So after waiting for my Dell Precision 7770 to arrive, I finally got it today, only to find out it's still registered to Ford through Windows Autopilot.

Seriously, how does Dell Refurbished sell laptops without checking this stuff first?

Called Dell and apparently it'll take 3-5 days to get it removed. I know it's not the end of the world, but it's pretty annoying to finally get the laptop and then have to wait another week before I can actually use it.

I've seen some people mention using Rufus to install Windows offline and bypass the setup. I'm tempted to just do that and get started rather than wait around.

My only concern is whether I'd end up having to set everything up again once Dell finally removes the lock.

Anyone else dealt with this?

HP 247 G8 Notebook PC

Years ago someone asked r/buildapc about building a laptop from scratch, and the top answer called it a terrible, stupid decision. Fair point back then. I wanted to see how far one person can get today.

Where it's at:

- Brain: NanoPi M6 (RK3588), running Debian

- Screen: 16" 1920×1200 BOE laptop panel. SBCs don't output eDP, so I designed my own DSI→eDP bridge board, 4-layer, built at JLCPCB. It took 3 bring-up rounds to get a picture.

- Power: my own 4S6P 21700 pack. The board and the panel run straight off it, no wall adapter.

- Goal: 30 hours on battery. The pack is big and the RK3588 is efficient, so it's not crazy on paper, but I haven't measured it yet.

- Planned: solar charging for the pack, so it can run off-grid.

- Next: a custom keyboard/touchpad board, then a case.

It's still a pile of boards and wires on a desk, not a laptop you'd carry yet. But it boots, and every part of the display path is mine.

Honest question for this sub: what would make a DIY laptop actually worth it for you? Battery life, repairability, a specific screen, something else?

Hello guys... I'm an international student in Uk and I want to buy a laptop as I'm an finance student... My best budget is upto £700 and I'm very much newbie in laptops.. So can anyone help me to recommend best laptop...

Thank you in Advance...

Im looking for laptops for my two 8 year old sons.

They really want to play Java Minecraft games like cobblemon. They have tried gw2 and new world on my computer and enjoyed them but I know a pure gaming laptop would be more expensive.

Im hoping to find a good deal with the holidays coming up. Any advice or recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Hi I am studying computer engineering, I am in third grade and I need to switch my laptop(its not working any more) for something else.

I was thinking of macbooks since a lot of my classmates use it. I was thinking either ThinkPad T14 or macbook pro and to be honest macbook suit my needs better because there is almost no fan voice amazing battery life and Charger isnt bulky.Exactly what I want.

But here is the problem. I never used any apple devices before and I dont plan to get one especcially iphones maybe ipad but not until I graduate. I have a android phone(HONOR) android tablet(Samsung) and windows desktop gaming pc.

Everyone around me is anti apple and they all say that since I dont use any apple devices it will shatter my work place. Getting into apple ecosystem atleast right now is impossible for me.

İf not macbook I would go with ThinkPad. I KNOW its the exact opposite of macs and goes against everything I want from a laptop but since no Windows laptop would give me an experience like macbook might aswell go with thinkapd since they have a lot of feautures I love.

Also even if I get a macbook I would still get a ThinkPad in addition to my macbook or get a macbook if I had a ThinkPad İN THE FUTURE When I have chance

Also I am not buying laptop for gaming. I have desktop pc for that as I mentioned before.

İs macbook good for me or should I get a Windows.

I run a a lot of simulation softwares such as solidworks, ansys, etc. I also do research so I have 50 tabs open. Is this good enough. I cab expand the RAM later if i want.

My mum wants a new laptop, no rush, but she knows very little about what makes a good laptop. I want to get her something decent but she doesnt need anything fancy. She will not want any linux based machine and would probably want to stick to windows since she uses microsoft apps and she understands it best. Any recommendations people have? Would need at least 512gb storage

Edit: should have said a budget (sorry) ideally around £500. Really doesnt have to be anything fancy

Hey everyone! I’ve been going back and forth on this for a while, and I just can’t seem to make up my mind, so I figured I’d ask here in case someone has been in a similar situation. :D

My work schedule is a bit unusual: I work seven days straight, 12 hours a day, and then I have the entire following week off.

I already have a gaming PC at home, which I use for most of my gaming and everyday tasks. What I’m looking for now is a small, lightweight, portable laptop that I can take with me when I travel, go on vacation, or just need to work on the go.

My main uses would be:

• General web browsing and everyday tasks
• Accessing FTP servers
• Occasionally playing some games when I have the time
• Using creative tools like Canva, CapCut, and similar applications
• Planning things and getting work done while travelling

I’ve mainly been considering a MacBook or a compact 13–14-inch Windows laptop, preferably with an Intel or AMD processor rather than ARM.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who have switched between the two platforms. For example, has anyone gone from a MacBook to a 2-in-1 Windows laptop with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen, or made the switch from Windows to macOS? Was it worth it, and are there any things you miss about your previous device?

Both options have their pros and cons, which is why I’m struggling to decide.

Ideally, I’m looking for something as compact as possible, with good battery life, so I don’t have to constantly look for a power outlet. A touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge would be nice to have, and I’d also like the flexibility of Windows when it comes to software and gaming.

