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Choosing a laptop

  • 20-05-2021 10:14am
    #1
    Aranoahi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Outside of specs and excluding checking online videos, reviews etc.

    What is advisable when buying a new laptop if you don't visit a brick and mortar shop to assess the laptop's touch and feel, menu navigation, among others?

    I've arrived at the above question because I'm looking at different laptops, but I previously never used the brand. I'm interested in the laptop's specs; however, I would like to have a trial run to assess its suitability and determine if I enjoy using it.

    Hence, I'm considering renting a laptop for a week or two. Has anyone else done this or considered doing this?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    set your max budget

    work out your uses and requirements e.g. portability, long battery life, gaming, video editing, durability etc.

    look at options to meet that - e.g. light laptop with 4-core cpu and colour-accurate screen and metal build

    read professional reviews covering all aspects of the laptop

    Renting a laptop would be unusual and not sure what options you could get and may not be the current model

    all well-known brands from Lenovo, Asus, Acer, HP etc make laptops from budget ones (under 600 usually) to mid-range (750 to 1100) to mid high-end to high-end (1500+)

    you can't normally return a laptop after you buy it unless there is something wrong with it and after the first month you may be in a repair situation instead of a return


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