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Does this exist ?

  • 30-11-2016 11:02PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to replace my VERY old laptop for college but can't seem to find one that suits.

    I want it to be a workhorse that will last me a long time. It will be used a lot for spreadsheets,word processing and lots of multitasking. Main things I want are for it to be fast , portable and have a long battery life.

    This is what I've been looking for:

    Budget approx €800
    Windows 10
    8gb + of RAM
    13-14 inch screen
    Lightweight and portable less than 4 pounds
    8+ hours battery life
    Can handle multitasking well
    Nice keyboard (preferably backlit) with numberpad (essential )
    Cd/dvd drive
    Hdmi cable
    Large amount of storage space
    Ethernet port
    Decent display but doesn't have to be absolutely fantastic
    Possible to remove battery
    Reliable and will last a long time

    Does such a machine exist?


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,579 ✭✭✭BopNiblets


    If going small and light you might see things like Ethernet and optical drive disappearing...

    I use Dell Inspiron 13 5000 for work and it has most what you're looking for, except DVD, removable battery and Ethernet, but nice little laptop, i5 edition is around 800...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭TPM


    i will start things off by throwing this in the mix

    http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE3951198


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    You want a numpad in a 14" 2kg unit?

    I want a bicycle that can pull a tank, neither of us are getting what we want.


    You're trying to do everything. Get a decent desktop and focus the road warrior on being just that, a portable monster.


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