Your help wanted, part 2

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EDIT: new requirements: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...anted-part-2?p=9912490&viewfull=1#post9912490

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The last time I needed a laptop, you kind folk helped me pick one that I am still using to this day.
(HP Pavilion DV6-1130ei).
The time has come to replace it, and I need your help once more since I will pick something for the looks otherwise. Requirements haven't really changed from back then. Non-negotiables are a decent screen (size and resolution) and good keyboard (with number pad).
 
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MickeyD said:
Unlimited budget (company paying)? :p
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Company paying, but I wouldn't call it an unlimited budget :)
Let's say I paid probably more than the average when I got this laptop, and I've kept it in good shape for close to 4 years, so I'm not against going higher this time too if it's worth it.
 
MickeyD said:
Screen size? Min 15,6" or 17"? (HD)
Processor? i3, i5, i7
DVD-writer
HDD type (SSD or SATA)
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1. I have 15.6" now, so either.
2. Um.
3. Yes.
4. Whatever is better. I have no idea.
 
Just get a netbook. All you do is type documents and browse the web anyway :rolleyes:
 
MickeyD said:
Touchscreen?
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Falls in the nice-to-have-but-not-a-requirement section. I was considering the notebooks that separate into a tablet, but I'm not sure if they're that good yet.
 
I would suggest sticking with Dell, HP or Lenovo tbh.. they have the decent corporate support options (NBD type stuff).

You could look at some of the new windows 8 tablet/laptops... but I doubt they're in a price range you would be comfortable with.
 
Actually the most pertinent question is roughly, what is the budget?
 
ToxicBunny said:
Ahhh ok,

See if you can get a vague handle on that.. then we can make better suggestions on how to spend your bosses money effectively :D
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Vague, you say... How about under R10k preferable, but willing to go up to 15k if it's worthwhile (and I'm likely to get 4 years' use out of it)?
 
AvatarS said:
Vague, you say... How about under R10k preferable, but willing to go up to 15k if it's worthwhile (and I'm likely to get 4 years' use out of it)?
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Perfectly vague enough :)

Now we have a benchmark to work around..
 
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