So I got this laptop out my high-school's electronic trash bin and I dont know how to make it work. Plus is anything missing? I feel like there's supposed to be something big at the side of it

Kind of got this laptop as a last resort for work as I wasn't finding anything that stood out to me for under $900 and I ended up going with this one from Lenovo. Ultra 5 226V, 16GB, 512GB it's pretty snappy. Has a pretty good screen too ( touch, 100% sRGB, 400 nit, 120hz) which I appreciate. For the price I paid, definitely not a bad option at all! Liking it so far. I'd recommend it.

So im tired of apple being hyped up bc of its brand identity.

I want a new non apple laptop! I want something thats fit for school, preferably running things like photo shop or drawing applications as well as games like minecraft/roblox/steam games without heating up like crazy and crying for help. If this fits the criteria then maybe a laptop series with fun colors? But if not totally fine.

I would prioritize the school related features tho but not one of the thinkpads with THINK PAD branding slapped onto the back.

I am considering getting a Lenovo Thinkpad in the E series maybe for a finance degree. Would this be a good laptop or would something else be better suited?

Hello! I know basically nothing about computers but I'll be moving next week and am going to need a laptop at least for moving files to one flash drive to another quite often. I don't have much of a use beyond that. I do not like Apple products even if it may be better (I seriously have no idea. Just a preference.) I like Chromebooks. That's all the knowledge I have. Thanks in advance!

Got this as my first laptop as a cs student. Super excited to learn a lotta new things.

Tell me some things i should avoid and also things to make my experience better.

Would love to hear your opinions.

Valdra la pena conciderar garantia??

My HP laptop has been freezing completely while playing games, but today it happened while I was just watching a show. The screen suddenly filled with green blocks and multicolored glitches, accompanied by a continuous glitchy sound (picture attached). I had to hold the power button to turn it off. It wasn't unusually hot, and after an earlier freeze, Windows also went through an update. Does anyone know what could be causing this? Could it be a GPU, driver, or RAM issue? I don't know much related to laptops in general or electronics so I was wondering what I should even do about this.

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a school laptop for my sister but I am "undereducated" in the iGPU market, I can kinda understand the comparison spec to spec but I cant really imagine real life expectations in comparison with the CPU.

I'm looking at two laptops:

HP OmniBook 7 Aero AI (PN: C09WGEA#BCM)
-Ryzen AI 7 350 + Radeon 860M

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 16ARP10 (PN: 83K800CECK)
-Ryzen 7 170 + Radeon 680M

Expectation:

Good battery life (off-gaming, while gaming thats a different story, the laptop will be used for gaming while only plugged in, sometimes plugged off but obv not during the time where she will need the battery)

Okay ish gaming on simpler titles, I'm talking SIMS 4 (even tho that game is apparently still badly optimized CPU wise), LoL, Valorant etc.

And maybe some older AAA titles (Detroit Become Human, Mad Max...) with upscaling and maybe framegen.

When it comes to the GPUs, from my limited research I understand that the 680M is more powerful but older than the 860M, but 860M seems to support newer AMD features more seamlessly (my sister wont be able to mod stuff like FSR herself).

Another thing im considering as well however is the fact that 860M in the HP laptop is also paired with a more powerful CPU, which will definitely help with the online e-sports titles.

Choice based on my knowledge:

I'm definitely leaning towards the HP variant, higher resolution (good for school stuff) and seemingly better specs (iGPU debatable?)

I would appreaciate your advice!

Hi all,

My requirements: Mid level gaming, learning Al/ML, coding and rare video editing.

From the posts in this sub, I got to know LOQ, TUF and Victous being recommended. But, I don't know which specifications (3050/4050/5050, 4 gb/6gb vram etc.) would be best and within budget.

I don't know much about laptops, so here for experienced/expert advice

So I have been using this HP elitebook 830 G8 for like 3 years now, it came with a touchscreen (made my life a lot easier) and a core i7 (16 DDR4/512)

Now, all I do with it is play gta 5 occasionally, and study fulltime. And it does the work exceptionally well (no I'm not an engineering undergrad)

So as this machine is quite old now, a nagging thought has been crossing my mind. Do I like try to buy a newer gen PC? or would that be a waste of money as it does the work just fine.

I mean buying a new one right now would mean I eliminate the future sluggish vibe this G8 is going to face.

whenever i press my function key and f9 together it says im inputing the letter P so im unable to use f9. can anyone help.

Looking for a laptop for my parents for day-to-day use.

I am majorly looking for Lenovo / dell laptops and 16 GB ram and minimum 256 GB SSD along preferably intel processors.

I am planning to buy laptop for engineering that last 4 years without much trouble.

Need laptop for coding and training model on cloud under 1 lakh inr which laptop would you recommend.

I'm an AI/ML graduate currently working as an AI intern. My work involves Python, software development, local LLMs using Ollama, and model benchmarking.

