I'm looking to get a new laptop and I find the specs I want in various 15.6" platforms. However, I also find that the Lafite III meets all my requirements with minimal compromises... except the processor.
I like it's size, weight and battery life being much higher than the alternatives I've been looking at... but the i3 puts me off in case I find it limiting.
What do I want the laptop for?
A bit of everything, really, but the only really 'demanding' task would be some audio multitrack recording, however nothing crazy, I don't expect to run projects with 50 tracks or anything, just simple demos to assist in writing with my band.
The things I'm looking at are:
- i5 or i7 preferred
- 16 Gb RAM in one slot, to allow expansion at a later date
- 500Gb SSD plus 1Tb 7200rpm standard spinning hard drive
- backlit keyboard
- supports at least 2 external monitors
- at least 2x USB 3.0/3.1
The Lafite III meets all that, except it has an i3 dual core processor and I just do not know enough to be sure I will not find that limiting.
Any light/small suitable alternatives?
A 13.3" screen is actually ideal as it's not too small, and it'll always be hooked up to a couple of large monitors when at the desk.
I like it's size, weight and battery life being much higher than the alternatives I've been looking at... but the i3 puts me off in case I find it limiting.
What do I want the laptop for?
A bit of everything, really, but the only really 'demanding' task would be some audio multitrack recording, however nothing crazy, I don't expect to run projects with 50 tracks or anything, just simple demos to assist in writing with my band.
The things I'm looking at are:
- i5 or i7 preferred
- 16 Gb RAM in one slot, to allow expansion at a later date
- 500Gb SSD plus 1Tb 7200rpm standard spinning hard drive
- backlit keyboard
- supports at least 2 external monitors
- at least 2x USB 3.0/3.1
The Lafite III meets all that, except it has an i3 dual core processor and I just do not know enough to be sure I will not find that limiting.
Any light/small suitable alternatives?
A 13.3" screen is actually ideal as it's not too small, and it'll always be hooked up to a couple of large monitors when at the desk.