Best Laptop under $1100 from JB Hi-Fi

AustraliaObscura on 08/08/2018 - 17:28

I have to replace a faulty laptop with my JB Hi-Fi warranty credit, otherwise I'd buy elsewhere. I liked reading through the "Poll: Best Laptops and Ultrabooks under $1000 in 2018", but the top specific model laptops mentioned JB Hi-Fi doesn't seem to sell!

I'm naive when it comes to computers and actual specs, I apologise!

I work from home so my laptop is usually being used or at least on about 9 hours + a day. Just Word and basic internet really, though I need a lot of tabs open so some laptops I've had in the past don't do super well with that. I need good storage for photos, 8,000 plus jpeg files and growing. I don't do gaming, but do watch videos and movies. Portability / size is not a huge issue. Battery life I would like something decent but not super important. I need a good keyboard and an audio jack. Don't need touchscreen.

The last three laptops I've had (Lenovo and two HP, all around the $500 - $750 mark) have all died within 3 years…

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Comments

  • Godric on 08/08/2018 - 18:06
    +1

    macbook

    • AustraliaObscura on 08/08/2018 - 18:20

      I prefer Windows.

      • PChinna on 09/08/2018 - 17:16

        Go with Surface pro… I'm using it from more than a YEAR, it is really doing well. I got IT ( pro 4, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) from Kogan for A$1060 and then 10%TRS. I'm not sure you will get for such low price even after 1 year in jb hi-fi.

    • delosdinh on 08/08/2018 - 18:44
      +2

      Err… MacBooks are much dearer and much slower in performance.

  • FireRunner on 08/08/2018 - 18:09

    Why does it have to be from JB hi-Fi?

    • Randxyz123 on 08/08/2018 - 18:10
      +4

      I have to replace a faulty laptop with my JB Hi-Fi warranty credit

      • FireRunner on 08/08/2018 - 18:17

        Ahh, missed that when I skim read this post.
        I should probably read it properly before asking questions, lol.

  • Randxyz123 on 08/08/2018 - 18:09
    +3

    Can you ask for a refund instead ? Or buy something else from JB?

    All their laptops are shit. Usually no SSD, hardly any RAM, and just genuinely crap home use machines.

    • AustraliaObscura on 08/08/2018 - 18:20

      I would prefer a refund! However it's through their insurance and extended warranty credit so unfortunately not an option. There's nothing else I need from JB and nothing I think I could buy and sell without losing money and time.

      • Caped Baldy on 09/08/2018 - 08:07
        +1

        If it is faulty you are entitled to a refund. You need to be more assertful.

        • HighAndDry on 09/08/2018 - 09:56

          insurance and extended warranty

          This covers more than just faults or defects.

  • trustnoone on 08/08/2018 - 20:05

    I know slightly more expensive then you asked but I got my Surface Pro 2017 for $1200, (had a bit of a deal on but you could probably talk them down to that price) and I really like it, screen size isn't too bad, but personally I like it as a portable machine. If you want something with more grunt and size though, it might not be the best.

  • fuz on 08/08/2018 - 20:11

    If you have to buy from them, have a look at:
    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/tablets/hp/hp-pa…
    Slightly $$ but you can always them ask for a deal. The laptop should be fine to do everything you have mentioned

  • Kangal on 08/08/2018 - 22:12

    Well, specs matter.

    Last-gen Midrange Laptop specs (2016-2017):
    256GB SSD
    8GB DDR3 RAM
    Shared vRAM memory
    Intel Iris Pro iGPU
    Core i3-6100U
    5,000mAh battery
    1920 x 1080p IPS screen
    2.1MP webcam

    Current-gen (2018-2019):
    512GB SSD
    16GB DDR4 RAM
    2GB GDDR5 vRAM
    GTX 1050
    Core i5-8250U
    6,000mAh battery
    2160 x 1440 IPS Touchscreen
    5MP webcam

    Next-gen (2020-2021):
    1TB SSD
    16GB DDR4 RAM
    4GB GDDR5 vRAM
    GTX 1050 Ti
    Core i7-8650U
    8,000mAh battery
    2160 x 1440 IPS Touchscreen
    8.3MP webcam

    Further-gen (2022-2023):
    2TB SSD nVme
    16GB DDR5 RAM
    8GB GDDR6 vRAM
    GTX 1070 (or equivalent)
    Core i3-10U (4c/8t) 5GHz Turbo
    9,000mAh battery
    3840 x 2160p IPS Touchscreen
    8.3MP webcam

    ….but don't forget about the quality of the display, trackpad, keyboard, chassis, and cooling solution (!)

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