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December 9th, 2023 16:25

Advice for a new laptop

I am in the process of looking for a new laptop.
I do a lot of work with Adobe products. I Use InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. I usually have them all open and running at the same time. 

I am looking through Dell’s lineup and it’s confusing on which base model to start with.
When I got my last laptop, Precision 77730 it was the top of the line at the time.
Is the Precision still the best one to build off?
What is up with the Alienware laptop, is that the new top of the line?

Here is my current system.
Precision 7730
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-8950HK CPU @ 2.90GHz   2.90 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Can I get some feedback and opinions/advice, please.

Here are my wants.
I want at least a 17” screen. I see that Dell has some 18” screens now, so that may be an option too. I am not a game player so not sure what the best resolution would be to get.
I want to have at least 64 GB, with room for expansion in the future if needed.
Not sure what to start with for storage. I think at least 1 or 2 TB. I defiantly want room to add more.
I want a good fast processor, maybe and i9 but I am not up to speed on what is best.
I have no clue what to get for a graphics card. I would think something with some good gigabytes of memory.
Windows 11 Pro.

Thank you.

Rick

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December 9th, 2023 18:19

The 17" Precision system is your best option, particularly if this is for business work, since you can configure it with Pro support.

The Alienware systems are designed for consumer use in gaming and don't come with the same level of support as the Precisions do.  They're not eligible for US-based support as the Precisions are and you could well find yourself waiting for parts if a repair is needed -- that can happen with Precision systems as well, but it's far less likely.

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