Why would you want a beefy GPU in anything except a gaming laptop or full blown workstation replacement?
Also on the bus ride. I certainly wouldn't want to unpack a 17" gaming laptop on a bus of all places. You couldn't use a external mouse anyways. There I'd want a steam deck or Nintendo switch.
What is a better word for a laptop with good specs? "High end laptops" are usually garbage when I search for them. 19" monitor and a 3060 for $2000, RGB keyboard 512GB ram, 16gb Ram.
I just use the word gaming laptop because you can get high quality stuff for under $1000, or you can get ultra high quality for $3000 like a 4090.
"Mobile Workstation" is what the PC industry generally calls big, heavy machines with discreet GPUs, but not all the leet stickers / RGB of a gaming laptop. They're pitched to people who CAD, for example.
Sure, i get that. I still don't think I'd want to travel or commute with that kind of laptop.
That's the kind of machine I'd want docked at my desk, connected to multiple displays and all other peripherals. At that power efficiency and battery life are of little concern.
I kind of know what you mean. My bro had a gaming laptop that was gigantic and the fans sounded like a jet engine.
I snagged an Asus the other day with a 3060 + 16gb ram for $800 and its small/light weight. I don't think I've heard the fans on it, but I have kids hahaha
If battery life is a concern, how long do you need to remain on but not plugged in? I've used it in enough 2 hr meetings and I don't think I broke 50% battery. I'm doing CAD work/GPU work.
