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sidefulnes
post Dec 9 2018, 11:57 AM

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Hello!

I'm currently looking for a new work laptop to replace my current one. Can anyone give some feedback on the New Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 (5482)?
The spec I'm planning to get is:
https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/laptops-and...w516955019myw10

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802.11ac 2x2 WIFI
Ports:
1 x HDMI 1.4b
1 x Wedge-shaped lock slot
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C™ (DP/PowerDelivery)
1 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x Power
1 x SD card
1 x Universal audio jack

What is your take on this laptop? Are there any laptops that sifus would recommend? biggrin.gif

What I'm looking for in the laptop and usages would be
1. Max budget 5k
2. 512 GB SSD. More would be better.
3. 16 GB RAM with dedicated Graphics Card for 3D software such as Sketchup and FDS software
4. Multitasking (Mainly PDFs, Office, powerpoint presentation, Team Viewer and ACAD files)
5. Preferably have tablet mode
6. Preferably 14 inch
7. Able to detect 5GHZ wifi or better.
8. Slim and light weight cause I'll be carrying it with me to meetings frequently. My current laptop is over 2 kg and just over 1" thick so preferable below 2kg
9. Long lasting battery > 6 hours
10. Preferably with USB C Power Delivery [I don't like to carry the bulky power brick all the time sweat.gif ]

Thanks!

This post has been edited by sidefulnes: Dec 9 2018, 12:10 PM
sidefulnes
post Dec 9 2018, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 9 2018, 12:53 PM)
You have a lot of requirements so it will be very tricky to choose a laptop for you. Inspiron 5482 isn't a great choice
Do you mind 15 inch?
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Too big XD
sidefulnes
post Dec 10 2018, 12:19 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 9 2018, 09:08 PM)
Lenovo Yoga 530/520 (i5-8250U) - only 1 RAM slot
HP Pavilion x360 14 cd0036tx - small battery

Upgrade RAM/storage by your own if not enough

There aren't many 2 in 1 with dGPU. Is 2 in 1 a must?
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Tablet mode will be used to view plans on site. Company prefer to get 2 in 1 than separate tablet. Currently using 4 years old traditional laptop with i3, 4GB with some low spec Nvidia GPU...
The requirements I listed are just best case scenario ... If it doesn't have GPU power to run the software, I can opt use the office workstation remotely.

I'll check out the laptop you suggested biggrin.gif
Thanks!


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