Macbooks for uni - LAW DEGRE

Is a macbook necessary - what other things are necessary for uni lectures, seminars etc

hello, this is helping me too. I don't really know much about laptops at all, if its ok with you can you advise me on what laptop is best to buy?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-Probook-430-G1-Intel-Core-i5-4200U-1-6Ghz-4GB-Ram-500GB-HDD-W10-Pro-Laptop/174249707830?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711100440%26meid%3D5b98db20db93426497d4983b4ac4ce16%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D254553726407%26itm%3D174249707830%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-Elitebook-8440p-500GB-HDD-Intel-Core-i5-M520-4GB-RAM-Win-10/362969596016?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711100440%26meid%3D5b98db20db93426497d4983b4ac4ce16%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D254553726407%26itm%3D362969596016%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-Elitebook-820-G1-Laptop-For-Home-12-5-inch-Core-i5-4200U-500G-HDD-Windows-10/174251126137?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711100440%26meid%3D5b98db20db93426497d4983b4ac4ce16%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D254553726407%26itm%3D174251126137%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

Reply 2

tsr3278329

ok, thanks. I found a cheap one with what you exactly described but it looks fishy because its so cheap!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-EliteBook-840-G2-Core-i5-5200U-2-2GHz-8GB-256GB-SSD-FHD-Laptop-Notebook/274338713955?hash=item3fdfdc9163:g:mAsAAOSwJJxdyZFx#shpCntId

Reply 3

tsr3278329

ok, would the newer one be much faster and last much longer?

Reply 4

tsr3278329

thanku so much for your help! well, if it only runs a bit faster, and i'll primarily be writing essays, using internet, watching movies etc, should I just get the older one?

Reply 5

tsr3278329

ok no ill definitely look for a g3 or g4 then at least!!

Reply 6

tsr3278329

thankyou!!!! , will keep a lookout and get back to you if anything! do u recommend any other brand of laptop as well or is this brand the best?

Reply 7

Joleee

No, i used paper and pen?

Reply 8

Dunnig Kruger

That pricing is why I'm strongly recommending being patient for any potential laptop buyers.

A month ago, after the Coronavirus lockdown had started, but before it had really bitten, ebay pricing on good condition examples (1920 screen resolution, 256 GB SSD's, 8 GB RAM, keyboards looking fresh enough, screen looking perfect and minor scratches to the lid and and chassis) prices were as follows:

£170 - HP Elitebook 840 G3/Lenovo T460s/Dell E7470
£250 - HP Elitebook 840 G4/Lenovo T470s/Dell 7480
£350-£400 - HP Elitebook 840 G5/Lenovo T480s/Dell 7490

Give it time. Allow Coronavirus to blow over and pricing on ebay for the best deals will drop down to those levels again.

Edit, an example of what I'm talking about is this fairly nice condition Dell E7470 for £240 or best offer:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dell-Latitude-E7470-14-1080p-Laptop-i5-6300U-8GB-DDR4-256GB-SSD-Win-10-6690/324136560913?hash=item4b780b6911:g:u~wAAOSw92RelvVe

A month ago, the same seller had the same model of laptop with the same options in slightly better condition (no base plate cracks) at £180 or best offer.