Laptop spec advice

trying__2b_good

I’ve been looking for a laptop for a while and I’m tech useless so could do with some advice. 

The work tech guy has recommended Dell refurbs, I’ve narrowed it down to 2. The choice is basically a i5 processor with a FHD screen or an i7 with an HD ? 

I’ll be using it for work stuff but to watch films etc 

Neil_Jones

Budget?

Preferred screen size?

[Deleted User]

Personally I'd go with the FHD (1080p) screen over HD (720p) every day.

i5 vs i7 isn't enough info to compare performance overall, high end i5's can be faster then low end i7's and also depends on which generation of processor so if you want to compare you'll need to provide the full processor ID, eg i5-11000 etc.

getmore4less

"Work stuff" might depending what it is might need something specific with performance that eats into the budget

For general stuff the focus made change to better human interfaces and older guts.

If it's for work why are work not providing it.

trying__2b_good

Thank you for your replies. I have a work one but whilst I can use it for certain things at home, it’s really just for work stuff. 
My iPad is on its last legs so it’ll be to replace that and to use for office,  word etc?  

I will be watching TV, films . 

These are the two I was looking at 
https://www.dellrefurbished.co.uk/item/dell-latitude-7480-5f6b1c0b/dell-latitude-7480/1.html?child=dell-latitude-7480-000077&p=1 

And
https://www.dellrefurbished.co.uk/item/dell-latitude-7480-5f6b1c0b/dell-latitude-7480/1.html?child=dell-latitude-7480-000063&p=1

trying__2b_good

Budget is £500 ish, those 2 have 35% off currently 

trying__2b_good

I realise I sound as thick as… but I am with tech stuff. 

I’m a salesman’s dream so don’t want to go into PC world etc and buy whatever.
I want a decent multi purpose laptop that will last a while. 

I love my photos and editing etc, if that makes a difference? 

I can hear the eye rolls of computer savvy folk but I’m grateful for any advice 

cx6

Have you consideted the Inspiron laptop range eg

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/laptops/inspiron-15-3000/spd/inspiron-15-3511-laptop/cn31133sc11slv?view=configurations

trying__2b_good

cx6 said:

Have you consideted the Inspiron laptop range eg

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/laptops/inspiron-15-3000/spd/inspiron-15-3511-laptop/cn31133sc11slv?view=configurations

Thanks,
Is inspiron a better option? 

getmore4less

I have always found that dell site expensive even with discounts when comparing to alternative sources once short listed.

Prefer dell outlet which if probably where you guys were sending you.

Those are 7th gen so quite old.

Have a look on HotUKDeals at deals around the £500 mark

This was £550

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/vivobook-15-k513ea-l11068t-laptop-156in-fhd-oled-intel-core-i5-16gb-ram-512gb-3884110

On a quick  glance looks better value.

trying__2b_good

Thank you. I find it all totally unfathomable . I know £500 isn’t a lot of money in the laptop world but it’s a lot of money for me, especially if I end up with something rubbish.