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Laptop Advice for DUT GEII

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Hello,

I will be starting a DUT in GEII (electrical engineering and industrial computing) at the next school year. I need to change my computer, but I have no idea what I need. Since I don’t know which programs I will have to use, I also don’t know what specifications I should choose.

Does anyone know what I need and/or what is best for GEII?

I will be using it for word processing, internet, multimedia, and a few basic software applications (like Audacity, Paint, ...). I won't be installing games or anything, I don't think I need a very high resolution. I plan to have an external hard drive, so I don't think storage will be an issue either. However, since I will be using it for my studies, I would prefer it to be neither too big nor too heavy, and it should have sufficient battery life.

Feel free to ask if you need more details; I know it's quite vague.
It complicates things a bit, but I also don’t have a big budget.

Thanks in advance!

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    Pierre1310 Posted messages 8854 Status Member 652
     
    Hi,

    In the DUT GEII program, you mainly use Word, PowerPoint, and do a bit of programming with CodeBlocks (very light programs).

    I don't really think there's a need to change your PC, to be honest?
    If you really want to change it, a PC costing 300/400 € should be enough.

    A 2-in-1 PC would actually be more suitable in my opinion.

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    1. Laulaure75721 Posted messages 34 Status Member 1
       
      Thank you very much for responding so quickly!

      In any case, I will need to change it; I have an old, very heavy, and very slow Vaio! But so, I don't need something very powerful if I understand correctly. Finally, great, I thought it would be a bit more expensive; I have a bit of leeway even.

      I'm taking the opportunity: do you know if a particular calculator is needed? Well, I guess I will check with the professors surely?
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    2. Pierre1310 Posted messages 8854 Status Member 652
       
      You need a Casio college-type calculator
      More advanced calculators are prohibited in the exams.
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      1. Laulaure75721 Posted messages 34 Status Member 1 > Pierre1310 Posted messages 8854 Status Member
         
        That's exactly what I thought ^^ thank you very much!
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  2. darkleopard Posted messages 7926 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 184
     
    hello.

    according to your maximum budget (which we don't know), you can very well get a more powerful laptop than you need, why??

    To be at ease for several years, let's say that a slightly more powerful laptop will be less stressed, meaning less overheating, thus less premature wear on the components, and it should last longer.

    So all of this is theoretical; I've seen powerful laptops die within two and a half years, and I see my cousin's laptop, the lowest range available, which is 11 years old and still running, and in working condition.

    But with a price range, we can guide you in making a choice.

    Assuming you don't want it too heavy or bulky, and with good battery life.
    We can forget about 17 inches.

    The 15-inch seems more suitable for portability.
    And in terms of storage, you can almost prioritize a laptop with an SSD, convenient for moving around, less fragile than a traditional hard drive.
    But there are trade-offs too.

    Finally, it all depends on your needs and especially your budget.

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    1. Laulaure75721 Posted messages 34 Status Member 1
       
      On a budget, I would like to avoid exceeding €600.
      And indeed, I would prefer a 15-inch!

      With what you recommend and the budget, do you have any brands to suggest?
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  3. darkleopard Posted messages 7926 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 184
     
    With a maximum budget of €600, it's possible to find something suitable for your use.
    And with a 15" model, it allows for more choices.

    For brands, I recommend:
    Asus
    Toshiba (they are exiting the PC market, so there should be some good discounts, I think)
    Msi (a bit more expensive and gaming-oriented)
    Lenovo
    Clevo (custom PCs, often a bit expensive)

    After that, you can definitely consider HP and Acer, but HP tends to have inconsistent quality and lifespan.

    Acer faces the same issues and tends to heat up a lot.

    But all brands have had their failures, including Asus, with flawed models filled with bugs and hardware issues.
    Just like you might get an HP that lasts 10 years without a hitch.

    Gaming is not a crime.
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    1. Laulaure75721 Posted messages 34 Status Member 1
       
      Great! Thank you very much!!
      I'll finish looking on my side, I still have a bit of time before school starts.
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  4. darkleopard Posted messages 7926 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 184
     
    Glad to hear it.

    Wishing you all the best.
    @++

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