Laptop Best Value WFH - Budget $2000

Zodinn on 28/01/2023 - 00:06
Last edited 28/01/2023 - 10:15 by 1 other user

I have a $400 JB Gift card that I am looking to use.

I would like a laptop under $2000 purely for Office programs, email, 5-10 browser tabs open, Tidal etc. Maybe some photo editing down the track (Lightroom)

I have large hands, so a good typing experience is important.

Trying to choose between the following:

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/dell-xps-13-evo-13-4-fhd-…

and

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/dell-xps-13-evo-13-4-fhd-…

Any other laptop suggestion from JB Hi-Fi to be honest,

Thanks

Computing Computer Laptop

Comments

  • elgrande on 28/01/2023 - 00:56
    +1

    Why not a Macbook pro 13" M2?

  • boomramada on 28/01/2023 - 01:26

    Dell xps 13 is what I used with extra monitor.

  • AustriaBargain on 28/01/2023 - 03:01
    +1

    MacBook is easily the best choice for your needs. The large glass trackpad is great for large hands.

  • Nillionaire on 28/01/2023 - 03:32

    I'd go with a MacBook if you don't need or strongly prefer a Windows device.

    • 13" MacBook Air M1 (with upgraded RAM)
    • 13" MacBook Air M2
    • 13" MacBook Pro M2

    Unfortunately the 14" and 16" MBPs are above your budget.

    • Zodinn on 28/01/2023 - 06:12

      Yeah the 14inch does look really good though…
      Need to research what I’m getting extra

    • Zodinn on 28/01/2023 - 09:48

      Settled on the MacBook Air M2

      Should I pay the extra $400 to go to the 512gb?
      I get from what I understand, faster storage and a slightly better GPU right? Sucks that it’s still 8b RAM.

      Gonna go pick it up this morning, so need to decide

      • sumyungguy on 28/01/2023 - 11:11

        Excellent choice, Mac OS manages RAM differently to MS Windows - you'll find the base spec quite satisfactory

        • Zodinn on 28/01/2023 - 11:14

          Sweet I’ll save the money then.
          It’s difficult not to keep spending more and more

      • Nillionaire on 28/01/2023 - 19:48

        Hope you enjoy it mate

        • Zodinn on 28/01/2023 - 22:02

          Got the midnight base model, very happy with it,

          Cheers!

  • TheMindsetTraveller on 28/01/2023 - 08:07

    The best value laptop is the one your company gives you.

    • Zodinn on 28/01/2023 - 09:47

      Oh for sure, but WFH is a choice and I already have a very powerful gaming Pc at home so this is just to lounge on the couch while working and when I don’t want to sit at my main system

  • mpower on 01/02/2023 - 14:34

    What screen size would you be after?

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