on November 13, 2025, 9:03:31, in reply to "ah, cool. My thinkpads never did, but it could have been the employer's choice"
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I don't use it a ton, but it's a nice add on to have, as I use it more than i thought I would. Previous Message
Some point. Previous Message
I have an HP Z Book now for work. The only thing I like about it is the touch screen capability. It helps if i'm away from my desk, like sitting on my couch or something. Previous Message
That's my home laptop. It's a tank. Had it 9 years, still runs great. Will have to replace as support ran out for Windows 10 and for whatever reason I cannot install Windows 11. (i7 Processor doesn't support it?) Previous Message
Neither one of us are super power users but we do have specific needs
RSMBob - replacing a 9yo desktop. Storage, speed, good screen, and reliability are biggest things, great keyboard nice but will use external keyboard most of the time. 90% will be desktop use connected to 1 or 2 external monitors. Primarily internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, picture/video organization. No advanced gaming.
Mrs RSMBob - will be used as laptop in her craft shed. Needs decent capability for video editing to record floral education videos. Some travel, but not extensive. Since she retired 2 years ago, she has basically lived with her ipad. She was considering a Macbook but probably wants to stay Windows.
Would like to get something Black Friday/Cyber Monday so looking for best bang for the buck. I do not want to go over $1K for either of them. Even better if there is any additional discount for buying the 2 at the same time.
Related question...in general. Costco vs Amazon vs Best Buy for laptop purchases?
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- IlliniSax05 November 11, 2025, 14:53:39