T460
-no SSD
T460s
-battery not removable
XPS13
-battery not removable
RBS
-designed to fail
HP EliteBook 745 G3?
- has an option to get it with FreeDOS and save $180 by not buying winblows
- no removable battery
All modern laptops have planned obsolesence?
What the hell do I buy if I want to have a laptop for longer than 2 years? Because spending $1500 on a new computer every 2 years is for Amerifags who don't mind being slaves to the jewish banks...
pic related, its what I'm using right now. Had it since 2009. Only replaced the battery three years ago for $80.
bump, I need a new laptop that isn't shit.
>>54330733
Get a latitude.
>>54330733
How is the RBS designed to fail?
>>54330733
CPU powerf has more or less levelled out in laptops the only advancements are in battery life and temperature. You can buy a good condition t430 and it should last you 8 years (since when a part wears out you can replcae it yourself pretty cheap). You can even change the cpu because it's socketed. It will be unnoticeably different in performance to a 2016 laptop
>>54330733
looks like you're looking for a professional business laptop, not a pro-sumer laptop. Look into the business dells, thinkpads, etc.
>>54330733
All computers ever only last at most 2 years of being top of the line it's not just laptops.
I like external batteries too, but from what I gather, your issue is that you can't replace them, which isn't true. You can find a disassembly video for most anything and it's not like they solder the batteries in.
>>54330733
>HP EliteBook 745 G3?
>- has an option to get it with FreeDOS and save $180 by not buying winblows
Is this a joke? Do they actually have updated versions of DOS now days that supports newer hardware or are they seriously gimping a new laptop with an OS that can't support 64 bit processors, multi core processors, and tons of other common shit and only displays an 80x24 terminal in a god awful 24x45 font?
>>54330733
>T460
>no SSD
Try harder.
>>54331421
>>54330733
why would you not buy a ssd and install it yourself?
>>54331174
The point isn't about FreeDOS. The point is you can choose FreeDOS as an OS as opposed to winblows and then $180 is taken off the price of the laptop. So you can use that $180 to upgrade the CPU or RAM.
>>54331421
My mistake. The T460 doesn't have the 1440p screen.
>>54330733
Panasonic Let's Note on Rakuten.
>>54330733
>pic related, its what I'm using right now.
kill yourself
Sorry opie, everything manufactured in the last few years is pure shit.
Buy Panasonic or go home.
>>54331628
But why even include an OS if the OS isn't good for anything, or why not just include a basic install of Ubuntu?
>>54333329
because some contract with Microsoft probably.
>>54330733
>T460
>-no SSD
The lenovo site says otherwise.
Just buy a decent 2 year old laptop and maintain it. It will also save you billions of lira.
Or you can just get a good laptip every two years because 1500 is nothing unless you are a yuropoor cuck
>>54330733
there are though, pic related
>>54334275
>one port
>shit keyboard
>no dock
Nah
>>54334305
but its really slim and has a high res screen and the keyboard is great
>>54334352
>really slim
I couldn't give less of a shit
>high res screen
Great
>keyboard is great
Nah
>>54334352
Not even macfags defend the shitfest that is the macbook.
This beauty, better specs and portability, half the price.
>>54334418
I think the future of laptops is to go for stupid thin form factors like this but to connect to your desktop(or the cloud if you're full normie) to do the actual processing.
>>54334493
>The future
Man, people has been doing this since forever
>>54334418
>Asus
>>54334493
This is how I compute already
>>54334418
Love me some Asus™ quality laptops
>>54334515
I mean it being the standard.
>>54330733
>battery not removable
Why?
This is horseshit!
>>54330733
>pic related, its what I'm using right now. Had it since 2009. Only replaced the battery three years ago for $80.
Do yourself a favor and put an SSD in it. I've got a 2730p and the difference is dramatic.
>>54330733
Dell Latitude series laptops still have a serviceable battery. You couldn't swap them conveniently since you have to remove the back panel, but it is removable/replaceable.
