Which would you go for...?

Macers

Hi guys,

Wife's birthday shortly and she needs a new laptop so shopping around at present.

Can I get your advice on which one you'd choose?

She's a teacher who does a lot of typing and editing stuff. Very basic snipping of certain YouTube videos (demos of things etc for the students).

I'm looking for something that will hopefully give some longevity. Budget is about €1,000.00.

These too tickled my fancy but if you have any other suggestions please let me know....


Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – 128 GB / Intel Core i5 (4GB RAM)
https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/en_IE/pdp/productID.326607500?vid=326625400&tduid=(6ee8da3fd2c5f6184d2d7831ee61782d)(231761)(2856051)()(1_c_806841340_42849025598_kwd-297537518783)


LENOVO YOGA 510 14" 2 in 1 / Intel i7-6500U (8GB RAM)
http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/lenovo-yoga-510-14-2-in-1-black/332170/396.0.5

Are you just paying for the Surface Pro name?

Any advise or further options are greatly appreciated!!

The_Valeyard

Does Lenovo, still come packed with bloatware n junk?

For the uses you are describing you could get a very decent machine for half of what those cost or a just a bit more than half. i5 plenty of ram and a ssd and you'd be looking at a decent one

Something not to over look is the quality of the keyboard , spacing and layout is very important if she's doing a lot of typing. I use my wife's HP one from time to time and it's an absolute nightmare to type any more than a google search on let alone do it accurately.

ED E

Do not buy the Surface with 4GB ram. Its soldered, cant be changed, devalues the unit and is an option they shouldnt even offer.

ZENER

Soldered RAM aside I'd go with the Surface. The Pro 3 was slated for poor build quality but the 2 and the 4 are excellent. I have a Pro 2 that gets rattled around my FSE kit bag with other bits and pieces and has survived well. Feels sturdy and nice screen.

I've seen the Lenovo and didn't think much of it, cheap and nasty. You get what you pay for has always been my moto.

Ken

demanufactured

The lenovo would be a better unit.