Help Find My Friend a Laptop ~ $600

treebytheriver on 11/05/2021 - 18:01

My friend has asked me to find a laptop for him, but I'm not too sure where to look.

He just wants to be able to do Zoom calls / some very very minimal gaming (https://en.boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=hanabi)

His current computer is too slow (I don't know what model he has, I have asked)

Here are some options:
EX-LEASED HP Elite X2 1012 G2,12.3", Intel Core i5-7300U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro WWAN
https://www.jw.com.au/clearance/ex-leased-hp-elite-x2-1012-g…

Lenovo Thinkpad E495 - AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win10H
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/402720444986?epid=13046085069&ha…

Are any of these good for him?

I've been waiting for good laptop deals but many of them are at the $1000 range which is too much.

Thanks for your help!

Comments

batrarobin on 11/05/2021 - 18:15

+1

That lenovo deal is pretty good IMO, I have just posted it here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/622595
bobokingdom on 11/05/2021 - 19:15

+1

The Lenovo is a great computer is you plan to use with External Monitor most of the time. You can also get eBay GC at Woolworths with Bonus Woolworths Points! (that's 10% back)….Bonus Points ended today!
Randxyz123 on 11/05/2021 - 20:18

+2

The Lenovo would be my choice. Had a quick google and it also looks like the RAM is replaceable. Would highly recommend at some point going up to 16GB. 8 just doesn't cut it once you have a couple of chrome tabs or are using teams/zoom.

Doesn't have to be now. Could do it in at the next eBay sale.
AndyC1 on 11/05/2021 - 20:42

First go back and fill in the missing bits as they are relevant to get a sensible answer from people.
- treebytheriver on 11/05/2021 - 20:44
  
  Yes, I've contacted my friend again. Thanks AndyC
Willy Stains on 12/05/2021 - 10:10

+1 lenovo