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Player01

Registered: Oct 2012
Posts: 14

10-14-12 01:17 AM

I already have a desktop but I need a laptop because I'm rarely at home. I'm looking for laptops around $500~$700 Canadian. I have no experience in trading and this will be my first trading tool so I have no clear idea on what I qualities to look into when choosing a laptop.

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pepper_john

Registered: Apr 2004
Posts: 477

10-17-12 03:01 PM

Quote from Player01:

I already have a desktop but I need a laptop because I'm rarely at home. I'm looking for laptops around $500~$700 Canadian. I have no experience in trading and this will be my first trading tool so I have no clear idea on what I qualities to look into when choosing a laptop.

I would go with a business grade notebook that is durable, portable and has a long battery life such as thinkpad X230. If you go that route be sure to get one with IPS screen that has a wide view angles.

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NoBias

Registered: Jul 2012
Posts: 154

10-17-12 03:42 PM

In addition you may consider getting a higher resolution screen like a 1920 x 1080

The generic 1366 x 768 tend to be a little light in Pixels, chart, dom, + anything else and it feels like you are staring at Thumbnails.

Forego fancy case, ultra-light, bells and whistels and invest in Reliability & Screenspace

May cost a bit more initially, but you may as well invest in something that you will feel comfortable using and will get some use from.

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FrankSlaughtery

Registered: Aug 2010
Posts: 814

10-18-12 10:55 AM

check out dell's outlet or dell refurbished.

or try craigslist if you really want to save money. before even going to look at the comp confirm the owner has all of the original cds/docs so you can immediately run dban on it and start from scratch. you could prob pick up a good one for $100 USD

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Player01

Registered: Oct 2012
Posts: 14

10-21-12 04:26 AM

What do you guys think of ultrabooks? Should I consider that as well? As for the budget I guess I can only afford up to ~$1000 at mostЕЕ

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FrankSlaughtery

Registered: Aug 2010
Posts: 814

10-21-12 02:07 PM

Quote from Player01:

What do you guys think of ultrabooks? Should I consider that as well? As for the budget I guess I can only afford up to ~$1000 at mostЕЕ

IMO the features of an ultrabook aren't worth the extra cost. why pay $1k when you could get the same specs that count like ram/processor/etc for 80% less (if you buy used/refurb)

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