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  1. Best Laptop Specs for AutoCAD

    July 13, 2026
    Tips & Advice
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON
    8 min read
    Best laptop specs for AutoCAD cover graphic showing a workstation laptop with a CAD drawing on screen and spec callouts for CPU, RAM, GPU and SSD

    Best Laptop Specs for AutoCAD: What You Actually Need in 2026

    Shopping for a laptop to run AutoCAD is harder than it should be. Autodesk publishes minimum and recommended requirements, but the minimums will frustrate you daily, and the marketing around gaming hardware muddies the water further. This guide breaks down what genuinely matters for a smooth AutoCAD experience on a CAD laptop, spec by spec.

    Everything here is based on the current release, AutoCAD 2027, which arrived in March 2026 with two changes that directly affect laptop buyers. We will get to both.

    The Official AutoCAD 2027 Requirements at a Glance

    Autodesk splits its requirements into basic and recommended tiers. For AutoCAD 2027 on Windows, the headline figures are:

    AutoCAD 2027 official requirements:

    Operating system: 64-bit Windows 11 (Windows 10 no longer supported)
    Processor: basic 2.5 to 2.9 GHz with 8 logical cores; recommended 3 GHz base, 4 GHz turbo or faster
    Memory: basic 16GB; recommended 32GB
    Graphics: basic

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  2. How Much RAM Do You Really Need for CAD Work?

    June 16, 2026
    Tips & Advice
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON, Emmanuel Valmas
    8 min read
    How Much RAM Do You Really Need for CAD Work?

    How Much RAM Do You Really Need for CAD Work?

    RAM is one of the most misunderstood specifications when buying a CAD laptop. Some buyers overspend on memory they will never touch, while others save a little up front and pay for it every day in lag, freezing and crashes.

    This guide cuts through the marketing and shows you how much RAM your CAD work actually needs, based on the software you run and the size of the models you build. We will cover the practical tiers, the specific requirements for AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Revit, and the memory details beyond raw capacity that quietly affect performance.

    Why RAM Matters So Much for CAD

    RAM is your laptop's fast working memory. When you open a model, your CAD application loads itself, the active drawing or assembly, and any referenced files into RAM so the processor can work on them quickly.

    The trouble starts when you run out. Once RAM fills up, your system falls back on disk-based virtual memory, shuffling data to and from your storage drive

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  3. Which MacBook Should You Buy in 2026? A Simple MacBook Buying Guide

    May 20, 2026
    Buying Guides
    Nathan Bird
    3 min read
    MacBook buying guide

    Buying a MacBook in 2026 is overwhelming than ever because Apple now offers multiple models, screen sizes, and M-series chips that can get confusing when you’re just starting out to research.  The good news is that choosing the right MacBook becomes easy once you know what you need.

     

    This simple MacBook buying guide will help you choose the best MacBook for your need, whether you are a student, worker, programmer, video editor, or a business owner.

     

     

    MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro

    If you’re wondering what’s the difference between the three, the MacBook Neo is an entry level, budget friendly laptop designed for basic everyday task. The MacBook Air is ultra-thin, lightweight, and fanless, making it the perfect choice for travel, simple browsing, and general productivity. The MacBook Pro is heavier and features active cooling, superior 120Hz display, and extra ports perfect for creative professionals and heavy workload.

     

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  4. AI PC vs Copilot+ PC: What's the Difference, and Which Laptops Qualify

    May 20, 2026
    Featured Articles, Tips & Advice
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON
    29 min read
    AI PC vs Copilot+PC

    AI PC vs Copilot+ PC: Whats the Difference, and Which Laptops Qualify?

    Walk through any laptop retailer in 2026 and you will see two terms used almost interchangeably across HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, and the rest: "AI PC" and "Copilot+ PC". They sound like the same thing. They are not. The gap between them is real, it is measurable, and it determines whether your new laptop can run features like Recall, Live Captions with Translation, and Cocreator, or whether it just has a small AI chip that does some of the work but misses Microsofts certification entirely. This guide explains the difference in plain English, works through the three tiers of AI capability now on the market, and shows you how to spot a genuine Copilot+ PC across every major brand even when the product name itself is unreliable.

    Hello, I am Nathan Bird, Senior Sales Specialist at Landmark Computers. In 26 years of selling business laptops to Australian organisations, I have rarely seen a product category get more

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  5. Inside HP's G2 Laptop Series: Guide to New ProBook and EliteBook Range

    May 13, 2026
    Featured Articles, Buying Guides
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON
    27 min read
    Inside HP's G2 Series Range: Guide to ProBook and EliteBook Laptops

  6. ASUS Is Back at Landmark: Your Full Guide to the ExpertBook Range

    May 06, 2026
    Featured Articles, Device
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON
    17 min read
    Learn about Asus and their ExpertBook Laptop Range

    ASUS Is Back at Landmark: Your Complete Guide to the ExpertBook Range

    In short: After a few years off the shelves, ASUS is back at Landmark Computers, and we are stocking the full ExpertBook business range. From the entry-level B1 to the flagship ExpertBook Ultra Copilot+ PC, this guide walks through every tier we are carrying, who each one is built for, and how they stack up against the established business names you already know.

