Down To The Last Four Laptops!

[RighteousMan]

I have chosen these 4 but I don't know which one is a better deal in terms of performance, speed, and durability.
http/ <-3 Laptops here

http/ <-1 Laptop here
This will be a school laptop, lots of browsing, and downloading!
What would you choose and why? Would you recommend something else? (Under$350)

 

[raisonjohn]

I have chosen these 3 but I don't know which one is a better deal in terms of performance, speed, and durability.
http/ <-3 Laptops here

http/ <-1 Laptop here
This will be a school laptop, lots of browsing, and downloading!
What would you choose and why? Would you recommend something else? (Under$350)

That Lenovo - G50 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black would be my best pick among the 4 shortlist of laptops you are choosing. Here's why:

The Toshiba - Satellite 17.3" Laptop - AMD A8-Series - 6GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Jet Black has the best amount of RAM at 6GB (which is ideal if you'd be multi-tasking, downloading, opening multiple tabs, etc.). It has the largest screen among the 4 and has ample 750GB storage capacity for your files/programs/operating system. The downsides are: 1) it's above your $350-budget (+$30 more), 2) it consumes a lot of power / produces lots of heat (AMD CPU + AMD GPU), 3) it only has 802.11b/g/n wi-fi connectivity, and 4) it's the heaviest (almost 6 pounds).

The HP - 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black has a good amount of RAM (4GB), only 4.82 pounds, and perfectly fits your budget. It also has some downsides: 1) Heat and Power Consumption (AMD CPU + AMD GPU), 2) Limited Storage (500GB only), 3) Only 802.11b/g/n wifi connectivity, 4) only 2MB Cache memory, and 5) Windows 10 might have some issues regarding drivers, compatibilities,etc. in your old programs.

The HP 15-r230nr 15.6 Inch Laptop (Intel Pentium, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD, Black) - Free Upgrade to Windows 10 has lesser power consumption (Intel) and fits your budget. However, it only has 500GB storage and slower Pentium processor (2.16GHz) not ideal for multi-tasking.

Eliminating the 3, you are left with the Lenovo - G50 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black. It should produce lower heat and lower power consumption (Intel CPU + Intel GPU). It has 3MB Cache using the faster (compared to Pentium) Core-i3 CPU. Has ample 4GB RAM. Has the highest storage capacity at 1TB. Has the fastest wifi connectivity supporting the 802.11ac. Fits your budget, and is the lightest weight (only 4.63 pounds) among the 4 laptops.

 

[Solandri]

Unless you have your heart set on buying it from Best Buy, here are a couple more to consider:

Asus F555LA. 2.1 GHz Broadwell i3, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, 1920x1080 display, $349
http/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KFQASE/

The Lenovo G50 you have listed is a 1.9 GHz Haswell i3 (one gen older), and 1366x768 display. Personally I consider 1600x900 to be the minimum acceptable resolution on a 15.6" screen, and 1920x1080 to be optimal.

Acer E5-573 2.1 GHz Broadwell, i3, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, 1366x768 display, $299.99
http/www.microcenter.com/product/452034/Aspire_E5-573-395Q_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Charcoal_Gray

Supposedly there was a $100 off any laptop coupon which Microcenter mailed out as a flyer which is good until 10/4 and works with this laptop. But you probably threw it out with all the junk mail you get.

If you do go with one of the Best Buy models, file a change of address form with the USPS so mail addressed to you at your home address gets forwarded to your school address. Mail addressed to other people at your home will be unaffected. When you complete the change of address, you get a coupon package including a link to a printable 10% off coupon at Best Buy.
https/moversguide.usps.com/icoa/home/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1&_flowId=icoa-main-flow&

 

[RighteousMan]

I have chosen these 3 but I don't know which one is a better deal in terms of performance, speed, and durability.
http/ <-3 Laptops here

http/ <-1 Laptop here
This will be a school laptop, lots of browsing, and downloading!
What would you choose and why? Would you recommend something else? (Under$350)

That Lenovo - G50 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black would be my best pick among the 4 shortlist of laptops you are choosing. Here's why:

The Toshiba - Satellite 17.3" Laptop - AMD A8-Series - 6GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive - Jet Black has the best amount of RAM at 6GB (which is ideal if you'd be multi-tasking, downloading, opening multiple tabs, etc.). It has the largest screen among the 4 and has ample 750GB storage capacity for your files/programs/operating system. The downsides are: 1) it's above your $350-budget (+$30 more), 2) it consumes a lot of power / produces lots of heat (AMD CPU + AMD GPU), 3) it only has 802.11b/g/n wi-fi connectivity, and 4) it's the heaviest (almost 6 pounds).

The HP - 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black has a good amount of RAM (4GB), only 4.82 pounds, and perfectly fits your budget. It also has some downsides: 1) Heat and Power Consumption (AMD CPU + AMD GPU), 2) Limited Storage (500GB only), 3) Only 802.11b/g/n wifi connectivity, 4) only 2MB Cache memory, and 5) Windows 10 might have some issues regarding drivers, compatibilities,etc. in your old programs.

The HP 15-r230nr 15.6 Inch Laptop (Intel Pentium, 4 GB, 500 GB HDD, Black) - Free Upgrade to Windows 10 has lesser power consumption (Intel) and fits your budget. However, it only has 500GB storage and slower Pentium processor (2.16GHz) not ideal for multi-tasking.

Eliminating the 3, you are left with the Lenovo - G50 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black. It should produce lower heat and lower power consumption (Intel CPU + Intel GPU). It has 3MB Cache using the faster (compared to Pentium) Core-i3 CPU. Has ample 4GB RAM. Has the highest storage capacity at 1TB. Has the fastest wifi connectivity supporting the 802.11ac. Fits your budget, and is the lightest weight (only 4.63 pounds) among the 4 laptops.

Thank you a lot for the help!
That's the one I was considering also. If you could recommend anything else within my budget of $350(besides the ones I already have listed)what would you recommend?