Inexpensive laptop recommendations
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@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
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Refurb business grade. Either Dell Latitude 5xxx and up or an HP ProBook / EliteBook. Benefit is that you can get replacement parts for quite a while and they're so much easier to work on.
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@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
I just need something inexpensive that runs Windows.
If they only need to RDP, then you can't need Windows. What else does it need to do beyond RDP?
But Windows (as a client) has by far the best RDP implementation. Unfortunately.
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That site has some great options. I have used DellOutlet.com before, but the one you sent has a ton of great options to look at. Have you used this site before?
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@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
I have a user who just needs to RDP to his powerful desktop machine at the office. He will be offsite a lot and I am looking to get a laptop so he can connect to it from anywhere. I just need something inexpensive that runs Windows. Any recommendations? I was looking at Asus , Dell, etc. Any recommendations on makes/models?
How powerful is his desktop? The easiest is to just have a laptop that's good enough to do both jobs. Then he can bring it anywhere. Obviously with a large monitor and keyboard when working stationary at the office.
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@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
Any recommendations? I was looking at Asus , Dell, etc. Any recommendations on makes/models?
If price is your primary concern get a new one and pick one that works for you and that is on sale.
It's the deal that will determine what model and brand you end up with.
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@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
No one ever left it, really.
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@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller I'm going to check them out. Never used Acer before.
I'll second the choice for Acer here. I've used them in the past and they've been rock solid.
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@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
No one ever left it, really.
Thin clients cost is so high, it's barely worth it unless the security side it that important.
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@dashrender said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
No one ever left it, really.
Thin clients cost is so high, it's barely worth it unless the security side it that important.
Custom built thin clients are crazy expensive. But using regular computers as thin clients is super cheap.
You can use anything for this. But Raspberry Pis have become very popular for it.
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@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@dashrender said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
No one ever left it, really.
Thin clients cost is so high, it's barely worth it unless the security side it that important.
Custom built thin clients are crazy expensive. But using regular computers as thin clients is super cheap.
You can use anything for this. But Raspberry Pis have become very popular for it.
I couldn't imagine someone asking for a simple Windows laptop they are used to using to connect to their Windows computer, but then getting a some kind of Raspberry Pi concoction instead.
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@obsolesce said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@dashrender said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
No one ever left it, really.
Thin clients cost is so high, it's barely worth it unless the security side it that important.
Custom built thin clients are crazy expensive. But using regular computers as thin clients is super cheap.
You can use anything for this. But Raspberry Pis have become very popular for it.
I couldn't imagine someone asking for a simple Windows laptop they are used to using to connect to their Windows computer, but then getting a some kind of Raspberry Pi concoction instead.
I can't imagine letting a staffer who is only using RDP get any say whatsoever in an operating system they won't interact with.
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@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@obsolesce said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@dashrender said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@scottalanmiller Yeah, It is interesting to see how organizations are going back to the thin client model where it makes sense.
No one ever left it, really.
Thin clients cost is so high, it's barely worth it unless the security side it that important.
Custom built thin clients are crazy expensive. But using regular computers as thin clients is super cheap.
You can use anything for this. But Raspberry Pis have become very popular for it.
I couldn't imagine someone asking for a simple Windows laptop they are used to using to connect to their Windows computer, but then getting a some kind of Raspberry Pi concoction instead.
I can't imagine letting a staffer who is only using RDP get any say whatsoever in an operating system they won't interact with.
I didn't provide all of the details, because it didn't matter for a recommendation. However, the user does in fact need Windows on both the laptop and the desktop for various reasons. (software used both on the laptop and on the desktop.)
Those acers and the refub dell units are crazy cheap! I've used refurb Dells in the last directly from Dell Outlet and they have been great.
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@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
I have a user who just needs to RDP
This conflicts with....
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
I didn't provide all of the details, because it didn't matter for a recommendation. However, the user does in fact need Windows on both the laptop
...this.
The recommendations are based on the original bit. RDP alone has essentially no requirements at all. But if they need to do other things, then that would be the driver of requirements, RDP is a red herring.
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One problem is for me the Inexpensive bit.... This is very dependent on wehat they call inexpensive. For me a mid range laptop would be £500-£600, but for some people they think more in the range of £300-£400.
I would start with a budget.
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@adamf I've bought from their Canadian store before for home, no issues. Actually got an upgrade if my memory is correct. Had ordered a 3020 full tower and got a 7020 or 9020 instead (with same or better spec).
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@scottalanmiller said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
I have a user who just needs to RDP
This conflicts with....
@adamf said in Inexpensive laptop recommendations:
I didn't provide all of the details, because it didn't matter for a recommendation. However, the user does in fact need Windows on both the laptop
...this.
The recommendations are based on the original bit. RDP alone has essentially no requirements at all. But if they need to do other things, then that would be the driver of requirements, RDP is a red herring.
That's fair, it does conflict because I said "just needs RDP".
I pulled the trigger on a cheapo Dell Refurb. Will do great for this specific scenario. Thanks gentlemen!
