I recently bought a laptop without thinking too hard (it was pretty okay) and while I love it, the a6-4455m really does not have the performance I am looking for for $600. I originally intended on spending much less, as I have a desktop and this laptop is simply for notetaking, but spending a touch more to get something that can run light games and allow me to actually use it (League of legends and the like, just stuff I can drag to friends houses to play with them, nothing too heavy) would be nice.
I currently have the samsung series 5 NP535U3C with an a6-4455m APU, assuming the 7500g would be powerful enough to run light games, and then it turns out the false dual core processor ended up being the bottleneck. And I still can't use it for that purpose. I love the form factor, however. But I'll be returning it later on this week.
1. What is your budget? $600ish (maybe $700 if it's really nice) for one that can run games, else about $400 for something for notetaking
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I'd prefer 13.3 or 14. 15 is also acceptable but not preferred. 11 and 17 are pretty much right out, but if it's got the power I'd consider it I suppose. I have to haul this thing around so anything above 14 is pushing it.
3. What screen resolution do you want?
Doesn't matter to me. 1366x768 seems to be a common one and I like it.
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
portable, I have a fantastic desktop PC at home waiting for love, I just need it on the go.
5. How much battery life do you need?
5 hours is sufficient. but really anything is fine. I could work with 2 hours if the price was right but I don't think laptops are sold in that catagory.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
Yes, and low. 45-60 fps I don't care about the visual quality.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Note taking and multimedia viewing. also browsing.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
320-500gb is fine, SSD is not needed but hey it's not hated either.
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
Whatever is cheapest. Refurbished and used are also entirely acceptable so long as they aren't crapshoots.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
4+ years. It's going to be for notes, so I don't expect it to run 2013s games.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
None
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I am unknowledgable with laptop brands. Samsung is pretty nice so far I suppose.
13. What country do you live in?
Canada
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
Price is the most important point here. Followed by power and size/weight. I will be walking 5 km with this 4 times a day so something light and small would really be appreciated. this thing is 3.5 lbs and 13.3 inches and I love it. The only issue is it runs like a piece of junk.
Edit: Must have win 7 or be able to run it. As interesting as Windows 8 looks I really don't want it.
Thanks a lot everyone! I hope I can get some help.
I currently have the samsung series 5 NP535U3C with an a6-4455m APU, assuming the 7500g would be powerful enough to run light games, and then it turns out the false dual core processor ended up being the bottleneck. And I still can't use it for that purpose. I love the form factor, however. But I'll be returning it later on this week.
1. What is your budget? $600ish (maybe $700 if it's really nice) for one that can run games, else about $400 for something for notetaking
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I'd prefer 13.3 or 14. 15 is also acceptable but not preferred. 11 and 17 are pretty much right out, but if it's got the power I'd consider it I suppose. I have to haul this thing around so anything above 14 is pushing it.
3. What screen resolution do you want?
Doesn't matter to me. 1366x768 seems to be a common one and I like it.
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
portable, I have a fantastic desktop PC at home waiting for love, I just need it on the go.
5. How much battery life do you need?
5 hours is sufficient. but really anything is fine. I could work with 2 hours if the price was right but I don't think laptops are sold in that catagory.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
Yes, and low. 45-60 fps I don't care about the visual quality.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Note taking and multimedia viewing. also browsing.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
320-500gb is fine, SSD is not needed but hey it's not hated either.
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
Whatever is cheapest. Refurbished and used are also entirely acceptable so long as they aren't crapshoots.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
4+ years. It's going to be for notes, so I don't expect it to run 2013s games.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
None
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I am unknowledgable with laptop brands. Samsung is pretty nice so far I suppose.
13. What country do you live in?
Canada
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
Price is the most important point here. Followed by power and size/weight. I will be walking 5 km with this 4 times a day so something light and small would really be appreciated. this thing is 3.5 lbs and 13.3 inches and I love it. The only issue is it runs like a piece of junk.
Edit: Must have win 7 or be able to run it. As interesting as Windows 8 looks I really don't want it.
Thanks a lot everyone! I hope I can get some help.