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Need a New Laptop (Advice NEEDED)

  • 22-08-2014 5:17pm
    #1
    The Friendly Newcomer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭


    Hi

    I have been wracking my brains for the last few months about what laptop to buy.
    I am starting a Web Development and Creative Media course in September so I would like one that will suit all my needs.

    I will be doing coding, editing material (Photoshop etc) HTML and stuff similar to that throughout the course. I would also be using the laptop for Facebook and surfing the web (lots of typing) and finally something that is good for watching movies or TV shows online. (Netflix and RTE player etc)

    I am looking for a laptop that has either an i5 or i7 processor and at least 8GB of RAM.

    I have heard that Apple, Lenovo and Asus are the best brands.
    Not too sure about Dell, HP, Acer or Toshiba.
    So any opinions on brands would be helpful too.

    I was initially thinking of an Apple Macbook but I think they are too expensive.
    I have heard that the Apple's have good re-sale value where other brands don't and Apple laptops have the best batteries.

    Price range would be up to €1000

    Any advice would be much appreciated.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    This is an incredible laptop for the price. It only has 4Gb of ram, but that can easily be upgraded. Proper i7 Processor (not a ULV), 1TB Hard Drive, AMD 8750 2GB dedicated graphics.

    It comes without an OS but that can be gotten cheap on Reddit Software Swap (about €15 for Win)


  • #3
    The Friendly Newcomer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭The Friendly Newcomer


    Does anyone have any opinions on the Lenovo Z50-70?


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