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Computer Help and Support

TygrBright

(21,027 posts) Fri Jan 10, 2020, 12:09 AM Jan 2020

Need a new laptop. Recommendations? [View all]

I'm looking for something that can support both a Linux partition and >>gag<< Windoze 10.

I've looked at gaming machines in the past for the graphics cards and rendering speed (don't actually game much anymore, but do some graphics-heavy work) and I'd like something that can run old software from a disc drive.

Don't necessarily need much storage space as we'll be investing in a desktop storage drive to dock it to.

Anyone seen a really good deal around lately?

hopefully,
Bright

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Need a new laptop. Recommendations? [View all] TygrBright Jan 2020 OP

FWIW. I have had several Asus computers and have never had a problem. I get my electronics from alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #1

Thanks for the recommendation! TygrBright Jan 2020 #3

+2 for The Egg ... just bought a new mobo, cpu, ram, and nvme drive ... mr_lebowski Jan 2020 #7

Somewhat related. Susan Calvin Jan 2020 #8

I, unfortunately, don't have the technical know-how to help you. My son is a software engineer and I alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #10

Just replying as a bookmark Lithos Jan 2020 #2

I'd be less than useful, having only Apple machines for the last 30 years. fleabiscuit Jan 2020 #4

Thank you, looks helpful! n/t TygrBright Jan 2020 #5

You're welcome. Be sure to check the whole site, lots of interesting information there. nt fleabiscuit Jan 2020 #6

I have a MacBook Pro; I run VMWare Fusion JDC Jan 2020 #9

That hadn't entered my possibles list, but you're right, it's do-able. TygrBright Jan 2020 #11

I'm not sure I understand the question. JDC Jan 2020 #12

It's not just the MacBook that is cutting down on ports... TygrBright Jan 2020 #13