Video editing needs a good CPU, so the cheap option would be [Acer Swift 3] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BMYJ269/?tag=bkadamos_alltest-20)
the casing made of brushed aluminum and looks very premium.
The keyboard is a chiclet keyboard, typing on it feels spongy, but you get used to it quickly.
Drag and drop sometimes doesn't work as intended, but that is easily fixed with software.

Screen is glossy Full HD IPS, with very good viewing angles, the screen flickers at 200 Hz in a brightness level of 20%. if you have sensitive eyes might find this unpleasant (or you can get a headache if you are really sensitive).

The main (and maybe only) con about this laptop is how dim the screen can get, it is not usable in direct sunlight, and the coverage of colors is average (39% RGB and 61% sRGB).

Has very good heat management, and it doesn't throttle.

Speakers provide very clear sounds, and the maximum volume is pretty loud.


Battery life is very good at around 9-11 hours of usage on light to medium usage.


and if she prefers 2 in 1, then I would recommend this [Lenovo Yoga 720] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072M22XK8/?tag=bkadamos_alltest-20) because it comes with everything you need, 7th generation, i7 quad core CPU, 16GB of ram, good SSD storage of 512GB for faster boot up and loading, 15.6 inch 4K UHD IPS touch screen, high build quality, backlit keyboard, supports pen, and thunderbolt port.
I thought I would give you a little more in-depth review, so here it goes:

• It’s equipped with Intel Core i7-7700HQ which is commonly used in gaming laptops, most convertibles use low powered dual core processors. The processor of capable of delivering enough power for most of work’s intensive tasks and gaming.
  
  
• Full HD (IPS) 15.6 4K Touchscreen, which is very rare for this budget range and great for watching movies/videos. With color range of 90 % sRGB and 59% Adobe RGB it’s one of the best for this price and it's suitable for video and photo editing. Viewing angles are great with the IPS panel but with its glossy finish it’s not the best choice for outside usage.
  
  
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 2 G is one of the most common GPUs for mid prices gaming laptops.
  
• Heat management isn’t the best as the device heats up under load and CPU throttles to maintain reasonable temperatures, but it doesn’t reach the point of hurting the internal components
  
  
• Good upgrades available, can change the SSD. It’s relatively easily upgradable which isn’t the case for most convertibles.
  
  
• It’s good on connectivity with 2 X USB 3.0 ports and a Thunderbolt 3.
  
• Battery life is from 7 to 8 hours of normal non-gaming usage.
  
• Minimal bloat-ware, speakers have excellent quality but not so loud, Keyboard is excellent as you would expect from Lenovo keyboards, Trackpad aren’t much different with windows precision driver, It has fingerprint scanner which is fast and accurate, The body is sturdy and feels premium as it’s all aluminum.
  and if you prefer more powerful CPU for video editing, then I would recommend this Eluktronics mech g2 because it has great combination between value for money, weight, battery life, and performance.
  It comes with GTX 1660Ti GPU, You can check the below link to see how the GTX 1660Ti
  GPU (scroll down for the FPs and settings expected or ctrl+f then type the name of your game).
  https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1660-Ti-Laptop-Graphics-Card.386426.0.html
  Comes with 9th gen, i7 hexa core CPU which is powerful for video editing.
  Very good sRGB coverage which is suitable for photo editing.
  The outer shell is made almost entirely out of metal so it’s reliable like you want.
  Keyboard is mechanical with RGB backlit.
  It has 3 USB type A, Ethernet, and mic and headphone jack and on the back an HDMI, and USB type C.
  
  Screen is IPS with 144Hz refresh rate, with impressively small bezels, and a professional design.
  
  Lid can't be open with one hand.
  
  Fans get loud under intensive work, but that is normal with every good gaming laptop.
  
  Plenty of upgrade options as the chassis supports up to 32GB of ram, and 2 SSDs and 1 HDD.
  Heat management is great, it can get hot but it gets cool again pretty quickly once the fans kick in.
  
  Main con of the laptop is the trackpad, it is mediocre at best when you compare it to other laptops in the price range.
  
