Computer & Technology Daily Deals
Mar 7, 2022
Computer Daily Deals
After a slow weekend for good computer and technology daily deals, we’re starting Monday off with the BATTLE OF THE 17s!
I am a HUGE fan of 17″ laptops. HUGE! My favorite laptop that I have ever owned was my 17″ MacBook Pro that I had for many years when I was doing photography full time at a studio. I was super bummed when Apple got rid of them (and no, the 16″ is just not basically the same…) and other brands started getting rid of them, opting for a lighter, slimmer, more easy to travel with laptop. However, a 17″ laptop gives you the screen real estate you need to get almost any task you need to done while you’re on the go OR sitting at home on the couch.
Big is Beautiful
The Powerhouse
If you are in the market for a powerful 17″ laptop, especially for gaming, then you need to check out this HP OMEN 17-ck0372nr 17.3″ Gaming Laptop Computer. Picking this up sooner rather than later is a good idea, because this is $365 off until March 11th, for $1199.99. I don’t think they will keep this one in stock for very long.
This HP OMEN 17 could elevate your home office setup, your home gaming setup, your entertainment setup… you name it.
The good…
Where to start… Oh yea, the MASSIVE screen! (I truly love me a 17″ laptop…)
This has a Full HD 1080p resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate, is anti-glare, has a Low Blue Light filter, and is 100% sRGB. That is important for anyone wanting more accurate colors, such as designers, gamers, etc.. It’s rocking a massive 1TB M.2 SSD hard drive, 16 GB of DDR4-3200 MHz RAM, an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor with speeds up to 4.6 GHz. On top of that, you’ve got a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 dedicated to it. It also has a 6-cell, 83 Wh Li-ion polymer battery for longer session times (up to 6 hrs), and WiFi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2 for fast data transfers. Excuse me as a whip the sweat from my brow after all that…
and the bad…
Let’s be honest, not much is bad with this one. I have two gripes personally.
1. Where’s the Numeric Keypad??? Beyond the fact that I don’t understand why anyone who wants to sell a “gaming” laptop wouldn’t want to add a number pad to the right of the keyboard, you’ve got the real estate for it with a 17″ laptop. Accountants would agree with me. If you can get a number pad, add a number pad.
2. It’s not a touchscreen. Yes, I know, I know… it’s not a tablet or 2-in-1, its a laptop. And yes I know, I know, it’s a cost saving measure when you’re throwing so much other good tech in there. But I’m spoiled, ok? I want my laptops to have touchscreens now. I find myself using it more and more when I can. BUT, looking at it holistically, truly that’s not really needed on this type of laptop.
Final thoughts
I don’t even need a new laptop and I’m tempted to get this. It’s beautiful. For most, it will do everything you need it to do and then a lot more. The 4.8 star rating on Micro Center is well earned. ALL reviewers would recommend the product too. I’ve personally owned HP laptops and they served me well for a long time. And this one looks built to last and age well. Don’t walk, RUN to get this one if you’re looking for a powerful laptop. This really is one of the best computer or technology daily deals I’ve seen this year.
The Lightweight
If you are not looking for a powerhouse, this ASUS – Vivobook 17.3″ Laptop could be a winner for you. Best Buy currently has it for $499.99. That’s $200 off the regular price.
Again, this is not a powerhouse. Do NOT expect this to do rock Photoshop or video editing. This is the on the go lightweight laptop that 17″ laptop lovers could really appreciate for the quick everyday tasks while traveling or moving around the house.
The good…
Obviously it’s got that big 17.3″ screen that is LED backlit. It doesn’t have the resolution I would have liked to see though, only sporting a 1600 x 900 resolution screen (1080p SHOULD have been available, even at this price point in my opinion). It also is NOT a touch screen. 12GB of memory is good and can handle most of what you will need. The 1TB hard drive is awesome at this price point. But where this truly shines, beyond the 17″ screen, is the size. This laptop comes in at only 5.07lbs! On top of that it is only 0.84″ thin! That is VERY portable for a 17″ screen. On top of that you get WiFi 5 dual-band connectivity for even faster data transfers.
and the bad…
Now, what am I most disappointed with? The Battery. The battery is only a 2-cell lithium-ion battery. That means you don’t get the best battery life compared to a 3 or 4-cell battery. Not a deal breaker for me, but a consideration based on how you might use it. I already mentioned the resolution and lack of a touch screen, but those likely were to balance the power hungry nature of more a more advanced screen. (Your laptop screen is one of your biggest power draws on a laptop battery). Also the integrated graphics card is not optimal for me personally. It comes with a Intel HD Graphics 5000. This is going to allow you to Netflix and chill, connect it to a TV via the HDMI port, and do some basic games. It’s a very budget friendly and non-power hungry option.
You also have to weigh your options regarding the operating system here. It comes with Windows 11 Home in S Mode. S Mode restricts the types of apps that can be installed. If you’re a person who just downloads apps from the Microsoft Store, you’re probably going to be fine. Plus you’ll get to take advantage of the added security aspect of S Mode in that case. If you want to install other apps, you’ll want to upgrade this to the full version of Windows 11, which appears you might be able to do for free. I would confirm that with Best Buy before purchasing.
Final thoughts
I think this is a great option for those who do not demand a lot from their laptops. If you’re going to be browsing the internet, streaming some movies (or watching some locally stored movies on that MASSIVE 1TB hard drive), or doing some home work with Microsoft Office apps, then this is a fantastic laptop for you. Did I mention that I love the 17″ screen…
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