Suggestion for a basic laptop

[riahc3]

Ive been asked to suggestion for a basic laptop. Web browsing, YouTube, etc....You basic mom and pop laptop, nothing else.

Personally, Id at least go for lightweight, 4GB RAM and a i3. That's me personally.

Other than that, I don't think the person needs anything else.

 

[riahc3]

Wow.......not even ONE reply for something as basic as this?

 

[mikeymikec]

I normally recommend a Pentium-class laptop as a minimum, Core i3 preferred (based on the assumption that the owner wants to run it as long as possible as opposed to the average upgrade junkie who stalks these forums ).

 

[riahc3]

I normally recommend a Pentium-class laptop as a minimum, Core i3 preferred (based on the assumption that the owner wants to run it as long as possible as opposed to the average upgrade junkie who stalks these forums ).

Exactly. I think a Pentium will just last a bottom part of the life of a laptop.

What do you recommend? Model

 

[Essence_of_War]

It's really hard to give reasonable suggestions without knowing a budget, which vendors you're using, etc.

 

[riahc3]

It's really hard to give reasonable suggestions without knowing a budget, which vendors you're using, etc.

I actually asked yesterday about the budget and did not get a reply till today, sorry.

Its been confirmed that 400€ would be nice. Looking around for a i3 thats pushing it so, I imagine it can be someone flexiable.

Vendors? Im pretty open to anything HP, Dell, Asus, etc. Don't really care much plus it isnt for me. They do have a child if that helps and a certain vendor being more durable

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Lenovo T420 or T430. Refurb store or used. The 1600x900 screen is non-negotiable.

 

[blankslate]

Lenovo is supposed to have good build quality

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops.../z-series/z50/

the above is a page for new laptops around 400 euros maybe one of those might make your shortlist.


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[mikeymikec]

Yup, I'm using Lenovo atm.

 

[riahc3]

Refurb store or used.

New. Nothing used.

 

[riahc3]

Lenovo's cheapest (with a i3) is a ThinkPad E540 at 539 euros....

 

[ninaholic37]

For a basic laptop, I always look for a used Pentium M laptop with 1GB RAM for $40-$70 and put Linux on it. I've taken this route 4 times and have always been satisfied. The only issue I've noticed is that Youtube videos can sometimes stutter at 360p (depending on the complexity), but downloading them plays fine. I wouldn't buy new when you can find used business class laptops that have better build quality and cost 1000% less.

 

[Zodiark1593]

Any Core 2 Duo or better business lappy is fine for basic usage.