Looking for a budget laptop (about $650) mainly for software dev.

[Boyan Kushlev]

I'm really picky when it comes to tech, and I have a really hard time making up my mind. I'm looking for a light and portable notebook, that has a really good screen (ppi, colors, viewing angles, etc) and can handle normal pressure, such as having a few tabs open in Chrome, playing Spotify and some programming (since I'm a Computer Science student and need it mainly for work). I really like the ASUS Zenbook UX350 especially in terms of design, build, size, but I'm concerned about the CPU (800MHz Intel Core M 5Y10). My budget is around $650. I prefer lighter notebooks, but I think I can live with a full size 15" laptop. Screen quality is a priority!

Preferred brands: HP, Dell, Asus, Lenovo

 

[kanewolf]

This laptop -- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232793 has been available as a "Shell Shocker" for around $550 ... I just bought one, but so far I can't figure out how to swap the 1TB disk (which is partitioned into a C: and D: drive with an SSD.

 

[Boyan Kushlev]

This laptop -- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232793 has been available as a "Shell Shocker" for around $550 ... I just bought one, but so far I can't figure out how to swap the 1TB disk (which is partitioned into a C: and D: drive with an SSD.

And how would you rate its screen?

 

[kanewolf]

The 1080p screen is very nice. Very good contrast.