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Where to buy Laptop?
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04-08-2016 3:44pm#1
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zxxtonyxxz wrote: »I'm stuck between that and a PC just wanted to see what types of laptops were out there... But now I'm swaying towards a pc
I've always taken the view that if you don't need the portability, then go for the PC. PCs are much easier when it comes to upgrading or replacing components e.g. graphics card, and generally you'll get more power and a bigger screen for your buck. Unfortunately, if it turns out later that you do need the portability, you're screwed.
Why does it need to be relatively powerful and what do you intend you use it for? Will good 3D performance be a requirement, for example. Are you a gamer?0 -
I've always taken the view that if you don't need the portability, then go for the PC. PCs are much easier when it comes to upgrading or replacing components e.g. graphics card, and generally you'll get more power and a bigger screen for your buck. Unfortunately, if it turns out later that you do need the portability, you're screwed.
Why does it need to be relatively powerful and what do you intend you use it for? Will good 3D performance be a requirement, for example. Are you a gamer?
I am a bit of a gamer but I'm doing an animation course for the next roughly 5 years so I'll need it for that also I hope to get into graphic design myself so I'll be doing that kinda thing aswell0 -
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It's not the worst if you can touch type. Just change layout to UK and it's just a keyboard with incorrect labels
I would still say it's a bad idea. Looking for symbols would be a nightmare. I can touch type, but still need to double check where |>%*~ are! The German layout is completely different, there's more than just the z and y swapped.0 -
Alanstrainor wrote: »I would still say it's a bad idea. Looking for symbols would be a nightmare. I can touch type, but still need to double check where |>%*~ are! The German layout is completely different, there's more than just the z and y swapped.
Yup, it's definitely not for everyone but if there is a good looking deal, and you think you can handle a few different labels, it's an option
Edit: I will also say that Windows 10 is a bit finicky about changing language from the default German on those laptops. I changed every option I could find, yet some windows menus continued to display german. Probably would be a good idea to reinstall windows on them.0 -
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Yup, it's definitely not for everyone but if there is a good looking deal, and you think you can handle a few different labels, it's an option
If its really a hassle - keyboards, the dell laptops especially, are pretty easily to swap out for a uk one - couple screws usually. Usual places - Ebay/Amazon for replacement keyboards.“Roll it back”
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