Recommend a laptop/where to buy

Polka_Dot

I'm looking to get a new laptop after Christmas. My current laptop is 5 years old and extremely slow. I don't need it for anything too fancy, I would mainly use it for college work and internet browsing, as well as the likes of Netflix and Spotify (which my current laptop finds hard to handle). I wouldn't need a huge amount of memory, but I'd like if it had a semi-decent battery life. My current one only ever lasted two hours at best and at the moment it needs to constantly be plugged in which makes portability difficult. What kind of specs would I be looking for in a new laptop? Also, where would be the best place to buy it? Since I'll be getting it after Christmas I'd be hoping to maybe get a good deal in the sales. I don't mind buying online either. I'm not too sure of my budget yet but it would probably be about €400.

BeanFlicker

Polka_Dot wrote: »

I'm looking to get a new laptop after Christmas. My current laptop is 5 years old and extremely slow. I don't need it for anything too fancy, I would mainly use it for college work and internet browsing, as well as the likes of Netflix and Spotify (which my current laptop finds hard to handle). I wouldn't need a huge amount of memory, but I'd like if it had a semi-decent battery life. My current one only ever lasted two hours at best and at the moment it needs to constantly be plugged in which makes portability difficult. What kind of specs would I be looking for in a new laptop? Also, where would be the best place to buy it? Since I'll be getting it after Christmas I'd be hoping to maybe get a good deal in the sales. I don't mind buying online either. I'm not too sure of my budget yet but it would probably be about €400.

I stuck this in another thread so could be some help to you too...

This could be a good option OP, considering it's for a 4th Gen i3

http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-15...15-3542-laptop

Use the coupon code for 12% off: 8$84W8J58ZXDM6. Offer valid until 01 Dec. 2014

So works out to be approx 335EU including delivery

*sorry just seen you mentioned you won't be buying till after Christmas

sweetie

this Asus seems like good value. today only

danger_mouse_tm

I'm in the same boat here with between €350 - €500 to spend on a laptop suitable for photo editing. Neither of the above links work. Any handy suggestions?

Phoebas

danger_mouse_tm wrote: »

I'm in the same boat here with between €350 - €500 to spend on a laptop suitable for photo editing. Neither of the above links work. Any handy suggestions?

I think this is the Dell Inspiron referenced two posts up. Seems like a good deal for the price.

http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-15-3542-laptop/pd?oc=cn54225&model_id=inspiron-15-3542-laptop

Polka_Dot

Thanks for the replies above. I do need to wait until after Christmas so couldn't avail of the offers but I'll keep those models in mind!

I've been doing a bit of looking myself, could anyone tell me if this Acer laptop seems good? The specs seem like they'd be perfect for my needs, but I'm wondering if Acer laptops are generally any good.

Polar Ice

The dell previously posted is nearly identical, bar the smaller hard drive.
For €70 less, the dell is better value