Buying a Laptop ...

[Jun aka Pekto]

Why upgrade every 2-3 years?

1. Get a laptop with ample RAM from the start. Windows OSes love RAM. 8 GB should be plenty.

2. Choose a laptop with an Intel CPU and graphics. I think they sip the least power.

3. Make sure the laptop still has a user-replaceable battery. Many laptops now have an internal battery (a la tablets) that require bringing to a shop for service. Disregard if you don't mind an internal battery.

I have a 14" ASUS G46VW gaming laptop from 2013. Although it will have a harder time running new games, it's still overkill for my non-gaming tasks. I plan to keep it for a very long time.

[1D4LV]

imho. you will never know when you need the power and the battery life until such time you need it.
and you will never appreciate the lightness of a laptop until there such a time that you need to carry it often.

i would agree on the macbook.

i carry around a lenovo thinkpad e130. 11 incher, 6 hour battery life, Intel i5, 8 GB RAM for three years now. ok pa din.
windows 10 primary OS, ubuntu and kali linux on virtual box.

[Walter]

It easy to replace internal battery of laptops. There are instructions in YouTube.

[Jun aka Pekto]

It easy to replace internal battery of laptops. There are instructions in YouTube.

There are also YT videos that show how to modify a car engine or replace it components. Not all people are comfortable taking apart devices, esp those that are not supposed to be user-serviceable.

[badkuk]

slightly OT: Dell is refreshing ther Inspiron line...now with backlit keyboards and aluminum chassis

Dell’s latest 2-in-1 laptops include models with 11 to 17 inch screens

[carwhacko]

I am planning to buy a laptop as well, leaning towards a Macbook Pro non retina display. I would usually use it at home and also for travelling. Editing photos and videos. Any pros and cons for the Macbook Pro?