2traxSep 1, 2025

OK, new laptop time.
Strangely, despite generally being into tech I hate shopping for laptops, so I am looking for a few recommendations to shortlist.
I need for a machine for #GIS, #CAD, #acoustic modelling and #python development that has:
* a discrete video card which will handle these workloads
* thunderbolt support
* good build quality
* 64GB or better RAM
* a decent multi-core processor that will handle calculating models in VMs
* 4k screen (though it will spend 90% of the time hooked up to a 40" monster curved screen)
* full size SD card slot would be nice, but I suppose I could carry an adaptor so I could compromise on this.
* linux support as that is what will be running
* Not from a US company.

So far the Tuxido Stellaris 16 - Gen7 - i9 275HX w/ RTX 5070 Ti is leading my list, with the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 following behind. I was wondering whether any of you peeps have experience with either or use something else that might be worth considering?

Show threaditsjustmeSep 1, 2025
@2trax as a brand, you can beat Lenovo ThinkPads for quality. I've used them for 15 years when they were still "IBM". I have a T16 now and love it.
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@itsjustmehere Thanks for the feedback! I've heard great things about them but always been given Dells (XPS and Precision) so it is good to hear from someone who uses one.
Sep 1, 2025 at 4:46pmWeb