  Battery life during normal usage is around 3.5-4.5 hours and 1.5 hour during gaming.
  
  Speakers are down facing so during intensive work, it is best to wear headphone since the fan gets loud during gaming as well.
  
  If you want to check similar option make sure to check my post a list of best general use laptops

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Best Overall

1. HP Envy 13 Touchscreen Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • 10th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU
   
   • Intel graphics
   
   • 8 GB of RAM
   
   • 13-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen
   
   • 256 GB of SSD storage
   
   • Built-in fingerprint sensor
   
   • Built-in switch for disabling the webcam
   
   • Thunderbolt 3-capable USB-C port, two full USB-A ports, microSD
   card reader
   
   • Bang & Olufsen-tuned stereo speakers
   
   • Up to 17 hours of battery life
   
   >By offering a perfect blend of cool design, exceptional craftsmanship, excellent performance, and a host of handy hardware features, the latest generation 13-inch HP Envy is the best touchscreen laptop. Lightweight and elegant, it has a speedy and futureproof Intel processor, a Full HD touchscreen with thin bezels, a superb set of wired and wireless connectivity options, and epic battery life.
   
   >The keyboard and the trackpad impressed me a great deal during my testing. The latter in particular offers a massive leap in quality and precision over the previous generations. A built-in fingerprint sensor is also on board, as are a webcam kill switch and stereo speakers tuned by Bang and Olufsen.
   
   >Most importantly, when it comes to pricing, this HP Envy variant is impossible to overlook, especially considering its hardware specs and the build quality it offers. I tip my hat to HP for pricing the notebook well below $1,000!
   
   Price: $970
   
   
2. Lenovo Flex 14 2-in-1 Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS:
   
   • AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU (quad-core)
   
   • Radeon Vega 8 graphics
   
   • 12 GB of RAM
   
   • 14-inch 360-degree touchscreen with Full HD resolution (1,920 by 1,080 pixels)
   
   • 256 GB of SSD storage
   
   • Two full USB 3.0 ports, USB-C port, HDMI port, SD card reader
   
   • Up to 10 hours of battery life
   
   >Priced just a tad above $500, the Lenovo Flex 14 has a pleasantly understated design, as well as top-notch hardware specs. It has a versatile 360-degree touchscreen with a bundled stylus pen, a powerful AMD processor, and a rich set of connectivity features. A Windows Central review editor referred to the notebook as a “worthwhile budget convertible.”
   
   >The 14-inch Full HD touchscreen could use higher brightness and more vibrant colors, but it’s plenty good for a product this affordable. And the included stylus pen is all but guaranteed to come in handy for a plethora of tasks.
   
   >The backlit keyboard and the trackpad of the notebook are good for its price range. The built-in fingerprint sensor on the other hand, is a pleasant surprise. The same goes for the built-in webcam shutter.
   
   >The notebook can last for up to 10 hours between battery charges and, once that’s up, you can replenish its battery up to 80% in just 1 hour with the bundled charger.
   
   Price: $550
   
   
   The Apple User’s Pick
   
   
3. Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch)
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • Apple A12X Bionic chip with a built-in Neural Engine
   
   • 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display
   
   • Optional Apple Pencil
   
   • Up to 1 TB of built-in storage
   
   • TrueDepth camera with Face ID
   
   • Thunderbolt 3-capable USB-C port
   
   • Up to 10 hours of battery life
   
   >I said this before and I’ll repeat it again: the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro is a legit laptop replacement for several reasons, starting with its insanely capable A12X Bionic chip, which, according to Laptop Mag, “rivals or beats” most laptops. Equipped with Apple’s Smart Keyboard Cover, the tablet is a phenomenal productivity tool. Best of all, the iPad Pro is lightweight (it weighs only 1.4 pounds!) and versatile beyond belief.
   
   >The 12.9-inch Retina wowed me, and is “one of the best, most accurate mobile displays you can look at,” according to The Verge. In addition to being sharp and vibrant, it has a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. The latter makes every task you perform on the iPad Pro fast and fluid. The screen is also a perfect canvas for the optional second-generation Apple Pencil — the best input device of its kind.
   
