CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Best Laptop for AutoCAD? https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:29:25 +0000 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:54:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9426 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : Thanks for all...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24813&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24813 Author: Mike Skipta
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Posted: 08.Oct.2013 at 16:54

Thanks for all your replies.

Unfortunately the IT department’s take is that any computerrunning AutoCAD must be able to play with the entire company program’s thatthey use. A few things they probably would not have a problem with, is RAM anda quality Graphics card. As far as HP versus another brand I’m sure they putthis out for Bid to get the best deal with what works with the company programs.

I like the larger screen with the Dell Precision M6500 andhaven’t had any problems with it however, it comes with a price. It’s much heavierto lug around.

Is anyone using a HP laptop now and if so, how do you likeit?

Mike

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:54:22 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24813&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24813 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : One thing is clear,for these type...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24807&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24807 Author: andrew_neil
Subject: 9426
Posted: 08.Oct.2013 at 11:17

One thing is clear,for these type of work you need a dedicated GPU unit at first]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:17:01 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24807&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24807 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : Dell Precision m6500 is mine too...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24373&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24373 Author: sungod2010
Subject: 9426
Posted: 24.Aug.2013 at 20:00

Dell Precision m6500 is mine too
]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:00:20 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24373&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24373 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : 4GB of RAM these days would be...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24358&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24358 Author: John Connor
Subject: 9426
Posted: 23.Aug.2013 at 13:13

4GB of RAM these days would be considered paltry.  8-12GB or whatever the max the laptop can accommodate would be better.
]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:13:10 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24358&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24358 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : Since you are going to use it...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24356&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24356 Author: andrew_neil
Subject: 9426
Posted: 23.Aug.2013 at 09:19

Since you are going to use it for Autocad it is wise to go with a machine with ample RAM at least 4GB and dedicated GPU unit to make it really worth.You can try Lenovo y500 which I think is great for this pupose.It has nvidia 2gb ddr5 high quality graphics card which I think worth a look.
Thanks

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:19:21 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24356&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24356 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : I think there is a big difference,...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24125&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24125 Author: John Connor
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Posted: 03.Aug.2013 at 18:32

I think there is a big difference, performance wise, between a laptop you can buy off the shelf and one that is configured for running a program like AutoCAD.  Bear in mind you get what you pay for.  You should also keep in mind you would want this laptop to last at least three years.]]> Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:32:43 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24125&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24125 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : What&#039;s kind of funny is that...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24121&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24121 Author: heinsite
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Posted: 03.Aug.2013 at 09:48

What's kind of funny is that at the Exhibition Center every year at Autodesk University the HP area is one of the biggest and most lively.  But I don't use an HP laptop for AutoCAD myself.  I've been very happy with a fast Jetbook.  Truthfully any laptop with an Intel i7 or equivalent processor, a fast hard drive, and at least 8 GB of memory will run AutoCAD just fine.  A good quality gaming video board, Autodesk certified or not, will also run more applications. 

If you really need a 'ruggedized' laptop you can spend the money.  But really you don't need it;  in most cases any good quality machine is likely to wrok just as well.

Dave.
]]> Sat, 03 Aug 2013 09:48:19 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24121&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24121 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : If they balk at the price they...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24098&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24098 Author: John Connor
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Posted: 01.Aug.2013 at 15:38

If they balk at the price they should at least use the specs as the criteria for selecting a suitable CAD oriented laptop.  Too often the IT department buys what they want rather than what you need.
]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:38:43 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24098&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24098 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : Thanks for your reply John,I will...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24096&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24096 Author: Mike Skipta
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Posted: 01.Aug.2013 at 14:25

Thanks for your reply John,
I will pass this information along to our IT department.
Mike
]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:25:13 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24096&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24096 <![CDATA[Best Laptop for AutoCAD? : I would highly recommend that...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&PID=24078&title=best-laptop-for-autocad#24078 Author: John Connor
Subject: 9426
Posted: 31.Jul.2013 at 11:52

I would highly recommend that the company rethink their decision to go with HP and instead look at Xi PowerGo XT laptop by Xi Computers.  And it is always a good idea to get a laptop with a dedicated graphics card.
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