Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a new laptop and could use some suggestions. My main work involves data engineering and network engineering tasks, so I need something robust and reliable. Here's what I'm looking for:

• Minimum 32GB RAM

• 1TB SSD

• Budget: $700 to $1200 USD

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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• Budget
  ~3000USD (willing to invest because this will at least be used for the next 4-5 years)

• Are you open to refurbs/used?
  New only.

• Specs requirements

  • Touchscreen with stylus support (though I presume all touchscreen support stylus (?)

  • CPU: i7 or above

  • Screen Size: 15 inch, but anything bigger than 14 inch and <=16 inch is okay.

  • RAM: 32GB or above

  • Storage: 1TB SSD (more is ok)

  • Weight: less than 2kg (4.4 lbs) (lesser is better of course :))

All the specs above are mandatory

• Current Research - super confusing because some brands have diff laptop sizes but not all websites show that (thus I appreciate any 2-cents)

  • Dell XPS 15

  • Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X

  • Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 Laptop

  • HP Spectre x360 16

  • Lenovo Yoga 7i

  • Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5

  • Lenovo ThinkPad Z16

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (2022)

  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360

  • Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 (15-Inch)

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 5

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

  • Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

I am open to more suggestions. Also, amongst the laptops here, are there any that failed my criteria? (Sorry because the websites are super confusing)

Any feedback or thoughts on how I should decide? My priority is definitely specs, and I'll go in-store to try once I finalized a few models.

Thank you so much!

Hi guys, my lenovo yoga has stopped working, and I'm looking to get a good 2-in-1. I found this HP in another thread and was wondering if there are better or alternative deals: https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Touchscreen-i5-1235U-Windows/dp/B0C6N96PML

I'm looking for 32/64gb ram, 1tb+ ssd, touch screen, good battery life, and new (or used/refurbished with some kind of warranty). having a stylus or gpu are extra.

I'll use it for work initially, but would make it my personal laptop once I get another. Thanks a lot.

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

$850

Are you open to refurbs/used?

yes. if they have some kind of warranty or insurance

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

2-in-1. stylus is a plus. good battery life (7hrs+), good performance (can run light games). gpu is a plus

How important is weight and thinness to you?

not too important, but is a plus

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

13"+

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

programming. I run multiple oracle VMs. might play asphalt 8 on windows

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

60+ fps is ok

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

touch screen. I'll use external mouse and keyboard

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

would like 32gb+ ram, 1tb+ ssd