>>54334418
>4k display
>Asus
>No dedicated GPU
Lel this isnt going to end well
>>54334519
>>54334538
Butthurt macfags spotted.
>>54334661
Most macs run high resolution display with iGPU, this one does the same for half the price, I dont see the problem anon.
>>54334693
>13"
>4k
Lol 4K is only noticeable at 30"+
Such a waste of a nice panel
>>54334352
>the keyboard is great
My sides
>>54334693
Yes and they run it well because OSX is designed for them. I'd be surprised if that ASUS Shitbook gets 3 hours of browsing time.
>>54334493
That's how it should be and how most people do it already. A laptop will always be much slower than a desktop, while not focusing on portability with laptops and power on desktops?
Gaymer laptops are a great example what happens when you try to combine it, you give up power AND mobility.
>>54334705
Get the 1080p version then, even cheaper than the mac.
>>54334725
They use the same processor as the mac, for half the price, if you think osx will magically make the battery last longer doing the same work on the same browser on the same cpu then you're fucking deluded.
>>54330733
Get a Latitude or ThinkPad with a Sandy Bridge i5. (ie i5-2520M)
Might not be as power efficient as today's CPUs, but the batteries on these machines are usually much larger so it equals out the battery life isn't too bad.
Intel HD 3000 is very lacking compared to modern integrated Intel GPUs, but who needs that extra GPU performance with a laptop?
>>54330733
HP 2710p master race
Best keyboard known to man
>>54334305
>one port
So? If you want to connect your display so bad, you can always get an adapter. Everything else doesn't need ports.
>shit keyboard
It's pretty awesome, senpai. Use it for longer than five minutes.
>no dock
Well, it's not meant for autists. Don't you have a deskop?
>>54334418
>mediocre battery life (their claim is bullshit)
>useless trackpad
>heavier
>slower SSD
>16:9
How exactly are the specs better? It's a nice alternative for poorfags but not even close to Retina Macbook.
>>54334705
4k becomes noticeable on screens at or above 24" at a normal desktop viewing distance, and you sit closer to laptop screens.
>>54334744
Forgot to mention, performance CPU wise is pretty much the same for both single and multi threaded applications. In the past 5 years performance hasn't gone up, only power consumption has become more efficient and the integrated GPU is a lot better.
>>54334740
>Buying into the craptop meme
I have 3 and i barely use them, only good for sitting on the bed
>>54334791
True but its a meme
>>54334740
>, if you think osx will magically make the battery last longer doing the same work on the same browser on the same cpu then you're fucking deluded.
It will actually
>>54334740
> if you think osx will magically make the battery last longer doing the same work on the same browser on the same cpu then you're fucking deluded
It's like you can't optimize software for specific hardware...
Also even 1080p version lasts lesser than Macbook, check some reviews, bruv.
>>54334790
>No proof
>Your own opinion on a trackpad
>.1 lb heavier for little 5yo girls
>.01 seconds difference on load times for all apps
>Your own opinion on screen resolution
Also
>Better Screen
>Better CPU
>Cheaper
Macfags sure never like to admit defeat, I take that 5% diference on performance for 50% less cash.
>>54334806
Pic of your 3 with timestamp or it didn't happen.
>>54334810
Nice proof.
>>54334817
Nice proof too.
>>54334826
>Pic of your 3 with timestamp or it didn't happen.
Cbf
>>54334790
>So? If you want to connect your display so bad, you can always get an adapter. Everything else doesn't need ports
Yeah the display's the only thing you could possibly need to plug into a laptop
>Use it for longer than five minutes.
I'd rather not.
>Well, it's not meant for autists
What's so autistic about wanting a quick way to plug everything into your laptop?
>Don't you have a deskop?
Of course, it's right next to my laptop dock.
>>54334826
The proof is the much longer battery life
so what's the real reason behind companies making newer laptops with non removeable batteries
did they forget what people actually use them for??
