w2b new Laptop for school 'n travel under 700$

Zonalar · August 26, 2014

So i'm basically looking for a laptop/notebook (what's the difference again? i dunno) for under 700 bucks.

Main Purpose: Get shit done in school. Research in internet, use word/excel/pp for stuff, homework. A little gaming here and there, Watching dvd at GF's place. Not having to rage over a f****** slow piece of garbage.

I have a reasonable gaming rig at home that I use for real gaming. I'm looking for something that i can use when I'm in Train and need to learn for school/do homework. I want it to be 17" at least (I can't handle small screens...), and if possible no more than 700$ (+-50 bucks).
Please use http://en.toppreise.ch/grp1_1.html?view=ngf&def=17 to check if said laptop is purchasable in switzerland (my country). If it isn't in there, i'm most likely unable to buy it (without extraordinous shipping fee +tax).

What I thought of: http://en.toppreise.ch/prod_361389.html ]LENOVO G710 - looks really nice. What do you think? Anything better out there? I want to get the best out of my buck

Thank you guys for helping me out. You are all great!

TheProfosist · August 26, 2014

ThinkPad L440 (or L540 if you want 15in) its the lowest true thinkpad. With 700$ you might even be able to upgrade it a bit. My recommended upgrades are:

CPU to the lowest i5

Monitor up to 1600x900

Battery up to a 9 cell

WiFi card up to Intel AC with Bluetooth

You can save some money by removing stuff like the webcam and fingerprint reader.

Zonalar · August 26, 2014

I'm not sure how customizable i can get my Laptop in switzerland. I was hoping I could buy it from a shop in switzerland (hence the link to check if avaiable). Else I have to include shipping+tax, because Switzerland is stupid when it comes to get stuff overseas (or from europe)

TheProfosist · August 26, 2014

Go to lenovo's website directly and customize it they ship direct from China generally. You'd just have to check but I imagine they'll ship to switzerland as their the top worldwide business notebook brand.