I'm looking for a Core i5 config laptop and this is the cheapest price laptop I have found. I hope this is helpful for some one.
Processor - Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz, Turbo boost up to 2.7GHz, 3MB Cache
Memory - 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, Configuration 1 x 4GB, Expandable to 8GB, 2 SODIMM
Hard Drive - 500GB 5400rpm
Optical Drive - DVD Writer
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64bit
Display - 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal HD SVA Anti Glare Flat LED-backlit Resolution: 1366 x 768
Graphics - Intel HD Graphics
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adamkaty
11 Oct 153#25
for a lot of people it would , me included.
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suni
22 Oct 15#45
heat added
liam2368
16 Oct 15#44
Got mine today, perfect condition ex-display for £294. Seems good thus far, battery life doesn't seem excellent which is my only gripe.
morello321
15 Oct 15#43
could any one please link.me to the best silent laptops
Can anyone knows how to upgrade ram? As i already purchased ram but i do not know how to install it. I used youtube to find video for 250 G4 but there are no videos related to this laptop. Can anyone guide me on how to update ram. Thanks and waiting for help
coolsingada to SAMAR2015
15 Oct 15#41
I'm in the same boat, please advice if anyone konow how to install RAM. Thanks.
LazybeatX
13 Oct 15#39
yes
morello321
12 Oct 15#36
just wondering is your laptop supposed to be silent? I'm new to laptops, mines making some sounds
alared to morello321
13 Oct 15#38
The fan.
pinksherbert1984
13 Oct 15#37
Would this run minecraft with good fps multiplayer, thank you.
unapologetic
12 Oct 15#35
The Asus spec looks great. Would like that spec and the start up features but with a touch screen. Any recommendations ?
Thanks had a look however they dont have a FULL HD screen at that price of 449 , they have a 15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) Truelife LED-Backlit Display is that enough?
the specs however a good just the screen?
unapologetic
11 Oct 15#31
curry's prices look OK but their warranties are sooooo expensive
unapologetic
11 Oct 15#30
really like the dell offers any recommendations on 14 or 15.6" HD screen, as future proof as possible
alared
11 Oct 151#29
Go to dell UK site and look for this one,NEW! Inspiron 15 5000-Series 5559, £449.
Windows 10, 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
8gb mem, 1TB hard drive.
Far superior to anything mentioned here,
A direct link to Dell doesn`t work.
morello321
11 Oct 15#28
any link for that need a laptop asap thanks
quglarz
11 Oct 151#27
Thx very much FishMaster :wink:
RustyLogic
10 Oct 15#7
don't buy a 'u' processor
coolsingada to RustyLogic
10 Oct 15#8
May I know why?
titan131 to RustyLogic
11 Oct 15#26
I think a 2.7Ghz dual core i5 seems fine for the price, especially since it wouldn't be used for gaming...
adamkaty
11 Oct 153#25
for a lot of people it would , me included.
personaljesus24
11 Oct 15#24
try looking on the dell outlet site. I just got similar speck for just over £300
adam.mt
11 Oct 15#17
4GB RAM is ample for the basic needs described, honestly. An SSD would be a far far better buy than additional memory.
DoktorMesmer to adam.mt
11 Oct 15#23
No it wouldn't.
suchitmehta7
11 Oct 15#18
not all i5 are great. this is a dual core processor. not so good..
adamkaty to suchitmehta7
11 Oct 15#19
all of the U cpus are pretty much the same
OrribleHarry to suchitmehta7
11 Oct 15#22
All i5 are dual core when using on-board graphics, can only get quad with dedicated graphics which pushes price up considerably!
Ordered this yesterday for £294 labelled as damaged box but perfect condition. With that saving I'll buy another 4gb ram, so I'm pleased with the deal I got.
No point looking at M processors unless you are willing to spend at least another £100.
quglarz
10 Oct 151#3
Just got Apple MacBook Pro from 2012 for £400. Gonna put there Samsung Evo SsD and 8GB RAM :-)
fishmaster to quglarz
11 Oct 15#15
Don't forget to use trimforce enable command in terminal.
