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Started by Pirate89 , Jul 21 2019 07:23 PM

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Posted 21 July 2019 - 07:23 PM

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My ex used to do all the decision making and building of our computers. So I am at a loss
I have narrowed a choice of two laptops and was wondering if I could get some honest advice on which would be better. It wont be for gaming. Mostly research, surfing and a small home craft business


1.6GHz eighth-generation Intel Core i5-8250U quad-core processor with 6MB cache, up to 3.4GHz with Turbo Boost Technology
17.3" diagonal HD+ SVA WLED-backlit touchscreen display with 1600x900 resolution
8GB DDR4 SDRAM
16GB Intel Optane memory
1TB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
DVD+/-RW drive
802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
Intel UHD Graphics 620

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3.1GHz seventh-generation AMD A9-9425 dual-core processor with 1MB cache; up to 3.7GHz
17.3" diagonal HD+ SVA BrightView WLED-backlit touchscreen display with 1600x900 resolution
8GB DDR4 SDRAM
2TB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
DVD+/-RW drive
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2
AMD Radeon R5 graphics
HD audio with stereo speakers
HD TrueVision webcam with integrated digital microphone
Full-sized backlit keyboard with numeric keypad

Your help is much appreciated
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Posted 22 July 2019 - 12:38 PM

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3.1GHz seventh-generation AMD A9-9425 dual-core processor with 1MB cache; up to 3.7GHz
17.3" diagonal HD+ SVA BrightView WLED-backlit touchscreen display with 1600x900 resolution
8GB DDR4 SDRAM
2TB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
DVD+/-RW drive
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2
AMD Radeon R5 graphics
HD audio with stereo speakers
HD TrueVision webcam with integrated digital microphone
Full-sized backlit keyboard with numeric keypad

 

This would be the best option.


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