Help. I Need Some Advice about Buying a Laptop

Vertigo6 on 07/06/2016 - 20:58

Hi Ozbargainers,

My parents want to buy a Windows-based laptop and I am totally out of the loop these days to help them as I'm a Mac Man… They don't want to spend more than $700 if they can help it and they'll just be using it for internet and social media plus my Mum writes, and does a little bit of video editing. They tend to hang on to computers for 4-5 years so something solid that will last would be good.

Storage, 1TB would be good…

Any ideas? What are the best brands with the best deals at the mo?

Thanks in advance!

Jon

Computing

Comments

  • cDNA on 07/06/2016 - 21:12
    +1

    Dell Latitude/Dell Inspiron from dell outlet.

    http://www.dell.com/learn/au/en/audhs1/campaigns/dell-outlet…

    • datafellows on 07/06/2016 - 21:33

      Dell has 20% off on eBay.

      • cDNA on 07/06/2016 - 22:00
        +1

        still not cheaper than the outlet

        • derek324 on 08/06/2016 - 08:41

          Of course not, because the outlet equipment is not new: "refurbished" or "as new"; typically in excellent condition, but usually not brand new - thus a bit of lottery.

        • cDNA on 08/06/2016 - 11:24

          @derek324:

          I have bought from the outlet before. More than 10 times

  • PVA on 07/06/2016 - 22:11
    +1

    dell outlet store
    DFO-3490393IP Inspiron 15 5000 Series 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz) 4GB Single Channel DDR3L 1600MHz (4GBx1) 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive Windows 10 Home (64bit) English Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD) 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz, 1x1 $ 550

    i have bought from the outlet and will again next time I need a computer.
    they come with new warranty and 15 free return if you change your mind.

    http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/product…

    • cwongtech on 07/06/2016 - 22:25
      +2

      Swap out harddrive for an SSD and it'll fly. 1TB SSD costs $330~360 ish though, maybe consider 500GB SSD + $10 2.5" enclosure for the 1TB 5400RPM harddrive to use as an external.

    • donnot on 08/06/2016 - 00:05
      +1

      Or pay an extra $49 for a new model http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-Inspiron-15-5000-Core-i5-620… with the 20%.

      • PVA on 08/06/2016 - 07:20

        Thanks. I did look at the eBay store but didn't find one.
        My eyes not working right.

  • Vertigo6 on 08/06/2016 - 14:18

    Thanks for the advice everyone… is it worth them stretching a little and getting a Lenovo, something like the ThinkPad E460 for $800?

    http://www3.lenovo.com/au/en/deals/current-offers/laptops-fo…

    Would that be better than the Dells? I think I can also get some cash back through cashrewards too on the Lenovos…

    • scrimshaw on 08/06/2016 - 15:12
      +2

      It is neither better nor worse. Build wise I think they are about the same as a Dell Inspiron, but inferior to a Dell Latitude.

      You can get this for $600 delivered using the CLICK20 code, and it will serve their needs just as well… but for cheaper.

      Of course, this is a 15.6 inch laptop and has 4GB RAM, the Lenovo E460 is a 14 inch with 8GB configured. Memory is cheap/ easy to upgrade tho.

      Use the extra money saved and buy them a 500GB SSD (Samsung or Crucial or Intel). SSD's make a lot of difference for a relatively low $ investment.

      • Vertigo6 on 08/06/2016 - 23:09

        Thanks for the advice. I'll look into it with them.

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