Is this the right laptop for me to buy?

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enfield_freddy wrote: »

because if you read the specifications and the CPU model (noting any letters following the number) then go to here http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php and check them out


first item = i3-4005U score = 2470
second item = i3-4030U score = 2704


even the smallest intel "g" desktop computer has a reading of about 2500 and a fully blown i7 will exceed 10000 , 2500 is marginal , and there will be doubt's as to streaming or fast internet etc

Yes but look at the performance per watt as that is what counts with a laptop, especially when running from battery.

enfield_freddy

ok I agree , however in the majority of cases especially watching a DVD the laptop is static , and probably plugged in.


laptops are different beasts to desktops , and should be treat as lightweight machines , to do basic tasks , especially at this price range

Roberta1

I'm baffled as to what to go for now!

Roberta1

So, do you think it is possible to get the following for my £400 max. budget?


2500+ rated CPU
8gb RAM
1 TD Storage


Sorry to ask so many questions!

shortchanged_2

How about this http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-z50-15-6-laptop-black-10108701-pdt.html

The good thing about that one is it has a full hd screen.

Although I wouldn't personally recommend currys for a laptop.

Roberta1

That one looks good. Is AMD as good as Intel?

shortchanged_2

Roberta1 wrote: »

That one looks good. Is AMD as good as Intel?

Generally they are behind intel, however this is a perfectly decent processor for your sons needs. Benchmark is over 3000. It will be up there with i3 processors but inferior to i5's, though i5's will of course be more expensive.

steviebabes

I have one of these http://www.johnlewis.com/hp-15-laptop-intel-core-i3-8gb-ram-1tb-15-6-/p1855442 and my family have bought 2 more. They are brilliant and reduced at the moment.