Recommend good large laptop

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BlueonBlue said:

https://ao.com/product/m1605yamb388w-asus-vivobook-16-laptop-silver-99291-251.aspx

https://ao.com/product/m1502yabq165w-asus-vivobook-15-laptop-silver-97431-251.aspx

I received the above 16"  option (now at £339 ) from AO.com in less than 24 hours free delivery but it was sold by AO via its ebay  shop with a 20% ebay discount so I paid £274 its still value today at £339 vs anything at Currys 
The ram can be upgraded at a later date too.

I wouldnt touch Currys its ok to view  test and feel the weight etc 
My suggestion is consider the 16" at £339 above from AO.com as its a cost effective compromise .
I x usb port ,1 x usb C port ,300nit screen 16" screen its the same laptop/laptop family as in your second photo
Except its not £499 its £160 less delivered


AO rang me just after I paid online via ebay to offer a £7 a month insurance plan which I declined  you dont insure  cheap laptops its a waste of money.
They also gave me warranty and other info help and their customer service ph number was logged.

Might get your recommended one 16inch..this the same-?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-Vivobook-M1605YA-R5-5625U-Processor/dp/B0CCYVHHWB/ref=asc_df_B0CCYVHHWB&mcid=e00318ac3a8739f5bfd5ab449b61186f?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195817079876&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583795283501038&psc=1

BlueonBlue

Yes I believe thats the same as I got mine via the deal here on HUKD for £274 (as AO was selling it on ebay with a ebay discount code .)
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/asus-vivobook-16-wuxga-300nit-ips-1610-amd-r5-5625u-8gb-ramupgradable-256gb-ssd-win11-laptop-4303072
Its a budget plastic 16inch ,good Ryzen 5, 300nit sceen ,upgradable ram and a good compromise on cost at £339 today .

If you wanted  better you have to dig deeper into your pocket........from the Dell link provided I saw this but its £600.
I would really really prefer this Dell with 16 ram,high res screen,backlit keyboard etc but at £325 more I cant do it at pres.
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/laptops-2-in-1-pcs/inspiron-16-laptop/spd/inspiron-16-5630-laptop/cn56218sc

You need to spend more to get more in general 
None of these are tough laptops I think the risks are much the same on a good £300 deal vs £600 unless you spend loads on a business laptop.
If I had money to burn on a laptop my priorities are a good 16" hi res screen ,backlit keyboard ,16 ram ,alloy build etc etc  .
Those types of laptop are all out of my budget though !

Probably like yourself I would be out of my depth finding that kind of deal so went for the Asus 1605YA 16inch at £274 as it was a good low cost deal although only a budget model its not terrible as some of the others that have been suggested .
When looking for a 14inch alot more choice is available but not so at 16inch 
If you have time keep a eye on HUKD in case something else pops up

textbook

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/huawei-d-15-laptop-more-than-50-off-4309360#comments



How does the above compare to whst we discussed?-  

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/asus-vivobook-16-wuxga-300nit-ips-1610-amd-r5-5625u-8gb-ramupgradable-256gb-ssd-win11-laptop-4303072

Gotta buy soon as have Teams meeting

textbook

Bought the Huawei.   Quite good comments on Hotdeals

BlueonBlue

Isnt the webcam in the keyboard on the Huawei D15 ?
You cant increase the ram so no option too update that in the future .

Nice alloy finish though and bigger storage.

A 14inch Vivobook is up today on HUKD for £380 with 250 nit screen that otherwise on spec and features it really ticks alot of boxes .

textbook

BlueonBlue said:

Isnt the webcam in the keyboard on the Huawei D15 ?
You cant increase the ram so no option too update that in the future .

Nice alloy finish though and bigger storage.

A 14inch Vivobook is up today on HUKD for £380 with 250 nit screen that otherwise on spec and features it really ticks alot of boxes .

It looks like my payment didn't go through.  I'll check it out.   Webcam in keyboard .  That would be a problem using Teams?

That bargain u listed has sold out.  Think I'll just get the same one you bought but from Amazon.  Got the specs I need for Teams and general use.

Just bought it £340 off Amazon.  Apparently windows 11 on this only allows u to use their store and not another way to get apps which isn't great but getting fed up deciding so decided to get same as u as you are happy with it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-Vivobook-M1605YA-R5-5625U-Processor/dp/B0CCYVHHWB/ref=asc_df_B0CCYVHHWB&mcid=e00318ac3a8739f5bfd5ab449b61186f?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195817079876&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583795283501038&psc=1

BlueonBlue

Remember you have bought a budget laptop which means you payed little to get little ..if you did buy it this time and decide to keep it .
As far as a 16inch goes its about as good as you can get brand new for £339 .
I payed £274 but at 339 its still not bad at all .

Although it will be a compromise because you didnt spend £600-1000

I wish it had a backlit keyboard but in this price range ticking every feature box isnt going to happen ,a backlit keyboard seems a higher end feature at pres in the current market .
This 16" does tick quite alot of boxes though and you certainly could do alot worse paying alot more .

Let us know how you get on or if you see something better .

BlueonBlue

I had a look around and if you are wanting a 16" laptop with a better spec  than £339.
You are looking at around £600-800 new or if you have time and good laptop model knowledge perhaps £475-550 buying used ........and are comfortable doing ebay returns .

By better spec as a example 
Newer processor Ryzen or Intel or possuibly from last 2 years .
16 ram
At least 500 storage
Backlit keyboard
Either a good screen or Oled 
Dell may have a alloy build  and no OLED but others like Asus with a plastic build may have a good Oled screen.