Laptop Review: HP ZBook 17.3" - Core i7 4700MQ - 24GB Ram - 1TB Solid State

Let's just say my work laptop is a beast. Okay. It's more than a beast. It's brutal. This computer is by far the best setup I've ever used and I'm wondering if it can get any better than this. The i7-4700MQ is simply great. 24GB of ram? DUH. 1TB SSD? Completely necessary. Unfortunately I don't game on this computer but it's wonderful for say... word docs? internet? youtube? Being a computer I keep at work I mostly do work on it so it's being highly unutilized but the stability of this computer is unmatched. In my line of work I don't have time for hangs and lagging so this may be a bit overpowered yet I'm not complaining. You can pick up a ZBook fairly similar to this for under $2,500 but upgrading the ram and to a ssd with cost you. Those upgrades are not really necessary though. Unless you're insane then they're completely necessary. So do it. Now.

Acer Aspire R7: An affordable Starter in the Convertible World

Just recently I took a chance on a refurbished Acer Aspire R7 convertible laptop found in a newegg deal and I have to say this laptop is extremely underrated. The biggest complaint from most people is the location of the trackpad but all I have to say is WIRELESS MOUSE. I bought this computer with the intention of never using the trackpad which completely eliminated the issue from the beginning anyway. This computer has pretty good specs for a computer that cost $560... Besides having the specs, the design quality is the most impressive aspect. It's beautiful. It's durable. It feels great. I really considered getting a surface 2 but when I came upon this deal I figured why not have a keyboard, adequate memory, and a big screen for $300 less. Check this beast out if you're looking for something new.

Operating System	Windows 8.1
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Type	Core i5
Processor Model	i5-4200U
Processor Speed	1.60 GHz
Processor Core	Dual-core (2 Core)
Standard Memory	8 GB
Maximum Memory	16 GB
Memory Technology	DDR3L SDRAM
Memory Card Reader	Yes
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card
Hard Drive Capacity	1 TB
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Screen Size	15.6"
Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Screen Mode	Full HD
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080
Backlight Technology	LED
Touchscreen	Yes
Multi-touch Screen	Yes
Graphics Controller Manufacturer	Intel
Graphics Controller Model	HD 4400
Graphics Memory Technology	DDR3 SDRAM
Wireless LAN Standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Standard	Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
Webcam	Yes
Microphone	Yes
HDMI	Yes
Number of USB 2.0 Ports	1
Number of USB 3.0 Ports	2
Operating System Architecture	64-bit
Battery Capacity	3560 mAh
Maximum Battery Run Time	6.50 Hour
Weight (Approximate)	5.29 lb

Logitech VX Nano Laser Wireless Mouse

I have been using this wireless mouse for over 4 years and this is by far the best mouse I have owned. The battery life is fantastic being that I use this mouse everyday and I change the batteries maybe once a year. The USB receiver is incredibly small and takes up almost no space. I have dropped this mouse, accidently, many times from heights that I were certain would leave the mouse out of commission yet it has never failed me. This mouse this quite handy and I definitely recommend.