Need a laptop < $1000 for mum - what to buy?

Billy_is on 11/12/2017 - 12:45

Hi guys,

Mum needs a new laptop. Looking for recommendations under $1,000 - here are some requests:

  • 15 inch monitor or bigger
  • At least 256GB SSD
  • Decent battery life

Won't be used for gaming or streaming videos, mostly word processing and online browsing. It will also mostly be used at home so doesn't need to be portable (not a bad thing if it is though).

She has had a Dell in the past and wasn't happy, so would like to avoid Dell if possible.

Will this be suitable https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/346290 or are there any other deals closer to $1,000 that I've missed?

Thanks in advance!

Computing

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  • m0tyrider on 11/12/2017 - 13:15
    +2

    You can spend way less then 1k for a basic laptop.

    Just buy a cheaper one and upgrade the SSD. you will struggle to get decent battery life with the stock batteries for laptops with a 15" screen.

    Check out Centrecom and the like.

    • Billy_is on 11/12/2017 - 14:32

      Thank you will look into it

  • Cheap Charlie on 11/12/2017 - 13:22
    +2

    Once you find a suitable Laptop (that Asus Vivobook F510UA sounded ideal bar the HDD)
    Consider setting your Mum up with a resonable quality 24 or 27' display with a wirless mouse and keyboard.

    My home setup now is just my Asus Zenbook with dual 27' monitors.
    Saves owning 2 pieces of aging tech

    • Billy_is on 11/12/2017 - 14:32

      Good idea mate, appreciate your input

  • HighAndDry on 11/12/2017 - 13:28
    +1

    Your linked one doesn't have SSD that I can see. This one ticks all the boxes:

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-15-BS085TX-15-6-i5-7200U-256G…

    HP 15-BS085TX 15.6'' i5-7200U 256GB SSD Radeon 530 Natural Silver Laptop

    HP 2EA26PA Laptop 15.6'' i5-7200U 256GB SSD Natural Silver Win10H

    Save xtra 5% with code P5OZZIE T&C applied.

    AU $846.00

    • Billy_is on 11/12/2017 - 14:33
      +1

      This looks good, much appreciated. Will let you know how we go.

      • Cheap Charlie on 11/12/2017 - 14:35
        +2

        Look into the display on this laptop before you pull the triger Billy.
        Personally I would rather have lesser hardware and a great display.

        • Billy_is on 11/12/2017 - 16:47

          Do you have a model in mind that might be a better fit? You make a good point.

        • HighAndDry on 11/12/2017 - 17:26

          Honestly I didn't look too deeply into the specs. From what I can see, it's a:

          15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 SVA WLED display.

          Full specs here:

          https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c05681689

          Gets decent reviews:

          http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/423754/NOTEBOOKS_15/HP/LAPTOP(2EA26PA).asp

        • Cheap Charlie on 11/12/2017 - 18:38
          +1

          @Billy_is:

          Some thing like this
          Quality display, NVMe SSD, i7-7500u benches really well considering the TDP & Lenovo build quality.

          Shipping is NC

          Realisitcly its probably more than what your mother needs but a realatively good deal considering the specs

        • HighAndDry on 13/12/2017 - 10:02
          +1

          @Cheap Charlie:

          Starting at:$1,039.00

          I suspect the base model won't come with an SSD, OP should check.

        • Cheap Charlie on 13/12/2017 - 12:03
          +2

          @0blivion:

          I suspect the base model won't come with an SSD, OP should check.

          You only needed to click the "VIEW MODEL" button to confirm the specs.
          Frankly this system creames that HP

          Processor
          Intel Core i7-7500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
          Operating System
          Windows 10 Home 64
          Display Type
          15.6" FHD(1920x1080) IPS LED Blacklight AntiGlare Black
          Memory
          8GB DDR4-2133 SODIMM
          Hard Drive
          256GB Solid State Drive, PCIe-NVMe OPAL2
          Optical Drive
          DVD Recordable
          Warranty
          1 Year Depot
          Graphics
          NV Geforce GTX950M 2GB
          Second Hard Drive
          None
          Battery
          4 Cell Li-Cyllinder Battery 41WH
          Bluetooth
          Bluetooth Version 4.1
          Wireless
          Intel Dual Band Wireless AC(2x2) 8265, Bluetooth Version 4.1

        • Billy_is on 18/12/2017 - 06:41

          @Cheap Charlie:

          Ended up getting this. Thanks mate

  • barbarella on 11/12/2017 - 14:33

    I'm a Mum and and a Granny :)
    I love my Acer Aspire ES 15. Its my second Acer - the first was still working after ?8 years - I just upgraded because I can…
    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/acer-aspire-es1-533p8y7-156-i…

    • Cheap Charlie on 11/12/2017 - 14:46
      +2

      I would not recommend that laptop at that price point:
      - Poor screen res: 1366 x 768
      - Dismal CPU: N4200
      - No SSD

      No offence Barbarella, but that laptop would be more at home around $399

    • Billy_is on 11/12/2017 - 16:47

      Appreciate the input barbarella!

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