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Poseidon5817

10-04-2014, 14:46

I need to get a new laptop that can run CAD software (Creo and Solidworks) along with programming software (Eclipse or Netbeans). Obviously I need some RAM, my current laptop has 6.0 GB. However, after years of wear and tear, I have a blacked out bottom corner, bad internet, no sound, headphone jacks are broken, among other things. I need it to be under $1000 however. It needs to have some speed, and at least 8.0 GB of RAM, maybe more.

RyanCahoon

10-04-2014, 16:54

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-ideapad-u530-touch-ultrabook-15-6-34-touch-screen-laptop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver-metal/3292137.p?skuId=3292137&id=1219090032188

We (1708) purchased this this year as a driver station -cum- CAD machine. Seems to be working well so far.

JesseK

10-04-2014, 21:09

My current laptop:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313740

CAD, Kerbal Space Program, and a really nice keyboard for programming on.

rich2202

13-04-2014, 19:57

The Lenovo Y series is the best bang for the buck. Go to their website for different configurations.

Thad House

14-04-2014, 00:13

I'd recommend the Lenovo 510p. We bought one for the team and it is great. Make sure to buy the one with the 1080p screen. That model should be about $900 on their website. With a student discount which you most likely can get it could go down to about $850. I'd recommend adding the accidental damage protection warranty, which doesn't cost a ton, and is even less with the student discount, but it well worth it.