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Need help buying a new laptop/2n1 to replace my netbook and tablet
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:47 pm
Currently I use a four year old Netbook and a HP touchpad running Android for work. The tablet is just to hold my thousands of pdfs that I need access to in the field.
My netbook, for when I need to print something or edit my program data. As my office program and POS is Windows based. (based on Access I believe)
My Netbook finally died, and now I just have the tablet.
Ok, TLDR BS not needed backstory over..
I need a good portable computer. Touchscreen or stylus would be nice as I do a lot of credit cards and right now I have them signing on my S3 with their finger.
I figure I get a good 2 n 1 or similar I can be more streamlined.
(Apple products need not apply, nor Android, must run full windows)
So my questions...
Why is the Surface Pro so much more than comparable 2 in ones? I mean $899 for 128GB, $1,799 for 560GB I mean come on. Screw Apple for starting this ridiculous markup on flash memory. I can buy a damn pen drive with 64gb for like $15. So that is just silly to me.
But I looked at the Surface, any thoughts?
I really like the Lenovo Yoga, it had a good form and decent specs.
I'm not looking for a gaming rig. I have a desktop at home and the office. I need something top carry with me at all times. Hopefully something that is well built.
Really looking for advice from people who have similar units.
I like the 2 n 1 style as having a tablet is nice, but sometimes I need a keyboard. Also must have a USB slot and a headphone slot.
I just don't know enough about laptops to get the right one. Would love to be around $500 but can go up to the $800 range or a lil more if need be.
My netbook, for when I need to print something or edit my program data. As my office program and POS is Windows based. (based on Access I believe)
My Netbook finally died, and now I just have the tablet.
Ok, TLDR BS not needed backstory over..
I need a good portable computer. Touchscreen or stylus would be nice as I do a lot of credit cards and right now I have them signing on my S3 with their finger.
I figure I get a good 2 n 1 or similar I can be more streamlined.
(Apple products need not apply, nor Android, must run full windows)
So my questions...
Why is the Surface Pro so much more than comparable 2 in ones? I mean $899 for 128GB, $1,799 for 560GB I mean come on. Screw Apple for starting this ridiculous markup on flash memory. I can buy a damn pen drive with 64gb for like $15. So that is just silly to me.
But I looked at the Surface, any thoughts?
I really like the Lenovo Yoga, it had a good form and decent specs.
I'm not looking for a gaming rig. I have a desktop at home and the office. I need something top carry with me at all times. Hopefully something that is well built.
Really looking for advice from people who have similar units.
I like the 2 n 1 style as having a tablet is nice, but sometimes I need a keyboard. Also must have a USB slot and a headphone slot.
I just don't know enough about laptops to get the right one. Would love to be around $500 but can go up to the $800 range or a lil more if need be.
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Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:50 pm to Napoleon
HP split x2
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:51 pm to PierPunk
Recently bought a surface 2. Very pleased. Has a memory card slot to add memory cheap.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:51 pm to Napoleon
Lenovo "thinkpad" yoga or helix
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:52 pm to NYCAuburn
quote:
helix
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:57 pm to NYCAuburn
quote:
Lenovo "thinkpad" yoga or helix
I was playing with the Yoga today, didn't see the helix.
I don't want a huge arse tablet. so some of the convertibles were too big for me.
Also don't want an oversized phone either.
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:58 pm to Napoleon
Posted on 4/3/14 at 3:59 pm to Napoleon
quote:
I was playing with the Yoga today
was it the ideapad or the thinkpad version? The helix is a tablet that fits into a laptop dock, might be a great option for you.
Make sure you get their latest generation, they should all have 4th gen intel processors. switchover was recently
Posted on 4/3/14 at 4:13 pm to Napoleon
Not sure if you'd be interested in a used machine but St. Joe's in BR is getting all new computers and selling the old 2n1's for $250 a piece. I just heard about it and all I know about the machines is that they are Fujitsu.
ETA:
Also, they have a certified Fujitsu repair shop that is operated by the students and they'll offer a warranty for $175.
ETA:
Also, they have a certified Fujitsu repair shop that is operated by the students and they'll offer a warranty for $175.
This post was edited on 4/3/14 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 4/3/14 at 4:21 pm to junkfunky
quote:
Not sure if you'd be interested in a used machine but St. Joe's in BR is getting all new computers and selling the old 2n1's for $250 a piece. I just heard about it and all I know about the machines is that they are Fujitsu.
ETA:
Also, they have a certified Fujitsu repair shop that is operated by the students and they'll offer a warranty for $175.
that's right up my alley as long as it can run windows. I need to put a simple point of sale and data tracking program on it.
I'm not at all familar with Fujisu but I am very cheap.
I drove to the westbank at 3am and camped out till 9am for my touchpad for $99.
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