So Im currently searching for a new laptop but have no idea what to choose.
Here is a list of things im looking for;
Lightweight
Thin
Good battery life
Doesn't get too hot
As for performance, it would mainly be used for watching videos and surfing the web. Nothing too powerful as I can use my desktop for all that.
Price range <$800
Thanks for any help
if you can spend an extra $150 or so, defiantly get a macbook air with dickies 14% off today! You'll thank yourself later ;)
Do you need a laptop, or will a tablet do? If you already have a desktop and wi-fi, I'd be thinking about a tablet with a bluetooth keyboard. Great for web-surfing or watching movies anywhere.
If your needs stretch to a bit of writing, you might also think about a Windows 8.1 hybrid laptop/tablet like the Asus Transformer Book T100, which is essentially an iPad-sized tablet that plugs into a keyboard. It comes with Office Home & Student for $500 (http://goo.gl/CdCdxI). If you want, it will also work perfectly well with an HDMI connection to a bigger 1920x1080 screen and a USB connection to a full-sized keyboard (http://goo.gl/YwYszj). Battery life is said to stretch to 11 hours. The reviews are very enthusiastic, and I'm about to buy one of these for my daughter.
Acer is bringing out a product called the Switch 10 which includes a hard disk and feels very solid. But it costs more than the ASUS and I have greater faith in ASUS build quality.
Be comfortable with the screen size. I've gone from a 15.6" to a 13.3" (Clevo W230SS). I was assured by so many that 13" isn't too small.
But it is- just can't be comfortable using it. I'm bending my neck and sitting awkardly to see the screen. So make sure you choose a size you're comfortable with
Any heating issues at all with the W230SS?
ipad air 2? or 14% off mac
Macbook Air. It's the best generalist laptop in that price range. It is carved from solid metal, has great battery life, performance, trackpad and keyboard. Screen is not awesome. $120 extra if you want Windows.
Also consider the Surface Pro; try both out in the shop to see what form factor you prefer.
Another good value option is to buy a secondhand windows business laptop. Because windows laptops have terrible resale value, you can get a bargain if you are patient.
Not strictly a laptop, but Surface Pro 2 would be a good option.