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Mac-Like Windows Laptop
burbo
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Hi H/A thread,
I'm looking for a laptop for my partner for everyday home use. She wants something that is very user friendly, works fast, and doesn't come with bloat. Basically, she wants a macbook, but doesn't want to be in the mac ecosystem. What do you think is the best option for her? Ideal budget is prob 700-800, but could go higher if it's the right thing. Raw power and graphics are not especially important, she won't be gaming, or serious video editing, or anything like that. It should just be fast and responsive to normal, organizing photos, keeping the household running, web browsing and watching videos kind of tasks.
Also, sine i'm on this topic, we've had terrible luck with HP and won't buy anything of theirs. It seems like Lenovo and Dell are kind of the two main brands for this sort of thing away from that. What is the reliability/bloat like on those things these days? Do people have a preference?
I'm looking for a laptop for my partner for everyday home use. She wants something that is very user friendly, works fast, and doesn't come with bloat. Basically, she wants a macbook, but doesn't want to be in the mac ecosystem. What do you think is the best option for her? Ideal budget is prob 700-800, but could go higher if it's the right thing. Raw power and graphics are not especially important, she won't be gaming, or serious video editing, or anything like that. It should just be fast and responsive to normal, organizing photos, keeping the household running, web browsing and watching videos kind of tasks.
Also, sine i'm on this topic, we've had terrible luck with HP and won't buy anything of theirs. It seems like Lenovo and Dell are kind of the two main brands for this sort of thing away from that. What is the reliability/bloat like on those things these days? Do people have a preference?
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It helps, when shopping for laptops, to figure out the size of the screen that you will tolerate, under the assumption that the bigger the screen, the heavier the laptop will be. Weight is often a big factor when it comes to laptops, too. Macbooks are around 12-15 inch screens, and weigh about 2-4 pounds (the 12 inch is 2 pounds, the 15 inch is 4 pounds).
Also, what other features are you looking for? Do you need a Touch screen? Built-in HDMI or other ports? A lot of laptops will skimp on ports as a compromise to reduce the size.
I'm really hoping there was something you guys were aware of that is supposed to directly compete in this space, and has a good reputation (I don't really trust things like CNET, which mostly just exist to sell you things I think). Something along the lines of a lower end Dell XPS, for example.
I ran my surface into the ground, but still recommend it highly as a laptop experience. You could look at the current surfaces, but they jump out of your price range, and its important to note that they dont sell them with the keyboards (and those are 100 bucks), you need the keyboard and you should just consider it part of the price.
If you have a microsoft store near you, you can go play with one and see if the feel of it works for you.
She gets all these CDs with her crafting stuff that has other patterns, can interact with die cut machines and whatnot. If it's got a different operating system, those likely won't work, right?
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
Pretty unlikely.
Anything's possible, but I wouldn't gamble on it.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/the-windows-laptop-to-beat-has-an-unbeatable-price-toda-1827486435
If you are just installing things and have an actual home network going, you can use your PCs internal drive over lan rather than buy an external. I installed manga studio that way, originally.
Dang! That deal is legit. I'm going to try and get her to jump on that, since price (and webcam placement) were the only things holding her back from the XPS. Thanks for sending that to me!