no traveling. will be strictly used at home as secondary pc. need as much power as possible.
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You can assemble a more powerful desktop without monitor in 40k as compared to laptop.
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You get a good quality good config desktop pc
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Power to do what ?
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run multiple vms in vmware workstation 17 pro
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I think you need a lot of RAM for that.
Is 32GB RAM not sufficient for running VMs?
Is there some space constraints? (since you asked for mini PC/laptop)
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a bit… yeah.
Then you can go with mATX mobo and mATX CH160 Plus cabinet.
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If you have ways to get used Thinkpads offloaded by IT companies, then some crazy deals can be had.
I am typing from Thinkpad T14s with 8core, 16Threads ryzen 7 cpu, 32 gb ram, touch screen and 1.2 kg with 8-10 hr of battery. I got this used for 27k from a reseller I had tasked with finding me an AMD thinkpad.
Please ignore if not ok with used.
fine with used. but i dunno where to find such stuff.
If you decide to get used enterprise laptop then you’ll get much better quality, next best is regular laptop during sale times and last will be new mini-pc in terms of value.
Forgot about mac mini, the entry level mac mini provides an incredible performance to value ratio.
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some information about the exact types of tasks youre looking to do would help
Proxmox..running a truenas scale vm server ,.a.linux vm and several windows vms for some hours every day…
Get a mini pc imo. Budget laptops arent that durable.
if you buy some parts on the used market and dont care about warranty, then you can get away with a decent 1080p gaming rig at about 40-45k.
there are some good deals here on techenclave, and some other sites as well, you just have to do your due diligence.