Tech Worth Buying, 2020-09-18 edition
Hi everyone, welcome to this special edition of Tech Worth Buying.
A few changes in my professional life forced me to make a few changes around here, and I won't be able to spend as much time on TekAdvisor as I used to; as a result, this will be the last Tech Worth Buying newsletter. I will still be operating the site for the foreseeable future, and I'm still working on coding a new version of the site, so you will still be able to consult tekadvisor.ca to help you find the right PC or Tablet for your needs quickly and easily.
Thank you again for your support through the years I've been publishing this newsletter. Stay tuned to be notified regarding significant site updates as we go forward.
Sincerely, Guillaume
Accessories $179.99 to $324.99
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Asus 23.8" IPS Frameless Monitor from US$150;
SpecsScreen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 54.05 x 20.39 x 403.67 cmWeight: 3.570 kgdetailed info from US$142.22 - US$142.22 from Staples (New)as of 2021-03-04 04:13:25, EST
- US$167.83 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-03-04 03:58:54, EST
- US$175.37 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-04 05:38:14, EST
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. × -
LG 27" LED Gaming Monitor from US$200;
SpecsScreen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 61.21 x 20.83 x 45.47 cmWeight: 4.808 kgdetailed info from US$197.54 - US$197.54 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-04 05:39:53, EST
- US$237.05 from Memory Express (New)as of 2021-03-04 04:30:12, EST
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. × -
Edifier R2000DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers from US$260;
SpecsDimensions: 35.00 x 23.00 x 28.80 cmWeight: 9.980 kgdetailed info from US$256.8 - US$256.8 from Edifier (New)as of 2021-03-02 22:47:04, EST
- US$256.8 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-03-04 03:53:27, EST
- US$256.8 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-04 05:45:01, EST
- US$256.8 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-03-04 04:15:05, EST
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. ×
Tablets
Sadly, not one offer on tablets stood up to me in this edition. If, however, you can no longer wait for better deals, here are a few of my past recommendations which could still be worth looking into.
Laptops $1716.99 to $1999.99
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Dell Inspiron 17 3000 Laptop Not for sale
If you need a computer to work from home but can't dedicate space for it, this laptop is capable of handling typical productivity tasks and can be conveniently... Read More about the ni173793_sb_106pze
SpecsDevice Ratings
Processor: Intel Core i3-1005G1Graphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 41.53 x 27.91 x 2.49 cmWeight: 2.790 kg -
Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop Not for sale
Built for performance away from the desk, this laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package that's easy to carry... Read More about the XPS7590-7701SLV-PUS
SpecsDevice Ratings
Processor: Intel Core i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 3840×2160Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cmWeight: 2.041 kg -
#4, Laptops ($1100 - $1975)
HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1360;
~$1737 with accessoriesThis cost-efficient gaming laptop is capable of delivering immersive interactive experiences and handle demanding visual tasks like video editing fluidly.
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 TiMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.60 x 2.34 cmWeight: 2.220 kgdetailed info from US$1356.73 - US$1356.73 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-03-04 05:09:43, EST
- US$1422.32 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-04 05:41:43, EST
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. × -
HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1590;
~$2050 with accessoriesThis laptop features impressive hardware for the price, promising rich gaming experiences and a fluid creative process. It's not the most portable PC out there... Read More about the 17-CB1010CA
SpecsDevice Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Processor: Intel Core i7-10750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Screen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 40.50 x 28.50 x 2.99 cmWeight: 3.300 kgdetailed info US$1580.35 from HP (New)as of 2021-03-02 12:06:45, ESTPricing 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 HP site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Stationary Computers $649.99 to $1530.99
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#8, Stationary Computers (under $1200)
Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$520;
~$940 with accessoriesThis computer is a good fit for everyday productivity on a budget. It's even relatively easy to upgrade and maintain thanks to detailed documentation. A few cre... Read More about the di3880_s2021e
SpecsDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i5-10400Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 12.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cmWeight: 6.020 kgdetailed info US$513.61 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-04 04:53:51, ESTPricing 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 Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)
HP ENVY Desktop from US$800;
~$1290 with accessoriesThis desktop PC is capable of handling a bit more than the usual, and its extra horsepower will come in handy when working with larger documents or if you lik... Read More about the TE01-0049
SpecsDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-9700Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630Memory: 12.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 15.54 x 33.74 x 30.40 cmWeight: 5.960 kgdetailed info US$790.17 from HP (New)as of 2021-03-04 12:24:49, ESTPricing 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 HP site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Stationary Computers ($1600 - ∞)
HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1110;
~$1690 with accessoriesFor the right price, this Gaming PC can be a very compelling option, capable of handling most demanding games currently out there. In terms of durability, acces... Read More about the TG01-0299
SpecsDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-9700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.70 x 33.74 cmWeight: 5.960 kgdetailed info US$1106.24 from HP (New)as of 2021-03-04 12:25:47, ESTPricing 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 HP site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Stationary Computers ($1600 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming PC - Abyss Grey from US$121010% cheaper than usual
~$1889 with accessoriesThis Gaming PC packs a pretty serious graphics card and is capable of handling demanding Triple-A Games in this configuration. With a relatively sizeable solid-... Read More about the i5090-7711GRY-PCA
SpecsDevice Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Processor: Intel Core i7-9700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBDimensions: 16.89 x 30.78 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.430 kgdetailed info from US$1209.76 - US$1209.76 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2021-03-04 05:46:02, EST
- US$1263.47 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-03-04 05:36:35, EST
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. ×
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