Best 'all round' laptop under $800

Jamie-b

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Hi,
Looking to update my old toshiba satellite L650, USB ports are damaged and it's getting a bit slow,

1. What is your budget?
Up to $800 AUD but less is better

2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
Pretty sure my current laptop is 15.6"
I prefer a later screen, mobility is not an issue since it usually sits in the one spot, and I rather full size keyboard but it's not a decider.

3. What screen resolution do you want?
Don't often watch movies, don't play any demanding games and only occasional graphic design

4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Desktop replacement

5. How much battery life do you need?
My current laptop lives plugged in anyway

6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
Nope

7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Mostly browsing net, watching YouTube, some audio/video/photo editing.


8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
I already have a brand new SSD I would be putting in the laptop anyway

9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
As long as they ship to australia

10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
5 years +

11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Very rarely use optical drive, DVD writer would score some points


12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I have used toshiba in the past and like them, but have noticed they get hot.

13. What country do you live in?
Australia

14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.

Bluetooth audio would be good

 
Hello Jamie

Thank you for providing a detailed description of your requirements. This has greatly helped in tailoring a list of the best laptops as per your needs and budget. Here are some options for you:

Asus X550LB-NH52, Intel core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GT 740M.

Acer Aspire V 15, Intel i7 processor, Nvdia GeForce 870 M, 16 GB RAM.

Hope this helps you. :)