New computer....

[jobartlett]

My windows laptop is finally starting to give up the ghost. In need to replace it. I can't afford a Mac as it's not just buying the Mac - it's the software too. Any recommendations for a laptop please?

Thank you

 

[Fla5h]

Whats your budget ? this was quite hot over at HOTUK a few weeks back starting at £179

http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15-3531-laptop/pd?oc=cn53102&model_id=inspiron-15-3531-laptop

 

[jobartlett]

I could probably stretch to between 600 and 800 pounds

 

[Nod]

Just bought myself an Asus X550C from John Lewis. 1.8GHz i5 Intel Core, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD. Win8, touchscreen, 2x USB2, 1x USB3, HDMI, DVD multi recorder. Well within the stated budget, in fact, under it.

 

[neil_g]

For what use? Do you need to budget in an external screen and calibrator for editing?

 

[jobartlett]

It's for processing. I don't have an external monitor so has to be a nice big(ish) screen. It's just the laptop I need. I have everything else

 

[boliston]

The main thing is to make sure it has an IPS screen rather than a TN screen, but these are normally just the high end models well above your budget.

Good kit for being able to edit "on the move" is not cheap, so the best bet is normally separate screen & pc for home use and a separate laptop for use when away from home.

 

[Joeturner11]

I could probably stretch to between 600 and 800 pounds

You can get refurbished Macs from Macking for that price range...

 

[Crusader]

Edit: Ignore me. Didn't read the "laptop" part.

 

[jobartlett]

Thank you all. Will start to scout around