Looking for laptop ~$600 range

dogboy on 07/02/2020 - 11:48

Hello

I am helping a friend buy a laptop for Uni and am after some suggestions from the community.

His criteria are as follows:

  • ~$500-$600 mark
  • Won't be used for gaming
  • Would prefer i5/i7 chip if possible
  • 14" or 15" form factor for portability

I think that is about it. Not overly concerned if RAM is low or if it has a HDD as those can be upgraded quite easily.

Thanks in advance

Find Me A Bargain Computer Laptop

Comments

  • mintyman on 07/02/2020 - 12:15
    +2

    Are you ok with used?

    I would recommend A Thinkpad T460 / T460s / X1 Carbon Gen 3.

    Well built, easy to upgrade and service.

    • dogboy on 07/02/2020 - 12:54

      Thanks. I was having a look through Scumtree today at secondhand one - will discuss with my friend tonight whether he will accept used.

      • Andard on 07/02/2020 - 15:56

        look through Scumtree

        Don't do that. Go on ebay and put your criteria in and search for a "manufacturer refurbished" laptop. Safest used purchase.

  • MS Paint on 07/02/2020 - 15:01
    +1

    Not overly concerned if RAM is low or if it has a HDD as those can be upgraded quite easily.

    Not always. Depends on the make/model

    • FireRunner on 07/02/2020 - 15:14

      Definitely check if drive and memory can be upgraded. You might be surprised at what is not upgradeable. For example the new Alienware m15 has soldered RAM!

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