Laptop for campervan travelling advice please

GDB2222

Or buy one of these and a laptop that charges over usb:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-INIU-Cigarette-Lighter-Adapter-black/dp/B08VJ2VH2J

Eliza_2

Thank you, yes an inverter seems a good idea.  I charge my phone when driving around or via usb off the leaisure battery.  I seem to have various electrical  outlets around the van. (Haven't had this particular one for long but on previous vans just charging when driving is enough) I also have a small power bank - cheapy from B and M.

Laptop wouldn't be used for films/tv/music though maybe for books via kindle app.  Van is converted Citroen Berlingo so space is at a premium.  Thanks.

GDB2222

Would this work for you?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-inspiron-15-156-fhd-120hz-ryzen-5-5500u-8gb-upgradeable-256-ssd-laptop-wcode-4277537

Bonhomie

GDB2222 said:

Would this work for you?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-inspiron-15-156-fhd-120hz-ryzen-5-5500u-8gb-upgradeable-256-ssd-laptop-wcode-4277537

Is it "£150 or so"?

Newcad

You could look for a laptop that takes power through a USB3 port, so that it can be recharged/run from a simple powerbank (which you may already have).

Alternatively, this set of leads with interchangable barrel plugs can be used to charge just about any laptop from a powerbank (or any USB charger): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Connector-Chromebook-Charging-5-5x2-1mm/dp/B0CBS1W2YD/

If you are going to be doing a lot of travelling then getting a 4G mobile router may be cheaper/better than using your phones data (unless you have unlimited data on your phone plan).
TP-Link are usually good products, you'll need to get a SIM/plan but data only plans are cheaper than phone data:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-M7000-Portable-Unlocked-Management/dp/B089ZFZK5L/

GDB2222

Bonhomie said:

GDB2222 said:

Would this work for you?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-inspiron-15-156-fhd-120hz-ryzen-5-5500u-8gb-upgradeable-256-ssd-laptop-wcode-4277537

Is it "£150 or so"?

It depends how flexible the 'or so' is.

Bonhomie

GDB2222 said:

Bonhomie said:

GDB2222 said:

Would this work for you?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-inspiron-15-156-fhd-120hz-ryzen-5-5500u-8gb-upgradeable-256-ssd-laptop-wcode-4277537

Is it "£150 or so"?

It depends how flexible the 'or so' is.

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Bonhomie

Examples:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256111556989
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285591224312
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305153512710 'A' Grade 16GB RAM 12 month warranty

You can go cheaper @ £100 with a 12 month warranty: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355249879886

GDB2222

Just bear in mind that the i5-7200 was launched in 2016, so whilst I the processor is still very capable the whole machine could be 7 years old. Battery life may be limited, etc. Personally, I would pay £100 more for a new machine, but YMMV. For a given price, you obviously get a better spec buying second hand.

cerebus

GDB2222 said:

Just bear in mind that the i5-7200 was launched in 2016, so whilst I the processor is still very capable the whole machine could be 7 years old. Battery life may be limited, etc. Personally, I would pay £100 more for a new machine, but YMMV. For a given price, you obviously get a better spec buying second hand.

It's not very MSE recommending a £100 more new machine and potentially sending a slightly old one to landfill  because the battery may be knackered , batteries can be had for a lot less than £100 and will not only breathe new life into a slightly old machine but will help save the planet too!