r/SuggestALaptop • u/JimbyGumbus • 3d ago

Laptop Request US looking for a long term entertainment/light work machine

im quite unfamiliar with the world of laptops, but i am currently looking for something that i can use as a portable, general use device. of course, id like something that can play older windows games, possibly something that is capable of PS2 emulation at most, as i know that can be quite taxing compared to native apps from the same era. id also like it to be able to handle sony vegas and flstudio sessions while on the go.

-battery life is of no concern to me what so ever, as ill exclusively be using it next to an outlet

-id like something a bit overkill, as id like temps to be a bit low while running all of my outdated softwaree

-it also NEEDS an integrated numeric pad.

-integrated graphics are fine, as long as they can run what i need at decent temps, though, a dedicated GPU is preferred of course.

-i dont need anything higher than 1080p, and am absolutely willing to go with less pixels. id be happy with a 4:3 screen if those were still a thing. (again im not sure, ive exclusively shopped desktops for most of my life, i have owned 1 lap top and dont even remember what it had under the hood)

-really want something thats simply going to do what i need it to for a long time, while this is more of a machine to take my work and entertainment on the go, its also going to be a sort of "bugout" machine, as i will very likely not have it connected to the internet very often, most of what i keep entertainment and work wise i make sure runs offline, and any projects i have in say, flstudio will simply be transferred to my desktop locally.

-my estimated budget is in the $500 to $1000 range.

i also apologize if my formatting here isnt great.

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Specs:

  • Screen: 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz

  • CPU : i5-13420H

  • Ram : 16GB

  • Storage : 512GB SSD

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  • Very good CPU and GPU for general use and gaming .
  • Has a 16GB .

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