Laptop for a teacher

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 10:11am #1

I am looking for recommendations for a laptop that would meet a teachers need, especially given the fact teaching will be done remotely in the coming months.
Must haves :

-Windows OS
-Display 14-16 inch
-6 GB or higher RAM
-256 GB SSD or higher
-Excellent webcam and microphone
-Good battery back up
-Durable and metallic built.

Budget : 700 euros.

Thank you everyone.

28-06-2020 11:58am

lenovo 5 14 metal version

sign up to lenovo.ie newsletter to get a 10% off code sent

see lenovo thread in bargain alerts for the rewards site link and password to enter site with reduced prices and go to lenovo 5 14 amd

then the metal version will come in under 700 using the 10% off code on top

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 1:48pm

Thank you. I will check it now.
I found this laptop on another thread, Huawei MateBook D 14 2020 . Is this better than Lenovo idea pad 5?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085YM9K63/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7ej-EbR1YH4TX

Thanks

glasso wrote: »

lenovo 5 14 metal version

sign up to lenovo.ie newsletter to get a 10% off code sent

see lenovo thread in bargain alerts for the rewards site link and password to enter site with reduced prices and go to lenovo 5 14 amd

then the metal version will come in under 700 using the 10% off code on top

28-06-2020 3:11pm

the matebook 14 / magicbook 14 is good but it's webcam is a bit of a downside.

it's upward facing

that's why I suggested the other one

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 3:37pm

I just realised the old laptop I have is 15.6 inch and I would prefer to stay at 15 inch or so. I know it's matter of 1 inch only but I get eye strain on smaller screens.
Can you please recommend in this display size?

glasso wrote: »

the matebook 14 / magicbook 14 is good but it's webcam is a bit of a downside.

it's upward facing

that's why I suggested the other one

28-06-2020 5:23pm

less good laptops in that size these days

lenovo 5 15 amd then - pick the 2.4mm thickness screen and metal palmrest options (both) for metal chassis and lid

go in through discount site as before

but seems currently to be not available

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 5:30pm

Thank you.
Yes, I found this earlier but it's not available like you have mentioned.

I would like the narrow bezel screen.

glasso wrote: »

less good laptops in that size these days

lenovo 5 15 amd then - pick the 2.4mm thickness screen and metal palmrest options (both) for metal chassis and lid

go in through discount site as before

but seems currently to be not available

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393

28-06-2020 5:59pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

Thank you.
Yes, I found this earlier but it's not available like you have mentioned.

I would like the narrow bezel screen.

The Matebook d 15 is available on Amazon but check YouTube re the webcam position to see if the angle suits

It also has a smaller battery than the 14 version

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 9:12pm

Thank you so much for providing ongoing suggestions.
I will check it out now.
Do you by any chance have discount code for Matebook?

glasso wrote: »

The Matebook d 15 is available on Amazon but check YouTube re the webcam position to see if the angle suits

It also has a smaller battery than the 14 version

28-06-2020 9:18pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

Thank you so much for providing ongoing suggestions.
I will check it out now.
Do you by any chance have discount code for Matebook?

No discount codes for Amazon

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 9:18pm

I have just seen YouTube reviews of Matebook d 15.

I am thankful to you to you that you told me about it's webcam location, which is near the F7 key and goes hidden. I wouldn't like to see myself from a lower angle

I will wait for Lenovo ideapad 15 which you have suggested but its not currently available.

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 9:19pm

True that. Thank you

glasso wrote: »

No discount codes for Amazon

masterboy123 · 28-06-2020 9:27pm

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-3-15ARE05/p/88IPS301432

How's this one?

28-06-2020 9:54pm

poor rez screen and plastic fantastic

masterboy123 · 29-06-2020 9:26pm

Gosh, I wouldn't be happy with this.

Can you please recommend 15 inch narrow bezel display with metallic body?

glasso wrote: »

poor rez screen and plastic fantastic

29-06-2020 10:28pm

for 700 you're only going to get the lenovo 5 15 that's out of stock at the moment.

masterboy123 · 29-06-2020 11:50pm

https://www.did.ie/lenovo-ryzen-5-15-6-256gb-8gb-laptop-iron-grey-81v50008uk-81v50008uk-prd?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyY1cPrXrXmJPzEEcbVf3F0X5f2YC_vc4MSyKXQ9BIfSNePSaUH8VYwaAvreEALw_wcB#fo_c=1898&fo_k=0f97265aabff95f63e683db00d2398a4&fo_s=gplaie

Is it this model?

And How about HP or other brands?

Thank you

glasso wrote: »

for 700 you're only going to get the lenovo 5 15 that's out of stock at the moment.

30-06-2020 12:18am

this one

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393

tbh I would order the 5 14 inch now.

14 inch screens are the norm these days and not too small to work on for long periods

masterboy123 · 30-06-2020 9:03am

Could I buy this model outside of Lenovo online store? Maybe they have it on amazon or Harvey Norman.

Another option I am consider is getting Matebook D 15 and buy an external good webcam which will cost 50 euros.

glasso wrote: »

this one

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393

tbh I would order the 5 14 inch now.

14 inch screens are the norm these days and not too small to work on for long periods

30-06-2020 10:02am

Matebook 15 probably your best option then as thatLenovo not available outside site

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