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Question

Which Laptop would be better for what i need? ASUS/LENOVO

Apr 30, 2015 7:49AM PDT

was hoping someone could help.
i am a novice when it comes to this stuff but know i need a fast laptop, which can handle multitasking with several different online video feeds/webcam apps at the same time.
i would prefer as lower price as possible, so found this ASUS on amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00R6BRJMI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3AFMXJ7FNTUKX&coliid=I3S1UANVSF2YO4&psc=1

and the more expensive Lenovo, which includes a dedicated graphics card (though im not sure whether this is needed for me at all) : http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/laptops/lenovo-z50-15-6-laptop-white-10107242-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR#cat-0

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Sorry but my old dual core C2D multitasked.
Apr 30, 2015 8:17AM PDT

This is some powerhouse i7. What made you think it would not?
Bob

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the ASUS ?
Apr 30, 2015 7:58PM PDT

i'm not sure. i currently have an i3 samsung laptop, and it literally falls to pieces once more than one video feed is up. im not entirely sure what i am looking for to solve this, whether its a higher core, ram, graphics..

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Then the best thing might be ...
Apr 30, 2015 8:05PM PDT

to just try in the shop. Any sales person can connect the model in the store to Internet and test your future use. Since most sales persons want to see their customer happy, this is clearly a win-win-situation.

Kees

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Tell more about video feed.
May 1, 2015 12:01AM PDT

Some internet connections won't feed more than one stream well.

But as Kees noted, try it in the store.
Bob