    It has been a little while since you have seen ASUS sitting alongside our HP, Lenovo and Dell business ranges. We are pleased to say that wait is over. ASUS has returned to the Landmark Computers catalogue, and we are bringing in their full ExpertBook commercial line, the laptops ASUS designs and tests specifically for work.

    The range has matured a great deal in the time we have been away. ASUS now has a properly structured business lineup with five distinct tiers, security and durability standards that match the established commercial brands, and a few genuinely

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  7. ISV Certification Explained: Why It Matters for CAD Professionals

    April 22, 2026
    Tips & Advice
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON
    16 min read
    ISV Certification Explained: Why It Matters for CAD Professionals
    G'day, I'm Nathan Bird from Landmark Computers. With 26 years in the industry, one of the questions I get asked most often by CAD professionals is some version of: "Will this laptop actually run my software properly?" The answer depends less on the spec sheet and more on something most buyers overlook entirely - ISV certification. This post explains what it is, why it matters, and how to use it when making your next hardware decision.

    📄 Quick Summary

    • ISV certification is a formal testing and approval process between hardware manufacturers and CAD software vendors.
    • Certified laptops are guaranteed to run specific CAD applications stably, accurately, and with full vendor support.
    • Without certification, you risk crashes, rendering errors, and being caught in the middle when vendors blame each other.
    • The major CAD software vendors; Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, PTC, and Siemens, each maintain public certified hardware lists you can check before you buy.
    • Every professional CAD laptop we stock
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  8. Apple MacBook Neo Now Available in Australia: The Most Affordable MacBook Ever

    March 18, 2026
    Device
    Nathan Bird and Emmanuel Valmas
    8 min read
    Apple MacBook Neo Now Available in Australia: The Most Affordable MacBook Ever
    Apple has done something it has never done before -- released a MacBook priced under $1,000 in Australia. The brand-new MacBook Neo starts at just $899, and we are proud to say it is now in stock at Landmark Computers. If you have been waiting for an affordable way into the Apple ecosystem, your wait is over.

    G'day! I'm Emmanuel from Landmark Computers, and alongside my colleague Nathan who has been selling laptops here for longer than either of us cares to admit, we wanted to share our thoughts on this genuinely exciting new release. The MacBook Neo is a laptop that has the tech world buzzing -- and for good reason.

    In over 30 years of selling computers at Landmark, we honestly cannot remember a time Apple made a move quite like this. So let's dig into what the MacBook Neo actually is, what you get at each price point, who it suits best, and where it has its limits.

    MacBook Neo: Quick Summary

    • What it is: Apple's most affordable laptop ever -- a brand-new 13-inch MacBook designed for everyday
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  9. Understanding CPU Cores vs Clock Speed for CAD: What Really Matters for Performance

    November 24, 2025
    Technology, Tips & Advice
    Nathan Bird and JASON JASON
    12 min read
    Understanding CPU Cores vs Clock Speed for CAD: What Really Matters for Performance

    Understanding CPU Cores vs Clock Speed for CAD: What Really Matters for Performance

    When shopping for a CAD laptop, you'll encounter specifications listing processor cores, threads, and clock speeds measured in gigahertz. But what do these numbers actually mean for your CAD workflow? More importantly, which specification matters most for the software you use every day?

    Understanding the relationship between CPU cores and clock speed is crucial for making informed hardware decisions that will support your professional work for years to come. This guide breaks down these technical specifications into practical knowledge you can use when selecting your next mobile workstation.

    CPU Basics: Cores and Clock Speed Explained

    What Are CPU Cores?

    Think of CPU cores as individual workers in a team. A processor with four cores is like having four workers who can handle separate tasks simultaneously. Modern processors range from dual-core chips in budget laptops to 16-core or higher processors in high-end

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  10. What is HP Sure View? Your Guide to Built-In Laptop Privacy

    November 20, 2025
    Security, Device, Technology, Working From Home, Tips & Advice
    JASON JASON and Nathan Bird
    8 min read
    What is HP Sure View? Your Guide to Built-In Laptop Privacy

    What is HP Sure View? Your Guide to Built-In Laptop Privacy

    If you've been looking at HP business laptops or mobile workstations, you might have noticed "HP Sure View" listed as a feature on certain models. But what exactly is it, and do you actually need it? This guide explains what HP Sure View does, how it works, and helps you decide whether it's worth considering for your next laptop.

    Quick Summary: What is HP Sure View?

    HP Sure View is built-in privacy screen technology that narrows your laptop's viewing angle at the press of a button. When activated, people sitting beside you or standing behind you can't read your screen—but you see everything normally. Press F2 to turn it on or off instantly. Available on select HP EliteBook, ZBook, and ProBook models for around $150 more than equivalent models without it.

    What HP Sure View Actually Is

    HP Sure View is a built-in privacy screen technology that's integrated directly into select HP laptop displays. Think of it as electronic blinds for

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