Laptop for Office Use

[kwinters]

Apologies for the cluelessness but I need to get a new laptop for work and am unsure on what spec is necessary/appropriate. I have been using the laptop below for about 5 years now. I work as a sole trader in compliance consulting. I generally need the use of 3 screens (Laptop & 2 externals) for most of what I do day-to-day (this is important). The spec below has generally been adequate for the work I do - the laptop is struggling a bit now but I'm guessing that's down to age. My use is fairly typical office use - multiple MS Office applications on the go, ScreenConnect, webrowser, making PPT presentations but outside of this I don't really use it for much else. I have the two external screens connected via HDMI & VGA but I'm guessing no new laptops would have VGA output so advice around this is my main concern and any general advice around memory/processing spec for office use.

 

[SpyderTracks]

i would suggest deleting the image as it has your windows key in there, you don’t want that stolen.

 

[kwinters]

OK - I think this will do me for just office use. Does anyone know what output other than 1 x HDMI port (if any) is on these?

Chassis & Display
Initia Series: 14" Matte Full HD 60 Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 10-Core Processor i7-1255U (3.5GHz) 12MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
16GB PCS PRO SODIMM DDR4 3200MHz (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (DUAL CHANNEL RAM) OR Intel® UHD Graphics (SINGLE CHANNEL RAM)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
256GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3200 MB/R, 2700 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 45W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Initia Series Integrated 49WH Lithium Ion Battery
Sound Card
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
1 x USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORT (Type C) + 1 x USB 3.2 GEN2 PORT + 1 x USB 3.2 GEN1 PORT
Keyboard Language
INITIA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Professional 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)
Chassis
Clevo NL41PU2 FHD (i7-1255U, FHD, 60Hz N4, FP, AX201, Blank KB)
Delivery
2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 3 to 5 working days
Price: €876.00 including VAT and Delivery

 

[SpyderTracks]

OK - I think this will do me for just office use. Does anyone know what output other than 1 x HDMI port (if any) is on these?

Chassis & Display
Initia Series: 14" Matte Full HD 60 Hz 45% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 10-Core Processor i7-1255U (3.5GHz) 12MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
16GB PCS PRO SODIMM DDR4 3200MHz (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
Integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (DUAL CHANNEL RAM) OR Intel® UHD Graphics (SINGLE CHANNEL RAM)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
256GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3200 MB/R, 2700 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 45W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
Initia Series Integrated 49WH Lithium Ion Battery
Sound Card
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
1 x USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORT (Type C) + 1 x USB 3.2 GEN2 PORT + 1 x USB 3.2 GEN1 PORT
Keyboard Language
INITIA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Professional 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)
Chassis
Clevo NL41PU2 FHD (i7-1255U, FHD, 60Hz N4, FP, AX201, Blank KB)
Delivery
2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 3 to 5 working days
Price: €876.00 including VAT and Delivery

Any reason for windows pro? It’s not like old versions where it added loads of features, it’s really only for meeting requirements to join an enterprise domain.

T has the following display ports

 

[kwinters]

Any reason for windows pro? It’s not like old versions where it added loads of features, it’s really only for meeting requirements to join an enterprise domain.

T has the following display ports

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Thanks so much, Windows Pro is just for Bitlocker. Wasn't sure on ports as the last laptop I got from PCS had an unexpected VGA port, which is handy for the 2 external screens. I'm guessing I'll need some sort of splitter/dock for the new one so.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Thanks so much, Windows Pro is just for Bitlocker. Wasn't sure on ports as the last laptop I got from PCS had an unexpected VGA port, which is handy for the 2 external screens. I'm guessing I'll need some sort of splitter/dock for the new one so.

Yes, if it doesnt have a modern port you’d need an active display port to VGA. VGA is analogue vs modern ports which are digital so it needs an active signal converter within the cable.

You may find just buying a modern cheap monitor is actually better value

 

[kwinters]

Yes, if it doesnt have a modern port you’d need an active display port to VGA. VGA is analogue vs modern ports which are digital so it needs an active signal converter within the cable.

You may find just buying a modern cheap monitor is actually better value

The monitor has a HDMI port too, it's just that the laptop has 1 x HDMI & 1 x VGA output. The new build has 1 x HDMI output but I need 2 external screens.

 

[TonyCarter]

The new laptop has HDMI and Displayport (via USB-C), so will support 2 monitors...but one will have to go via a Displayport/USB-C to HDMI/VGA adapter/cable.