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yeah, I mean I don't need a new one. Looking at 17 inch screen, 12gm ram+, minimum 512gb ssd, and a good processor. Not really concerned about graphics as i won't be gaming on it. My current laptop will be for podcasting and such

One thing for sure, if you plan on keeping it for a while, let's say four years, take your time and get something fancy.
Like 32gb RAM, 1TB SSD and intel I7 for the graphic card stay in the middle, you never know

not a bad plan,

That is what I did for a desktop. I know I am set for four or more years.