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yuki2054

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Nov 8, 2016
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I have both in my computer
operating system on SSD and some storage
Most of storage and backup is on a HDD

Floating point means?
I'm not sure what it means. Something to do with it's operation. Basically just means that it's very fast. Like Uber S1 fast. As you already know Rambo John J @Outlaw Shit basically the dog's dinner. I used to have like 2 tb of chess tutorials from Torrents, but i would never have watched them all. These days i keep it tight....
 

Rambo John J

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Found the box
I have Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD

pretty sure it is extremely outdated but it boots shit up in a fraction of the time the HDD did

Cost me like $150 a bunch of years ago
 

Never_Rolled

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https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1TS-000A-03UW7

It's a spinner for $538

Learn more about the DELL i5570-5279SLV-PUS
Model
Brand
DELL
Series
Inspiron
Model
i5570-5279SLV-PUS
Quick Info
Color
Platinum Silver
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-8250U 1.60 GHz
Screen
15.6" Touchscreen
Memory
8 GB DDR4
Storage
1 TB
Graphics Card
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory
Shared memory
Dimensions (W x D x H)
14.90" x 10.16" x 0.89"
Weight
4.80 lbs.
CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core i5 8th Gen
CPU Speed
8250U (1.60 GHz)
Core Name
Kaby Lake R
Number of Cores
Quad-core Processor
Display
Screen Size
15.6"
Touchscreen
Yes
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Display Type
Full HD
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Operating System
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics
GPU/VPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory
Shared system memory
Graphic Type
Integrated Card
Storage
SSD
No
HDD
1 TB
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory Speed
DDR4 2400
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
No
Communications
LAN
10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN
802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
Ports
USB
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x USB 2.0
HDMI
1 x HDMI
Audio Ports
1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Audio
Audio
Waves MaxxAudio
Input Device
Webcam
Integrated widescreen HD 720p webcam with dual digital microphone array
Card Reader
SD card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
 

Onetrickpony

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Huawei makes some killer phones and laptops. They're getting an odd name because they basically build clones of Apple and whatever but do it much less expensive while keeping the same sleek lines and great specs. The only reason that I've been hesitant to buy any of their things is that there's a big chance that the Chinese gov't is using their devices to spy on you. I get enough spying from Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. I don't really want to add the Chinese into the mix.
But the reviews have been great for the vast majority of their stuff.
I assume everything I do on my phone, laptop or desktop is being watched and just don't care. Huawei is putting out better products than apple at lower prices. If I needed a new laptop I would be very seriously looking at the Matebook line.

Huawei MateBook 13 review | TechRadar
 

SuperPig

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Aug 7, 2015
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I assume everything I do on my phone, laptop or desktop is being watched and just don't care. Huawei is putting out better products than apple at lower prices. If I needed a new laptop I would be very seriously looking at the Matebook line.

Huawei MateBook 13 review | TechRadar
They were a definite option when I ordered my Thinkpad. I mainly went with the X1 for the silly light weight and crazy durability that it has. I have a tendency to toss my bag around and I don't even worry about it with this thing. With the specs I ordered I don't have to worry about much for many years.
 

Onetrickpony

Stay gold
Nov 21, 2016
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They were a definite option when I ordered my Thinkpad. I mainly went with the X1 for the silly light weight and crazy durability that it has. I have a tendency to toss my bag around and I don't even worry about it with this thing. With the specs I ordered I don't have to worry about much for many years.
Thinkpads are tanks. I had a 17" that my brother gave me, I used for a few years and gave to my in-laws. They went to plug it in one day and sparks shot out of the outlet and toasted the laptop. The only thing I don't like is that stupid clit mouse.
 

yuki2054

graded martial artist
Nov 8, 2016
3,226
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https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1TS-000A-03UW7

It's a spinner for $538

Learn more about the DELL i5570-5279SLV-PUS
Model
Brand
DELL
Series
Inspiron
Model
i5570-5279SLV-PUS
Quick Info
Color
Platinum Silver
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-8250U 1.60 GHz
Screen
15.6" Touchscreen
Memory
8 GB DDR4
Storage
1 TB
Graphics Card
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory
Shared memory
Dimensions (W x D x H)
14.90" x 10.16" x 0.89"
Weight
4.80 lbs.
CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core i5 8th Gen
CPU Speed
8250U (1.60 GHz)
Core Name
Kaby Lake R
Number of Cores
Quad-core Processor
Display
Screen Size
15.6"
Touchscreen
Yes
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Display Type
Full HD
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Operating System
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Graphics
GPU/VPU
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory
Shared system memory
Graphic Type
Integrated Card
Storage
SSD
No
HDD
1 TB
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory Speed
DDR4 2400
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
No
Communications
LAN
10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN
802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
Ports
USB
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x USB 2.0
HDMI
1 x HDMI
Audio Ports
1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Audio
Audio
Waves MaxxAudio
Input Device
Webcam
Integrated widescreen HD 720p webcam with dual digital microphone array
Card Reader
SD card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
It's not got a SSD drive, so i'd pass...
 

SuperPig

Enjoy yourselves
Aug 7, 2015
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Thinkpads are tanks. I had a 17" that my brother gave me, I used for a few years and gave to my in-laws. They went to plug it in one day and sparks shot out of the outlet and toasted the laptop. The only thing I don't like is that stupid clit mouse.
I think I've used it about 5 times in the last 6 months. The people who like it generally swear by the thing but I just can't get the hang of it.
 

Atto

Chinese Virus
Feb 11, 2016
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HI Atto @Atto nice to hear from you again... Well I heard the rumours about SSD floating point hard drives. But now I got one, i'm like BOY. This baby is like a GT of laptops. She's like the child of Kano and Ueshiba. You get me?!
Ok, then i am definetely getting one. Whats the size of your ssd?
 

yuki2054

graded martial artist
Nov 8, 2016
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Mind you i've also got a 4th generation i5 intel processor with 8 gig RAM to match. This laptop i have now is a beast! ASUS Pavilion from PCworld Currys UK.
 

yuki2054

graded martial artist
Nov 8, 2016
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Also remember to uninstall the antivirus, Norton, or Mcafee, which it comes preinstalled with, and install AVG free antivirus, and Malwarebytes, when you get it out of the box.
 

yuki2054

graded martial artist
Nov 8, 2016
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8 gig ram check ssd drive check, i5 processor check, Nice machine!