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Which of these laptops should I choose?
Posted on 3/13/18 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 3/13/18 at 12:50 pm
I'm trying to choose between these two laptops at Costco:
Intel i7-7500u
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Intel i5-8250u
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The 8th generation quad core is a better processor but the 7th generation dual core has a better screen (IPS 1080), more ram and a better graphics card.
A little background info: I work from home (CPA work), so this is basically a desktop replacement. The main features I want are a 17" screen and a touchpad with actual buttons, which is surprisingly difficult to find. I mainly use it for the internet, Excel, Word, Quickbooks and tax programs, no games. These two are the best I've found under $750, but I'm open to other suggestions. I'd appreciate any advice y'all could give. Thanks
Intel i7-7500u
LINK
Intel i5-8250u
LINK
The 8th generation quad core is a better processor but the 7th generation dual core has a better screen (IPS 1080), more ram and a better graphics card.
A little background info: I work from home (CPA work), so this is basically a desktop replacement. The main features I want are a 17" screen and a touchpad with actual buttons, which is surprisingly difficult to find. I mainly use it for the internet, Excel, Word, Quickbooks and tax programs, no games. These two are the best I've found under $750, but I'm open to other suggestions. I'd appreciate any advice y'all could give. Thanks
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Posted on 3/13/18 at 12:53 pm to Wilson
For $700? Neither.
If you have to get one of the two, I'd get the i5 model 10000000000x over the i7
Having an SSD should be your top priority. I'd get this laptop (even has a 10% off coupon to make it $630) or this laptop over both of those
If you have to get one of the two, I'd get the i5 model 10000000000x over the i7
Having an SSD should be your top priority. I'd get this laptop (even has a 10% off coupon to make it $630) or this laptop over both of those
This post was edited on 3/13/18 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 3/13/18 at 6:27 pm to bluebarracuda
Neither of those have trackpad buttons or a 17" screen.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 12:00 am to Wilson
Any particular reason for a 17 inch screen on the laptop itself rather than physically docking to a larger monitor (or casting to a 4k TV/big monitor for that matter)? 17 inch laptops definitely not an area where a lot of effort seems to be made to offer up a quality machine at a good value. Would seemingly be better to look at a 15 inch laptop and external monitor to get best value IMO.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 12:23 am to Wilson
Why aren't you using a mouse if it's a desktop replacement?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 11:33 am to bluebarracuda
I like the trackpad better. Been using it for 10 years and just got used to it I guess. It's also part of the reason I don't use a docking station with a bigger screen because then I would have to use a mouse.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:06 pm to Wilson
If your set on these two, go with the i5
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:18 pm to mmonro3
I didn't realize the i7 was 1080p. I'd choose that over the i5. The 1600x900 is pretty shitty for a 17" laptop
They'll both be severely limited by the shitty hard drive
They'll both be severely limited by the shitty hard drive
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 6:41 pm to bluebarracuda
I can't stress just how important an SSD is these days. Three years ago I bought a used Lenovo X220 with a 12 inch screen. I put a 1TB SSD in it. It's still going strong and performs as well as many new machines. I imagine it will be working fine for several more years.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 8:56 pm to Wilson
For just $50 more, I'd definitely get the Intel i7-7500u.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 9:08 pm to tigerpawl
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I'd definitely get the Intel i7-7500u
Its an inferior CPU to the new 8th gen i5s
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