W.f.h. New Laptop required GPU or XPS

neilmcl

Dandytf said:

Thanks each response, whilst I cannot disagree with valid points mentioned, Id'e prefer a new shiny hi res screen.
current i3 Non Glossy Non 1080P Non ssd takes far too long to get up to speed, that's before I load up whichever Remote Terminal+Browser Based Applications.
Considering a Decision over weekend, Dell or Asus seem to be my early thoughts.

Hence the advice to upgrade to an SSD, it will make all the difference. You can also probably get a decent 24" monitor for less than £100.

getmore4less

That's where I would start SSD and a monitor for dual screen if it supports it  more screen real estate  especially handy for conference and looking at stuff.

might even do it for £100 all in with a second hand monitor.

HereToday

Dandytf said:

Thanks each response, whilst I cannot disagree with valid points mentioned, Id'e prefer a new shiny hi res screen.
current i3 Non Glossy Non 1080P Non ssd takes far too long to get up to speed, that's before I load up whichever Remote Terminal+Browser Based Applications.
Considering a Decision over weekend, Dell or Asus seem to be my early thoughts.

That is exactly what we have suggested.
Your old laptop is your backup, but get it upgraded. It's cheap and easy. Though you are confusing with your non SSD statement, since you already told us that is does have an SSD.

As I suggested earlier, look for a 300-nit screen and don't waste money on nonsense. If you are working from home why would you buy a small screen laptop? It's not as if weight is an issue.

HereToday

Dandytf said:

neilmcl said:

Dandytf said:

dan958 said:

Entirely depends what work you do. I would recommend a different laptop for a standard office job than I would a 3D modeler. 

Thanks it will be a new call centre type job, very different to current role, though this'd has been answering calls again.
I wont see new systems until mid March during training.
Do Dells last a number of years.

Then I don't see any reason why your current PC wouldn't suffice. You could upgrade with an SSD if you want. What OS is it?

Win10 was pre installed.
Limited 128gb on board SSD.
Since running office 365- word outlook excel power point.
A nice bright decent resolution could be vital.
Think my think pad 330 series isn't a simple SSD upgrade, looks quite fidley at best.
Desktop isn't going to be practicable limited desk space 
thanks

So it has an SSD but is still slow. There must be a reason for that. i3 and SSD should take seconds to load up. 
 More RAM, larger SSD and a clean install and it will load very quickly. That can be tackled later if you are insistent that you need a new laptop.

getmore4less

If I had £1k to throw at a WFH fix I would put some towards the workspace so I have room for more than just a small laptop.

Monitor  keyboard mouse do not take up a lot of room and loads of options for the box of bits 

Dandytf

getmore4less said:

If I had £1k to throw at a WFH fix I would put some towards the workspace so I have room for more than just a small laptop.

Monitor  keyboard mouse do not take up a lot of room and loads of options for the box of bits 

Quality idea, though seems with tomorrow being last shift of soon to end Employers, i'm thankful of opportunity to experience WFH since March 20'
Though I'll continue with home working, new employers are being very clear they expect Contact Centre return on Gov uk's advice.
I prefer Sofa during evening to feel away from laptop desk.
Though Dell xps's and Asus ROG seem attractive.
As much as Ive used Curry's for tech purchases, those type of laptops are costed considerably higher with lower CPU model.

Grumpy_chap

I have a high-spec (then) Dell XPS 17 laptop that I purchased in 2011 at £823.  It is still going strong and I would recommend / replace with similar when the time comes.  It has certainly been reliable and continues to meet all the demands of full-time working, though the blips along the way are:

• Originally SATA hard drive.  When it packed up I replaced with SSD.
• Screen broke - I dropped the laptop and it smashed (can't blame Dell)
• Battery is now defunct

neilmcl

Grumpy_chap said:

I have a high-spec (then) Dell XPS 17 laptop that I purchased in 2011 at £823.  It is still going strong and I would recommend / replace with similar when the time comes.  It has certainly been reliable and continues to meet all the demands of full-time working, though the blips along the way are:

• Originally SATA hard drive.  When it packed up I replaced with SSD.
• Screen broke - I dropped the laptop and it smashed (can't blame Dell)
• Battery is now defunct

Alternatively, I have an HP Probook 450 G0 that's of a similar age, probably half the price, got a reasonable CPU (i5-3230) and is still going strong. All I've added since I got it was an extra 4Gb of RAM (now 8Gb), an SSD and updated it from W7 to W10. I use it at home with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse for software development so I'm pretty sure that there's no real need to drop nearly a grand on a new laptop for call centre admin work when there are much more vfm options.

Having said that, and despite this is a money saving site, the OP is free to spend their money in the way they see's fit.

Grumpy_chap

If it is money-saving that is the priority, the best deals can be found with end-of-line retail laptops when the best discounts are to be had.  Similar to my wife's HP, bought at a bargain price from Curry's and has done 5 years but now requires renewal.  Given it was far below half the price of my laptop, renewal for another "budget" to last 5 years will be the cheapest way.

I actually think with laptop, there are only two sensible approaches:

• Bargain basement budget and treat it as a disposable / consumable item
• Spec to the max and keep for 10 years

That's my view anyway.

debitcardmayhem

My opinion , ok I wasn't asked but hey I love the sound of my keyboard

@Dandytf says I prefer Sofa during evening to feel away from laptop desk.

so i would possibly buy a desktop, usually better vfm and it allows better ergonomics for work sitting @8 hours a day