   >Apple’s iPadOS is also crucial in making the big iPad Pro a formidable laptop replacement. The mobile platform has intuitive user interface, superb multitasking capabilities, and a fantastic selection of apps that are tailor-made for a big screen.
   
   Price: $943
   
   The Chrome OS Pick
   
   
4. Asus Chromebook Flip C434 Touchscreen Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • Eighth-generation Intel Core m3 or Core m5 CPU (dual-core)
   
   • 14-inch 360-degree touchscreen with 1,920 by 1,080 pixels; 360-degree hinge
   
   • Built-in stylus by Wacom
   
   • 4/8 GB of RAM; 64 GB of eMMC storage
   
   • Two USB-C ports, one full USB port, microSD card reader
   
   • Up to 10 hours of battery life
   
   >If you prefer Chrome OS, then the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 is the best pick worth your attention today. It has a gorgeous design and craftsmanship, a versatile 360-degree display, and top-notch performance. The product is also the “favorite Chromebook” of a Laptop Mag review editor.
   
   >Intel’s Core m processors found in the C434 are not the most powerful in the business, but they are plenty capable for Chrome OS. During my testing, every task I performed on the Chromebook Flip happened instantly.
   
   >I only wish that the Google Play store had more apps and games optimized for a large-screen experience. The ASUS Flip C434 is also a tad pricey for a Chromebook, but, given its design and performance, it’s well worth the splurge.
   
   Price: $530
   
   
   The Hardest Working Pick
   
   
5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Generation) Touchscreen Laptop
   
   KEY SPECS
   
   • Eighth-generation Intel Core i7 CPU (quad-core)
   
   • Intel graphics
   
   • 16 GB of RAM
   
   • 14-inch matte touchscreen with Full HD resolution (1,920 by 1,080 pixels)
   
   • 512 GB of SSD storage
   
   • Windows Hello sign-in with a fingerprint sensor
   
   • Two full USB 3.1 ports, two Thunderbolt 3-capable USB-C ports, HDMI port,
   microSD card slot
   
   • Built-in webcam shutter
   
   • Up to 18 hours of battery life
   
   >Lenovo’s touchscreen-equipped ThinkPad X1 Carbon is made for hard work on the go. It’s insanely lightweight yet impressively powerful and capable of easily making it through a full day (and beyond) on a single battery charge.
   
   >The product’s wired and wireless connectivity features are also exceptional. According to a PCMag review editor, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon “is as close to the ultimate business laptop as you can get.” I couldn’t agree more.
   
   >I was really blown away by the battery endurance of the variant with a Full HD display I tested. I also enjoyed using its quiet and precise keyboard, as well as its excellent trackpad. I like that Lenovo opted to install a webcam cover on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, too.
   
   Price: $1500

HP Pavilion 15

• Don't be fooled by the Core i7 processor label. This is a dual-core U-series near-negligibly faster than i5 U-series chips of the same generation, and actually slightly slower than i5 U-series chips of the current generation (that's how little the difference is). If you need CPU performance, you need HQ series, i5-HQ or i7-HQ. If you don't, i5-U is pretty much just as good as i7-U. This CPU branding is misleading to the point that it has warranted a section in the sidebar on this sub.
  
• 12GB RAM... higher than some, but it's $30 to DIY-upgrade most 8GB RAM laptops to 12GB.
  
• No SSD is also a bit disappointing.
  
• Screen is IPS and touch, however be aware it's the less-good glossy-touch-layer-over-matte-LCD type, which gives you all the reflections of glossy, without the "popping" colors/contrast.
  
• No dedicated GPU, if you were going to game or use GPU-bound software.
  
  Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro
  
  
• Not bad. Good GPU, good display. No SSD, but there's a great deal on one at Microcenter for the same price but with a dedicated 512GB SSD. http://www.microcenter.com/product/475414/Aspire_V15_Nitro_Black_Edition_VN7-593G-70U4_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Slate_Black
  
• This one's also great: https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-P650HP6-Premium-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B01MT7P0QJ/
  
• And this if the greater thickness won't be an issue: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-GT62VR-Dominator-027-i7-6700HQ/dp/B01K00YHMG/
  
  Dell Inspiron 15
  
  
• Some Inspiron 15 models are good; not this one. This Costco Inspiron 15 is saddled with the low quality TN display with poor contrast and viewing angles. Pretty freaking awful for $1150 IMO, regardless of SSD size. It looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/Sajajqc.jpg
  
• The good Inspiron Gaming 15 is the 7000 series, not the 5000 series... more specifically the 7567 with the IPS screen upgrade
  
• http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-256gb-solid-state-drive-black/5872507.p (Includes IPS)
  
• http://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/productdetails/inspiron-15-7567-laptop/fncwf514s?selectionState=eyJGUHJpY2UiOjg5MC45OSwiT0MiOiJmbmN3ZjUxNHMiLCJRdHkiOjEsIk1vZHMiOlt7IklkIjo3NjAsIk9wdHMiOlt7IklkIjoiRkhETlQiLCJQcmljZSI6NDkuNX1dfSx7IklkIjo1NzIsIk9wdHMiOlt7IklkIjoiRkcwMDI4In1dfV19 (IPS upgrade auto-selected)
  
• If you would like the 512GB SSD, you can choose the 4K model if you don't mind gaming in non-native res, and making sure apps scale correctly. Good deals in the Dell Outlet usually, but none right now.
  
• Or you could choose the 7700HQ + 1TB model on Dell.com, pick the IPS upgrade on the config page, add a 512GB SSD yourself, and maybe also upgrade the RAM yourself.
  
• Or you can choose the Eluktronics N850HK1 model with the 512GB SSD for $1049. Even better type of IPS display.
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Eluktronics-N850HK1-Premium-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B01N7YTLD0/
  
• Note that may not apply to you anyway: There's an offered 4K model but it's PenTile (RG/BW) not-true-4K. I would choose the Inspiron 7567 4K model if you wanted 4K, since that is a true 4K display.
  
  Lenovo Legion Y520
  
  
• Not bad. Massive storage specs, however you may not need those, and the battery life is rather mediocre at under four hours.
  
• I'll usually recommend the Inspiron 7567 (IPS configs) and Eluktronics N850HK1 over this.
  
• Screen is fine, but I think the Inspiron 7567 IPS is slightly better, and the Eluktronics N850HK1 is definitely better.
  
  Lenovo Ideapad Y700
  
  
• It's not awful but the GPU is a 960M and you can easily get a 1050 or 1050 Ti at this price. Actually you can get a GTX 1060 / GTX 1060 for this price if you'll take advantage of it, but if not I might look at other options.
  
• Screens are IPS but none of these are as good as the Eluktronics' and Acer VN7-593G displays when it comes to color saturation. I wouldn't recommend the Y720 configs above $1150 or so; there are better options. (General exception that may not even apply to you: if you want 4K and are buying it specifically for that. Also applies to the Y700).
  
  Thinkpad P51s
  
  
• Thinkpads (T/P/X series) are great for durability and longevity. But, if you get this, don't pay to upgrade the CPU. They're all U-series. If you need CPU performance, I would choose the regular P51 with the HQ CPU. Link with Lenovo's 'Perks' discount. If you don't, cheapest i5-U is just as good as the rest, for all practical purposes.
  
• dGPU is also better in the P51 than the P51s, if you need that.

For higher end specs, you could look into the Eluktronics N850 for $1250 which has some pretty high end specs with a Kaby Lake i7, 16gb of ram, 512gb SSD and a GTX 1060 GPU. It also has a 1080p IPS display, decent battery, and weighs in at 5.9 lbs. It isn't quite as sleek as other options, but it avoids red accents.

Other options include the Dell xps 15 if you can push your budget a bit. It is an excellent option that has a great battery (if you get the 1080p version), an excellent display, and it's lightweight at 4.0 lbs. It's one of the most well reviewed laptops on the market.

