Laptop for Video Editing (and other stuff) Help? (1 Viewer)

[Lehigh98]

Hey guys,

Sorry I'm way out of touch on computers nowadays, was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. Seems like our old laptop isn't cutting it anymore and we're looking to upgrade to a new one, Don't want to get more than we need and I think the most "intense" programs we'd run would be Minecraft for my son...

• CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon II (K10) 2.8 GHz
• RAM: 4GB
• GPU: GeForce 2xx Series or AMD Radeon HD 5xxx Series (Excluding Integrated Chipsets) with OpenGL 3.3
• HDD: 1GB
• Latest release of Java 7 from java.com

Other programs would just be office apps, photo / video editing, regular family stuff, etc.

Any suggestions for the best place to look for laptops / deals now?

Even better, any specific suggestions for a particular model?

 

[rick6668]

Looking for something similar. Current laptop is consumed by Minecraft and they are constantly complaining that it lags.

 

[Scoresman]

Minecraft is a very resource heavy game despite it's 90s graphics. Your going to want to get a gaming rig no matter the brand if you don't want lag. Gaming laptops tend to be very expensive to the point where I'd start looking at desktops.

 

[hagmania]

Before this devolves into desktop vs. laptop, if what you truly want is a laptop, beware that you'll pay for the performance you seek.

What are the specs on your current laptop? Would be a good starting point to help you shop around for one that "lags" less.

 

[Lehigh98]

Before this devolves into desktop vs. laptop, if what you truly want is a laptop, beware that you'll pay for the performance you seek.

What are the specs on your current laptop? Would be a good starting point to help you shop around for one that "lags" less.

Not sure, but Minecraft doesn't even run on it, he plays on his Kindle Fire but doesn't like the version.

Desktop is not an option, not having him hole up in a different room to play.

Worst case, I buy an old XBox 360 so they can at least play splitscreen in the living room.

 

[Lehigh98]

Still looking around but what would be wrong with this one? Is there a better place to go than NewEgg?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313743

Lenovo IdeaPad Z710 (59406328) Notebook Intel Core i7 4700MQ (2.40GHz) 8GB Memory 1TB HDD NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M 17.3" Windows 8.1$829.99

• Intel Core i7 4700MQ (2.40GHz)
• 8GB Memory 1TB HDD
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
• 1920 x 1080
• Windows 8.1
• DVD±R/RW

 

[Lehigh98]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8931217&CatId=4001

MSI GP60 Leopard-010 Intel Core i5 8GB Memory 750GB HDD NVIDIA Geforce GT840M 15.6" Notebook Windows 8.1 64-bit - GP60 LEOPARD-010$84999

Memory Module Specifications Total Memory Size 8GB Memory Type DDR3L Monitor Specifications Screen Size 15.6” Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 Display Type Full HD Display Processor Specifications Processor Brand Intel Processor Class Core i5 Processor Speed 3.0GHz Processor Number 4200M Notebook Specifications Lifestyle Gaming Condition New Operating Systems Windows 8.1 64-Bit Hard Disk Drive Specifications Capacity 750GB HDD/SSD Drives Included 1 x 750GB Drive Types Hard Drive Graphics Specifications GPU/VPU NVIDIA Geforce GT840M Video Memory 2G GDDR3 Supplemental Drive Media Types SD(XC/HC) Media Ports USB Ports (Total) 2 - USB 2.0 2 - USB 3.0 Audio Out Jacks 1 - Combo Headphone/Microphone Jack VGA Ports 1 HDMI Ports 1 Communications Communications Description Integrated Wireless LAN Integrated Bluetooth Interface Type Killer Gaming Network Intel 1x1 Wireless-AC 3160 a/c Protocols Bluetooth 802.11ac Dimensions Width 15.07" Height 1.27" Depth 9.82” Weight 5.29 lbs Mouse Specifications Mouse Type Integrated Touchpad Keyboard Specifications Keyboard Type Steel Series Gaming Backlit 102 keys Battery Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-ion

 

[Abraham]

No offense, but you want to drop $900 on a computer so your kids can play mine craft ?