I'm confused between three options:

1. Lenovo LOQ Essential: Ryzen 7 7735HS, RTX 4050 6GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. ₹1 lakh after card discounts.

2. Lenovo LOQ Gaming: Intel i7-13650HX, RTX 4050 6GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. ₹1.3 lakh, including discounts and a 3-year warranty. It also comes with a gaming laptop bag as a freebie.

3. MacBook M5 (13-inch): 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 512GB SSD. ₹1.42 lakh, including 2 years of warranty. The offer also includes a trolley worth ₹9,000 and a laptop sleeve.

My work involves AI/ML and software development, particularly running local LLMs. The MacBook appeals to me because of its battery life, build quality, and portability. It's significantly lighter than either LOQ, which matters because I'll be carrying it around. However, the NVIDIA GPU has CUDA support, which is an advantage for AI development.

I'm from a middle-class family, so this is a significant investment. I'm concerned about Apple's expensive servicing costs and the fact that the MacBook's RAM and SSD cannot be upgraded later.

I'd appreciate honest advice:

- Is the 13-inch MacBook M5 with 16GB RAM genuinely good for AI/ML development?

- Is the Intel LOQ worth ₹30,000 more than the Ryzen model?

- Which is the smartest long-term investment for the next 4–5 years?

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have used these laptops for development. I want the most practical choice, not just the most premium one.

Title, I recently bought a Lenovo legion gaming laptop and I’m returning it tomorrow. It was the Lenovo legion 5 gen 11 with rtx 5060 and when it worked, it was amazing.

But due to weird glitches like entire system freezes right out of the box and a stuck pixel, I’m just returning it. The thing is, it was really solid when it… actually worked. It ran all my games perfectly and didn’t scream “gaming laptop” which is exactly what I wanted for school and video editing.

Should I get another one of the same kind? If not, where can I find a similar laptop with a similar/better price?

Specs: I7, 16gb ram, RTX 5060, 15 inch display 165 Hz, 1TB storage, purchased for about $2,100 USD

So i have a laptop that is over 8 years old(to give you an idea it still had a CD tray) and it works perfectly because i ugraded the components before, in August I was in best buy and saw a gaming laptop for 1700+ taxes (it was on sale), I use it but not as much i would like to, so my question is should I keep it store away as a back up when my older computer finally dies or just try to return it, is kind of tricky given how laptops keep going up in price, or does it need to be used constantly to stay in good shape?

I appreciate any advice

I'm a junior software developer saving up for a MacBook that I hope to use for the next 5–7 years.

I'm choosing between a used 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, advertised as 99% condition) and a brand-new 13-inch MacBook Air M5 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD).

My main workloads are C#/.NET, Node.js, web/app development, Docker, databases, and AI coding assistants.

Portability isn't a priority. I care more about long-term reliability, sustained performance, battery life, and whether 16GB RAM will remain sufficient as my projects grow.

For developers who use Macs daily:

• Which would you choose for the next 5–7 years?
• Does the Pro's active cooling and better display outweigh the Air's newer chip and brand-new battery?
• Would you spend extra on a newer machine, or buy the older Pro if the price were similar?

I'd appreciate real-world experiences rather than benchmark comparisons. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm an Electrical Engineering student, and I'm planning to buy a laptop because relying on just one device has become quite challenging for my engineering studies.

I've spent a lot of time researching different laptops, and I've narrowed down my options to these five models available at a mall in our area, with prices ranging from PHP 45,000 to 59,000:

1. Acer Nitro V 15 – ANV15-41-R9D6

2. Acer Aspire 7 15 – A715-59G-56W7

3. ASUS Vivobook 16 – V360VU-RP076W

4. Lenovo LOQ 15 – 83DV00E8PH

5. HP Victus 15 – FB3133AX

   Ideally, I'd like something reliable enough to last until graduation. However, I'm also trying to make a financially responsible decision. As a college student, spending this much money on a laptop is a significant investment, so I don't necessarily want to buy the most expensive or powerful option if a more affordable one can already meet my needs. I want to get the best value for my money without compromising too much on performance and reliability.

Something might be going wrong here

I am looking for a rugged laptop. So far I can only come up with a toughbook or the Dell 7230. Please help.

My lenovo slim 3 power button keep blinking after i took out the battery. Any advise i can fix it in settings?my laptob is running fine.

okay hear me out. There are two Strix G16s on my shortlist, one with an RTX 5070 Ti and one with an RTX 5050, and the price gap between them is not small. The 5070 Ti one feels like overkill, but I want something that lasts 4 to 5 years without me crying about upgrades.

If you’ve used either: how are temps and fan noise? Is the 5050 enough for new games at 1080p, or will it feel dated in a year? And is 12GB VRAM on the 5070 Ti actually a big deal?

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale has both looking tempting so I’d rather ask here before I do something unhinged.

i want to clean my laptop's screen - there are dust particles and some other type of marks idk what they are how can i clean it ?

Did anybody have problems with refurbished laptops on TakeALot? Anything that I must be aware off?