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[Off-Topic] I got a new laptop :D

44.4k CaptainNoble  2 days ago

So, I got a new laptop since I was about to start university, mechanical engineering to be specific. I think it looks cool on my desk


Also, that's my old Dell latitude 3380 under it. Couldn't even run windows 11 🤮. They kinda look like this picture 👇

Now help me convince my parents I somehow need a mousepad for engineering. (definitely not for gaming)

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    if you're wondering the specs:
    256GB SSD, (237GB computer calculated)
    16GB RAM (15.8GB usable)
    Core i5
    HP elitebook 840 G7, if you want to check the rest

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    my powerful laptop:
    CPU: Core i5 4210U🗿
    RAM:8GB🗿
    128 GB SSD🗿

    The name of that laptop is Toshiba Protege Z30-A if you want to know.

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    @BluesynVNA cool!

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    17.0k BluesynVNA

    @CaptainNoble hey my pc like that too

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    @JBPAviation XD

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    @32 To be honest, I could actually just ask them to get it, but that'll have to be a bit later as it isnt really priority comapred to the other stuff i need to buy.
    On your second question, most CAD (computer aided design) software run just fine even on my old laptop, this one should be okay

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    7,454 JBPAviation

    Hey!
    Another one doing mechanical engineering in the future 😀

    You DEFINITELY need a mouse pad dude....definitely.... 😂

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    32.6k 32

    Mousepads are dirt cheap, high end ones from Kinetic Labs (pretty much the best soft pad money can buy) are like $30. If that’s out of range Razer makes decent ones for like $10. It also looks like you could stand a new mouse to go with it, maybe snag something like this
    And yes, even for non gaming this stuff makes a huge difference. Heck with that Razer mouse you probably won’t need a mousepad, its optical sensor is pretty dang nice.

    Also what software are you going to need to run for this degree? Wondering if this device is enough.

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    143k KSB24

    engineer gaming🔧🔨

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    47.6k Graingy

    @CaptainNoble Hm, troublesome.

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    "Hey, do you mind if i get a cheap little mousepad? The mouse doesnt glide very well on my desk and the bottom keeps picking up dust and stuff"
    Those are typical mouse issues that should get you a mousepad
    Also
    Nice setup! :3

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    @hpgbproductions they're like 5 inches too short

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    @Pnut I like how that's literally what engineering is about XD

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    engineering enjoyer
    also am i cooked or this warrior has really short legs

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    3,731 Pnut

    Sheesh look at dat engineering setup lol. Efficiency over looks

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    44.4k CaptainNoble

    @Graingy I have a wired mouse that pretty much works on any surface the issue is the left click would randomly stop holding so moving parts in sp was risky

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    47.6k Graingy

    Mousepads are for the weak. Use an old hardcover book instead.

    I find Chronicle of the 20th century to be quite effective to this end.

    +1 2 days ago