Video-conference work laptop for mum, please (included specs).
Hi, I'm looking to set my mum up with a laptop for the new year (plus some more years!), and I'd really appreciate your input!
Here's some context to help guide your suggested recommendations:
Here're the specs from the configurator which I thought suitable:
Chassis & Display
Initia Series: 16" Matte FHD+ 60Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (1920x1200)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i5 10-Core Processor i5-1335U (3.4GHz) 12MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
16GB PCS PRO SODIMM DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (DUAL CHANNEL RAM) OR Intel® UHD Graphics (SINGLE CHANNEL RAM)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 2950MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 65W USB-C PD Adaptor
Power Cable
2 x 1.5 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Initia Series Integrated 64WH Lithium Ion Battery
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
2 x USB 3.2 PORTS (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
INITIA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 2.0 MP FULL HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
30 Day Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Chassis
Bmorn N16LM0 (i5-1335U, FHD, 60Hz sRGB 100%, FP, AX201, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Christmas Delivery No Longer Guaranteed
Price: £659.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/initia-16/FFHXTprRQH/
Thank you for taking the time to look on my behalf,
Genuinely appreciated.
Hi, I'm looking to set my mum up with a laptop for the new year (plus some more years!), and I'd really appreciate your input!
Here's some context to help guide your suggested recommendations:
- Physical
- At least 15in so she can make out what's on the screen without scaling/zooming in much.
- Medium-ish weight so she can still move it between rooms, but largely remains stationary.
- Use-case
- Primarily media consumption (streaming YouTube videos from multiple tabs and the likes).
- Secondarily work emails with an emphasis on long video-conference calls (I suppose all laptop cameras and mics are equally garbo).
- Minimal storage capacity since she's mostly reliant on cloud storage.
- Virtually no use for dedicated graphics (typing this made me realise how different our lives are).
- Nice-to-have
- USB-C power-in to make it easier to charge her devices with the same cable (one can dream).
- Decent screen so it's easier on her eyes, although colour accuracy isn't a high priority.
- Within £800 budget (you'll let me know if I'm dreaming!)
Here're the specs from the configurator which I thought suitable:
Chassis & Display
Initia Series: 16" Matte FHD+ 60Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (1920x1200)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i5 10-Core Processor i5-1335U (3.4GHz) 12MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
16GB PCS PRO SODIMM DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (DUAL CHANNEL RAM) OR Intel® UHD Graphics (SINGLE CHANNEL RAM)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 2950MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 65W USB-C PD Adaptor
Power Cable
2 x 1.5 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Initia Series Integrated 64WH Lithium Ion Battery
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
2 x USB 3.2 PORTS (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
INITIA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 2.0 MP FULL HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
30 Day Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Chassis
Bmorn N16LM0 (i5-1335U, FHD, 60Hz sRGB 100%, FP, AX201, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Christmas Delivery No Longer Guaranteed
Price: £659.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/initia-16/FFHXTprRQH/
Thank you for taking the time to look on my behalf,
Genuinely appreciated.
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