Laptop for Uni

[Naith123]

Hey guys.  I need a laptop to  use when I am out and about in uni.  I have a budget of 500-600GBP.  

My use case is mainly writing reports so a decent size screen and good battery life is nice.  Also being able to have several hundred page RPG rulebooks open at the same time is needed.  

In terms of gaming I don't really need it to but if it could run Blade and Soul that would be sweet.  

 

Any recommendations.

 

I have seen this but it is a dash out of my price range. 

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-v-nitro-vn7-592g-15-6-laptop-black-10137574-pdt.html

[don_svetlio]

Avoid the Acer V Nitro series. Horrible heat issues.

Take a look at the Dell 7559 and Lenovo IdeaPad 700 (white one)

[Naith123]

Oh ok I haven't seen anything about heat issues.  Let me have a look at the Dell and Lenovo.

[Naith123]

Well I had a look at it.  Ideally it is 500 to 600 quid.  The Acer being more expensive was just an afterthought I added.  

 

Both look nice though and on the right track so I'm going to search for lower end models  unless anyone has any better ideas.

[aSPIRIn4]

What about an Dell XPS ?

[don_svetlio]

So I took a look at that site. Here's what it boils down to

This is an option, great value BUT - the top lid is HORRIBLE. you need to be VERY careful
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-ak056na-15-6-gaming-laptop-black-green-10140028-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR

 

 

This is great BUT it's expensive
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-7559-15-6-gaming-laptop-10146140-pdt.html#srcid=11026

 

This is also an option, slower GPU than the HP but better durability
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-k501ub-15-6-laptop-grey-10137632-pdt.html

 

 

Lastly, I found this. 940MX is better than a 940M but not as good as the 950M. Build is decent (plastic but solid, not like the HP). Overall, this would probably be my pick for your budget.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-510-15-6-laptop-white-10146986-pdt.html

8 minutes ago, Naith123 said:

Well I had a look at it.  Ideally it is 500 to 600 quid.  The Acer being more expensive was just an afterthought I added.  

 

Both look nice though and on the right track so I'm going to search for lower end models  unless anyone has any better ideas.

 

listed above

[don_svetlio]

Just now, aSPIRIn4 said:

What about an Dell XPS ?

It's about 3-4 times more than his budget.

[don_svetlio]

For typing - the IdeaPad is best and comes with a 1080p IPS display. Winner. Expect 4-5 hours of battery.

[aSPIRIn4]

3 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

It's about 3-4 times more than his budget.

Oh now i see 600GBP = 798$ , that dell is the best one, even if he is going to use it for typing i`m very sure he is going to try some games too at some point and having a more powerfull laptop is way better

[don_svetlio]

Just now, aSPIRIn4 said:

Oh now i see 600GBP = 798$ , that dell is the best one, even if he is going to use it for typing i`m very sure he is going to try some games too at some point and having a more powerfull laptop is way better

The Dell 7559 is a good VALUE option but not great for typing. If you want a good keyboard Lenovo or HP (and sometimes Asus)

[Naith123]

5 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

So I took a look at that site. Here's what it boils down to

This is an option, great value BUT - the top lid is HORRIBLE. you need to be VERY careful
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-15-ak056na-15-6-gaming-laptop-black-green-10140028-pdt.html?intcmpid=display~RR

 

 

This is great BUT it's expensive
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-7559-15-6-gaming-laptop-10146140-pdt.html#srcid=11026

 

This is also an option, slower GPU than the HP but better durability
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-k501ub-15-6-laptop-grey-10137632-pdt.html

 

 

Lastly, I found this. 940MX is better than a 940M but not as good as the 950M. Build is decent (plastic but solid, not like the HP). Overall, this would probably be my pick for your budget.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-510-15-6-laptop-white-10146986-pdt.html

 

listed above

I'm leaning towards saving a little more cash and grabbing the HP.  Though what's wrong with the lid?  I can't tell.

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Naith123 said:

I'm leaning towards saving a little more cash and grabbing the HP.  Though what's wrong with the lid?  I can't tell.

It flexes HORRIBLY and that can damage the screen. It needs to be handled VERY carefully. Here's a review.

 

[don_svetlio]

@Naith123 Just a heads-up. If you go for the HP, avoid putting any pressure on the top lid, it's extremely easy to brick a LCD. I recently RMAed my Y50 for that kind of issue (and mine has a metal top and basically no flex)

[Naith123]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

@Naith123 Just a heads-up. If you go for the HP, avoid putting any pressure on the top lid, it's extremely easy to brick a LCD. I recently RMAed my Y50 for that kind of issue (and mine has a metal top and basically no flex)

Ok I am definitely going to get the Lenovo.  Thanks for your help.

[don_svetlio]

Just now, Naith123 said:

Ok I am definitely going to get the Lenovo.  Thanks for your help.

No problem. Enjoy typing reports. The keyboard is a joy to use

[don_svetlio]

21 minutes ago, Naith123 said:

Ok I am definitely going to get the Lenovo.  Thanks for your help.

The IdeaPad 510 also comes with an i5 config from the looks of it. It's about 10% slower but costs 100 quid less. You could opt for that if you want. It should also have a 940MX, just a slower CPU.

[Naith123]

6 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

The IdeaPad 510 also comes with an i5 config from the looks of it. It's about 10% slower but costs 100 quid less. You could opt for that if you want. It should also have a 940MX, just a slower CPU.

Well since I got the money probs going to get the i7 and have it last an extra year or so but thanks for the heads up.