Original post by Tanya2800
I really need a new laptop. Any suggestions?
what budget did you have in mind?
Original post by Tanya2800
I really need a new laptop. Any suggestions?
HP Envy is very good for me
I like Livonos but you do have to pay a premium for them good for work good for games thougth and internet so go for them
Original post by Tanya2800
It doesn't really matter as long as it's good 😄
I own a surface book i5, and that works perfectly for me. For many others, the detachable screen + active digitiser is a little excessive and they can get by just fine on a Dell XPS13, Lenovo Yoga 900, or a HP Spectre x360. For others working with graphic design programs and PhotoShop, they need their PCs to be packing a bit more power - in which case you should be looking at a MacBook Pro, Dell XPS15, or a desktop.
If you still don't need the power of the systems above (or don't want to deal with the price tags), then I'd recommend HP Envy or entry level MacBook Air. If you want an effective machine below this price point, you will have to compromise with a 15 inch screen and a heavy model, which may impact whether you bring your laptop to class with you. Its tough to recommend anything in earnest when we don't know what you need from your laptop, or your price range!
EDIT: If you just need a no gimmicks, no touch screen laptop that works good and looks good, then Dell XPS13 wins. Its about £800 and looks beautiful... I wonder why I haven't seen so many people with it Compared with the new Macbook
(edited 7 years ago)
Its the one that does what you want in the way you want and within your budget.
If you have plenty of money and dont need it for specialists reasons, then get a mac air or pro according to the spec you need. Its a safe but expensive choice (£900-£1500). Go into John lewis and have a look at laprops so you cna get an idea of what size and weight you need and can cope with, then there are the other factors (besides price).
Power- it has to be accpetably powerful enough or will get on your nerves i3 min I5 better,
battery life, 6hrs min 8h better 10h very good etc as that will lasy you a day between charges.
screen quality- you can only tell from seeing it in rl or relying on a review,
speed- ssd = fast or mechanical drive= slower nit more storage,
memory, will enable you to run several programs at once.
ergonomics etc Keyboard/ touchpad
Build quality
Get a student discount
JL gives an extra years guarantee
Once you select which models you like, then read some reviews to see if they identify things you didnt know about.
Buy it with cc if you can.
If you have plenty of money and dont need it for specialists reasons, then get a mac air or pro according to the spec you need. Its a safe but expensive choice (£900-£1500). Go into John lewis and have a look at laprops so you cna get an idea of what size and weight you need and can cope with, then there are the other factors (besides price).
Power- it has to be accpetably powerful enough or will get on your nerves i3 min I5 better,
battery life, 6hrs min 8h better 10h very good etc as that will lasy you a day between charges.
screen quality- you can only tell from seeing it in rl or relying on a review,
speed- ssd = fast or mechanical drive= slower nit more storage,
memory, will enable you to run several programs at once.
ergonomics etc Keyboard/ touchpad
Build quality
Get a student discount
JL gives an extra years guarantee
Once you select which models you like, then read some reviews to see if they identify things you didnt know about.
Buy it with cc if you can.
Original post by Another
I own a surface book i5, and that works perfectly for me. For many others, the detachable screen + active digitiser is a little excessive and they can get by just fine on a Dell XPS13, Lenovo Yoga 900, or a HP Spectre x360. For others working with graphic design programs and PhotoShop, they need their PCs to be packing a bit more power - in which case you should be looking at a MacBook Pro, Dell XPS15, or a desktop.
If you still don't need the power of the systems above (or don't want to deal with the price tags), then I'd recommend HP Envy or entry level MacBook Air. If you want an effective machine below this price point, you will have to compromise with a 15 inch screen and a heavy model, which may impact whether you bring your laptop to class with you. Its tough to recommend anything in earnest when we don't know what you need from your laptop, or your price range!