>>54334418
>3 1/2 stars
Ruh-roh what's the problem??? Let's look at the reviews:
>The QHD would have been the ideal laptop for it's price, except that the touch screen doesn't work. I was happy at first but then realized that every other time my computer fell asleep, it would disable the touch screen. On top of that, 1 out of time times that the computer fell asleep, it required a full reboot to turn back on. I checked online and these problems apparently are common and have been happening all the way since mid December 2015. It's now two month's from then and Asus still hasn't fixed the problem. I wouldn't recommend this laptop to anyone until those two issues are fixed.
>I wanted to like this computer, I really did. It has a fairly large memory for a SSD computer, was smaller than a lot of laptops, and had a touchscreen, all things that I needed. Immediately the media driver began to malfunction and stop working repeatedly, it was extremely slow to connect to internet and often will not connect when my other devices have no problem. After about two days, I began to use it and all of the color radiated out from the upper left corner of the screen diagonally to the bottom of the screen. When I tried to make comments on Facebook, it would scramble and repeat my words, refuse to delete the errors that it made and was just very annoying. After a few minutes it became uncomfortably warm on my leg while on battery and VERY warm when plugged in.
>The battery life that was advertise was also a lie. You will only get 8 hours of battery life if you set it to battery saver mode, turn down to the lowest brightness, and don't touch it at all. I've just recently had this laptop for 1 day and I've already experiencing screen flickering and black screen. Another gripe I have is that the trackpad is not very responsive. Sometime it does not receive a input when you tap on it; most of the time I have to push down and click to get the input.
I guess you get what you pay for!
>>54331495
I think he was just showing us that ssd is possible in T460
>>54330848
The Latitudes are, as of the previous generation, grossly over priced and have shit build quality. The bodies of the laptops are flimsy to the point that while typing the not just the keyboard but the whole body will flex and make squeaking sounds.
>>54334790
>mediocre battery life (their claim is bullshit)
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/11/review-asus-excellent-midrange-laptop-gets-much-better-with-skylake/
Ok mactoddler
>>54334976
My X250 would be perfect if I could get the 1080p panel I bought for it to work correctly under Windows (works fine under Linux) and if I could get it to use a little less power.
>>54334986
>WebGL test
http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/all-day-strong-longest-lasting-notebooks
Zenbook isn't on the chart because it didn't make the cut. Same site reviewed it and couldn't get over 10 hours.
>>54334986
So, you're proving this guy point?
The Macbook gets worse battery life than the Zenbook. Even when the macbook cost the double.
>>54335003
>Zenbook isn't on the chart
The Macbook isn't on that chart either
>>54335018
Both the rMBP pro and Air are
>>54334986
Wow where's the QHD Zenbook model in this comparison? You know the one you was bragging about having better specs in >>54334418
I don't see it anywhere in that chart.
>>54330733
>XPS13
>-battery not removable
you're fucking autistic look up the ifixit
>>54335004
>The Macbook gets worse battery life than the Zenbook. Even when the macbook cost the double
Thats the point
>>54335024
>UX305C gives you Core m3, 8GB RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 1080p IPS screen for $700.
>700$
>Costs less than the 11-inch Air
wew lads
Mactoddlers
BTFO
T
F
O
>>54334826
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-Zenbook-UX305CA-EHM1-Subnotebook-Review.154422.0.html
1080p version lasts 6:22 in the same wifi test the Broadwell Macbook gets almost 8
http://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Apple-MacBook-12-Early-2016-1-1-GHz.164265.0.html
Skylel Macbook lasts 10h with lower brightness.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/ultraportable-laptops/1404486/asus-zenbook-ux305ca-review-another-shot-at-the-macbook/page/0/1
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1403169/apple-new-macbook-review-early-2015/page/0/1
Another one, also mentions the screens. Feel free to Google for other reviews
>Your own opinion on a trackpad
>comparing Windows trackpads with Apple one
It's like you're tech illiterate.
