NashvilleDavid Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I do not have the chief architect software yet, but I am looking at laptops to run the software on. My question is: when you are using the software, how often do you need to input numbers, like dimension numbers? Is there a benefit to having a separate numbers keypad that is all together in one place instead of spread out across the top of the keyboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitchenAbode Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Dimensioning is mostly automatic. You will however need to enter numbers in dialog boxes to define other sizing parameters. If you prefer using a numeric keypad then it may be best to purchase a separate standalone unit, that way your choice of laptop will not be so restrictive. All depends on how you like to work. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 You'll need to enter a lot of numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 USB number keypads are available, but the real question you need to consider is screen size. If you get a Laptop with a 17" screen (highly recommended) it will most assuredly have a built-in number keypad. Also, make sure you get a Laptop with a good Video Card with at least 2GB onboard memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 a good gaming video card - preferably by Nvidia Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Screen size and video hardware support is more important than having or not having a key pad (The only time I use my keypad is when I use the Microsoft Calculator). I recently bought a new laptop by ASUS their G751 JL. It was relatively inexpensive and runs Chief like a dream. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief58 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I recently bought and ASUS 17" gaming computer which I use Chief on in the field and at my kitchen counter where I am know and love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 That's a nice one Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPDesign Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I really like my Asus G750! Core I7 2.4ghz, 12 gig ram, 1T media drive and I added an SSD for the primary C drive. Boots in 8 seconds! 2 gig Nvidia card You wont be disappointed, good quality build and great battery life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I'll throw another vote out there for ASUS as well. I love my G751. I had a higher end MSI gaming laptop get stolen and my wife bought me the ASUS for Christmas as a replacement. It was notably cheaper than the MSI but was the best one available locally, and as it turns out I couldn't be happier with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'm on month 54 of a 36-month tech lifecycle with an Asus G74SX. It is getting replaced with the Dec 3rd release of the Asus G752VY-DH78K. jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjanderson66 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Wow Jon, $3600 for a Laptop... I primarily use my Desktop for Chief and then my MacBook pro 15 for client presentations. Do you do all your work on the ASUS? Still using a #2 Pencil as well, I have kids so I can't seem to keep them around so I switched to the IPad and a Disto. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Chris, yes, I do almost everything on a laptop now--almost. So, the more umph I can muster, without burning down the house, the better. jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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