Looking for a better laptop

[Noah_31]

Current Specs:
CPU: AMD A8-6410

GPU: Radeon R5 integrated graphics

HDD: toshiba mq01abd100

RAM: 6 GB of DDR3-1600 (5 GB usable

Would like a better laptop

My preferred specs:

Screen size: 15.6”

CPU: a quad core i5 or better

Discrete Graphics would be nice

A solid state drive and Bluetooth would be nice

Would like a lightweight laptop

 

[Noah_31]

Uses: Schoolwork, Gaming, Microsoft Office, web browsing

Having trouble finding a laptop that suits my needs

 

[Noah_31]

I would like to use my wireless headset

That’s why I asked for Bluetooth

 

[rgd1101]

do this
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/50797-35-laptop-buyers

 

[jaguarskx]

Bluetooth is a standard feature on all laptops. I suppose it boils down to the following questions.

1. How heavy is too heavy?
2. What is your budget?
3. How much performance are you expecting from the GPU?


Laptops with quad core CPUs tends to be on the heavier side. Many are above 5lbs, but I am sure there are laptops with quad core i5 less than 5lbs as long as you are willing pay extra for that. The same can be said of the GPU; most laptops with a GTX 1050 will typically be in a laptop that weighs over 5lbs. Is there a laptop with the GTX 1050 that is less than 5lbs with a quad core CPU? Probably not...

The 15.6" MSI GL62M 7RD-1407 is an example of a pretty inexpensive laptop with an i5-7300HQ, GTX 1050, 256GB SSD 8GB RAM and 1080p screen for $700. It weighs in at 5.3lbs.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GL62M-7RD-1407-Performance-SteelSeries/dp/B072QT88DG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1508283728&sr=1-3&keywords=gtx+1050+laptop

 

[Noah_31]

6 pounds or more would be too heavy for me

 

[Noah_31]

I don’t like HP ENVY laptops due to their hardware being underpowered and outdated

 

[Noah_31]

I’m looking for a screen resolution of 1920*1080

 

[Noah_31]

I need enough battery life to last most of a day

 

[Noah_31]

I don’t want a convertible laptop because I already have an IPad

 

[Noah_31]

My preferred SSD Capacity: 256 GB

Hard drive capacity: 1 TB

 

[Noah_31]

I have always had good luck with Toshiba

Had a Satellite C55 that lasted 5 years before getting fried

 

[Noah_31]

I want to keep my laptop for 5 years or so