Help needed to buy a Computer

[internetsalsa]

Hi All,
I need some suggestion for a new laptop/desktop.
My primary use will be music, video editing, website development, and of course surfing.
I do open many windows at once as well.
I know that I have to look into the processor, and RAM, storage, and battery life as well.
I guess I7 with at least 8 gig ddr.
So is it better to get a laptop or a desktop?
I am not looking for a very high end.
Here are some that I have looked so far.

http://bit.ly/asus-2-in-one
http://bit.ly/lenovo-y50-touch
http://bit.ly/asus-tower
http://bit.ly/hp-envy-laptop

Please suggest some.

Thanks in advance.
p.s. Not ruling out on MAC. But I am not used to on Apple products and I am aware that you can run microsoft stuff in parallel but might slow down.

 

[Ketchup]

I would recommend tackling these decisions one at a time/ Decide what kind of device you want, then work on the specifics. Look at the pros and cons of the laptop, desktop, convertible, and see what will work best for what you are wanting.

Here are a few things to consider:

1. A laptop is nice because it is portable, but you can also use it with a nice-size screen and traditional keyboard.

2. A desktop is nice because you can get more computer for the money, and you can upgrade it more easily: bigger hard drive, better video card, better screen. etc.

3. A convertible has the advantages of a laptop, but it also nice if you want a touch screen, keyboard, and a presenting device all in one. I am sure others can list even more pros about these devices.

 

[ArisVer]

I'd recommend a desktop based on the time you will be spending on your computer. If you need portability though you must get a good laptop with a large screen. Power should be determined by how much video editing you will be doing.

 

[yvesj]

i have building desktop for a long time but in 3 weeks i did buy 3 really good laptop .i open them up i put ssd drive in them then i downloaded window 7 and 8.1 now my desktop a complite restart was about 20 secs but one of my laptop did complite restart in 13 secs so there you go this is really fast i mean fast .
i use 32 inch tv for monitor and keyboard .
the thing is you do not hear them at all .
my desktop with 8 fans my god it is ever noisy men .
me at 71 i do not move so the way i have my laptop set up it perfect for me .
this is the way i see it anyway

 

[yvesj]

one more thing for i7 well they all say that i5 is the best to buy you save money and i5 is way better
i am talking about expert saying here

 

[rc3ilynt]

Depending on how much video editing you do, a faster CPU can help. If it were me, an i5 would do unless you find a similar i7 build at the same price range you're looking at.

 

[Denly]

Another route is take a look at HP/Dell refurb workstation. A couple gen old(2nd gen core) Dual Xeon QC w/ HT, good video card, lot of ram(sometime ECC) and a great PSU(700w-1000w) can be have for the same price as new i7 build.

Those guy are awesome with lot of features like SAS, Raid, dual 16x pcie, great air flow...etc.

I suggest Dell T7500, they can be had for cheap if you look around.