Another new option if you want to save a bit is the Asus Vivobook for $1000. It doesn't have much reviews as it just went on the market a few days ago, but it's pretty thin, while maintaining pretty good specs with a GTX 1050, quad core processor, 256gb SSD + 1TB HDD and 16gb ram. It has a 47Wh battery which can last up to 6 or so hours of light use.

Finally, consider the Lenovo Yoga 720 which is currently on sale for $1000 (or at least the best model of it is). It comes with a Quad Core processor, GTX 1050 graphics card, and has customizable specs. It has a pretty good 1080p display as well, a battery advertised up to 10 hours, and has a touchscreen with 2 in 1 capabilities.

If you're looking for more suggestions or are interested in getting a better idea of options on the market, I suggest taking a look at my Laptop Suggestion Guide. Best of luck!

Hey, I'm going to update my request. I posted earlier in the week and had time to think this weekend.

Reflections:

• Shopping for laptops is stressful; almost every lower-budget machine has big trade-offs these days!
  
• Lots of cheaper machines make compromises on basic quality of life; screen, keyboard, touchpad and so on..
  
• I really like the aesthetic of the Asus Zenbooks with the Ergo-Hinge, but they're all very different model to model.
  
• I've noticed QA issues amongst the reviews for products with the R5-3500u/3700u as well as heat/noise concerns. In retrospect these are issues that I don't want to gamble on; which also makes the Lenovo Flex 14'' & APU's less attractive.
  
• The Flex 14'' is a really good value and has a pretty secure spot at being a 2nd or 3rd choice.
  
• Something I've realized is that I don't really need a dedicated GDDR5 GPU like the MX150 or MX250.
  
  

  General Usage Habits:
  

  
  

• 10-15 Firefox Tabs
  
• Youtube, Spotify, Pandora.
  
• Netflix, Amazon Prime, Streaming.
  
• I'd like to play around w/ Linux.
  
  Budget: Initially; $400-600; but concern with build quality pushes me towards < $1000
  
  Country: USA ~Getting to a Microcenter, BestBuy or Walmart isn't a problem.
  
  Screen size: 13-14'' -- 1080p; prefer SSD & 8GB of RAM.
  
  Screen resolution: Prefer 1080p with solid brightness & good viewing angles.
  
  Heat:
  
  Sound: I'll likely bring my soundbar/headphones, but sound isn't unimportant.
  
  Touch screen: Depends; I think it's almost mandatory for Chromebooks & less so for laptops.
  
  Battery Life: I want something that's fairly powerful but can last a full school day (5-10 hours).
  
  Weight**: Less than 5 lbs; considering various Chromebooks & Ultrabooks; the lighter the better.
  
  Tl;DR - Laptops & Chromebooks that I'm considering:
  
  

  Laptops:
  

  
  

1. Asus Zenbook UX333FA-DH51 $840
   
2. Asus Vivobook S14-S432 & S15-S532 $750-900
   
3. Acer Aspire Slim 5: A515-54G-53H6 $650
   
4. Lenovo Flex 14'' R5-3500u $560
   https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-flex-series/Lenovo-IdeaPad-FLEX-15IWL/p/88IP8FX1272 (Lenovo Holiday sales ~ 10th Gen Intel = nice integrated graphics (for me anyway..)
   
5. ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333FA-DH51
   
6. HP Spectre x360 15-ch011dx Convertible
   
   I know that I could get better "value" - with a 10th gen i5 & an MX250 w/ the Acer Aspire Slim 5. The hardware is better, but I find the build quality concerning because this is a machine that'll go pretty much everywhere with me. The Vivobook, while less expensive loses a lot of battery life compared to the UX333FA; which I'm considering picking up used or possibly on Ebay because I love the aesthetic and getting it for ~ $700 is a much more competitive deal for me.
   
   Edit (adding some Microcenter deals) UX333FA-DH51 is @ $800 & HP Spectre x360 is at $850/800 too.

