Laptop recommendation

[hAyO]

Well, after my laptop screen exploded last Christmas (a ProBook 6450B that cost me €170 second-hand), it wasn't worth repairing it, as it had overheating issues, so I took the plunge and looked for a laptop, preferably one that could run OSX in the future, the better the better. I also have a friend looking for another one, and we're in the same price range (we want it for everything)

I use, well, some Photoshop, browse the internet, watch movies, maybe some basic After Effects, web design, and not much else. For more power, I have the i7, hehe.

I've seen a LENOVO of 13'3" and an ASUS of 15'6, they are the following:

ASUS X555LJ-XX013T (with possible gift of 4GB module and briefcase)
Processor: Intel Core i5 5200U
Ram: 4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics: Intel HD5500 and Nvidia GT920M 2GB
Hard drive: 1TB 5400rpm
Operating System: Windows 10 x64
Price: approx. €540.

Lenovo Essential E31-80
Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U
Ram: 4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics: Intel HD520
Hard drive: 500GB
Operating System: No
Price: €695

Lenovo Essential B51-80
Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U
Ram: 4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics: Intel HD520
Hard drive: 500GB +8GB SSD
Operating System: Windows 10 x64
Price: €499

Asus GL552JX-DM231D
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200H
Ram: 4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics: Intel HD4400 + GTX950M
Hard drive: 500GB
Operating System: None
Price: €699

I think the Lenovo of 15'6 has all the numbers, with a slight upgrade to 8GB of Ram, although I'm open to proposals. In fact, next Monday I imagine I'll go down to the capital partly to hand out resumes and look at laptops on site.

Thanks in advance, guys!! And happy new year!

[Fassou]

I am seeing the Star Wars model more and more up close :troll:

Salu2!

[whoololon]

I've been looking at the models you've posted, here are my impressions:

Asus GL552JX-DM231D
There are versions that come with an extra SSD, so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of installing one as an expansion. Maximum RAM 16 GB. The heatsink is not accessible, which could make cleaning it difficult.

Lenovo Essential B51-80
A very balanced machine, which compensates for its weakness in terms of graphics processing with an SSD that speeds up the rest of the tasks. Maximum RAM 16 GB. Like the previous model, the heatsink is not accessible.

Lenovo Essential E31-80
Similar performance to the previous one, but with a smaller size. Maximum 8 GB RAM. It cannot be equipped with an extra SSD. When you remove the back cover, the entire interior is revealed. Integrated battery.

ASUS X555LJ-XX013T
Integrated battery, no possibility of extra SSD expansion and with a maximum of 8 GB of RAM, only the memory modules are accessible from the back.

Cheers.

[hAyO]

Thanks to Fassou, I got a very tempting offer for the HP Pavilion STAR WARS edition, and I think I'll end up giving in to it...

It has:
Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U
Ram: 6GB DDR3L (or 4) (2+4GB)
Graphics: Intel HD4400 + GT940M
Hard drive: 1TB
Operating system: Windows 10 Home
Screen: 15'6" Full HD 1920x1080
Price: 671€

Do you think it's a better option? The only thing that's not clear to me is how to upgrade the ram (I assume by removing the keyboard cover, or does anyone know how? Another plus is that the battery is removable.

[whoololon]

The one mentioned must be the 15t-an000 model. Maximum RAM 16 GB. It allows mounting an M2 drive, although the interior is hardly accessible (you have to disassemble the optical drive and the back to access the different components). Removable battery. Of all the ones mentioned, it is undoubtedly the most powerful and the most difficult (by far) when it comes to maintenance. User's Guide.
Service and Maintenance Guide.

[hAyO]

@whoololon:

That one mentioned must be the model 15t-an000.

Maximum RAM 16 GB. Allows mounting an M2 drive, although the interior is hardly accessible (you have to disassemble the optical drive and the back to access the various components). Removable battery.

Of all the ones mentioned, it is undoubtedly the most powerful and the most difficult (by far) when it comes to maintenance.

User's Guide.
Service and Maintenance Guide.

Many thanks whoololon!! Let's see what I do xD.

[Fassou]

I think it's the HP Pavilion 15-an002ns "Star Wars Special Edition", with 2+4GB and 940GM of 2GB that is similar in price to the HP Pavilion 15-ab200ns which has 8GB of RAM and 4GB on the graphics, but it doesn't have all that design, nor the backlit keyboard <:(

Another peculiar thing about these HPs is that the network card is 10/100 :facepalm:

Anyway, I find it very difficult to recommend laptops that don't have at least a GTX960M :llorar:, but those are at least 1000€, and everyone wants it for what they want and spends what they want

Salu2!

[whoololon]

At this point, it's better to stop and ask yourself what you really need.
Given what I've seen, and according to the needs stated at the beginning, I think the Lenovo B51-80 is a BBB.
Its only drawbacks (from my point of view) are the difficulty in accessing the heatsink and that it doesn't have support for an M2 drive (that SSD is more of a cache for fast boot).

Unless you require something more that hasn't been mentioned here, if I were to recommend, I would recommend this one.

[hAyO]

Yes and despite the StarWars laptop being very tempting, for design and features the one with a 10/100 card, well... puts me off considering it's a new laptop valued at 800€... although it has more pros, but on Monday-Tuesday I go down to the capital to look and see what they offer me.

Uses, well... some After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere/Vegas, and occasional gaming not of great quality (at most Battlefront 2015).

Thanks to all!

[hAyO]

In the end I pulled the trigger and bought:

MSI CX62 2QD
Intel Core i7 5700HQ
8GB DDR3 1600
HD5600/GT940M
15'6 FHD IPS
Hitachi 1TB 7200rpm

[hAyO]

In the end I pulled the blanket over my head and bought:

MSI CX62 2QD
Intel Core i7 5700HQ
8GB DDR3 1600
HD5600/GT940M
15'6 FHD IPS
Hitachi 1TB 7200rpm

And for the moment I am delighted, since it satisfies all my needs. I imagine that with time I will repair the ProBook, and I will use it only to browse or Office, since it lasts much longer on battery (I bought the 7800mAh one).

But with this one, I am delighted!! resolution, strength… everything.

[whoololon]

@hAyO:

But with this one, I'm super happy!! Resolution, power… everything.

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Well, nothing, just health and time to enjoy it. ;D: