I've been looking around for a laptop for my missus and this was the best I could find which ticked the following boxes:
- Intel i5 processor 6th gen
- Full HD 15.6"
- 8gb ram
- SSD hard drive
- DVDRW
2.02% cashback via topcashback brings it down to just over £400
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Detailed Specs below:
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HP 250 G5 - 15.6" - Core i5 6200U - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD
Product Type Notebook
Operating System Win 10 Pro 64-bit / Win 7 Pro 64-bit downgrade - pre-installed: Win 7 Pro 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
Memory 8 GB DDR4
Storage 256 GB - M.2 SSD
Optical Drive DVD SuperMulti
Display 15.6" WLED 1920 x 1080 / Full HD
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Networking 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 , Gigabit Ethernet
Battery 4-cell - up to 8.25 hours
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Colour Asteroid silver
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.43 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.96 kg
General
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Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition / Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition downgrade
Preinstalled OS Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Product Type Notebook
AC Adapter
Input AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output 45 Watt
Audio & Video
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Audio Features Noise cancellation technology
Camera - Integrated webcam
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound
Frame Rate 24 frames per second
Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 520
Resolution VGA
Sound Stereo speakers , microphone
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (webcam)
Battery
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Capacity 41 Wh
Run Time Up to 8.25 hours
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Communications
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Bluetooth Class Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Miracast
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Connections & Expansion
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Interfaces VGA ¦ HDMI ¦ Headphone/microphone combo jack ¦ LAN ¦ USB 3.0 ¦ 2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes ( SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card )
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.43 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.96 kg
Display
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Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m2
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight
Resolution 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Type 15.6" - TN
Widescreen Yes
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Input
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Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support, built-in numeric keypad
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Miscellaneous
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Colour Asteroid silver
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Localization English / United Kingdom
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Processor / Chipset
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64-bit Computing Yes
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Cache 3 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Platform Technology Intel vPro Technology
Software
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Software Included CyberLink PowerDirector, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Adobe Shockwave Player, HP ePrint, HP CoolSense, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Microsoft Push Button Recovery, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Touchpoint Manager, HP System Event Utility, HP Communication Recovery Tool, HP e-Service
Storage
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Interface SATA 6 Gb/s
Main Storage 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
SSD Form Factor M.2
Sold by laptopsdirect.co.uk
- gads
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Nice deal but why the measly 256ssd. I'll fill that with family history and pics in the first month.
yes I do realise there are external hard drives but that defeats the object of a portable laptop don't you think.
Civilised Maniac
8 Aug 163#17
Would like to know how good this TN display panel is. Very good spec for the price
All comments (40)
Publix
7 Aug 161#1
Link confirms Nice - Heat from me - a must have SSD geezer.
Anyone comment on the ease of reverting to W10P for those wishing to do so?.
vtailor
7 Aug 161#2
Not 100% sure, but the spec for the same model on another site states:
"Windows 7 Professional Edition 64-bit (with Windows 10 Professional 64bit License & Restore Provided)"
Is w10 so bad that people want the option to revert back to w7??
afroylnt
7 Aug 162#3
I would guess the downgrade option is for companies wishing to have a common os.
Publix
7 Aug 162#4
I went from W7 >W10; Missed 8 altogether. You remember how people hated 8?
I am still pi***ed off that MS dumped some utilities like TV player, but I'm happy with W10.
My 3 upgrades went very smoothly.
Muir
7 Aug 161#5
This is marketed as a business laptop, I think most businesses still use W7. In fact a lot of people still prefer W7, but don't want to be left behind with updates - just before the free W10 offer expired, people were asking on here if they could get a W10 licence for the future but not use it yet.
Blasphemous
7 Aug 161#6
So does it come with Windows 10 or Windows 7 pre-installed?
rogercat
7 Aug 16#7
very nice i was after something the same just lighter eg no DVD drive....
amour3k to rogercat
8 Aug 16#20
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The OP Deal has DVDRW built into it though? (or more appropriately: Optical Drive DVD SuperMulti). :-)
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Opening post
I've been looking around for a laptop for my missus and this was the best I could find which ticked the following boxes:
- Intel i5 processor 6th gen
- Full HD 15.6"
- 8gb ram
- SSD hard drive
- DVDRW
2.02% cashback via topcashback brings it down to just over £400
=================
Detailed Specs below:
=================
HP 250 G5 - 15.6" - Core i5 6200U - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD
Product Type Notebook
Operating System Win 10 Pro 64-bit / Win 7 Pro 64-bit downgrade - pre-installed: Win 7 Pro 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) / 3 MB Cache
Memory 8 GB DDR4
Storage 256 GB - M.2 SSD
Optical Drive DVD SuperMulti
Display 15.6" WLED 1920 x 1080 / Full HD
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Networking 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 , Gigabit Ethernet
Battery 4-cell - up to 8.25 hours
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Colour Asteroid silver
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.43 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.96 kg
General
=======
Operating System Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition / Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition downgrade
Preinstalled OS Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Product Type Notebook
AC Adapter
Input AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output 45 Watt
Audio & Video
============
Audio Features Noise cancellation technology
Camera - Integrated webcam
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound
Frame Rate 24 frames per second
Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 520
Resolution VGA
Sound Stereo speakers , microphone
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (webcam)
Battery
======
Capacity 41 Wh
Run Time Up to 8.25 hours
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Communications
=============
Bluetooth Class Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Miracast
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Connections & Expansion
====================
Interfaces VGA ¦ HDMI ¦ Headphone/microphone combo jack ¦ LAN ¦ USB 3.0 ¦ 2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes ( SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card )
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.43 cm x 25.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.96 kg
Display
======
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m2
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight
Resolution 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Type 15.6" - TN
Widescreen Yes
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Input
====
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support, built-in numeric keypad
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Memory
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Empty Slots 1
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Max RAM Supported 16 GB
RAM 8 GB ( 1 x 8 GB )
Slots Qty 2
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000
Technology DDR4 SDRAM
Miscellaneous
============
Colour Asteroid silver
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Localization English / United Kingdom
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Processor / Chipset
================
64-bit Computing Yes
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz
Cache 3 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Platform Technology Intel vPro Technology
Software
=======
Software Included CyberLink PowerDirector, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Adobe Shockwave Player, HP ePrint, HP CoolSense, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Microsoft Push Button Recovery, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Touchpoint Manager, HP System Event Utility, HP Communication Recovery Tool, HP e-Service
Storage
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Interface SATA 6 Gb/s
Main Storage 256 GB SSD
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
SSD Form Factor M.2
Sold by laptopsdirect.co.uk
- gads
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Top comments
£60 more for i7-6500u processor and 256GB SSD.
yes I do realise there are external hard drives but that defeats the object of a portable laptop don't you think.
All comments (40)
Nice - Heat from me - a must have SSD geezer.
Anyone comment on the ease of reverting to W10P for those wishing to do so?.
"Windows 7 Professional Edition 64-bit (with Windows 10 Professional 64bit License & Restore Provided)"
Is w10 so bad that people want the option to revert back to w7??
I am still pi***ed off that MS dumped some utilities like TV player, but I'm happy with W10.
My 3 upgrades went very smoothly.
The OP Deal has DVDRW built into it though? (or more appropriately: Optical Drive DVD SuperMulti). :-)