Suggestions for 13 or 14 inch Windows 8 touch laptop

Plates · 30-09-2014 07:34AM #1

Parents need to replace their 6 year old Dell Desktop. 15 inch laptops are pretty heavy hence the 13 or 14 inch choice. Other than that would be looking for i5 or i7 processor, 4gb min RAM, high resolution display. Not too pushed on Hard Drive size.

Mostly used for internet access / email but occasionally used for Sky Go, Netflix.

Budget around 750-800.

Any suggestions appreciated.

bidiots · 30-09-2014 07:39AM

Plates wrote: »

Parents need to replace their 6 year old Dell Desktop. 15 inch laptops are pretty heavy hence the 13 or 14 inch choice. Other than that would be looking for i5 or i7 processor, 4gb min RAM, high resolution display. Not too pushed on Hard Drive size.

Mostly used for internet access / email but occasionally used for Sky Go, Netflix.

Budget around 750-800.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Have a look in the bargain alerts thread and on hukd, should find loads of options with that budget.
Even a refurb MacBook Air might be worth considering?

Plates · 30-09-2014 07:44AM

bidiots wrote: »

Have a look in the bargain alerts thread and on hukd, should find loads of options with that budget.
Even a refurb MacBook Air might be worth considering?

Will have a look on hukd. Bargain alerts has options, but all seem to be lower end specs. MacBook not an option, will have a hard enough time showing them how to navigate Windows 8!

irishmover · 30-09-2014 07:45AM

http://m.ebay.ie/itm/131308738161?nav=SEARCH

I own a higher spec version of this. Easily the best laptop I've owned and I've a few. Can't beat Lenovo builds. It's such a fun laptop! Price is pretty good for what you get.

Exceeds your specs and is within your budget just about after import taxes and shipping.

You'd probably want this for yourself after spending a few mins with it though. Can't fault it at all.

bidiots · 30-09-2014 09:55AM

Plates wrote: »

Will have a look on hukd. Bargain alerts has options, but all seem to be lower end specs. MacBook not an option, will have a hard enough time showing them how to navigate Windows 8!

I suggested Macbook Air as I thought weight would be a factor. To be honest, its easier to adapt to Mac than Windows but that's up to you I suppose.
The HUKD site has plenty of options and another method is to check Dell for their Daily Deals, there was a beast going for sale last week that would have fit your budget. Also, Dell Outlet UK have options updated daily.

I'm in a similar position as yourself, I'm replacing a laptop. I've actually gone full circle in chasing down another laptop to an AIO(All in One) option such as the Dell XPS 18 or even the Inspiron AIO, just maybe worth considering....

http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh&brandid=1

Let us know which way you go anyway

irishmover · 30-09-2014 10:00AM

bidiots wrote: »

I suggested Macbook Air as I thought weight would be a factor. To be honest, its easier to adapt to Mac than Windows but that's up to you I suppose.
The HUKD site has plenty of options and another method is to check Dell for their Daily Deals, there was a beast going for sale last week that would have fit your budget. Also, Dell Outlet UK have options updated daily.

I'm in a similar position as yourself, I'm replacing a laptop. I've actually gone full circle in chasing down another laptop to an AIO(All in One) option such as the Dell XPS 18 or even the Inspiron AIO, just maybe worth considering....

http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh&brandid=1

Let us know which way you go anyway

Dunno if you checked my link out but it's a cracker of a laptop and weighs just 1.7kg so only slightly heavier than the Macbook air. UHD resolution screen so blows the Air away.

wheresmybeaver · 30-09-2014 07:48PM

irishmover wrote: »

http://m.ebay.ie/itm/131308738161?nav=SEARCH

I own a higher spec version of this. Easily the best laptop I've owned and I've a few. Can't beat Lenovo builds. It's such a fun laptop! Price is pretty good for what you get.

Exceeds your specs and is within your budget just about after import taxes and shipping.

You'd probably want this for yourself after spending a few mins with it though. Can't fault it at all.

I got an original Yoga 13 for my dad earlier this year when it was on sale and it was a smart move. He adapted to windows 8 very quickly and uses it 50 / 50 in laptop mode and tablet mode. Seriously handy form factor and highly recommended.

MJohnston · 30-09-2014 11:18PM

+1 on the Yoga 2. Only reservation would be the new model will be announced really soon: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2689112/new-lenovo-yoga-tablets-pcs-due-out-for-holiday-season.html

(even if you don't plan on buying one of those, it'd probably mean a reduction in price for the older models)

Suggestions for 13 or 14 inch Windows 8 touch laptop

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