 15.6”

All looks good so far.

The Rev Dodgson said:

OK, I’ve done it.

I head of to JB Hifi with a short list of Asus or Dell, and the winner was:

HP OMEN 15-DC0149TX 15.6”

All looks good so far.

haha.

I’ve liked the HPs we’ve owned over the years.

The Rev Dodgson said:

OK, I’ve done it.

I head of to JB Hifi with a short list of Asus or Dell, and the winner was:

HP OMEN 15-DC0149TX 15.6”

All looks good so far.

DOES IT HAVE A NUM PAD?

The Rev Dodgson said:

OK, I’ve done it.

I head of to JB Hifi with a short list of Asus or Dell, and the winner was:

HP OMEN 15-DC0149TX 15.6”

All looks good so far.

was that the one on special?

Peak Warming Man said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

OK, I’ve done it.

I head of to JB Hifi with a short list of Asus or Dell, and the winner was:

HP OMEN 15-DC0149TX 15.6”

All looks good so far.

DOES IT HAVE A NUM PAD?

But of course

party_pants said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

OK, I’ve done it.

I head of to JB Hifi with a short list of Asus or Dell, and the winner was:

HP OMEN 15-DC0149TX 15.6”

All looks good so far.

was that the one on special?

“Red Hot Deal” allegedly ($1799).