Intel Core i5-4210U Dual Core Processor
14" Full HD Screen
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
6GB DDR3 RAM
8GB SSD + 500GB Hybrid HDD
Integrated Graphics
USB3 | HDMI | Bluetooth
gchild
11 Oct 15#11
Any m ones you recommend around this sort of price point?
growler123
11 Oct 15#10
i had the same issue, what to buy for internet browsing only and ended up with a Toshiba chromebook CB30-B-104.
it has 4gb ram and a full HD 1080 screen, with up to 10 hrs battery life and silent with no internal fans. It is amazingly fast on start up and works well as it has no other programs to load up that you never use. Think about a chromebook?
tickedon
11 Oct 152#9
They are low performance parts designed for battery life rather than performance - they have similar performance to second generation (i.e. Core i5 2xxx) 'M' parts.
There is nothing wrong with them, you just need to know what you are buying and why :smiley: If you want a laptop that is as thin and light as possible, with as long a battery life as possible, they are great; otherwise get a 'M' version that's slightly heavier and thicker, and you'll find it has much more performance.
quglarz
10 Oct 15#6
Go for HP
someguy003
10 Oct 152#5
1366 x 768
coolsingada
10 Oct 15#4
I'm not able to decide which one to buy from the below three.
I will use laptop mainly for web browsing & watching movies etc (not interested in playing games)
My budget is £300 to £350 pounds. Can someone please help!!
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Processor - Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz, Turbo boost up to 2.7GHz, 3MB Cache
Memory - 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, Configuration 1 x 4GB, Expandable to 8GB, 2 SODIMM
Hard Drive - 500GB 5400rpm
Optical Drive - DVD Writer
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64bit
Display - 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal HD SVA Anti Glare Flat LED-backlit Resolution: 1366 x 768
Graphics - Intel HD Graphics
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http://www.johnlewis.com/store/asus-x555la-laptop-intel-core-i7-12gb-ram-1-5tb-15-6-black/p2013509?navAction=jump&_requestid=6098170
the specs however a good just the screen?
Windows 10, 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
8gb mem, 1TB hard drive.
Far superior to anything mentioned here,
A direct link to Dell doesn`t work.
please could someone have a look, I'm looking for the best buget core i5 with 8 GB ram found this just wondering if its any good
specs
- Intel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor
- Dual-core
- 2.2 GHz / 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost
- 3 MB cacheMemory (RAM)8 GBStorage1 TB HDD, 5400 rpmSCREENScreen size15.6”Screen typeLED
No point looking at M processors unless you are willing to spend at least another £100.
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/06/12/os-x-el-capitan-trim-support/
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/59422751-Lenovo-Flex-2-14-FHD_1667436.html
Intel Core i5-4210U Dual Core Processor
14" Full HD Screen
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit
6GB DDR3 RAM
8GB SSD + 500GB Hybrid HDD
Integrated Graphics
USB3 | HDMI | Bluetooth
it has 4gb ram and a full HD 1080 screen, with up to 10 hrs battery life and silent with no internal fans. It is amazingly fast on start up and works well as it has no other programs to load up that you never use. Think about a chromebook?
e.g.
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-5200U+%40+2.20GHz&id=2440
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-2540M+%40+2.60GHz
There is nothing wrong with them, you just need to know what you are buying and why :smiley: If you want a laptop that is as thin and light as possible, with as long a battery life as possible, they are great; otherwise get a 'M' version that's slightly heavier and thicker, and you'll find it has much more performance.
I will use laptop mainly for web browsing & watching movies etc (not interested in playing games)
My budget is £300 to £350 pounds. Can someone please help!!
Option 1) HP 250 G4 - Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz + 4 GB RAM + 500 GB HD £329 (this deal)
http://www.ebuyer.com/717118-hp-250-g4-laptop-n0y97es-abu?
A bit expensive but i5 processor, so go for this one & upgrade RAM
Option 2) Asus X555LA - Core i3-5005U 2 GHz + + 4 GB RAM + 1 TB HD £294.94
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Y0LWQAW/?tag=ho01f-21
Buy this one & upgrade RAM
Option 3) Lenovo G50 - Core™ i3-4005U 1.7GHz + 8 GB RAM + 1 TB HD £299.97
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/80L0000DUK-Lenovo-G50_1851720.htm
No need to upgrade RAM, but I have to compromise on processor (this one got 4th generation i3 processor)
Please advise. Thanks.