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Why do I not like a single fucking laptop being sold right now? Seriously, I've been to three stores, I've searched online, I don't like anything I've seen. I just want a power cord on the side of the computer rather than in the middle of the back, a mouse track pad that will respond to my thumb so that I don't have to take my fingers off home row to select anything, and an Intel processor.

Does anyone have a laptop that they love? I've always had Dells, and I've never used a HP that didn't have this problem with the tracking pad; if I change the sensitivity options on my mom's then it jumps around selecting things willy nilly.

This is so frustrating I legitimately think I might cry. I just want a new computer, why is it this hard?

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Ugh, I love you for this. If you don't know, that's okay and I won't complain about you because it is not your job to know these things, LOL! ♥

So I know I want a 15-16" laptop, with 750GB-1TB hard drive, I'm pretty sure I want an Intel processor because like, I run Adobe Suite programs and I know Photoshop is kind of killer for that. I'm occasionally guilty of running iTunes and Photoshop and an internet browser all at once. My gaming consists of backgammon and solitaire and like... the freebie games at msn's game section, so that's kind of inconsequential. I do watch Netflix and HBO Go, often while doing other things because I'm just programmed to be a multi-tasker.

I think my problem is that like, at Costco I was looking at three computers, two HPs and one Dell, and the Dell is the cheapest and has the best mousethumbpad option and an Intel i5, the large HP is the next most expensive with a crap mouse and AMD processor, and most expensive was a 14" HP with middling mouse and Intel i7, but I've kind of ruled it out for being small when I do a lot of webdesign stuff and want the option of viewing things on a larger screen. Both HPs had side power ports and the Dell had one on the back, eff that.

Hi, this comment is ridiculous because I can't actually clarify anything but I'm going to post it anyhow, just in case my gibberish makes sense to you. XD

Yeah, you'll definitely want the Intel processor for that or a top level AMD. I don't know as much about AMD processors to know which are the better ones. The Intel processors are better for things like graphics programs simply because they have more memory for the program to use. If you don't have a powerful enough processor then that's when the computer will start crashing and you can actually burn out your motherboard as well.

The i5 should be sufficient. I have an i5 in my current laptop, the one that runs Skyrim on high. How much RAM do the various laptops have? And do they have separate graphics cards or just what's on the motherboard? Those are the two things that I think could be an issue with using Photoshop and watching movies.

I don't know because the ones in store are different than the ones online and I didn't take good notes because I was exceedingly frustrated. *sigh* I'll probably go back in an hour or so.

I mean, whatever I have now in this three years old computer is capable of running Photoshop while movies or music plays and Firefox is open, so... uh, yep, if I get a new one and it can't handle that, I would be cranky. :P My really old computer is currently better than all the other options, and I don't say this with a fondness for it or hating change on principle, it's just that I see no option that jumps out and says "THIS is what you need!"

You and my Dad should get together. He's been having the same problem, trying to work out what he needs and what's available without anything really jumping out at him. And he's faced with the problem that new laptops come out so rapidly in Malaysia because of their proximity to most of the big companies that by the time he thinks he's decided one what he wants, something new is out. *lol* He's been at this for months and only just boght a new one a couple of weeks ago.

Aim for at least 4Gb of RAM, I'd say. Graphics cards are a bit more iffy. Theoretically if it's got an i series processor, the onboard graphics should be good enough. Just scanning the comments, yeah, if you're buying at one of the big shops then you should be okay on that.

I think the least was 6Gb, and two were 8? But thank you! ♥ This was helpful, I'm glad I have internet friends to help me even if I am not in Malaysia with the next big thing. :)

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