Are Business-grade Laptops Worth the Extra $$?

officerripley

officerripley

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I think it's time for a new laptop and I'm thinking about treating myself to a business-grade one. Every ratings list I see has a different brand listed at or near the top. Any suggestions? (I want 13 or 14"; good quality, hi-def display; and couldn't care less about if it's touchscreen or not. Oh, and don't want Apple.) Thanks for any advice.
 

I don't know about that "business-grade" stuff for Windows but I have noticed over the years that folks with big, deep pockets tend to buy Apple. An Apple here in Canada at a Costco can easily set you back 2.5 grand. That's a lot of groceries although these days 2.5 grand will buy you a lot less groceries then it did 2 years ago. Hard times a-comin'.
 
The Windows Operating System is scheduled for some major changes in the next few years so be sure that what ever you buy is compatible with the new system.
 

For the money charged, all Laptops and Desktops should
be capable handling anything to do with business, as long
as you have right programmes and enough memory plus a
large hard drive or equivalent.

You determine the requirements for your business and don't
accept what the laptop manufacturer says that you need, only
you are aware of the best software that you like/use.

Mike.
 
officerripley said:
I think it's time for a new laptop and I'm thinking about treating myself to a business-grade one.
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I did that a couple of years ago, big mistake.

I decided since it was the last year of my business doing much business I'd splurge whilst I could still get a decent tax deduction. Got a top of the line Dell. Discovered that they are just as problem prone as cheaper ones and have no abilities I use that are better than a cheap one. So I spent a lot of $ for something that is of little value to me.
Mike said:
For the money charged, all Laptops and Desktops should
be capable handling anything to do with business, as long
as you have right programmes and enough memory plus a
large hard drive or equivalent.
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My experience exactly. And in retirement I don't need as much hard drive space as before.
 
Packerjohn said:
I don't know about that "business-grade" stuff for Windows but I have noticed over the years that folks with big, deep pockets tend to buy Apple. An Apple here in Canada at a Costco can easily set you back 2.5 grand. That's a lot of groceries although these days 2.5 grand will buy you a lot less groceries then it did 2 years ago. Hard times a-comin'.
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I've seen that in Costco here too.. I don't know where they get their prices from. I have a 27 inch screen Apple Imac.. I've had it 10 years...it cost just under 1k then... today.. it'll cost around £1500.. anywhere except Costco..

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/imac
 
1. Business laptops last longer.
When companies design consumer laptops, they assume buyers will want to upgrade frequently to stay on top of the latest trends. They also anticipate consumers are not as tough on their laptops as business users. Both ideas influence the way business and consumer laptops are built.

Business laptops are created for long-term, all-day usage. Because companies don’t want to constantly upgrade entire fleets of laptops, business designs don’t vary drastically from year to year. The consistent design makes it easier to maintain laptops over time, and features such as swappable batteries extend the overall life span of these devices.

Additionally, quality business machines are built to be durable: Many are resistant to water and dust, and built to withstand occasional drops and knocks. Consumer laptops are not intended to be used 40 hours a week for years on end.

And of course, they are generally more expensive, so for the average home user not worth paying the extra in my opinion, but like everything we do it is a matter of choice
 
kburra said:
1. Business laptops last longer.
When companies design consumer laptops, they assume buyers will want to upgrade frequently to stay on top of the latest trends. They also anticipate consumers are not as tough on their laptops as business users. Both ideas influence the way business and consumer laptops are built.

Business laptops are created for long-term, all-day usage. Because companies don’t want to constantly upgrade entire fleets of laptops, business designs don’t vary drastically from year to year. The consistent design makes it easier to maintain laptops over time, and features such as swappable batteries extend the overall life span of these devices.

Additionally, quality business machines are built to be durable: Many are resistant to water and dust, and built to withstand occasional drops and knocks. Consumer laptops are not intended to be used 40 hours a week for years on end.

And of course, they are generally more expensive, so for the average home user not worth paying the extra in my opinion, but like everything we do it is a matter of choice
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yes I read that here...

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9931-business-vs-consumer-laptop.html
 
hollydolly said:
I've seen that in Costco here too.. I don't know where they get their prices from. I have a 27 inch screen Apple Imac.. I've had it 10 years...it cost just under 1k then... today.. it'll cost around £1500.. anywhere except Costco..

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-mac/imac
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I know the OP doesn't want Apple but in my experience they do last longer and the upgrades are better. The iMac I'm typing on is 6 years old and everything is just like new. When I used Windows based computers I had a lot more trouble with them.
 
Myrtle said:
I know the OP doesn't want Apple but in my experience they do last longer and the upgrades are better. The iMac I'm typing on is 6 years old and everything is just like new. When I used Windows based computers I had a lot more trouble with them.
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yes mine is still like new as well.. in fact I was thinking I'd had it for a much shorter time until I was reminded recently.. about just how long I've had it

It's still looks like new as well..

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All that said, I still have a Toshiba Laptop ( windows) which is more than 15 years old.. and still works fine for it's age... it's much heavier than modern ones now, and slower, but no-one believes me when I tell them it's more than 15 years old

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