>.1 lb heavier for little 5yo girls
Why getting an ultrabook if you don't care about weight? Alienware is just 2-3KG, you're not a little girl, are you?
>.01 seconds difference
Not really, besides it gets much more noticeable when transferring data. If you don't care about SSD performance, why not getting some HDD?
>Your own opinion on screen resolution
>Asus having 16:9 screen for plebs is my opinion
>Screen
More pixels doesn't mean it's better. While the shitty aspect ratio is a downside if you want to do anything but watching movies on it. It has mediocre contrast and color accuracy compared to MB
>CPU
Mostly identical
>Cheaper
It's great if you prioritize money. Just when compared head to head, it's inferior
>>54334864
>Yeah the display's the only thing you could possibly need to plug into a laptop
It's the only thing you should reasonable do. This is fucking 2016, stop using outdated technology
>I'd rather not
How else can you build an opinion? Sure, you can also read reviews saying it's pretty good
>What's so autistic about wanting a quick way to plug everything into your laptop?
Plugging anything sans screens into your laptop is ... luddite-dom pure.
>Of course, it's right next to my laptop dock
So why even bothering with a dock?
>>54334986
>WebGL test
>1080p
Check the wifi browsing one.
>>54335088
Ah,
Yes...
The test where the macbook and zenbook get the same battery life
>700$
thats now much the zenbook costs
MACTODDLERS
BTFO
T
F
O
UX305C MASTER RACE REPORTING IN
>>54335113
Im sorry i was mistaken
>http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/ASUS-ZenBook-UX305CA-UHM1-Signature-Edition-Laptop/productID.328071300
It costs 600$
I just want the better overall buy. What's going provide the most use and longevity while having plenty of performance?
>>54335113
rMBP is a beast
>>54335074
>It's the only thing you should reasonable do. This is fucking 2016, stop using outdated technology
Stop telling me what to do with my hardware.
>How else can you build an opinion?I've done enough typing on it to know that I hate it.
>Plugging anything sans screens into your laptop is ... luddite-dom pure.
Charger included?
>So why even bothering with a dock?
Ease of use. I come home, plop my laptop, and it's connected to the charger, Ethernet, a secondary monitor, an optical drive, plus the dock adds ports the laptop doesn't have.
>>54335138
>800mhz
>beast
ayylmao
>>54335113
>1080p
Besides, this is the Broadwell MB with Yosemite.
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2016/04/review-the-2016-retina-macbook-is-a-faster-version-of-the-same-machine/
>easy beating 1080p cancer with high res screen
>>54335140
>This is fucking 2016
ayylmao
>>54335140
>Charger included?
If you're going with the adapter for screen, sure.
>an optical drive
Ugh.
>>54335157
>easy beating 1080p cancer with high res screen
But when you can buy TWO zenbooks for the price of one its not relevant anymore
>>54335131
>buying anything sans phone with 1080p screen
>>54335172
So you're going to work on the other when the battery life runs out? Will their trackpads improve after a fusion?
How many 80GB IDE harddrives can you buy for the price of one PCI SSD?
>>54335159
Why're you replying to me? I was just quoting this faggot >>54335074
If you're going with the adapter for screen, sure
Huh?
>Ugh.
I fail to see the issue.
>>54335187
>mactoddler thinks he's going to do anything on his core m toddlerbook that would ever need 2.5Gbps transfer speed lmao
>>54335188
>If you're going with the adapter for screen, sure
>Huh?
>>Ugh.
>I fail to see the issue.
For >>54335165
>>54335199
>core M is slow meme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnapaZYD2cU
Isn't software optimisation ... magic?
>>54331699
no T450s/X260? those would smash any battery test
>>54334275
Yeah I'm sure OP likes to pay more for even less functionality than the laptops he named in the OP.
