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Decent Good Value i3/i5 Laptop

artanevilla · 2015-09-22 10:37:57

Budget: ~400, no more than 500. Intended use: Internet, Media, Microsoft Office suite (has to be able to handle large excel files/formulas), some gaming (nothing too serious). I would want at least an i3 processor, if not i5. Mobility: Lighter the better, though this isn't a deal breaker. Warranty: I'd survive without, can…

22-09-2015 10:37am

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artanevilla

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Budget: ~400, no more than 500.

Intended use: Internet, Media, Microsoft Office suite (has to be able to handle large excel files/formulas), some gaming (nothing too serious). I would want at least an i3 processor, if not i5.

Mobility: Lighter the better, though this isn't a deal breaker.

Warranty: I'd survive without, can fix most things myself.

What Operating System do you use? Windows, all other computers I use are 7.

I would be willing to go for a refurb (strongly thinking of this (http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/hewlett-packard-a1-refurbished-hp-elitebook-8460p-intel-core-i5-2520m-4gb-2-a1-hp8460p/version.asp)

Another I've seen around the price range would be the Toshiba Satellite.

Just wondering does anyone have any recommendations on a laptop with these specs?

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