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New laptop for 500 budget

  • 15-02-2013 08:57AM
    #1
    bikerjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭


    Hi guys, I I'm looking to buy a new laptop that will be used for the internet, watching film's, ideally I'm looking for one with HDMI, USB 3,and a decent processor, anyone in touch with the laptop scene that can advise me on a laptop for this budget.

    Thanks JC.


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  • #2
    Polar Ice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 857 ✭✭✭Polar Ice


    What screen size would you be looking at?
    Is battery life important?
    Is mobility important?


  • #3
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    With a budget of 500 Euro, do not settle for anything less than a Core i5 processor.


  • #4
    Har0ld x9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Har0ld x9


    Sorry to hijack thread your thread but am interested in thoughts on this myself as my laptop is nearing end of life & 500 is about my budget too..
    Torqay wrote: »
    With a budget of 500 Euro, do not settle for anything less than a Core i5 processor.

    Why do you suggest an i5 processor? Is the performance noticeably better than the i3??


  • #5
    bikerjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭bikerjohn


    Torqay wrote: »
    With a budget of 500 Euro, do not settle for anything less than a Core i5 processor.

    I ended up with an Ausus x54c i3 dule core 4 gig of ram for 449 in harvey normans, seems to be fast enought for what I need.


    Thanks for the advice ;)


  • #6
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Har0ld x9 wrote: »
    Why do you suggest an i5 processor? Is the performance noticeably better than the i3??

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    Of course, a Core i3 is sufficient for for most users by today's standard, so if you don't really need the "horsepower", you might get a Core i3 for €100 less instead. Money you can put to good use elsewhere, buy a solid state disk for example (much better responsiveness and indeed robustness).

    If I really want to spend 500 yoyos on a regular laptop, I certainly would not buy a Core i3.


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  • #7
    Har0ld x9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Har0ld x9


    Thanks for your swift reply.. think I will keep watching out on Argos for an i5 within my buget (have a voucher for here).. would 4GB of RAM be sufficient or would i better off getting 6?

    Would primarily be used for web browsing, office (word excel), watching videos & connecting to tv.. unlikely to be used for much gaming..


  • #8
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Har0ld x9 wrote: »
    Thanks for your swift reply.. think I will keep watching out on Argos for an i5 within my buget (have a voucher for here).. would 4GB of RAM be sufficient or would i better off getting 6?

    Would primarily be used for web browsing, office (word excel), watching videos & connecting to tv.. unlikely to be used for much gaming..

    RAM? The more the better! ;)

    But if you spot a nice deal with only 4 GB, don't hesitate. RAM is cheap and upgrade is easy.


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