>>54335227
>mactoddler thinks faked test with background rendering enabled means shit
>shilling this hard to try and push your pile of shit
lmao @ ur lyfe
>>54330733
>1366x768 is STILL an acceptable resolution for new laptops
Obviously this thread had to be ruined by some delusional macfag. Sometimes I feel Apple morons need a containment board, but then again there are already so many containment boards on 4chan..
>>54335301
>can't even follow video
Like come on, I knew your attention span wouldn't handle an article about Core M performance on OSX but you can't even watch a video?
>>54335347
>friend gets a new laptop
>asks me to check what the resolution is
>I say 1366x768 before I even see the computer
>but you didn't even check
>I didn't have to
>>54335392
>not helping your friends to buy a decent laptop in the first place
>>54335392
>>54335347
>Go Amazon
>Search "1080 laptop"
>Gone
it´s really hard?
>>54330733
Non-removable batteries aren't much of an issue on HP, Apple and Asus computers, they can easily handle more than 1000 charge cycles with new Li-Polymer type batteries.
Dell and Lenovo ones you have to watch out for, they barely last more than 300, most likely because the chemistry is arranged is to give more Wh per kg rather than actual charge cycle durability.
>>54335457
Fuck off moron. 300 cycles til 85% capacity is the physical property of li-ion technology.
>>54335498
Fuck off Dellshill, maybe that's the property of older Li Cobalt garbage released 20 years ago, Li-Ion tech has advanced greatly since then,
>>54335422
I didn't know he was looking for a laptop till he showed up at our friend's house with his new purchase. They both recently purchased consumer HP laptops with 15" 1366x768 screens.
>>54335557
>15" 1366x768 screens
Dear Lord, why is this even legal...
>>54335537
You are literally a brain dead moron that can't read.
ALL batteries are rated at 300 cycles til 80-90% and "consumed" at 1000 cycles. Kill yourself you illiterate piece of shit.
>>54335595
>hasn't heard of LiFePO4
>calls others retards
You first, fucking retard.
What on earth do you need a laptop for? The only purpose these things are good for is being a portable workstation.
>>54335564
17" at 1366x768 here, not as bad as everyone says it is
>>54335782
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome
>>54335782
>92ppi
>Full HD
>Up to 512 GB SSD with hardware encryption
>Docking port
>Ethernet port
>4G/LTE modem
>Up to 2 (TWO) swappable batteries
>Designed and manufactured either in Germany
It's the future you choose
>>54334418
And is still GROSSLY overpriced.
just get a <$300 cherry trail netbook.
>>54335789
>>54335829
it really isn't. pic related is the tank I work on, it's massive and while I'd love a high-res display (tried a 4K Dell the other day, so much space!) the keyboard and sound system on this thing blow every laptop out of the water.
>>54335867
>either in Germany
* or Japan
>>54335595
>all batteries
>like all of them ever
Are you retarded mate?
![stockholmsyndrome-001[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/mCmQXmQ.jpg "stockholmsyndrome-001[1].jpg")
>>54335879
>>54335879
I mean sure it could be worse but it's also very, very far from the best and just barely acceptable (if that)
>>54335074
>STOP USING LOCAL DEVICES GOYIM USE OUR SERVERS
Ah, yes, using another person's server is so modern. It's only WHAT HIGH CAPACITY LOCAL STORAGE SUPERSEDED BECAUSE NETWORKS ARE SLOWER, LESS RELIABLE, AND LESS SECURE, OR AT LEAST UP UNTIL COMPUTING WAS FLOODED WITH IDIOT CONSUMERS WHO BELIEVE EVERY MARKETING BUZZWORD SHOVED DOWN THEIR THROATS
>ITS MOOODERRRN NO WIRES
>>54335931
>not having a home server
>not even having a desktop
What are you doing on /g/?
>>54335963
Oh yes and just let me get my magical girl sysadmin to ensure I'll always have a direct ethernet connection from anywhere in the world
Woops, looks like she's actually a pillow
So much for that
>>54335992
> direct ethernet connection
Why?