Sure happy to help you out.I would definitely recommend the ASUS FX502VM-AS73 15.6-inch Full HD Gaming Laptop, with Windows 10 15.6,There are two main hardware aspects of this laptop which you will definitely be pleased of an exigent gamer. Its CPU, from the 7th generation of intel chips and its GPU from the GeForce 10 series of video cards.The i7-7700HQ processor gives excellent results while gaming or working with complex software using this laptop.Now, the GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is one of the fastest currently available for laptops. It guarantees high FPS on your favorite games, using the latest technologies created by the brand. It has 16 GB RAM DDR4. I consider this the ideal amount for gamers, as well as for users willing to use demanding software, like CGI software, compilers, and multi-tasking in general.Storage capacity is also a great thing about this laptop. It comes with a 128 GB solid state drive, and also a 1 TB hard drive disk running at 7200 rpm. It weighs 4.9lbs comfortable to carry around.

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or The Eluktronics P650HP6 Premium VR Ready Gaming Laptop.Very powerful Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core peocessor great for cad work etc with Windows 10 Home 6GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 great for all the lastest games. A sweet 15.6inch Full HD IPS 512GB Performance SSD 16GB DDR4 RAM just perfect for you at a good price. Great reviews on this beauty, I personally love it check out this review https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R39YM8PXEYOG49/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MT7P0QJ

So the good news is that WoW is not very demanding when it comes to computer specs, but I assume you want to get use out of this laptop in the future as well, so let's look at the recommended specs because those are usually at least still better than the minimum for the next expansion or two. Basically we just want to go down this list and match them to the specs on a laptop, and usually a higher number on something like a CPU, GPU, or RAM is better.

The Recommended Specs
> OS: Windows 10 64-bit with latest service pack

> CPU: Intel Core i5-3330, AMD FX-6300, or better

> GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 260X or better

> RAM: 4 GB

OK- Good news is that most every laptop you can get now runs windows 10 64-bit, so that's a really hard one to miss.

As for CPU, how fast your PC can process the information, we're looking at an i5-3330, it isn't super important that you know what that means, just that you want an i5-xxxx where that number is at least 3330 with intel or you'll have to look a bit more for comparisons with ADM just because of how they name their parts.

GPU is easy again, you generally just want something with a 750 Ti (note that this is slightly more powerful than a 750, but anything above 750 should still be fine) or higher with Nvidia, or 260X or higher with AMD.

Then RAM is easy again, just 4GB or more.

I don't know what your price range is, but here are some laptops that fit this build:

MSI GL62M - $800

Acer Aspire E15 - $580

Dell Inspiration 5000 Gaming - $639

Asus P-Series - $499


All of these should do fine, but if you don't need a laptop I would suggest building a desktop. It is much easier to upgrade over time and lets you adapt to what you need it to do instead of having to upgrade the entire laptop.

Here's a link to a build that you could use It's from PC part picker so all of the items here are compatible and will fit together, you can mix and match things to fit what you want. It pulls the lowest prices and shows you where to get parts from with links - $826

Video on building your own PC Part 1

Part 2

I used these videos to build my PC with no prior experience. You can also try r/buildapc

Hopefully this is helpful.

For school and gaming in this price range I would advise you to check one of those laptops

laptop name | GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 | GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 | ASUS UX550GE Zenbook Pro
--- |---- |---- |----
CPU | Hexa core 8th Gen I7-8750H | Hexa core 8th Gen I7-8750H | Hexa core 8th Gen I7-8750HK
GPU | GTX 1070 Max Q | GTX 1070 Max Q | GTX 1050 Ti
Screen "| 144Hz 15.6"" Pantone X-Rite FHD IPS" "| 144Hz 15.6"" Pantone X-Rite FHD IPS" "| 15.6"" 4K Multi-Touch IPS"
Ram | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB
SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB
HDD | 0 | 0 | 0
Weight | 4.62 Lbs. | 4.62 Lbs. | 4.2 Lbs.
Battery life | 7.5 Hrs. | 7.5 Hrs. | 7 Hrs.
Price | 2250~2350$ | 2250~2350$ | 1750~1850$
Pros | A great screen with 144hz perfect for photo and video editing and a nice game play . | A great screen with 144hz perfect for photo and video editing and a nice game play . | A great UHD screen with perfect for photo and video editing and a nice game play .
Pros | The GTX 1070 Max Q should be enough for CAD work and a great gaming exprince . | The GTX 1070 Max Q should be enough for CAD work and a great gaming exprince . | Very light .
Pros | Great battery life . | Great battery life . | Great battery life .

