I'm tempted to get a Gaming Laptop but not for Gaming should I?
@CmdrShepard Thank you, It doesn't seem like it is but it's an AMD processor so probably not the same rule.
@CmdrShepard Fair enough, couldn't really give a shit what Trump does. Don't care for the guy lol
@Tb0n3 It's to the point they will also say "They Might Spit In Your Food If You Don't TIP" like hey I didn't order this shit.
@SgtAStrawberry That's fair enough, I know it's something that I will most likely need as my fair is quite long (As you can probably see in my PFP) and it's quite bad to clean your hair everyday but thank you for all the suggestions.
@Tuss I have a browsing laptop that I've had for a while but that's all it's good for. Saying about another Job it's not really easy for someone like me to get a Job in the current climate of the UK so it's not really an option sadly, it's actually one of the reasons I am pushing for my Video Editing Business as not only is it a passion but it's something that some people seem to need, so there's profit to be made. Thanks for the suggestion though.
@Sanctus I will keep that in mind, there isn't many locations that I can think of that will not have power so I'm lucky in that way. I will most likely change the battery inside of the laptop after a year or so to make sure that it's still able to boot without being plugged in when I need it for that bit of work.
TBH seems like most of the downsides are rather because of it being monthly payments instead of outright paying for it but I understand that but can't outright purchase atm (Maybe in the future with my edits).
and the other downsides is that it's a laptop so it has battery that can slowly degrade and won't last a long, long time. As well as the screen being not colour perfect, what I don't have on my current cheap monitors anyway, so really it's a massive upgrade for me.
@BananaTrifleViolin Hey I get what you are trying to get at, My current PC set up is very basic and really outdated (And is only get even more outdated in the next few years), The problem I have is that due the previous owner of my PC the screws have been rounded off along with the case being to small for a new GPU making upgrading of the PC almost impossible if I can even find parts of a good affordable price.
As mentioned in my post, the reason I'm looking for a portable work horse is due to the need to move around, I hope to spend time in the evenings with my partner and then we go to bed, I then spend time replying to emails, messages on Kbin as well as editing videos (If I have any, sitting in bed next to my partner helps well doing the 'lighter' work but some is a bit taxing). The option to also pack up and go away for the weekend without struggling to work is a helpful thing for me as it means I shouldn't lose momentum as that slows me down so much even making projects take x100 more time.
Even know I don't want to use the laptop for gaming, it is an option from my experience you need both a really, really good connection to stream gaming and the games I enjoy playing are online competitive such as CS2 what that latency can really effect the results of your game.
But yes if I was to purchase a gaming portable device to mess around with I would be looking at something like a Steam Deck, I'm more thinking of the possible benefits it could give my Video Editing and possible money I could make from editing others content as my company i'm building is preparing to launch. (Also a Steam Deck can't be paid off by monthly payments)
I know saving is an option but even in a year that's only £504 sure enough for something like a Steam Deck outright but through that time I'm stuck with my PC that seems to be getting to the end of it's life (Had a few blue screens the past year, so maybe a year or so left on it) as well as possibly losing out on the opportunity to edit on the go like if I'm visiting family or friends for the weekend or need to go up to London (As I've had to do that a few times the past year due to Activist stuff - Travel Paid by someone else, so easier).
Thanks you for the great feedback.
@Sanctus I have looked at a lot of other workstation based laptops in the past few months, HP I avoid as me and my mum have had no end of problems from there laptops in the past. The problem comes to the same thing in the end, is there a payment plan that allows me to pay it off per month for the next 1-2 years? No, Well can't outright buy it sadly. Thanks for trying, I think the deal that the laptop I've posted about is probably the best that I'm going to get (even if I have to purchase extra storage space and RAM to add to the laptop post purchase).
@ryathal I'd love to but my current machine is slowing down by the day to the point I can't actually update some of the programs I use day to day for business what not only causes security risk but also possible data loss and crashes.
@Kit I know about one a charity in the local area that does have 'counselling' but I have had a LOT of feedback about how they are and they are really not equipped for things such as Addiction, Autism or being Trans so it seems like they are not an option, I will see if I can make an appointment for my doctor to go through a many things I need help with.