>he isn't a mahou shoujo
ha what a faggot
>>54335920
you've never tried these keys, m8. Typing an essay into it gives you enough travel distance to go to Spain
>>54336148
I don't see what your keyboard has to do with your laptop's PPI
>>54336148
Literally every single one of your arguments has been:
I am going to refute your point about A
by talking about point B.
>>54334964
I have a 7250 and 7440 and it's fine. The lower end like the 3000 and 5000 are questionable. They are expensive though.
>>54336161
>>54336241
it helps ease the pain, anons
![FG3ACB1HJ6010K4.MEDIUM[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/rKM2zv3.jpg "FG3ACB1HJ6010K4.MEDIUM[1].jpg")
>>54336261
This also will ease the pain.
I'm enjoying my T540p so far.(SSD & removable battery)
I just bought a refurbed Asus with an i3 and put a cheap ssd in it. $300 with a full HD screen and TPM with Windows 10. Reboots in 2 seconds. Not for gaming or virtual machine stuff, but really great Facebook machine.
>>54336274
I don't know man. Though I might as well considering there isn't a single good lappy out there at a reasonable price.
It's either shit display, spyware or ass battery life. Been looking at getting a SP4 since a tablet mught break the cycle, is it good or just another over-shilled meme?
Have exact laptop as in OP's pic haven't used it is it good
>>54330733
>460
>-no SSD
Put in your own your cuck
Why would you EVER buy a new laptop with anything but the lowest RAM and drive specs anyhow?
>>54335113
>worse OS
>shit trackpad
>probably dogshit speaks
theres a reason the macbook costs a premium
>>54331699
>old retarded issue gone
>finds new retarded issue
Wew
>>54334418
>699$
>core M
>>54334964
>The Latitudes [...] have shit build quality.
Got an e6400 and an e6410, they are tanks.
>>54334596
I think that's what I might do because this laptop still does everything I need. Any suggestions for an SSD up to $150?
>>54335867
I always hear good things about Fujitsus but the problem I have with them is that they feel cheap. I feel that if I drop it on my bed it will break.
>>54337065
I was reading that the 1080p screen on the ThinkPads isn't as bright as the 1440p screen. But I'm only relying on the opinion of other people/reviewers.
Also, the T460s seems to be built from better materials than the T460? In both the T460 and the T460s case you're making a trade-off.
>>54337996
Looking at the Lenovo X1 now, and if you want to downgrade to Windows 7 you have to pay $30.
I mean, I won't even use Windows on it but that's absolutely ridiculous.
>>54338041
i5-6300 @ 3GHz
8G RAM
1440p non-touch screen
192G SSD
Weighs 2.6lb
$1,301
I think ThinkPad X1 will be my next laptop. Thanks /g/ for helping me decide through the process of elimination.
>>54335879
Lmao enjoy your overheating problems
>>54330733
the xps13 battery is absolutely removable, it's just internal and requires you to pull like 16 screws.
>>54330733
every laptop you list as
>battery not removable
has a serviceable and replaceable battery behind screws. get a screwdriver kit and stop being a bitch.
>>54341226
>>54341195
What if OP wants the ability to carry a second battery and just swap them when it dies? I know I do.
>>54341195
>>54341226
Sure, everything is 'replacable'. But looking at how it's assembled there's a few ways you can fuck it up. I'm afraid I'm not autistic enough for precise laptop surgery.
Also,the xps13 offers 4 pre-configured models. If you want a decent xps13 you have to shell out $1500. And I've never seen a Dell last more than 2 years. I'm predicting wobbly hinges...
>>54330733
I just got a w520 and fixed it up. 16GBs ram and I got the one with nvidia video built into the motherboard giving me two graphics options. Has a 1080p screen and the last of the good laptop keyboards and the little mouse clit. Its not my favorite little rubber piece but changing it is easy. The rubberize coating on mine is unbelievably good condition. And if it was shit like the t520 I got you can do a vinyl wrap. There is a 3m carbon one that is sweet.
