It should be used primarily for work (programming and Office).
1.1. Do you want to use the laptop primarily mobile or stationary? How mobile should the laptop be? Should it be a 2-in-1 notebook/convertible?
20% of the time I use my mobile phone. An anti-glare screen would be desirable.
1.2. If you want to play games: what games? What level of detail?
- PUBG, 1080p, 60pfs
- League of Legends, 1080p, 100fps
1.3. Music/image/video editing or CAD: which software? Professional or hobbyist?
none
2. How big should the screen be? Do you want a touch screen or a particularly high display quality?
~15 inches
3. How long should the battery last?
Min. 5 hours (without game)
4. What operating system do you want to use? Is there a license? Does the laptop already have an operating system pre-installed? Do you get Windows through college?
Win10 (home/pro) pre-installed
5. Do you have any wishes regarding design, processing quality, material or colour?
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6. Are there any other special requirements that were not asked about? Big hard drive? numeric keyboard? keyboard backlight? pen holder? Docking via USB-C/Thunderbolt 3? CD/DVD drive? Discounts (educational)? Service and warranty? maintenance options? SD card reader?
I work 50/50 at home or at work. I have one in both places Philips 346B1C/00 Screen to which the mouse/keyboard/LAN is connected. The Philips screen should be usable at 1440p and 100Hz.
The laptop only needs to be able to connect with one cable (USB-C, Thunderbolt) for it to work.
The screen must be anti-glare and, if possible, have a refresh rate of >=100 Hz.
7. How much money are you willing to spend? Is buying used an option?
1000 – 1500 Euro (without purchase used)
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