Looking for a Windows Laptop

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kiwis

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#290136 22-Oct-2021 21:08

Asking here as people I may trust more than TradeMe/Facebook marketplace.

In Auckland looking for an affordable but fast/reliable laptop for a 9 year old. Basic web browsing but also entry level gaming etc.

Has anyone got anything they're willing to part with?

K8Toledo

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#2799736 23-Oct-2021 03:58

Edit: What's your budget?

HP Elitebook/ProBooks & Lenovo Thinkpad T series can be found on TradeMe at bargain prices, usually listed privately (as opposed to "In Trade" commercial traders).

These highly durable Corporate Grade machines are commonly sold by reburbishers like PB Tech, often at a premium of $200-$300 vs private listings.

The $270 ProBook below is a good example of what you can get for your buck.

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#2799741 23-Oct-2021 06:34

old laptops won't do entry level gaming as 99% they will overheat

new ones also overheat but as they're faster it still works albeit at lower performance.

generally - mid to low end laptop all overheat, most high end also overheat when gaming. i own about a laptop every few months.

landcruiserguy

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#2799747 23-Oct-2021 07:50

I have an old t series in the drawer if you are interested. It won't do much gaming past rodblox given it's a dual core but pm me if interested.

kiwis

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#2799770 23-Oct-2021 09:17

Cheers for the replies. I'm more familiar with desktop GPU/CPU's.

What's a reasonably good CPU for a laptop. I have a 3.8Ghz AMD 3600X on my desktop as a comparison and it exceeds how it'll be used if compared to a laptop.

harlansmart

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#2799867 23-Oct-2021 14:44

Never gamed but w/a mind apparently equivalent a 9yo might wonder if macOS is easier to navigate vs. Windows.

Can pop Windows onto a MacBook (like the one linked below) easily enough.

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=77&topicid=290005

As said, 'mind of a 9yo' - excuse us if way off 🤣

K8Toledo

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#2800522 24-Oct-2021 23:22

kiwis:

Cheers for the replies. I'm more familiar with desktop GPU/CPU's.

What's a reasonably good CPU for a laptop. I have a 3.8Ghz AMD 3600X on my desktop as a comparison and it exceeds how it'll be used if compared to a laptop.

An Intel i7-4702 Quad Core, which is what the ProBook 840 G1 I linked to has installed, along with a dedicated GPU.

Admittedly for gaming you'll always get better value going with a desktop.