Ideal specs:
Cpu:
Amd is always preferable but with the chip shortage, I don’t see myself getting one so I have to switch to the blue team,an 8th gen core i7 (or newer) would be ideal.
Ram:
8 gb ddr4 (running in dual channel and preferably not soldered as I want the latitude to expand if needed)
Graphics:
I’m not much of a gamer so the integrated gpu will do. Discrete graphics are always a welcome addition though.
Storage:
I already have a 256gig ssd and a 1tb hdd so I don’t really care about the prepackaged storage options as long as it has both an m.2 and sata slot.
Size and Display:
14’ and 15’ are ideal although I could consider a 13’. Has to be a Full HD panel though.
The Acer aspire 5 was heavily recommended but it has soldered ram which is sadly a deal breaker.
The lenovo Thinkpad t570 is okay but doesn’t fit my storage criteria and frankly just doesn’t look good.
If you have any recommendations and/or know any accompanying sellers please let me know.
Any help is appreciated.