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Favoured Archetypes

The following archetypes are faring the best right now and can expect to spend less than usual for a device.

• Laptops for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$720 and US$1420 for a Laptop but could save US$200 right now.
• Laptops for the Serious Gamer The Serious Gamer would usually pay between US$1220 and US$2020 for a Laptop but could save US$200 right now.
• Stationary Computers for the Serious Gamer The Serious Gamer would usually pay between US$1289 and US$1790 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$199 right now.
• Stationary Computers for the Gamer The Gamer would usually pay between US$1390 and US$2230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$140 right now.
• Stationary Computers for the Hardcore Gamer The Hardcore Gamer would usually pay between US$1490 and US$2230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$140 right now.
• Stationary Computers for the Serious Photo Editor The Serious Photo Editor would usually pay between US$1490 and US$2230 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$140 right now.

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Recently ranked

I do not include just any computer or tablets on TekAdvisor. Each addition undergoes a round of detailed research and only the ones I'm confident in eventually get a spot.

Here are the latest additions:

• #3, Laptops ($525 - $800)

  

  HP Pavilion 15-in Laptop from US$580;
  ~$770 with accessories

  This laptop combines a few extras on top of what would be considered "mid-range" specs like a touch-enabled 1080p screen. This results in a versatile PC whether... Read More about the 15-cw1017ca

  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3300U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.16 x 24.56 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.900 kg

  detailed info

  US$570.44 from Staples (New) as of 2020-01-24 19:45:50, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1425)

  

  MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$9208%, Best price yet!
  ~$1219 with accessories

  This laptop aims to deliver satisfying gaming performance at a reasonable price, and it's worth a look if you need a gaming PC that can be set anywhere. You wil... Read More about the A3DDK-012CA

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$911.96

  • US$911.96 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:57:19, EST
  • US$950.74 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 05:13:52, EST
  • US$1064.08 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:52:55, EST
  • US$1064.83 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:18:23, EST
  • US$1071.68 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 04:30:18, EST
  • US$1071.68 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-25 06:03:04, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #5, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1550)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop from US$920;
  ~$1490 with accessories

  This cost-efficient gaming PC can handle pretty demanding tasks right off the bat and could handle a lot more with a relatively affordable memory upgrade... Read More about the 690-1009

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 2 TB + 256 GB (~2.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.150 kg

  detailed info

  from US$912.71

  • US$912.71 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:31:59, EST
  • US$958.35 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-01-24 07:57:44, EST
  • US$1064.83 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-24 07:57:12, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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