 

[Lehigh98]

No offense, but you want to drop $900 on a computer so your kids can play mine craft ?

Family laptop, that just looks like the most difficult program to run.

 

[Lehigh98]

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-14/pd?oc=dkcwg01h2&model_id=alienware-14

$89900

ProcessorHelp Me Choose
4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4200M processor (3MB Cache, up to 3.1GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, English
Support2Help Me Choose
1 Year Alienware Basic SupportChoose Options
Accidental Damage ServiceHelp Me Choose
-- Select --Choose Options
DisplayHelp Me Choose
14" WLED HD (1366 x 768) Anti-Glare Display
Video Card3Help Me Choose
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M with 1GB GDDR5
Memory4Help Me Choose
8GB DDR3L at 1600MHz (2 x 4G)
Hard Drive5Help Me Choose
750GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s
Optical DriveHelp Me Choose
Slot-Loading 8x SuperMulti Drive (DVD/R/RW)

 

[Long Ball Larry]

is there no $300-$400 laptop able to run minecraft well?

 

[Abraham]

I am of the opinion that 600 will get a windows machine good enough for 99% of household users.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Would this work?

http://www.rakuten.com/prod/hp-probook-450-g1-15-6-notebook-intel-core-i3-4000m-4gb-ram-500gb-hdd/254839861.html?listingId=360760692&sclid=pla_google_LAPTOPS4U&adid=29963&gclid=CjwKEAiAh7WkBRCQj-_zwZvk52ISJADj7z8CloDo7Mg59PmThIvCj0CYWtB4nKlxBaKF4v1BSq8BrhoCB2jw_wcB

It meets the recommended CPU, RAM AND HDD. Below is the graphics info:

Graphics Controller Manufacturer Intel

Graphics Controller Model HD 4600

Graphics Memory Accessibility Dedicated Minimum is:

• GPU (Integrated): Intel HD Graphics or AMD (formerly ATI) Radeon HD Graphics with OpenGL 2.1
• GPU (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or AMD Radeon HD 2400 with OpenGL 3.

Recommended is:

• GPU: GeForce 2xx Series or AMD Radeon HD 5xxx Series (Excluding Integrated Chipsets) with OpenGL 3.3

 

[rick6668]

Been looking for a while for a laptop for the family.

Just picked this up for home use and Minecraft for the kids.

Lenovo Y40-80

Processor

5th Generation Intel Core i7-5500U Processor (2.40GHz 1600MHz 4MB)

Operating system

Windows 8.1 64

Display

14.0" FHD LED AntiGlare (1920x1080)

Graphics

AMD Radeon R9 M275 2GB

Memory

8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600 MHz

Hard Drive

Hybrid 500GB 5400 RPM+8GB SSHD

Used coupon USPY4CUS219 to bring it down to $609.

For the price I think it's a great selection. Used this list as a reference.

(BTW, I had to use Google to search for this thread, board search doesn't find any threads for minecraft even with another one on the first page)

 

[Lehigh98]

Ok, so when I originally posted this I got sick of looking at computer options like I normally do and ended up just buying a refurb xbox 360 so the kids could play Minecraft. Then our older laptop took a crap and now the wife and kids are all on me about getting a new one. I started looking into Macbooks but none of us want to spend $1500-$2000+ for the specs we'd want.

I searched around to find one that could handle editing photo and video (just had a bunch of home movies converted to DVD) as well as other home office and kid gaming needs over the next couple of years. The thing that pisses me off the most about these is taht they seem to be obsolete or at least not working well about 6 months after I spend a grand on them.

Anyway, was looking at this one, let me know what you think of this model and if you have any better suggestions...

http://www.amazon.com/GL551JW-DS74-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop-GTX960M/dp/B00T7XRGGC/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

TIA!

 

[Insein]

Ok, so when I originally posted this I got sick of looking at computer options like I normally do and ended up just buying a refurb xbox 360 so the kids could play Minecraft. Then our older laptop took a crap and now the wife and kids are all on me about getting a new one. I started looking into Macbooks but none of us want to spend $1500-$2000+ for the specs we'd want.

