My sister is looking for a laptop to buy, she will mainly use it for word processing, and watching tv shows/movies (SD). Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a good laptop to buy for under $800.
COTD currently has this on sale http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/24614/product/asus-x-s… but not sure if it's any good?
Thanks.
Ignore all ivy bridge and go haswell for the great battery life!
Maybe something like this for $760? Acer Aspire V5 with Haswell i5 Processor. http://www.zylax.com.au/acer-nxmc3sa001c77-aspire-v557354204…
EDIT: Cheaper at megabuy http://www.megabuy.com.au/acer-aspire-v5-573-54204g50amm-win…
I remember Acer had poor build quality, has that changed?
Only get Acer for TimelineX series.
I'm been quite harsh, but it's the only series with a decent reputation.
I just bought a Lenovo i5 for work, online, and I'm quite happy with.
Lots of specials, and you can customize.
Chek out their website.
Chromebook ARM. Use Google docs online for word processing. Watching tv shows, movies etc works fine.
Battery life is as good as a haswell, if not better.
You can do much better than that for the price.
20% off ASUS @ DSE might be worth looking at http://www.dicksmith.com.au/brand/asus/computers/laptops-not…
But if your budget goes up to 800 I'd get something with an SSD. make laptops so much better. I'll keep an eye out.