I currently have a Dell XPS 15 9530. Got it when my stepdad died. He worked in IT and I know it was a pretty good machine when he bought it but it is way past it's service life now. Starting to have issues. I am not all that knowledgeable about them but can manage to operate one reasonably well. Use mostly for the web, streaming, email, school, and such........just normal stuff. Probably no gaming. Can you ,that are knowledgeable, give some recommendations for something nice to replace it with? I haven't even started looking yet, don't know what's out there. Price range around $500-$700? What will that get nowdays? Is that a reasonable figure to pay for a good lap top? Thanks.
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I suggest saving everything you really want to external hard drive (pics, links, passwords, etc) and giving the machine an enema.
Fresh install of Windows will make it run like new.
Fresh install of Windows will make it run like new.
PC/Laptop suggestions?
It's been 20 years since I've needed one, and now I do. Primarily for writing, research; not a gamer, movie streamer, etc. Need a decent screen and a full sized keyboard, prefer android. I've watched some youtube reviews and... well... I'd rather hear what you folks think. Also need to find a...
It has some physical issues as well......battery, keyboard, noisy fan. I'm not putting any money into having it worked on. It's been great and a sentimental reminder o my stepdad, but it's time for a new one. Thanks for the above suggestions. I've got some research to do.
I hear you.
I suggest listing what software you need to run to determine specs. Games are very resource intensive, so that will be your guide.
For that amount of money stick with Dell in an All-in-One. I have no affiliation with Dell and use an Apple Macbook Pro.
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Look for open-box items at Best Buy or even some places online. You can get a much better laptop or pc for less money and still have full warranty.
Get as much of an upgrade as possible now to have a longer lifespan. If a laptop, be sure you can upgrade the system memory over time. Some have memory soldered into the motherboard (cheaper laptops) preventing upgrades. If you may be considering gaming down the road, you’ll want a dedicated graphics card (GPU). I would recommend at least 8GB dedicated memory for the GPU as a minimum. It is something that can be replaced on a PC (graphics card) but not on a laptop. More software these days use the GPU so it is becoming an important specification to look at. The embedded system GPU is typically crap so look for a Nvidia GPU.
Get as much of an upgrade as possible now to have a longer lifespan. If a laptop, be sure you can upgrade the system memory over time. Some have memory soldered into the motherboard (cheaper laptops) preventing upgrades. If you may be considering gaming down the road, you’ll want a dedicated graphics card (GPU). I would recommend at least 8GB dedicated memory for the GPU as a minimum. It is something that can be replaced on a PC (graphics card) but not on a laptop. More software these days use the GPU so it is becoming an important specification to look at. The embedded system GPU is typically crap so look for a Nvidia GPU.
Thanks but no desk topFor that amount of money stick with Dell in an All-in-One. I have no affiliation with Dell and use an Apple Macbook Pro.
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That's really old. When I googled that model number, it shows one from 2023.
The 9530 is brand new? I work at Dell. Is this like a 13 year old 9530?
Also, if you really want to save money go to the Dell outlet sometimes you can get a screaming deal on something that just has a blemish.
Also, if you really want to save money go to the Dell outlet sometimes you can get a screaming deal on something that just has a blemish.
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yes.......well..........in device specifications tells me it is an xps 9530 with an Intel 2.3 processor, 64 bit operating system x 64 based processor. I got it from my stepdad when he passed away in 2017......I think he had it maybe 4 or 5 years. So it's between 11-12 yoThe 9530 is brand new? I work at Dell. Is this like a 13 year old 9530?
Also, if you really want to save money go to the Dell outlet sometimes you can get a screaming deal on something that just has a blemish.
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Dell's XPS line is decent, though they are a bit more consumer grade. Personally, I'd recommend Dell's Precision line, which are more commercial grade workstations. Buy used, a few years old, and you can find TONS on eBay for great prices. If buying from there, just be careful about the seller and try to find one with a tons of sales and reviews that is definitely US-based.
For example, in your price range you could probably get a Dell Precision 7550, or maybe the 7560. Great specs, can take tons of ram, tons of storage, good video card options, etc.
For example, in your price range you could probably get a Dell Precision 7550, or maybe the 7560. Great specs, can take tons of ram, tons of storage, good video card options, etc.
Thanks for all the replies. Been offline for awhile as my old computer did crash. It was caught in the blue screen of death loop and then I finally could not even get it to reboot.
I did end up getting the Dell XPS 15 to replace the old one.....I lost my touch screen but that's ok. This new machine is quite a bit nicer and faster.
As far as the old one goes....I was able to get all of my personal files transferred to the new one and then had to reset the old one. Basically wiped all the data from it and re-installed the operating system, as it seems that was corrupted somehow. So it needs to be set up again but at this time it looks to be functional. I will keep it as a back-up....maybe use it to take with me if I go on trips and need something to access the internet.
I did end up getting the Dell XPS 15 to replace the old one.....I lost my touch screen but that's ok. This new machine is quite a bit nicer and faster.
As far as the old one goes....I was able to get all of my personal files transferred to the new one and then had to reset the old one. Basically wiped all the data from it and re-installed the operating system, as it seems that was corrupted somehow. So it needs to be set up again but at this time it looks to be functional. I will keep it as a back-up....maybe use it to take with me if I go on trips and need something to access the internet.
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