the 2nd link is the better computer tech specs wise but the first computer come with more things. If you are going to be using to play some games with decent graphics I would go with the 2nd link. But if you are here for work then the first link would be better. Personally I wouldn't go for a laptop with less that 256gb ssd storage if you are gaming but if you keep all your work on one drive or something like that or a thumb drive you should be fine. hope this helps Hayden
the 2nd link is the better computer tech specs wise but the first computer come with more things. If you are going to be using to play some games with decent graphics I would go with the 2nd link. But if you are here for work then the first link would be better. Personally I wouldn't go for a laptop with less that 256gb ssd storage if you are gaming but if you keep all your work on one drive or something like that or a thumb drive you should be fine. hope this helps Hayden
Thank you!
Its not for gaming, so would u say the acer one?
Also, Asus comes with is 'Microsoft Windows 10' and the acer comes with windows 10 home, is there any difference between them?
As above, the second Athlon based laptop is the more powerful of the two, but neither are particularly good laptops. At this budget, you may be better off with a Chromebook or a used laptop. I wouldn't recommend spending £300 on a new Windows based device because they just outright aren't very good.
As above, the second Athlon based laptop is the more powerful of the two, but neither are particularly good laptops. At this budget, you may be better off with a Chromebook or a used laptop. I wouldn't recommend spending £300 on a new Windows based device because they just outright aren't very good.
I need to download stuff which I cant currently do on chromebook. What is the starting price of a new Windows laptop that you'd recommend?
What is the starting price of a new Windows laptop that you'd recommend?
Typically I say £350-400 is the bare minimum to spend on something new, depending on if you can find a decent deal. However in the long run I typically say aim for around the £500-550 mark, as that's where you start to find actually good laptops. That's not to say you can't go cheaper, but you'll outgrow a cheap laptop faster. I've always considered it better to spend £500 today, and get a laptop that'll last far longer, over regularly spending out on £300 machines because of poor longevity. There's no guarantee that a £300 laptop will become unusable, but you're sort of setting yourself up for failure.
Ultimately though what I recommend is rarely relevant. What matters is your budget. It's always nice when someone can stretch their budget, since they can get something that's actually worth buying. But what you're willing and able to spend is what actually matters.
such a shame tho bc its going to be out of stock for ages yet, so will probably have to find something else
That's going to be a recurring issue for a while TBH, COVID has put a strain on laptop availability and it's all round just not a good time to buy really.
That's going to be a recurring issue for a while TBH, COVID has put a strain on laptop availability and it's all round just not a good time to buy really.
ikr! its annoying, didnt know i needed it til now, got to install some things that require windows/mac os
ikr! its annoying, didnt know i needed it til now, got to install some things that require windows/mac os
Can you clarify what the laptop is for? And what that software is? I don't think that's been covered yet, and it's often pretty useful to know. If you have a certain budget, that'd also be helpful
Can you clarify what the laptop is for? And what that software is? I don't think that's been covered yet, and it's often pretty useful to know. If you have a certain budget, that'd also be helpful
oracle virtualbox, debian and alpine budget is like £350 max
oracle virtualbox, debian and alpine budget is like £350 max
Then in all honesty you're probably better off looking at used laptops. I don't typically like recommending used hardware for a variety of reasons, but buying new you're going to struggle to get anything at £350 that'll give you a comfortable experience using virtual machines.
In terms of what to look for, 8th gen CPUs are going to be the best value for performance, so something with an 8250U and 8GB of RAM. This is a good example of the sort of thing to look for, although it's a little above budget. But sleuthing around eBay you should be able to find something for under £350. For reference, a laptop like this nowadays would set you back in the region of £500-550.