What do you use it (or plan to use it) for? Obviously web stuff, but photo editing? Video editing? How much storage do you need?
Yeah photo and video editing mostly. I guess I’d need a good amount of storage but I also realize that ups the price too...
Memory (RAM) will be important (probably more so than storage as external storage is widely available and reasonable)-this will also shoot the price up. Photo and video editing software tend to be memory hogs, especially as people tend to run several of the simultaneous and switch back and forth.
I’m an Apple user so I don’t have any specific economical laptop suggestions.
I don't think a Chrome Book will help with photo & video editing. This is why it's important to know how a computer will be used before giving a recommendation.If you're new to computers, a Chrome Book may be of interest.
I agree an SSD isn't necessary, but it sure is nice on startup. An SSD to hold the OS and programs, and a 1TB drive for all the files would be the best IMO (obviously if it fits in the budget). If you're going to rely on external storage for files, make sure the HD you get supports at least USB3.0 and make sure you have mutliple USB3.0 (or better) ports on the laptop.I have an Acer and would not recommend it. It took me a while to remove all the useless, resource-wasting Acer applications. For context, I've been using PCs/laptops since the late 80's. For current and future use get one with 16 gigabytes of memory, and 1 terabyte of disk space. SSD storage will be expensive and not necessary.
I would never buy another computer without an SSD.I agree an SSD isn't necessary
I don't know that I'd say "MORE than adequate". I think it would get the job done right now. But in a year? I wouldn't be convinced.Something like this would be more then adequate.
https://www.costco.com/HP-14"-Laptop---Intel-Core-i5.product.100431790.html
i5 processor with 8G of RAM and a 256G SSD. The only downside is the relatively low resolution of the display at 1366x768 but that is more or less standard in the <$750 price range.
I am confident that that the specs of the laptop listed will remain powerful enough to be perfectly useful for the described tasks longer then the physical construction of the laptop will last.I don't know that I'd say "MORE than adequate". I think it would get the job done right now. But in a year? I wouldn't be convinced.
I would never buy another computer without an SSD.
Once you go SSD, you can't go back!