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If the person is serious about sound recording and would perhaps at some point like to work on audio production in general then it's best to drop the size/weight requirements. Performance-focused laptops often tend to have lower DPC latencies which are important from a production standpoint. If...

If you're still looking at a full-sized, performance focused laptop, I would suggest waiting if at all possible for a few more options should open up. If waiting is not possible, It would be a good idea to look at more portable choices considering you'll have a dedicated rig to do the heavy...

How much do you plan on spending for just the laptop alone?

Not sure why you'd assume that I haven't looked at them. When it comes to gaming, GPU is king. Even a quad-core CPU is plenty for most games. As for game launch, that's largely i/o-SSD dependent. Not that those seconds mean much in comparision to the actual in-game experience.

What if the laptop most suited to you isn't in there? The 1660Ti is significantly faster than 1650-class GPU so if gaming is most important, that's the one to pick.

If you don't need to stick to the same size/weight then something based on an 6/8-core U series processor. Otherwise a higher power H part in a gaming/creator type model. Ideally you'd want something with low DPC latency; most brands are comparable with the exception of Dell's stuff.

This is a question that can only be answered by your workload. Do you use applications that require pro-drivers and have lots of proprietary components (eg., Solidworks)? If so, the workstation/pro line of products makes more sense. Reliability is a fickle, multi-varied subject that's best left...

Not a good idea. Get a new(as in recently released) laptop with the best GPU you can fit within your target budget (which it helps to specify if you want advice).

You could get an E14 with a 4500U for like 50k not too long ago. Also, that display is likely a TN. I would recommend looking elsewhere.

15.6 inch and touchscreen generally don't mix. I would recommend revising one or both of these requirements based on how important touch/pen input is to you. If it isn't, you're better off avoiding 2-in-1s/convertibles as they take away budget from more important areas and add...

+1 No laptop screen is ever going to be big enough. Not the best idea to compromise on portability (the whole point of a laptop) in order to gain an extra inch or two.

Dell has had a lot of QC issues lately. Look at the Thinkpads if you're concerned about reliability/durability. Laptops with an HDD will give up a lot in terms of size/weight.

You're unlikely to miss that extra inch but it pays huge dividends in terms of size/weight.

Oh well, atleast you tried :laughing:

Definitely the Modern between those two.

You won't void the warranty for something that is meant to be user accessible. Those warranty void stickers are now illegal in most countries.

You're welcome :P That's it really. If performance, build and battery life area all important, there's nothing like the G14 in this size.

Pick the base G14 and call it a day Outside of that, you get diminishing returns on performance once you get past ~70k (80+ with GST) or so.

Its usually not a good idea to buy a convertible unless you actually need touch/pen input. It adds cost and complexity to a design which can result in compromises elsewhere.

You really don't need to spend more considering your requirements and the fact that the Swift 3 has a very nice metal build. If you must, navigate to 'Ultrabooks' from the Recommendations menu on that page.