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    Video Editing Laptop for ~$1300 USD - Recommendations?

    I'm looking to purchase a laptop that will assist with video editing when I'm on the road. This will NOT be my primary video editor and will only be used when I need to edit while away from my desktop powerhouse machine. But I still want to have some of the bells and whistles of a higher-end...
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    Is there a good reason to purchase a 4K display vs FHD w.G-Sync display for gaming and video editing?

    Hi all, I am trying to decide between a few options for laptops right now. I have some options (customizable) between a few different MSI laptops and Sager laptops. I know I want an i7-6700 series (Skylake) processor, leaning more towards the i7-6700HQ or i7-6700K at the moment. Both Sager and...
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    Best Lightweight (Ultrabook Preferred) Laptop for Video Editing

    Hey all - I've been doing some research over the past week or so to find out what would be the best option in purchasing my next laptop. Here is the form below to start with: 1. What is your budget? I can go up to $2,000 USD 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I...
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    YouTube Video Lagging/Skipping - Changed from Original Upload?

    Hi all, Forgive me in advance for any sort of exasperated comments that come through this post, but I am at my wit's end. I'll do my best to explain the situation - it may be long-winded but I assure you the information is important because...I truly have no flippin' idea what's going on: 1. I...
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    Intel i3-5015U vs. Intel Celeron 3215U - is the extra $100 USD worth it?

    Hi all, I'm purchasing a travel laptop machine that comes with the option to have either a Celeron 3215U or i3-5015U for the processor. I know that the i3 is a better processor overall. But there is a $100 price difference between the two, which is a bit hefty if it won't be a big difference in...
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    Which is better? Toshiba Chromebook 2 vs. HP Stream 13

    Hi all, I've decided between the two machines listed below based on my budget ($350 max) and needs, and just want people's opinions on whether one is better than the other and why. I only need a VERY basic machine to do some web browsing, streaming videos, listening to music (Spotify and...
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    Looking for a Low Budget Laptop with 1920x1080 FHD Screen

    [USA] Looking for a 13" or 15" Laptop; $300-$500; 1920x1080 FHD screen Hi all, I'm in search of a budget laptop in the USA for $300-$500 with a 1920x1080 Full HD (FHD) screen. I'll get something used or refurbished (as long as there is a return policy) to get this from a good, solid laptop...