I searched around to find one that could handle editing photo and video (just had a bunch of home movies converted to DVD) as well as other home office and kid gaming needs over the next couple of years. The thing that pisses me off the most about these is taht they seem to be obsolete or at least not working well about 6 months after I spend a grand on them.

Anyway, was looking at this one, let me know what you think of this model and if you have any better suggestions...

http://www.amazon.com/GL551JW-DS74-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop-GTX960M/dp/B00T7XRGGC/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

TIA!

Looks pretty damn good. Asus is pretty reliable. Specs look great for what you need.

 

[Bucky86]

Ok, so when I originally posted this I got sick of looking at computer options like I normally do and ended up just buying a refurb xbox 360 so the kids could play Minecraft. Then our older laptop took a crap and now the wife and kids are all on me about getting a new one. I started looking into Macbooks but none of us want to spend $1500-$2000+ for the specs we'd want.

I searched around to find one that could handle editing photo and video (just had a bunch of home movies converted to DVD) as well as other home office and kid gaming needs over the next couple of years. The thing that pisses me off the most about these is taht they seem to be obsolete or at least not working well about 6 months after I spend a grand on them.

Anyway, was looking at this one, let me know what you think of this model and if you have any better suggestions...

http://www.amazon.com/GL551JW-DS74-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop-GTX960M/dp/B00T7XRGGC/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

TIA!

Not to push a macbook, but they tend to last awhile and according to your link you're already spending $1300. Whats an extra $300 if it lasts an extra 2-3 years?

 

[msommer]

Big fan of ASUS, they have through three laptops/tablets not let me down yet, the whole family has one now.

Incluing my wife who got onewhen her Macbook air crashed the HD and could not be repaired (2 years old)

 

[Lehigh98]

Ok, so when I originally posted this I got sick of looking at computer options like I normally do and ended up just buying a refurb xbox 360 so the kids could play Minecraft. Then our older laptop took a crap and now the wife and kids are all on me about getting a new one. I started looking into Macbooks but none of us want to spend $1500-$2000+ for the specs we'd want.

I searched around to find one that could handle editing photo and video (just had a bunch of home movies converted to DVD) as well as other home office and kid gaming needs over the next couple of years. The thing that pisses me off the most about these is taht they seem to be obsolete or at least not working well about 6 months after I spend a grand on them.

Anyway, was looking at this one, let me know what you think of this model and if you have any better suggestions...

http://www.amazon.com/GL551JW-DS74-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop-GTX960M/dp/B00T7XRGGC/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

TIA!

Not to push a macbook, but they tend to last awhile and according to your link you're already spending $1300. Whats an extra $300 if it lasts an extra 2-3 years?

Link to $1600 Macbook with those specs?...

 

[Bucky86]

Ok, so when I originally posted this I got sick of looking at computer options like I normally do and ended up just buying a refurb xbox 360 so the kids could play Minecraft. Then our older laptop took a crap and now the wife and kids are all on me about getting a new one. I started looking into Macbooks but none of us want to spend $1500-$2000+ for the specs we'd want.

I searched around to find one that could handle editing photo and video (just had a bunch of home movies converted to DVD) as well as other home office and kid gaming needs over the next couple of years. The thing that pisses me off the most about these is taht they seem to be obsolete or at least not working well about 6 months after I spend a grand on them.

Anyway, was looking at this one, let me know what you think of this model and if you have any better suggestions...

http://www.amazon.com/GL551JW-DS74-15-6-Inch-Gaming-Laptop-GTX960M/dp/B00T7XRGGC/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

TIA!

Not to push a macbook, but they tend to last awhile and according to your link you're already spending $1300. Whats an extra $300 if it lasts an extra 2-3 years?

Link to $1600 Macbook with those specs?...

 

[Bucky86]

I don't know much about computers, but theres a refurbished macbook with similar specs for under $1,000.

 

[Lehigh98]

I don't know much about computers, but theres a refurbished macbook with similar specs for under $1,000.

Where?

This is the 15" i7 with 16GB I see and its $1999 refurb...

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FE665LL/A/refurbished-154-inch-macBook-Pro-27ghz-Quad-core-Intel-i7-with-retina-Display