You could check my post about Each GPU performance to help you decide what to go for .


As far as the new RTX line I don't think it's worth it to buy them today or even next year,the main thing about those cards is the Ray tracing and not a lot of games take use of it right now .

/u/fetoso - I apologize for weighing in late, but I would avoid still cameras (e.g., the GH5) for what you're trying to do. These cameras lack XLR inputs (unless you buy an adapter or external recorders) - and none of them have built-in ND filters if you ever want to take the camera outside.

You should also think seriously about the codec you record to - especially if you ever want to broadcast or project your promotional content in a theater. For that, it would be nice to have a robust 10-bit 4K codec that stands up to a reasonable amount of grading in post (the FS5 has a fairly weak 8-bit codec at 4K - and the C100 is an 8-bit 1080p camera).

With a $30K budget, you can afford more future-proofing than any of these cameras can give you.

That said, I recommend:

CAMERA/HANDHELD RIG/LENSES

• [$5995 Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro] (https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Camera-External-Controls/dp/B06XDKHT3C//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• For stage and studio work, I recommend the [$1795 Blackmagic Studio Viewfinder] (https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-URSA-Studio-Viewfinder/dp/B01ENU0H8C//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with talkback and tally (pictured [here] (https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAdrAAAAJGNjNDE5MmE2LWEwZTAtNDIwNS04ZjQxLWJiZDA5N2RiNDQwYw.jpg))
  
  
• When you want to put the camera on your shoulder, I recommend a [$1495 URSA Mini Viewfinder] (https://www.amazon.com/Blackmagic-Design-Viewfinder-Compatible-Display/dp/B00WRB14EQ//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) plus a [$362.80 CAME-TV Shoulder Kit] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=112470092157&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg).
  
  With this rig, the camera will be ready for the field (as pictured [here] (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PFMPGX9nQtg/maxresdefault.jpg) and reviewed [here] (https://youtu.be/PFMPGX9nQtg)).
  
  You'll also need a [$269 battery & plate] (https://www.amazon.com/Juicebox-Complete-Battery-Blackmagic-Ursa/dp/B01BG0M4EC//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a set of high quality cine lenses with decent gearing - perhaps a [$5789 set of Rokinon XEENs] (https://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Bundle-Video-Canon-Cameras/dp/B015IHJCI0//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20). [Here] (https://youtu.be/tv6vT9zCV2o) is a 2160p YouTube example shot with an URSA Mini 4.6K and a 24mm XEEN.
  
  Here is the more general image quality this camera can produce:
  
  Corporate Promos
  
  
• [Feast Tofino - Our Harvest by Wyatt Visuals] (https://vimeo.com/212675125) (4K)
  
  
• [BFIT Promo - 2017 by Rafael Pires Films] (https://vimeo.com/216259911) (1080p)
  
  
• [Bristol Pilots LLP - Promo Video by bwfilm] (https://vimeo.com/211514843) (1080p - shot with the URSA Mini Pro and a Sony A7s II)
  
  Travel/Nature
  
  
• [THE HIGHLANDS // SHOT ON URSA MINI PRO (4K) Beyond Limits Media] (https://youtu.be/Yvr3D2IxgdQ) (2160p)
  
  
• [SAKURA CHILL by TaQ Inoue] (https://vimeo.com/216288014) (4K)
  
  Narrative
  
  
• [Squared (4K) by Tony Leech] (https://vimeo.com/213755500) (4K)
  
  Documentary
  
  
• [Sunshine and laughter - Shot on Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro by Johnnie Behiri] (https://vimeo.com/209885747) (4K)
  
  Event
  
  
• [SMUEL: Tuning World Bodensee 2017 by SMUEL PRODUCTION] (https://vimeo.com/216309573) (4K)
  
  Interview
  
  
• [SWAGGER: interview avec OLIVIER BABINET au ROXIE San Francisco by Madnomad Films] (https://vimeo.com/212347272) (1080p)
  
  With 4.6K resolution, 15 stops of dynamic range, built-in XLRs, ND filters, internal RAW and 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes recording, the URSA Mini Pro is the best video/cinema camera you can buy below $10,000.
  
