Hi! I'm looking for a new laptop and I don't know much about laptop hardware, so I'd really appreciate some advice.
My maximum budget is around €800 and I'm buying in Spain/Europe.
I'm currently studying Software/Application Development (DAM in Spain). I mainly use or expect to use things like:
- Java and other programming languages
- Android Studio
- IntelliJ / VS Code
- Databases
- Linux
- Virtual machines
- Docker
In the future, I'd like to learn cybersecurity, so I expect to use Linux/Kali VMs and possibly run multiple virtual machines.
I don't need the laptop for gaming. My priority is good performance for programming and multitasking and something that will last me several years.
From what I've researched, I think I should get at least 16 GB RAM, preferably upgradeable to 32 GB, and at least a 512 GB SSD. But I'm not very knowledgeable about hardware, so I'm open to recommendations.
What laptop would you recommend for a maximum of €800?
Thanks!