Laptop for AutoCAD

NI_BOBS

Need a cheap laptop for taking back and forward to Uni but would need to install AutoCAD - wondering if this would do the job. Clueless about tech !!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N8XHF14/ref=psdc_429886031_t3_B01C6WNH3Q?th=1
Thanks
edit seems to compare ok with requirements ..https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2018.html

Frozen_up_north

Others will no doubt chip in, but Windows S, as far as I understand will only work with “apps” from the Windows Store. The small screen and feeble processor look like the last choice for CAD work.

Do the course notes not recommend a suitable laptop? I would guess the min spec is at least an i5 processor and plenty of RAM with an SSD drive and a large HD screen (17”?)

Barny1979

Power of laptop also depends what you are using AutoCAD for, if simple 2D plans, a smaller system might cope, complex, 3D drawings etc, then a more powerful laptop will be required.

NI_BOBS

Thanks for replies, most cad work done on the powerful uni computers - this is just for smaller stuff.
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Oh and she wants one small enough to carry back and forward

EDIT - this one may suits better ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-2-60GHz-Windows-Professional-Renewed/dp/B01C6WNH3Q/ref=sr_1_6?crid=164Z0KELTYFI&keywords=laptop+i5+processor&qid=1572798137&s=computers&sprefix=laptop+i5+%2Ccomputers%2C169&sr=1-6

theonlywayisup

May not help you but my company use Autocad on the oldest of old Macs, all 2011 or thereabouts. I am too tight to upgrade and we don't have issues..

NI_BOBS

the only way is up - May not help you but my company use Autocad on the oldest of old Macs, all 2011 or thereabouts. I am too tight to upgrade and we don't have issues..
(quoting as not sure why didnt do automatically!!)

she does have a older MAC which would have done but problem is she cant download word on it. - which she really needs.

EveryWhere

Look for a better screen with Full HD resolution.

Example; https://www.blackmoreit.com/e74404300u-dell-latitude-e7440-laptop-core-i5-4300u-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-13.3-windows-10-.html

You should be able to find better. But the above can be used as a benchmark.

NI_BOBS

EveryWhere wrote: »

Look for a better screen with Full HD resolution.

Example; https://www.blackmoreit.com/e74404300u-dell-latitude-e7440-laptop-core-i5-4300u-8gb-ram-256gb-ssd-13.3-windows-10-.html

You should be able to find better. But the above can be used as a benchmark.

not knowing really awfully well what I am looking for, I like this and is within budget.
Thank you very much for all your help.

EveryWhere

If you prefer to spend less and aren't bothered about a Full HD screen; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-EliteBook-820-G1-Core-i5-4210U-8GB-RAM-240GB-SSD-12-Display-Windows-10/303330413711


Not sure how much that she would like to work on such a small, low resolution screen, with relatively poor viewing angles.

NI_BOBS

EveryWhere wrote: »

If you prefer to spend less and aren't bothered about a Full HD screen; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-EliteBook-820-G1-Core-i5-4210U-8GB-RAM-240GB-SSD-12-Display-Windows-10/303330413711


Not sure how much that she would like to work on such a small, low resolution screen, with relatively poor viewing angles.

flip that one is cheap, but maybe too small for autocad ? sending her links and see what her thoughts are.

EveryWhere

An example with a decent quality Full HD Touchscreen; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-Portege-Z30t-A-12E-Laptop-i7-4600U-256GB-SSD-8GB-RAM-W10-Touchscreen-G-B/183844023779

Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for £1.70; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-10-Professional-MS-Win-10-Pro-32-64-Bit-Product-Activation-Key/312822255224