Looking for a Laptop for University - Budget $1,600

Lcngu0803 on 30/01/2023 - 15:26
Last edited 30/01/2023 - 15:34 by 1 other user

Hi OzBargainers.

Looking for a good laptop for university and to replace my old desktop set-up - planning to connect it to my monitor. In terms of specs nothing heavy is needed, just enough to go by studying, calling and very light gaming.

Budget is about $1.6k can wiggle a little bit.

Computing Computer Laptop

Comments

  • jv on 30/01/2023 - 15:39
    -4

    What colour laptop are you looking for?

  • Quantumcat on 30/01/2023 - 16:25
    +2

    What are you planning to do with it? If you are just doing word processing and internet surfing you don't need to spend $1600.

  • elgrande on 30/01/2023 - 18:38
    -1

    Macbook pro

  • 2048addict on 30/01/2023 - 19:08

    I can share my thoughts on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 -> POS. I have had the motherboard replaced twice (under warranty) as would not restart. The 12 month warranty is for in-house service, however you have to explain the issue to 3 people 5 ways before they assign a technician to come out to test hardware. The technician will schedule a visit and depending on demand it will take minimum 24 - 48 hours and fingers crossed they have the replacement part in stock. I previously had a ThinkPad for 6 years and still running smoothly so I suspect quality gone downhill. The tech confirmed had previously seen reboot issue and replaced motherboard on several. I'm keen to see what people suggest you to buy.

  • Julius on 30/01/2023 - 19:10

    What are you studying?

    • cngu0803 on 31/01/2023 - 00:47

      Radiography

      • Quantumcat on 31/01/2023 - 07:56

        What are you required to do with the laptop? If you don't answer this you're not going to get useful suggestions

        • Julius on 02/02/2023 - 06:47

          I have a feeling they don’t know as it’s their first semester.

          • Quantumcat on 02/02/2023 - 08:11

            @Julius: OP should get something very cheap and wait until they know what they need out of their laptop, rather than splashing money about on something that isn't going to be needed

            • cngu0803 on 03/02/2023 - 12:03
              -1

              @Quantumcat: Please relax Quantumcat, I sense very strong keyboard warrior aura from you.

      • mpower on 01/02/2023 - 13:42

        Would a touch screen be of any advantage ?

  • sumyungguy on 30/01/2023 - 19:30
    +1

    Get any Macbook, among other benefits you'll won't need to pack your power supply or search for an outlet thanks to the all-day battery life

    • cngu0803 on 31/01/2023 - 00:50

      I'm not too keen on macOS but appreciate the suugestion. Should've noted it on post.

      • sumyungguy on 31/01/2023 - 00:53

        No worries, you should be able to get something half decent with that budget.

  • BLAIL on 31/01/2023 - 12:28
    -1

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/753362 - good for gaming and university. Just wouldn't last more than a couple hours on battery so gotta bring your charger along

    • Julius on 02/02/2023 - 06:46
      -1

      OP would likely want to bring his laptop to lectures.

  • PVA on 01/02/2023 - 15:09

    A Dell or Lenovo, 16GB ram, 14inch screen and long battery life. Check what deals are on.
    Don’t get a 15inch screen or something with poor battery, you don’t want to be looking to charge while at uni.

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