laptop recommendations please (£3-400)

[badbradmx]

Ive not been paying attention to the laptop or indeed the computer market for a while so Im out of the loop, have checked other threads but never found anything matching my requirements (mostly price). Basically im looking for a new laptop for my dad after his Dell broke (his fault for holding it by the corner like i told him not to do). Anyway our friend gave me his Asus to fix and my dad took a shine to the build quality.

 

So I'm after anything with

• decent build quality
• can play full HD
• preferably with a 1080p screen
• SSD if possible, can buy seperate, call it a christmas present.
• something that wont be too outdated/slow in a couple years time.
• (EDIT: 15"ish screen
• £300 -£400)

Any help is much appreciated. Most features just dont matter, such as amount of RAM (i have 4GB in my gaming rig and havent run out yet) or battery life as it would essentially be a desktop replacement.

 

Thanks again.

Brad

 

Oh last thing, both US and UK sites can be used as il be stateside early next year.

[Grape Guild]

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade?src=pgm.80025700&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=razerblade&utm_campaign=adwordsusbrandsystemsblade

 

This should fit in your budget.

 

JOKING

[TheSLSAMG]

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade?src=pgm.80025700&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=razerblade&utm_campaign=adwordsusbrandsystemsblade

 

This should fit in your budget.

Are you kidding me? Seriously.

[Grape Guild]

Ok, I feel bad now.  You can get a decent ultrabook for around 400.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-S3-391-6046-13-Inch-Ultrabook-Windows/dp/B00AH4A950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385748676&sr=8-1&keywords=ultrabook

These Acers have pretty good build quality.

http://www.amazon.com/VivoBook-S400CA-RSI5T18-Touchscreen-Ultrabook-Aluminum/dp/B00DQGBABI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1385748676&sr=8-4&keywords=ultrabook

This Asus is a little out of your budget, but it has a touchscreen and pretty awesome build quality.  

 

You can't really get a solid gaming laptop for under 400, so I'd recommend waiting a little bit.

[badbradmx]

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade?src=pgm.80025700&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=razerblade&utm_campaign=adwordsusbrandsystemsblade

 

This should fit in your budget.

yeah perfect! haha maybe you misread, I put £3-400 not £3,500. But to clarify it is £300-£400 please (Y)

[needmorewood]

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blade?src=pgm.80025700&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=razerblade&utm_campaign=adwordsusbrandsystemsblade

 

This should fit in your budget.

really? it what reality is that even a remotely good option? $1400 laptops out perform that thing

[needmorewood]

Ive not been paying attention to the laptop or indeed the computer market for a while so Im out of the loop, have checked other threads but never found anything matching my requirements (mostly price). Basically im looking for a new laptop for my dad after his Dell broke (his fault for holding it by the corner like i told him not to do). Anyway our friend gave me his Asus to fix and my dad took a shine to the build quality.

 

So I'm after anything with

• decent build quality
• can play full HD
• preferably with a 1080p screen
• SSD if possible, can buy seperate, call it a christmas present.
• something that wont be too outdated/slow in a couple years time.

Any help is much appreciated. Most features just dont matter, such as amount of RAM (i have 4GB in my gaming rig and havent run out yet) or battery life as it would essentially be a desktop replacement.

 

Thanks again.

Brad

 

Oh last thing, both US and UK sites can be used as il be stateside early next year.

3,400 euros?

[Grape Guild]

Ok guys, that Razer Blade thing was a joke, a made a new reply with actual options.

[badbradmx]

Ok, I feel bad now.  You can get a decent ultrabook for around 400.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-S3-391-6046-13-Inch-Ultrabook-Windows/dp/B00AH4A950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385748676&sr=8-1&keywords=ultrabook

These Acers have pretty good build quality.

http://www.amazon.com/VivoBook-S400CA-RSI5T18-Touchscreen-Ultrabook-Aluminum/dp/B00DQGBABI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1385748676&sr=8-4&keywords=ultrabook

This Asus is a little out of your budget, but it has a touchscreen and pretty awesome build quality.  

 

You can't really get a solid gaming laptop for under 400, so I'd recommend waiting a little bit.

 

im not looking for a gaming laptop, the asus looks nice, and with the exchange rate it is right in budget.

 

one thing i forgot, will add to the list now, screen size of 15"ish

[TheSLSAMG]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-15-6-inch-Notebook-Processor-Integrated/dp/B00G48QIV2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1385748753&sr=8-3&keywords=laptop

 

I would get this one. It may not have an SSD or 1080p screen, but it's Haswell and will be good for a few years.

[badbradmx]

Ok guys, that Razer Blade thing was a joke, a made a new reply with actual options.

 

i posted before i saw the replies, but thank you

[Grape Guild]

im not looking for a gaming laptop, the asus looks nice, and with the exchange rate it is right in budget.

 

one thing i forgot, will add to the list now, screen size of 15"ish

Sorry, I misread the original post as you wanted to play games in HD. Well that makes things easier.

[badbradmx]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-15-6-inch-Notebook-Processor-Integrated/dp/B00G48QIV2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1385748753&sr=8-3&keywords=laptop

 

I would get this one. It may not have an SSD or 1080p screen, but it's Haswell and will be good for a few years.

 

what is Acers build quality like these days? ones ive seen before seem a bit...flimsy. not good with dad around haha

[TheSLSAMG]

what is Acers build quality like these days? ones ive seen before seem a bit...flimsy. not good with dad around haha

Not bad. I have had Acer laptops for the last 4 years, and they all were decent.

[badbradmx]

3,400 euros?

 

£300 - £400 buddy! or about what(?) $500-$600?

[badbradmx]

Not bad. I have had Acer laptops for the last 4 years, and they all were decent.

 

i might pop down the store tomorrow then, get hands on with some see what i think, what have asus got? doesnt have to be ultrabook. cheers

[badbradmx]

now my dad said he doesnt mind adding a little bit if its a good deal, so ive seen this, on special right now, not black friday deals i dont think but http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Z500-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B00F93MBXC/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1385750251&sr=1-1&keywords=lenovo+laptop+i5#productDetails