lancs blue
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I know what you mean, I worked on PCs for years but for personal use I've always bought laptops, you soon get used to the keyboard.
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Reasonably priced laptop
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TheRemainsOfTheDave
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I bought a previous version of this type ... https://www.asus.com/uk/2-in-1-PCs/ASUS-Transformer-Pro-T304UA/It's the keyboard more than anything. I've always worked at a PC.
You can remove the keyboard and use a bluetooth one instead but they are pretty good (except for the trackpad which is too sensitive and can't be adjusted enough). This gives you an all-in-one solution, a touch screen tablet, a laptop with the keyboard or use it as a powerful pc with external keyboard and monitor.
mexico1970
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Before anyone buys either a laptop or a PC they need to think about what they are going to use it for, too many people get caught up in the shiny badges and the sales patter. Form a list and if that list doesn't include playing triple A games at 4K or rendering audio/Video then you wont need all the high speed RAM or loads of cores.
A well optimised 4th gen Intel set up or a good AMD APU (Let's say the 10 series) will cut through daily tasks like a hot knife through butter. The cost of the build for a decent PC with these components (Good power supply, SSD and mechanical hard drive storage) would be in the £280 price range with a new case.
My latest project has been to modify an old beige case from the XP era and fit it with an intel i7 2600k and highish end motherboard, whack a GT 1030 2GB graphics card in it, adapt the USB 1 ports to USB 3, all this was done for about £150. The more modern PC I had built for the back room has now been given to my son because my wife loves the beige one so much.
A well optimised 4th gen Intel set up or a good AMD APU (Let's say the 10 series) will cut through daily tasks like a hot knife through butter. The cost of the build for a decent PC with these components (Good power supply, SSD and mechanical hard drive storage) would be in the £280 price range with a new case.
My latest project has been to modify an old beige case from the XP era and fit it with an intel i7 2600k and highish end motherboard, whack a GT 1030 2GB graphics card in it, adapt the USB 1 ports to USB 3, all this was done for about £150. The more modern PC I had built for the back room has now been given to my son because my wife loves the beige one so much.
shevtheblue
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If you're just using it for writing, i'd def suggest getting a laptop instead. That way, if you are going anywhere you can take it with you. There's a lot of laptops with good keyboards nowadays, and you can always use a wireless mouse and keyboard if you really want to. I work from home a lot (now more than ever, of course) and i have my laptop connected to 3 screens (need it for work) but you could just connect yours to a monitor and have a wireless keyboard and mouse connected.It's the keyboard more than anything. I've always worked at a PC.
mexico1970
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If you're just using it for writing, i'd def suggest getting a laptop instead. That way, if you are going anywhere you can take it with you. There's a lot of laptops with good keyboards nowadays, and you can always use a wireless mouse and keyboard if you really want to. I work from home a lot (now more than ever, of course) and i have my laptop connected to 3 screens (need it for work) but you could just connect yours to a monitor and have a wireless keyboard and mouse connected.
Lugging round an alienware desktop probably wouldn't suit you pal ;)
shevtheblue
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If i was going to game, then i'd def just build a desktop and then use my Shield to stream off it if i'm away! :DLugging round an alienware desktop probably wouldn't suit you pal ;)
Bumping this up, as I extend my search
Looking for a home PC that must run fast, have a good 15" screen, be quiet, and be reliable with good customer support and good value for money
Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo seem to be the main brands. I am discounting Dell as had them before and want a change, and definitely not interested in Apple
Please let me know
Looking for a home PC that must run fast, have a good 15" screen, be quiet, and be reliable with good customer support and good value for money
Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo seem to be the main brands. I am discounting Dell as had them before and want a change, and definitely not interested in Apple
Please let me know
TheRemainsOfTheDave
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I think Aldi have a Medion on sale online. Don't know the price or spec but they're usually good value and quality afaik.Bumping this up, as I extend my search
Looking for a home PC that must run fast, have a good 15" screen, be quiet, and be reliable with good customer support and good value for money
Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo seem to be the main brands. I am discounting Dell as had them before and want a change, and definitely not interested in Apple
Please let me know
I'm interested why you only need a 15" monitor? Would spending a lot on that even be noticeable?
I'm interested why you only need a 15" monitor? Would spending a lot on that even be noticeable?
15" is standard size , no ? Don't want anything too big, but big enough because will be WFH and watching videos
TheRemainsOfTheDave
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21 to 24" are the most popular sizes now. All depends on how far you sit from it, how much you use it, gaming etc.15" is standard size , no ? Don't want anything too big, but big enough because will be WFH and watching videos
They start cheap, under £100 for a 21", and can go up a lot.