Would love to hear some recommendations for laptops in IB. I'm not very knowledgable of computers so I'm not sure what to go for. My firm doesn’t give laptops and uses virtual desktop. I'd ideally like to get something under $1,800 but I'll shell out if I need to. Just looking for something that can run the virtual desktop without lag. I've seen all the older threads but want to get some recent options.
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Why do you need to spend so much money on laptops anyway? Don't you have like a virtual desktop you sign in on anyway?
Yes, you're right. My budget was originally way lower, but it seems like everyone recommends XPSs and Lenovo ThinkPad Carbons which are high-end and expensive. Ideally just want a laptop that can run the virtual desktop without lag.
I suspect that's because you had to take your laptop into work and plug it in. At my workplace they have desktops at the office and you log on via virtual desktop. Doesn't require a huge budget imo. If my shitty old MacBook Air (that I sold, worst purchase I ever made back in university) and some 2016 laptop could run the virtual desktop, then I don't think you need to shell out more than like 500-600 on a laptop.
Although, personally, I would opt for a desktop. I have an all-in-one 27' HP with a second monitor attached. Works like a charm when working from home.
Actually a good point. Like how much of local data power is used while logged onto these virtual desktops? Can anyone with experience enlighten us whether it is worth investing an additional $500 in a better computer?
The standard issued laptop is fine unless you’re also playing FPS on it against 12 year olds
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I just bought a new Dell XPS 15. Works insanely well with modeling and plugins, highly recommend upgrading the graphic card if you are a gamer.
Thanks for the rec. Did you get it with 16 or 32 gb RAM? Price difference is pretty big
16 RAM, 32 seems like an overkill. Mine was 1k5 in total, not including the new year discount
What type of shitty firms aren’t giving laptops to their employees? That is a major red flag.
I was thinking the same exact thing lol
GS and MS LOL
You need one, why? Go into the office or log onto the virtual network.
Chromebook
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