PC/Chromebook/Mac purchasing guide and recommendations
Chromebooks:
Pros:
Cons:
Use case:
Recommended Models
14 inch
https://www.newegg.com/lenovo-14e-81mh000fcf/p/1TS-000E-0E8A8?Item=9SIAD6H9V57704&Description=lenovo%20chromebook%2014&cm_re=lenovo_chromebook_14-_-9SIAD6H9V57704-_-Product
11 inch
https://www.newegg.com/lenovo-100e-chromebook-2nd-gen-81qb000aus/p/N82E16834845666?Item=9SIAEYJAP88210&quicklink=true
Minimum Spec
4gb ram
minimum screen resolution 1336x768 | Recommended 1920x1080 (1080P)
minimum storage 16gb | Recommended 32gb or above
Supported till year 2025 or later
PC laptops
Pros: Can do almost any task, huge software catalog, large variety of form factors and models
Cons: More expensive than Chromebooks, cheapest options can be a poor experience, less intuitive than chromebooks.
Use case: Engineering, programming, web browsing, content creation, document writing.
Recommended Models:
Minimum recommended Specs:
8GB RAM recommended
128gb SSD minimum | 256gb recommended
Recommended Models:
Lenovo Thinkpad L,T,X,P series laptops (available in ranges from thin and light to portable workstations for CAD/Gaming/Video Editing
Dell XPS 13 and 15 series (Focus on portability and battery life over raw performance)
Acer Nitro 5 Series (affordable to mid range gaming capable laptops)
Asus TUF series (mid to high end gaming laptops)
Razer Products (high end gaming/CAD laptops)
Apple computers |
Pros: Good/great build quality (dependent on model), High end specs compared to low cost PC/Chromebook options
Cons: High price for lower performance than PC alternatives, compatible with less existing software than windows, limited choice of devices.
Use case: Using apple exclusive software (eg. garageband, Finalcut,iMovie), general purpose web browsing, content creation.
Recommended Models:
Minimum recommended Specs:
8GB RAM recommended
128gb SSD minimum | 256gb recommended