@melroy It's good you've worked out the channels are groups / magazines. Sadly I'm not a coder myself so can't really help on that part, my main goal is spread the word of the Fediverse as a user as well as try and see areas where we can improve as I feel as a user it's good to see what we might 'need' on these amazing platforms like Mbin.
@MJBrune @moreeni I know 8GB isn't enough that's why I'll upgrade to the the max (from what I can see) 16GB on that laptop. I would love to have anywhere between 32 - 128GB on a laptop to work on but knowing I'm working with about 16GB and a much worse GPU than a 3050ti that is in the laptop I feel that this is the best 'upgrade' I can do for myself ATM really. I do wonder what sort of game developed / video editing portable rig you can find with something close to 64GB Ram.
@cheesegreater Not sure what you mean, also can't afford a lawyer
@Sanctus So there's a few reasons I will most likely not go for a Mac;
- Most of them you have to purchase out right
- Even know I plan on using it for Video Editing I still like having the option to download a game or two as I do enjoy games in my downtime.
- Mac Hardware are known to be very un user fixable to the stage you have to purchase a whole new device if something goes wrong in them
- Even know I plan on mainly using the Adobe Suite I still want to have the option for non-supported software as Apple's eco-system is known for being very closed to non-verified software
- You sometimes have to format external hard drives when moving between Mac and Windows what I would like the option to do as I do still enjoy my Windows Machine when working in my home office.
Mac wasn't the best option and the only place I could possibly get them on monthly payments is there website that minimum I'm looking at is about £50 a month and that's before apple care (what doesn't include water damage) as well as the 50 accessories that they try and add on, would love to be able to try mac but with the price point and the massive e-waste they become I'd rather stick with a PC I can always add Linux on in the future.
@Enzy That's the goal, thanks.
@SgtAStrawberry That could help, I think one of the key things I need to look in getting is a shower cap as I know my hair doesn't need cleaning everyday and there's a lot of it to dry every day.
@nodimetotie That's why I have no plans on kids
@BudgetBandit Yeah, I wish I could save up the money for it but at the moment I need stuff like my editing to get off the ground in any form of way and can't wait 2 years to save the money for it. I know it's not really a smart move when it comes compared to outright purchasing and heck tomorrow I might be able to phone the company that's doing the deal and see if they can strike up another deal without the Gamepass and Office as I really don't need them for my day to day use, sure office is helpful and maybe I'd use Game Pass in my downtime to mess around with games but not massively interested especially if I already purchase games on Steam and there's free alternative software to office including Google's ones (That I actually prefer).
All I know is this seems to be a beacon towards something that I not only could possibly afford (Only by monthly payments) but also could be a way out of having to do things like monthly payments as well as worrying about money in the future. I know it's a big what if but it's probably the best thing I have atm with my partner up my ass about getting on with my career and stuff.
@hperrin TBH the downsides don't seem to bad (Other than the possible colour accuracy). The weight and chunkiness doesn't really matter as I already carry around a Canon 60D w/ Tripods and other gear when creating personal videos (not the newest hardware but does the job). The Battery life sure sucks but pretty much anywhere I go will most likely have power even the Trains in the UK have power for Laptops so long journey's aren't to bad if I were to go on them.
From the few videos I've saw so far people are saying on demanding stuff the battery lasts between 4-5 hours what is really good if that is the case but 2 hours is still good if not. The Trackpad I won't be using to often as I really hate them (One of the main things I hate about Laptops) so I will be most likely getting a mouse that will go along with the Laptop when I am out and about, tbh the downsides seem to be more of what sort of laptop I need as well as it being a laptop, no laptop is perfect unless it can turn into a full blown super computer for games, multiple monitors as well as last all day without being plugged in so I feel they are understandable downsides.
Thanks for the help.
@CmdrShepard Thanks for the help either way, I will most likely be phoning up the company that is selling the laptop tomorrow to see if I can get some more information as some information is saying it's one processor and others say it's another probably two different laptops with the same name.