Every laptop around this price point has compromises in the spec. In this instance, for a demanding user the modest 4gb ram and the core i3 cpu are the potential deal breakers. For an average student/home user (streaming, social media, word processing, some office work, light gaming and so on) it is a good mix for the money. Stars of the show are the decent sized ssd drive and the full hd screen resolution.

This is price before VAT, Price Incl. VAT £438.06

Oh no it isn't - ok for a computer engineer; the shell has to be opened up - watch the video quoted or this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv0kfHZ9-08
HOWEVER, 4GB is fine provided you don't have too many browser tabs open at once (looking at my other half here - she has dozens open a a time - I know not why...)

Meh, average processor and only 4gb ram (although I note you say this is easily expandable) - would personally prefer the yogo 510 deal or the Asus Zenbook which was slightly more. Both recent posted deals.

This does have a nice size SSD though.

Good uni fodder the SSD makes it hot, maybe the little b#ggers cannot ruin the SSD as easy as a HDD, replaced 3 this week so far.

Sounds like they're good for business then!

Oh no it isn't - ok for a computer engineer; the shell has to be opened up - watch the video quoted or this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv0kfHZ9-08
HOWEVER, 4GB is fine provided you don't have too many browser tabs open at once (looking at my other half here - she has dozens open a a time - I know not why...)

Every laptop around this price point has compromises in the spec. In this instance, for a demanding user the modest 4gb ram and the core i3 cpu are the potential deal breakers. For an average student/home user (streaming, social media, word processing, some office work, light gaming and so on) it is a good mix for the money. Stars of the show are the decent sized ssd drive and the full hd screen resolution.

Even cheaper now - £349.97

https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.GCEEK.034-Acer-Aspire-ES-15_2068656.html with 6gb ram

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Medion-AKOYA-13-3-Inch-Notebook-Silver/dp/B01M69Q5D7 smaller screen

Best budget laptop I've seen in this price range - that 1080p display and 256GB SSD make this excellent value for money; the SSD removing the system's biggest bottleneck and the display being the thing you stare at all the time.

finally... this went over 400 heat when it cost 400. no pleasing some... :confused:

Thanks looks good have some heat :smiley:

Wow, super bargain.

Shame I don't know anyone who needs a laptop!

Laptop is ok, real problem here is the seller..

PS. Dell seems to have few in stock (poor screen?), 15% off code Inspired5567188

Inspiron 15 - 5567
£365.05
8 in stock
Scratch and Dent
Inspiron 15 - 5567
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7200U (Dual Core,3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz,15W)
Windows 10 Pro (64bit)
8GB (1x8GB) 2400MHz SDRAM DDR4 Non-ECC
256GB 2.5 inch SATA Class 20 Solid State Drive
8X DVD+/- RW Drive
4GB AMD Radeon R7 M44x
Software
Dell Wireless 1810 Card (802.11AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)
LCD Back Cover for Non-Touch Screen with HD Camera-Black
Power Cord : 250V
Primary 3-cell 42W/HR Battery
15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display
Internal English Non Backlit Keyboard
Outlet Price£365.05

Can confirm, have bought these machines for work.

They are excellent.

I know, but with the code it will be 370

Excellent spec for the price.

cold, ebuyer

Go directly to HP's website and get the 17" laptop with better spec for £399

Does anyone know if you could run W7 pro on this machine? Would it be hard to install on a machine that comes with W10 Pro? I don't know anything about PCs but need a machine that runs W7

hi, need some advice. this hp laptop or the dell that has been commented about above ? thanks in advance

And it has a vga port! Ah, for straightforward connectivity when visiting places with older technology.

The Dell won't be shabby I always buy from the Outlet store as the all the machines i've bought have been in new condition even the scratch and dent ones, never found a mark on them.

You also have 14 days to change your mind so if for any reason there was something about it you didn't like whilst using it you can send it back.

I'm not saying don't go for the HP it looks a good value deal but just pointing out Dell Outlet machines are not shabby and are excellent value.

can anyone confirm if the display on this is IPS or TN ? thanks

think it's sva...

Display Specifications
Display size (diagonal) 39,6 cm (15.6")
Display size (diagonal) 39.6 cm (15.6")
Display 39.6 cm (15.6") FHD SVA display
Display footnote number [10]
Display 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal FHD SVA anti-glare slim LED-backlit (1920 x 1080)

from... http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=X0Q09EA&opt=ABU&sel=DEF