EDIT: If you just need a no gimmicks, no touch screen laptop that works good and looks good, then Dell XPS13 wins. Its about £800 and looks beautiful... I wonder why I haven't seen so many people with it Compared with the new Macbook
If you still don't need the power of the systems above (or don't want to deal with the price tags), then I'd recommend HP Envy or entry level MacBook Air. If you want an effective machine below this price point, you will have to compromise with a 15 inch screen and a heavy model, which may impact whether you bring your laptop to class with you. Its tough to recommend anything in earnest when we don't know what you need from your laptop, or your price range!
EDIT: If you just need a no gimmicks, no touch screen laptop that works good and looks good, then Dell XPS13 wins. Its about £800 and looks beautiful... I wonder why I haven't seen so many people with it Compared with the new Macbook
Thanks so much for the feedback. I would have been specific while describing what laptop I want but to be honest, I know nothing about them. The only laptops I've had have just been hand me downs from my dad and now that I'm finally told I can buy one for my A levels, I'm completely lost. Hahaha
You give good advice, thanks! I'll keep that in mind.
Original post by 999tigger
Its the one that does what you want in the way you want and within your budget.
If you have plenty of money and dont need it for specialists reasons, then get a mac air or pro according to the spec you need. Its a safe but expensive choice (£900-£1500). Go into John lewis and have a look at laprops so you cna get an idea of what size and weight you need and can cope with, then there are the other factors (besides price).
Power- it has to be accpetably powerful enough or will get on your nerves i3 min I5 better,
battery life, 6hrs min 8h better 10h very good etc as that will lasy you a day between charges.
screen quality- you can only tell from seeing it in rl or relying on a review,
speed- ssd = fast or mechanical drive= slower nit more storage,
memory, will enable you to run several programs at once.
ergonomics etc Keyboard/ touchpad
Build quality
Get a student discount
JL gives an extra years guarantee
Once you select which models you like, then read some reviews to see if they identify things you didnt know about.
Buy it with cc if you can.
If you have plenty of money and dont need it for specialists reasons, then get a mac air or pro according to the spec you need. Its a safe but expensive choice (£900-£1500). Go into John lewis and have a look at laprops so you cna get an idea of what size and weight you need and can cope with, then there are the other factors (besides price).
Power- it has to be accpetably powerful enough or will get on your nerves i3 min I5 better,
battery life, 6hrs min 8h better 10h very good etc as that will lasy you a day between charges.
screen quality- you can only tell from seeing it in rl or relying on a review,
speed- ssd = fast or mechanical drive= slower nit more storage,
memory, will enable you to run several programs at once.
ergonomics etc Keyboard/ touchpad
Build quality
Get a student discount
JL gives an extra years guarantee
Once you select which models you like, then read some reviews to see if they identify things you didnt know about.
Buy it with cc if you can.
Yeah...I'm really considering getting a MacBook.
Thanks so much for the help!
Macbook is too popular. Go with something heavy and industrial with a powerful graphics card.
Original post by Tanya2800
Yeah...I'm really considering getting a MacBook.
Thanks so much for the help!
Thanks so much for the help!
The thing is you say you dont know much about them, but you can find out if you do the research. Read reviews. It is time well spent.
Work out your budget and all the features you want to get an idea of what you want it to do and a profile spec.
There are thousands of models of laptops hence I havent suggested any except the Mac, but there are plenty of viable alternatives if you wabt to do different things , have less money or don't like Apple's ecosystem.
You havent said, but you probably want a bog standard computer for wordprocessing, media playback and internet. I am guessing.
11.3" -14" probably.
It doesnt take much research to become knowledgeable and reading reviews before you buy helps as does seeing the computer in a shop.
You can watch quite detailed reviews ( almost as good as being in the shop). by Lisa Gade on Mobiletech.com where she goes through every aspect and shows you the difference. Dont buy it unless you are happy with it, if you arent sure then ask.
https://www.mobiletechreview.com/Ultrabook-Reviews.htm
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