Looking for a new laptop

moksha76

Vitor said:

For CELTA and online teaching I'd be wanting a decent webcam (HD (720p) minimum), a matte full HD (1920×1080) screen and quiet operation. The ASUS Vivobook 16 at £379 is a sensible choice if it has at least an Intel i5 or Ryzen 5, matte display and 16 GB RAM. Avoid 8 GB if possible, as video calls plus browser tabs will push it. For convenience USB-C charging (Power Delivery) would be best, but at the price-point it may still be a barrel-plug from the power brick. 

For CELTA work you will be typing a lot and navigating documents during calls. Cheap laptops can have spongy keyboards and poor trackpads

Would you say the ASUS Vivobook is cheap? 

BFBW

moksha76 said:

Vitor said:

For CELTA and online teaching I'd be wanting a decent webcam (HD (720p) minimum), a matte full HD (1920×1080) screen and quiet operation. The ASUS Vivobook 16 at £379 is a sensible choice if it has at least an Intel i5 or Ryzen 5, matte display and 16 GB RAM. Avoid 8 GB if possible, as video calls plus browser tabs will push it. For convenience USB-C charging (Power Delivery) would be best, but at the price-point it may still be a barrel-plug from the power brick. 

For CELTA work you will be typing a lot and navigating documents during calls. Cheap laptops can have spongy keyboards and poor trackpads

Would you say the ASUS Vivobook is cheap? 

A bit too late to be asking that. If you haven't already purchased it, the price is now £449.