  Here are the accessories and support equipment I recommend for this camera:
  
  LIGHTS
  
  
• [Mole-Richardson TweenieLED 100W Daylite 3-Light Kit w barndoors, light stands, case and DMX remote control - $5550.48] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fmr58811.html)
  
  HEADPHONES
  
  
• [Senal SMH-1000- $74.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Senal-SMH-1000-Closed-Back-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00ASWZO6U//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) (I'm a big fan of the SMH-1000s for the detachable/replaceable cord. The Senals are great cans - and the replaceable cord will save you money in the long run.)
  
  REFLECTOR
  
  
• [Westcott Omega 10 in 1 "shoot through" reflector - $99.90] (https://www.amazon.com/Westcott-5572-Omega-Reflector-Kit/dp/B00OSFOJ6E//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) (nice demo of how it works and why it is better than a conventional reflector [here] (https://youtu.be/OaCPd1WNxVQ))
  
  MICS
  
  
• [Shotgun - Rode NTG-3 - $699] (https://www.amazon.com/Rode-NTG3-Super-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00EALIPCK//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  
• [Wireless - Sennheiser EW112P G3 dual lav system - $1259.90] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0147J18G4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  COMPUTER
  
  
• [15" MacBook Pro, Retina, Touch Bar, 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 Quad Core, Radeon Pro 560 GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD - $2699.99] (https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MacBook-Retina-MPTV2LL-Version/dp/B071WLXMNK//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  or
  
  
• [Asus Zenbook Pro 15.6" Ultra HD 4K Touchscreen Notebook Computer, Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 960M 2G, 512GB SSD, Windows 10 - $1314.95] (https://www.amazon.com/ZENBOOK-UX501VW-DS71T-Gaming-GeForce-Windows/dp/B018AX3OHO//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  TRIPOD
  
  
• [Sachtler 0775 Carbon Fiber Tripod w the FSB 8 head (20 lb. max payload) - $2430] (https://www.amazon.com/Sachtler-0775-Mid-Level-Spreader-Supports/dp/B003UY0WRY//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20)
  
  This setup will cost your employer less than their $30,000 budget - and enable them to produce high quality, high impact content for any audience - from YouTube all the way up to theatrical release.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck putting together the right setup for your needs!

The Sims 4 is a fairly non-graphically intensive game so it is possible to play it with integrated graphics if you wish to stay at the lower end of your price range. But I recommend a laptop with a Ryzen 5 3500u and it's Vega 8 graphics core rather than a laptop with an i5-8250u with it's Intel UHD 620 graphics core. The Vega 8 is a more powerful than the Intel UHD 620; is it roughly similar to a nVidia 940m from 2015. While that may not sound impressive considering that you are getting that level of performance from integrated graphics it is actually rather impressive. From some videos I have seen the Intel UHD 620 can be used to play the Sims 4, but not with high settings with smooth game play at 1080p.

Ryzen APUs have a bit less processing performance than Intel CPUs which means Intel CPUs will have better performance when it comes to things that requires a lot of processing performance.

At $696, the Lenovo L340 budget gaming laptop seems to be a very good value and is well within your budget. It has an Intel i5-9300H CPU, 8GB of RAM a 512GB SSD and a GTX 1650 dedicated GPU. The i5 CPU is definitely good for calculation heavy programs, the 512GB SSD is a pretty good size, I mostly see laptops with a 256GB SSD in this range. The GTX 1650 is a lot more powerful than the Vega 8; there is no comparison. It is overkill for the Sims 4, but if you are using engineering software that is graphically demanding then the GTX 1650 will definitely help. Of course, you should search for and read reviews before purchasing. It's specs looks nice on paper, but there could be issues with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Ideapad-i5-9300H-Processor-81LK00HDUS/dp/B07VC55LF5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Geforce+gtx+1650&qid=1570126267&s=pc&sr=1-1