you got an endless supply of money. walk into the nearest computer shop and tell them you want the top of the line best laptop that is not apple they have.
Nothing is endless on earth. And you trust sales staff?
depends if you go to a computer shop or a "box" store. top of the line laptop will cost you 1000$ a comparable apple will cost you 3000$. 500$ should be about the price range you are looking to spend for surfing the net and watching movies. 1000$ and you will be set for 2 years or so.
depends if you go to a computer shop or a "box" store. top of the line laptop will cost you 1000$ a comparable apple will cost you 3000$. 500$ should be about the price range you are looking to spend for surfing the net and watching movies. 1000$ and you will be set for 2 years or so.
I think I mentioned I also need it for my distant learning classes, so I need an i7 and a lot of memory
Much longer for the average user/non gamer.
i upgrade every 2 years, needed or not. so i have no idea how long they last. when i am done i format, reinstall windows and give it away.
What is the difference between a tablet and a laptop? Why is a tablet cheaper?A tablet might be a better choice if you are just watching movies and surfing the net cause it's cheaper than laptop and lighter.
You're definitely not in that average user category (surfing the net, movies, etc) or just love new tech.
i do a lot of things i can't admit in a public way and i also love new stuff.
i do a lot of things i can't admit in a public way and i also love new stuff.
I use the same approach with my desktop pc and get the urge to buy some new piece every year or so.
Get a MacBook Pro. Costs more than run-of-the-mill laptops, but you can afford the best. Like you, worth it's weight in gold.
i got a couple of external hard drives i keep everything on. there is nothing on my computer i can't flush quick and if i do crash it i ain't losing nothing i care about. except a picture of my wiener that is very flattering.
I use a similar method but run the os from a dvd without a hard drive installed. Works well in a pinch if you're paranoid.![]()
i am more paranoid about what my google search will turn up lol or if i die before i can clear my search history.
Use https://startpage.com/ for those sensitive searches. Adjust the startpage settings to increase security.
With chrome use Autoclear or private mode. With firefox set Clear history (check everything) when firefox closes or private browser mode.