I could do vms and hardware pass through which I might for DBA stuff that requires windows.
No matter what I wouldn't buy a new laptop. Ebay or refurbished from electronics stores like micro center newegg whatever. No one is increasing hardware power so its not like they are slow or anything. And autistic as the thinkpad people get they are right. They are the best laptops.
Ebay my man.
>>54341306
>And I've never seen a Dell last more than 2 years
This is 7 years old and as sturdy as it was brand new.
>>54334275
Its depressing that people pay for this shit.
Just found a Dell Precision M6700 in a pawn shop for $249, a fucking steal if there ever was one:
- Intel Core i7-3720qm proper quad (4 cores/8 threads)
- 17.3" IPS (yes, the IPS display, 1920x1080)
- 16GB DDR3 (4x4GB)
- 250GB Intel SSD (only 5 months old, whoever owned the laptop pawned it almost when they got the SSD so it has almost no usage at all) + 1TB Hitachi 7200 rpm storage drive
- Nvidia Quadro K4000M GPU (based on the GTX 680M) w/4GB
- everything works
- not one mark on it cosmetically
- battery has about 12% wear on it (so 88% capacity)
- factory 240 watt adapter
- god damned monster mobile workstation
I check eBay for similar machines and people want $650+ for it.
>made out like a fuckin' bandit on this one
>>54330733
I bought a Samsung R509 back in 2008 and it still works to this day.
I never cleaned it tho, and it's throttling. Back in 2008 I would get 100 fps in CS1.6, I get 4 fps now.
Does anyone use the Dell XPS 13 with QHD and a window manager like i3?
How usable is it (are there any scaling problems)?
How much battery life do you get?
>>54341564
Nice catch, m8
I got lucky enough with a T540p with a fairly shitty CPU, i3-4000M, but it has FHD screen, 8GB single channel ram(so I could upgrade to 16 easily if I wanted), a 7200rpm 500GB drive, still working battery and a year official warranty
Paid 390 euros for it, which is still the cheapest I could ever find, when even some older models go for more
>>54341564
That's a great find.
Sadly I don't live in a fascist state where lots of people have to pawn their valuables to survive. =/
>>54330733
Razer blade stealth [spoiler]:^)[spoiler]
>>54341317
I don't have a problem with refurbished electronics. I bought my Asus tf101 tablet on eBay for $100 shipped. No scratches or cosmetic defects of any kind.
The thing is I need my laptop to last. So if I'm gonna use it for the next 5+ years it makes no sense to buy a 1-2 year old laptop. I want to get something top of the line now so it can last.
For now I'm gonna put an SSD into my HP 2730p and a USB3.0 adapter (two ports) into my ExpressSlot/54. So that should keep it going until Christmas when hopefully Lenovo will have a sale.
>>54334305
how does it feel like to get baited?
>>54343286
How does it feel to think I was taking him seriously?
>>54342206
>fascist state
I live in Las Vegas, and I find great deals like this all the time at pawn shops in the downtown area because stupid fucking tourists come here for gambling or conventions or hookers and drugs or some combination of all of it and when they lose everything they've got they end up pawning off their business laptops and other items to get enough cash to make it back home which means I get fantastic deals on fucking awesome hardware at cheap prices.
I win, they lose, and I'm ok with that, really.
>>54334418
>QHD LCD screen
Enjoy you 30min of battery, meanwhile macs have Amoled screens and 10 hrs of battery
>>54335564
Because in 1080 screens objects are too small to click/read/tap; people really hate higher pixel-density screens because this.
>>54330733
My X220t is still holding up well after years of use, only flaw is a nonsocketed CPU, but I'll live.
>>54344134
Yeah because no resolution exists between 1366x768 and 1920x1080
>>54344197
Exactly. Buy well once and you're set for the next half decade.
Not wanting to spend $1000+ every two years on a laptop has nothing to do with being poor, it has everything to do with good money management. Those $1000+ can be spent on something else. Like a chink motorbike, for example.
