Which next possible laptop? (Windows)
Discussion
Abit of background....
I currently own a lenovo idea pad 510s I've had for a few years and served me well. It's a 1080 screen, back-lit keys. i3-6100u, 8gig ram and 120gb ssd. Whilst it has been fine for what hve used it for, the only thing I've felt it was lacking was in speaker quality, screen size and screen image quality (I used to hve n xps15 with a gorgeous rgb led screen).
The other day a spilt some liquid on the keys, they don't function and nor does the touchpad. I probably need to open it up and give it a clean, Maybe buy a replacement keyboard for £30. However I can't help but feel maybe now would be a good time to just get a new one, this was meant to be a cheap laptop to serve me until I had more money for something nicer again. I've owned 15" laptops in the past, this one is a 14", so I'd like something large, such as. 17" one.
Requirements.
Large screen (17" or more) . Backit keys, good speakers(including its own sub), vibrant screen, 4k (at least more than 1080).
Budget £1000.
Useage
Despite the budget I mainly will be using it to Web browse, watch yt videos and twitch. I dont pc game anymore but would like a dedicated gpu, even if it's entry level. Down the line I may use the laptop for light room. Size and weight is not a concern as I mainly have it either sat at my desk, or on my chair beside me if I'm in bed, it won't leave the house. I may at one point buy a monitor to hook it up to.
Overall I just want a large screen laptop with high res, a good screen, and nice speakers. I loved the rgb oled screen on my old xps15 and it's speakers, I'd love to get something like this but in a larger 17"+ screen. The only thing I didnt like was the fan noise.
Any thoughts?
I currently own a lenovo idea pad 510s I've had for a few years and served me well. It's a 1080 screen, back-lit keys. i3-6100u, 8gig ram and 120gb ssd. Whilst it has been fine for what hve used it for, the only thing I've felt it was lacking was in speaker quality, screen size and screen image quality (I used to hve n xps15 with a gorgeous rgb led screen).
The other day a spilt some liquid on the keys, they don't function and nor does the touchpad. I probably need to open it up and give it a clean, Maybe buy a replacement keyboard for £30. However I can't help but feel maybe now would be a good time to just get a new one, this was meant to be a cheap laptop to serve me until I had more money for something nicer again. I've owned 15" laptops in the past, this one is a 14", so I'd like something large, such as. 17" one.
Requirements.
Large screen (17" or more) . Backit keys, good speakers(including its own sub), vibrant screen, 4k (at least more than 1080).
Budget £1000.
Useage
Despite the budget I mainly will be using it to Web browse, watch yt videos and twitch. I dont pc game anymore but would like a dedicated gpu, even if it's entry level. Down the line I may use the laptop for light room. Size and weight is not a concern as I mainly have it either sat at my desk, or on my chair beside me if I'm in bed, it won't leave the house. I may at one point buy a monitor to hook it up to.
Overall I just want a large screen laptop with high res, a good screen, and nice speakers. I loved the rgb oled screen on my old xps15 and it's speakers, I'd love to get something like this but in a larger 17"+ screen. The only thing I didnt like was the fan noise.
Any thoughts?
Edited by ambuletz on Thursday 29th August 06:54
I'm not aware of any mainstream laptops that are larger than 17".
I think the Dell G7 series or HR-Omen would meet most of your requirements; anything from the likes of Razor, ROG, Alienware etc would cost twice as much. Only thing with the Dell is I'm sure they are only 1080p screens, although 144 refresh makes up for it a little. Not sure what they are like on sound though; but I'd be looking at a decent set of headphones to address that issue.
I think the Dell G7 series or HR-Omen would meet most of your requirements; anything from the likes of Razor, ROG, Alienware etc would cost twice as much. Only thing with the Dell is I'm sure they are only 1080p screens, although 144 refresh makes up for it a little. Not sure what they are like on sound though; but I'd be looking at a decent set of headphones to address that issue.
Edited by parabolica on Thursday 29th August 12:12
parabolica said:
I'm not aware of any mainstream laptops that are larger than 17".
I think the Dell G7 series or HR-Omen would meet most of your requirements; anything from the likes of Razor, ROG, Alienware etc would cost twice as much. Only thing with the Dell is I'm sure they are only 1080p screens, although 144 refresh makes up for it a little. Not sure what they are like on sound though; but I'd be looking at a decent set of headphones to address that issue.
ok well, just a 17'' one. top priority is having a lovey OLED screeen. I had that on my XPS15 that died and would really love to have that again, it seems they're bringing back these screens now. my only concern is having a look around it seems you're at least paying probably £1800 for a dell laptop with one, this is on the new XPS15, and I haven't seen any that are on a 17'' sized laptop.I think the Dell G7 series or HR-Omen would meet most of your requirements; anything from the likes of Razor, ROG, Alienware etc would cost twice as much. Only thing with the Dell is I'm sure they are only 1080p screens, although 144 refresh makes up for it a little. Not sure what they are like on sound though; but I'd be looking at a decent set of headphones to address that issue.
Edited by parabolica on Thursday 29th August 12:12
begnning to think this may be wishful thinking.
Might be worth checking the Dell Outlet site then? they ususally have recent (i.e. <3 years old) refurbished machines on there for a decent price depending on age and spec. Of course, no 17" option with XPS as far as I know.
I think you'll struggle with your budget to get everything you're looking for, unless you're happy to go slightly older.
I think you'll struggle with your budget to get everything you're looking for, unless you're happy to go slightly older.
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