dharq Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I know this is a vague one, I am looking for a few suggestions in regards to a reliable mobile PC laptop for such applications as VMs, various builds of linux - distowatch .. IO to gain access to resources and or services. in CyberSec its a ongoing issue as to what supports what and how to get there. now that vmware is sold to broadcom so much sucks .. but I know there are other options if need be I prefer self upgrade machines for ram, ssd, etc for laptop suggestions .. no particular order if you have a better brand suggestions feel free ... alienware mac pro, air, other dell xps ... lenovo ideapad or .. I do have a few choice hak5 products and intend to get more as hak5 being a awesome spot going forward .. thanks for you time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_pyrro Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 You need to decide what you plan to do with the laptop. If you don't really know (other than it will be used for "cybersecurity related tasks"), then you could use almost anything. Getting one (1) device that covers every single aspect isn't really going to work. I think the best way is to have several different devices. If you plan to run VMs, then you will need storage for sure, and RAM (but that depends on how many VMs you plan to run in paralell at most, and how memory hungry they are). I won't get into any "Chevy vs. Ford discussions" when it comes to brands or models since it doesn't really matter if you ask me. Just get anything that is a known brand. I don't stick to any specific brand, I guess I have all of the major brands either it'd be HP, Lenovo, Dell, or whatever. So, I'd say, get as much RAM as you can afford (but not ridiculously much), and storage. A decent CPU helps, but it doesn't need to be overkill. A high end GPU isn't really needed unless you plan to have engagements that involve some form of "cracking", but I wouldn't do that on a laptop anyway. You will still be able to learn the basics with just a simple CPU/GPU. I'd say that I do most of the things I involve myself in with pretty low spec gear (in comparison) and it works splendidly well. I even use old low spec Chromebooks with some Linux distro installed sometimes. As always, it all depends on the use case. All in all, there are so many things that would affect a "recommendation" (what's already been said, size, weight, screen resolution, etc, etc, etc) so you will probably need to narrow it all down to what you actually are going to use the device for and then decide. Getting a used/refurbed laptop that has room for RAM upgrades (if it doesn't have enough already) is for sure a viable option. That way you could get a pretty robust "enterprise grade" laptop with possible upgrades for a decent price tag, still with some form of warranty as well in many cases (if refurbed by some known company). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dharq Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 Nods, yea I normally max ram - I feel like it improves the life of a machine, I have been looking at a HP last bit - I have been a mac fan for its simplicity, but there is all kinds of issues brewing at the moment re: gofetch cpu flaw - so many machines made into throw away status. for true hardcore cracking need a desktop of sorts of course. I guess some of the important portions would be plenty of IO to be compatible, good through put strong nic, antenna. used upgradeable may be the way to go.. consider 14" / 15.6 grfx card , light ish weight. wouldnt it be nice to have dual cpu to switch back n forth if needed. or ability for vmotion type environment for laptop like vsphere lol .. have some thinking to do I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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