Week One Discussion Revision

 My recommendation for a work only laptop for 3500 or under is the XPS laptop by Dell featured here >XPS 15 Laptop: Dell XPS Laptop Computers | Dell USALinks to an external site.

With the 2TB SSD and 32GB of ram options selected this laptop would use the $3200 of the $3500 budget allotted. With the remaining $300, I would suggest investing in an extended warranty or accident protection plan. These plans can cover unexpected repairs and, depending on the terms, even accidental damage. Part of the remaining budget can be spent on the required Microsoft 365 business basic which is currently $72 dollars annually.

This laptop configuration looks impressive and should comfortably meet the needs of the new employee who will be supporting the ABC project.

 Processor:

13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor (14-Core, 24MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz)

The 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor with 14 cores is high-end and will perform excellently in multitasking and demanding applications like graphic design and animation software.

Operating System:

Windows 11 Pro, English, French, Spanish

Windows 11 Pro will offer advanced features and capabilities, especially for business users.

Graphics Card:

NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6

The NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 with 8 GB GDDR6 is an advanced GPU and will be more than sufficient for complex graphics and animations.

Display:

15.6" OLED 3.5K (3456x2160) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 400-Nit Display

The 15.6" OLED 3.5K InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective Display will provide brilliant color accuracy and clarity, which will be very helpful for graphic design.

Memory: 

32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz

32 GB of DDR5 RAM will allow for smooth multitasking and efficient operation, even with demanding applications.

 Hard Drive:

2 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD

The 2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD will offer ample space for storing large files and will also help in quick boot times and fast file access.

Microsoft Office:

No Microsoft Office License included

There is no Microsoft Office License included, so you will need to purchase this separately.

Comprehensive digital protection – including antivirus, privacy and identity protections

McAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscription

Protect your purchase:

1Y ProSupport for PCs NextBusinessDay OnsiteService after RemoteDiagnosis-for business

The laptop does come with a 1-year ProSupport for PCs and NextBusinessDay OnsiteService, which will be useful for business users who need quick and efficient support.

Accidental Damage Service:

None

I would suggest investing in an extended warranty or accident protection plan with the remaining amount of the budget.

Keyboard:

Backlit Black English Keyboard w/ Fingerprint Reader

Ports:

1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ port with DisplayPort™

2 Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C™ 3.2 Gen 2) ports

1 headset (headphone and microphone combo) port

(1) USB-C to USB-A v3.0 & HDMI v2.0 adapter (included in the box)

Slots:

1 SD-card slot

1 Wedge-shaped lock slot

Dimensions & Weight:

Height : 0.71 in. (18 mm)  

Width: 13.57 in. (344.72 mm)  

Depth: 9.06 in. (230.14 mm)  

Weight:

4.23lbs. (1.92kg) for OLED

Wireless:

Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 1675 (AX211), 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® wireless card

The inclusion of a fingerprint reader enhances security, while the Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 will ensure fast and reliable internet connectivity.

Primary Battery:

6 Cell, 86 Wh, integrated.

Power:

130Watt Type-C Adapter

You can adjust the configuration of parts to better suit the tasks that will be given to the new employee, this is simply my recommendation given the parameters of the purchase.