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Shopping for laptop need advise/help

Started by glock-coma, September 27, 2014, 09:36:13 PM

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glock-coma

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a laptop.
It will only be for home use ( browsing ,emails, downloading pics /videos general use etc)
I think I've narrowed it down to 2 HP probooks
Looks like the only difference is the 2 core vs 4 core processor. Is that worth the $200 difference?
Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

One is on Sale for 599.99 reg. 699.99
-Intel Core i5-4200M Processor 2.5GHzMicrosoft
-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
-8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM750GB 5,400RPM Hard    DriveSwitchable
-AMD Radeon HD 8750M/Intel HD Graphics 4600DVDRW Drive10/100/1000 Network802.11b/g/n WirelessBluetooth 4.015.6" LED-backlit HD Anti-glare Display

http://www.microcenter.com/product/427856/ProBook_450_G1_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Black

The other is 799.99
-Intel Core i7-4702MQ Processor 2.2GHzMicrosoft
-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
-8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM750GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
-AMD Radeon HD 8750MSuperMulti DVDRW DL DriveMedia Card Reader10/100/1000 Network802.11b/g/n WirelessBluetooth 4.015.6" HD LED-backlit Anti-glare Display

http://www.microcenter.com/product/427857/ProBook_450_G1_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Black
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

FoMoCoSHO

I just got 2 dell xps 12's for 650 apiece on amazon.....
i5-better for a laptop imho
4 gigs ram
2 gig NVIDIA discrete video card
full 1080p touch 12.5 inch display
128 gig SSD
converts to a tablet
Win 8 which I immediately upgraded to 8.1 64 bit for free.

SwampRat

#2
Do Not buy ANY PC or laptop from HP ..... they are well known for having Horrendous cutomer support and poor quality control .

I would recommend either Lenovo or Asus ....

One with  a 15" screen ....

Anything with a i5 is more than adequate for your stated needs.
One with an i7 would be useful if you were into video editing , graphics design work or played some of the more demanding cpu intensive games .
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

FoMoCoSHO

HP's suck and typically come preloaded with lots of resource sucking bloatware.

glock-coma

#4
Thx guys, this is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. I'll start doing some more research.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

crash712us

Not a fan of PC's at all. But I wouldnt consider buying any computer without a SSD. Way faster then any hard drive.

2011 tuxedo black non pp, LMS stage 5, Corsa cat back, LMS down pipes, Airaid, Alky control meth injection, Megan Racing coil overs, EBC rotor&pads, Mobsteel grill, 2013 trans cooler. 403whp 417wtq 12.25 @ 110

FoMoCoSHO

Crash is right, mine boots in under 10 seconds. Everything hauls ass.

panther427

OK three things. What price range do you want to be in.  What size screen do you need or want.  And how important is actual portability.

Then I'd ask what features are important.  DVD player back lite keyboard, hard Driver space..  future proof ish.   Battery life..   also would recommend Lenovo msi and most Asus products. 

Personally not a fan of HP or dell.
2013 SHO

glock-coma

Quote from: panther427 on September 27, 2014, 11:50:14 PM
OK three things. What price range do you want to be in.  What size screen do you need or want.  And how important is actual portability.

Then I'd ask what features are important.  DVD player back lite keyboard, hard Driver space..  future proof ish.   Battery life..   also would recommend Lenovo msi and most Asus products. 

Personally not a fan of HP or dell.
<800
14"+
Portability is not that important, this will be replacing a desktop.
I would like to have a disk drive, but I wouldn'tbe against an external drive.
Back lite keyboard not necessary, would like to have USB and memory card reader.   
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

FoMoCoSHO

My Dells have been bullet proof, with the exception being my Alienware that Mrs FoMoCoSHO spilled a cup of coffee on.

My new Dell smokes the Alienware, I'm very happy with its performance.






SwampRat

2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

BiGMaC

Definitely get i5 or i7 processor and definitely get SSD.... Computer will be literally 50-100 times faster.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

wasinger3000

#12
Check ebay out. You can get some really really good deals if you look.

Have you looked in a Sony Vaio? Lenovo ThinkPad's are great too.

Most new laptops has hybrid setups now. With both ssd and hdd. Also look for 6 gb or more of ram. Really helps with multi tasking. If not then you can just install more ram yourself. It's like mods for the car!  Hah.

I run 12gb of ram and I wouldn't ever go lower for what I do.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

panther427

2013 SHO

glock-coma

I'd like to have the option of not being in our office to work.
Sharing pics/videos with guests. 
And most importantly I would like to start data logging for Torrie :P
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)