1920 x 1080 resolution on a 15" laptop

[techead]

Need some input here please if possible.

My brother is looking for a new business laptop with the following requirements. Think the budget is around R8k

15" screen
i5 (at least 3rd gen)
4GB RAM with room for expansion
1 HDD with an empty second bay for expansion
Slim design if possible

My main problem is the resolution. Im looking all over the show but all of them are 1366x768 which is useless. he needs the work area, so it really needs to be 1920x1080

Input and advice appreciated

 

[Pho3nix]

You might have to increase that budget a bit. If you have a re-seller account with any of the big importers you might be able to grab a HP Envy for just over R9k.

 

[i.got~issues]

1366x768 is a terrible resolution and I still cannot fathom why this became THE default size and can only think of it as a manufacturer cost-cutting inclusion.

To find a notebook with a full HD 15" screen AND 2nd HDD bay AND slim design you are going to have to pay quite a bit.
You will find a mSATA+SATA option with full HD 15" screen notebook and 8Gb/16GB RAM costing a lot more than the 8K budget.

Unfortunately 8K does not get a whole lot of laptop anymore. You will need to look at 12K and up notebooks alas.

A quick Google uncovered this;

http://www.wootware.co.za/msi-gp60-...-8-single-language-64-bit-15-6-notebooks.html

But nothing in the 8K price range with all those specs required.

 

[techead]

yeah im battling to understand this 1366x768 thing... Obviously they trying to cut costs!!

17" the 1920x1080 resolution is a plenty... but thats gonna be too big hey!

I will have to let him know that the budget might have to be increased! lol

 

[techead]

You might have to increase that budget a bit. If you have a re-seller account with any of the big importers you might be able to grab a HP Envy for just over R9k.

Ive been told to stay away from HP as there are no local service agents...

Is that correct?

 

[Pho3nix]

Will double check with my mate as he just bought two Envy's. Regarding local support Dell comes out tops and I've had good dealings with Samsung as well. The laptops are a little pricier though

 

[techead]

Will double check with my mate as he just bought two Envy's. Regarding local support Dell comes out tops and I've had good dealings with Samsung as well. The laptops are a little pricier though

Please man, would appreciate that.

Ive heard good things about Dell as well, in terms of bang for buck etc etc.

 

[i.got~issues]

Ive been told to stay away from HP as there are no local service agents...

Is that correct?

IIRC HP in South Africa has no consumer warranty front and all these have to go through the nightmare called Let Me Repair It LMRI. The HP business / commercial stuff support is top-notch tho' and does indeed have HP local points of contact and onsite backup.

The Envy stuff should be business methinks ... will need someone who knows to confirm.

EDIT:

[-]Hmmmm ... the envy looks like it is a carry-in with LMRI warranty. Eish.[/-]

Confused I be...

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Perhaps wait until someone who KNOWS can comment.

 

[genetic]

IIRC HP in South Africa has no consumer warranty front and all these have to go through the nightmare called Let Me Repair It LMRI. The HP business / commercial stuff support is top-notch tho' and does indeed have HP local points of contact and onsite backup.

The Envy stuff should be business methinks ... will need someone who knows to confirm.

EDIT:

Hmmmm ... the envy looks like it is a carry-in with LMRI warranty. Eish.

Dell on the other hand has absolutely brilliant support in SA.

 

[Chevron]

Text will be way too small with full HD on a 15" monitor. He will go blind. Even on my 17" it's debatable.

Rather look at 1600*900 for a 15".

MSI have a few nice ones.

 

[ld13]

Thought HP dropped LMR?

 

[S1ght]

I have a Dell Vostro 3560 for work.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/vostro-3560/pd

15" with 1920x1080. It does make writing very small though.

 

[i.got~issues]

Thought HP dropped LMR?

Yooops... seems like it... it is now Ensure IT Services (Pty) Ltd .

Owners of products in HP’s consumer range need to contact Ensure IT Services (Pty) Ltd for submitting a defective product for repair:

Ensure provides service and support for HP Consumer PCs, Notebooks and HP Consumer Printer products, including the HP Pavilion, Presario and Office Jet product ranges.

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The organization has one of the largest and most extensive service networks across the region and provides end to end support services for various IT, Telecom and Consumer Electronics products. It operates 44 service centers across these countries. Along with its unparalleled reach, the organization also brings to the table an enviable team of 450+ experienced professionals including 265+ skilled and certified engineers.

The organization offers a strong portfolio of comprehensive services in the technology domain including Hardware Break-Fix under Warranty/Post Warranty, Warranty Extensions, Annual Maintenance Contracts, Parts & Accessories Supply, Software Licenses & Upgrades, IT Managed Services and IT Infrastructure Solutions including Virtualization, Cloud Services, Data Center Solutions, Networking Solutions, Security & Surveillance Solutions, Voice Solutions and IT Consulting.

They do quite a few others warranty stuff too including Dell;



Is there hope for HP consumer now perhaps ?

 

[bullzeye.za]

Text will be way too small with full HD on a 15" monitor. He will go blind. Even on my 17" it's debatable.

Rather look at 1600*900 for a 15".

MSI have a few nice ones.

Disagree. Got my Y580, and I can't go back to a lower res screen on a 15 incher

 

[Tun@]

Text will be way too small with full HD on a 15" monitor. He will go blind. Even on my 17" it's debatable.

Rather look at 1600*900 for a 15".

MSI have a few nice ones.

I have a Dell Vostro 3560 for work.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/vostro-3560/pd

15" with 1920x1080. It does make writing very small though.

Just takes a little setting up to get right,try Ctrl ++ for your browser - i run that at 125%
& in control panel/ display

 

[biometrics]

1366x768 is a terrible resolution and I still cannot fathom why this became THE default size and can only think of it as a manufacturer cost-cutting inclusion.

Qualifies as HD.

 

[Brawler]

Text will be way too small with full HD on a 15" monitor. He will go blind. Even on my 17" it's debatable.

Rather look at 1600*900 for a 15".

MSI have a few nice ones.

I agree with this. HD+ is a great resolution for 15".

 

[Mystic Twilight]

Try a QHD+ on the 13 inch yoga pro 2, some serious pixel density.

 

[i.got~issues]

Try a QHD+ on the 13 inch yoga pro 2, some serious pixel density.