What kind of laptop do I need? (laptops, desktop, RAM)
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I have a Dell XPS 13 with 16 gb ram and lots of storage that I bought in 2017. The keyboard is starting to fail, the 'g' 'h' and the semicolon keys are not working. To use these keys, I have to bring up the on-screen keyboard.
I have been dreading this day. I am going to save this and continue on my tablet because I cant type like tis.
I bought this when I was still working back in 2017 so I wanted a good laptop, it's Intel core i7, 8th Gen. It was fairly expensive, I don't have the receipt but it was between $1500 and $2000 I think, I could be wrong about the price. Back then I was consulting on my own, did a lot of word, excel, needed to log into client machines. Today I'm retired and really only do the following:
Surf the web
Watch Hulu, Netflix, NBC, etc
Gmail and Yahoo email.
There is a big price difference between the Dell XPS and the Dell Latitude today. Would I notice any difference in using a new Latitude given what I do now?
Basically I want the laptop and software I use today duplicated on new hardware. I do backup on a WD drive, so hopefully I can transfer everything I have now to a new laptop.
Any recommendations? Should I stay with the XPS line or is it overkill for what I use a laptop for?
I have used Dell most of my life, is that a reason to stay with the brand?
Whatever I do it has to be quick since typing on my tablet is cumbersome too.
ps I can spend more than $200 but I don't want to spend $2000 either. I am lookin at te XPS 15 in but if Latitude works for me, I'm good with that!
If everything else works good, , and all you need is somerthing to surf with try here for a replacement keyboard. Or buy a Refurb Chromebook here.
I used PC's at work, since retiring, I use nothing but refurb Chromebooks. They can do spreadsheets too, and no antivirus protection needed.
Last edited by gemstone1; 02-03-2024 at 05:32 PM..
If everything else works good, , and all you need is somerthing to surf with try here for a replacement keyboard. Or buy a Refurb Chromebook here.
I used PC's at work, since retiring, I use nothing but refurb Chromebooks. They can do spreadsheets too, and no antivirus protection needed.
Thanks, that's interesting! Is the keyboard something I can replace by myself?
I've had nothing but problems with refurbs over the years. Either they arrive DOA or they poop out after 1-2 years. The high cost of low price. I'm done.
I recently bought a brand new Dell Latitude laptop directly from the Dell website, under $500, and arrived within one week ready to go. I also have an XPS desktop model. Eventually I'm going to upgrade all computers to Dell.
I've had nothing but problems with refurbs over the years. Either they arrive DOA or they poop out after 1-2 years. The high cost of low price. I'm done.
I recently bought a brand new Dell Latitude laptop directly from the Dell website, under $500, and arrived within one week ready to go. I also have an XPS desktop model. Eventually I'm going to upgrade all computers to Dell.
Thanks! Since you just got a Latitude, from what I mentioned, what specs do you think I'd be happy with ?
It's doable, but needlessly complicated. I can remove the keyboard on my ancient Thinkpad in about 3 steps
Oh wow, thanks! That's not something I would be able to do. I'll probably go to Best Buy or order from Dell.com.
Any more opinions:
1. XPS
2. Latitude
3. Inspiron
How muc ram? Storae ? I cant deal wit tis!!! lol
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