The MacBook appeals to me because of its battery life, portability, and fanless design on certain models. However, they’re not exactly cheap, and I’m worried that I might end up spending a lot of money on something that will mostly sit unused at home and only get taken out when I travel.

On the other hand, most Windows laptops have cooling fans, and I’d really like something small, ideally around 13 inches, with a touchscreen and a convertible design. Windows also gives me more flexibility when it comes to software and playing games, even if gaming will only be an occasional thing.

I’ve already tried an iPad Pro, but iPadOS just doesn’t cut it for my needs. I need a full desktop operating system, not a tablet OS like iPadOS or Android.

For context, this would be a secondary device. I’d still do most of my gaming and heavier tasks on my desktop PC, so the laptop would mainly be for travelling and occasional use.

I do have an iPhone, but I don’t consider that a deciding factor.

So, what would you go for in my situation: a MacBook or a compact 2-in-1 Windows laptop?

If you’ve owned both, I’d especially love to hear about your real-world experience, what you liked and disliked, and whether you’d make the same choice again.

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated! :D

im looking to buy a laptop. Switching from pc because i know that i wont be able to have my pc when going to college. PC specs are 24gb ram ddr4, ryzen 7 5800xt, rx6600 xt. what laptop should i buy to equal the performance of my pc. i looked on the internet and i had a heart attack because people say its impossible to get stable 260 fps on a laptop in cs2 as an example. Now i think of giving up because im scared that i wont be able to run the games i play. BTW im from europe so laptops are so much more expensive here. Any chance i can find one?

Was preparing/resetting my HP laptops for exchange and upon booting up I faced this. Before this i couldn’t go past the sign in options so I tried to boot up without wifi(Gemini help) but then this came up. Idk what to do please help. It’s 2am.

From notebookcheck,

Microsoft's answer to the Apple MacBook Pro, the Surface Laptop Ultra, comes with the novel Nvidia RTX Spark line of processors and an oddball display choice. Not that the Mini-LED panel of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra isn't bright and beautiful, as tested in our review, but it comes with issues like screen flicker, ghosting, lack of local dimming, or slow response times, and most of these can't be fixed with software.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-fixes-Surface-Laptop-Ultra-screen-flicker-and-boot-times.1434395.0.html

For some context, I’m 20 years old and currently studying medicine. My older cousin gave me his old Asus Vivobook X540UAR, which I plan to pass on to my younger brother for school, while using my savings to buy a new laptop. I’m from Argentina, and I currently have about 700 USD saved up, which I’d ​​like to put toward an HP EliteBook 840 G8 (Intel Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p Full HD, Windows 11). Is this a good choice, given my budget? I don’t really play graphically demanding games; the most intensive titles I’ve run are Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves. Any help would be appreciated.

Edit: Sorry i forgot to add my other option. Besides the Elitebook a friend said he would sold me his Asus Tuf A16 AMD Ryzen 7 170 8 Core, 4,75 GHz, 16 MB, 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz, 1 TB SSD NVMe M.2, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB GDDR6)

Hi! I currently use a Lenovo ideapad flex 5 but am considering switching to a macbook neo for convenience in terms of being able to link my calendars well in my phone, and also cause it is quite affordable.

For context, i’m a law student and don’t need crazy good tech. I’m also not too tech savvy, so idk much about the storage, battery life, etc. but I want something which is convenient and easy to carry. Also the main reason I like my ideapad is because of being able to use it as a tablet, but the touch screen doesn’t work too well for the stylus and writing comes out looking kinda shabby.

My ideapad is still new-ish, i got it in 2023. The battery life has gone down a bit and I’ve had to get the battery replaced previously as well last december.
All views are appreciated:))

Like what's going on with new laptops, gpu, vram, ram, ports and charging, cooling etc

Hi everyone!
I need your opinion on this. Is this good enough for students needs (browsing, MS office) and teaching english online?
The price is 540 euro. Is it worth it?

Saw a second hand laptop in Facebook Marketplace, the Asus ROG Strix G16 (G614J-VRN3122W), with RTX4060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 1.5TB SSD, and Intel Core i9 14900HX processor, selling at RM5.2k (\~1.3kUSD), with warranty ending next year July. I'm an engineering student in uni. I wanna use it for CFD and also gaming.

I used an Asus Vivobook before, now switched to Lenovo. What was your best laptop ever?

I've seen it's usually 144hz and 60hz, but my laptop shows 48hz, it's a new one acer aspire7 intel core 5 210h. Is this normal?

Hello kind redittors..

I want to purchase a new laptop in November.

I am a corporate employee and my major use is surfing, data, browsing, heavy video and jpeg files. I do not use editing softwares extensively but I would want Illustrator and photoshop software.

I want a 500 SSD and lastly, I would want to play COD, GTA (earlier versions) and CS in it.

Can anyone please suggest a laptop under 1 lakh

Planning to buy macbook air (16/512). How can i get maximum discount on it. I have student id, gst number and credit card.

If anyone has bought few days ago. At what price you got, and what is the seller name.