1. What is your budget? $1500+ (will go up a bit if there is a good reason to do so)
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15 -15.6"
3. What screen resolution do you want? High! 4k is preferred, but I know it may not be possible with the budget
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Some portability is desired, but this device will be used mostly at home.
5. How much battery life do you need? Not a priority, but again, some portability is nice.
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)? No gaming
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.): light photo / video editing. Looking to learn some basic graphic design programs / everyday office tasks.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need? SSD, 512gb to 1TB desired
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. Costco would be nice because of the warranty, but we are fine with any established site.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop? 3 years plus
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 don't know much, but would like to pick a brand that has a good track record in terms of reliability.
13. What country do you live in? USA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed. Wife prefers a laptop that does not have the typical "gaming aesthetic." Looking for a laptop that is reliable and has a fast start up.
Thank you for any assistance that you can provide!
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15 -15.6"
3. What screen resolution do you want? High! 4k is preferred, but I know it may not be possible with the budget
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Some portability is desired, but this device will be used mostly at home.
5. How much battery life do you need? Not a priority, but again, some portability is nice.
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)? No gaming
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.): light photo / video editing. Looking to learn some basic graphic design programs / everyday office tasks.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need? SSD, 512gb to 1TB desired
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. Costco would be nice because of the warranty, but we are fine with any established site.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop? 3 years plus
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 don't know much, but would like to pick a brand that has a good track record in terms of reliability.
13. What country do you live in? USA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed. Wife prefers a laptop that does not have the typical "gaming aesthetic." Looking for a laptop that is reliable and has a fast start up.
Thank you for any assistance that you can provide!