[Qgis-user] Tips on buying a new laptop

[percy langa]

Heya,

So I've decided to register for a GIS Module, along with other modules as
part of a Bsc Hons Geography Degree.

The good news is that this is an opportunity to get a new laptop, a fresh
start :) The not-so-good news is that the GIS course is based on IDRISI
(well, I have never used IDRISI, and I am really liking QGIS at the moment).

So, I wanna get a feel on what laptop hardware are people running for GIS:

- SSD vs HDD
- RAM type and speed
- Video/Graphics
- Main Screen (15'', 17'', etc)
- Secondary Screen (20'', 22'', 24'', etc)
- Glossy vs Matte Screens
- Screen Resolutions
- Motherboard
- Processor
- Peripherals and Ports
- Battery packs

and, finally:

- OS or OSes
- 32bit vs 64bit

Besides GIS, this new laptop will do all the normal home tasks incl movie
playback. No games (well, maybe Angry Birds, Mario Brothers and
Classic Arcades).

I am not too perturbed about brands as, over the years, I have switched
between Lenovo, ACER, Samsung, HP and Apple. Lenovo topped the charts for
me. Dell would make an interesting case study :)

Many thanks,
Percy
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