Low budget laptop recommendations

[cacra]

Hi,

I'm in the process of buying a new laptop for university and would like to ask for your opinions on a few I like the look off. I don't need a particularly powerful one, although it would be nice to play some low-end games like Quake 3/TF2 put portability is very important.

Lenove Flex 2
Lenovo G5070
Toshiba L50-B.

Has anyone got any experience with these laptops?

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[Elemential]

Out of the list, the G5070 wins
But
There are other solutions that are way better

http/www.amazon.co.uk/Aspire-E1-571-15-6-inch-Notebook-Windows/dp/B00DUXFET6/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1426958836&sr=1-2
I would rather get this

 

[cacra]

Thanks but the E1-571 is too thick and looks too 'budgety' for what I am after. I'm going to have my desktop with me so, while performance is an issue, it isn't as important as the other factors.

Portability is really important and 2.5kg is too much.

 

[lcp1109]

The best one for gaming seems to be the Lenovo Flex 2, and it's the one with the fastest hard drive. If I was you I would go with this one.

The one with the best CPU is the Toshiba, but have worst battery live

http/www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Flex-2-14-Notebook-Review.122901.0.html
http/www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-G50-70-Notebook-Review.124663.0.html
http/www.notebookcheck.net/Toshiba-Satellite-L50-B-182-Notebook-Review.126942.0.html

 

[lcp1109]

btw, what is your budget?

http/www.notebookcheck.net/Laptop_Search.8223.0.html#results

 

[cacra]

btw, what is your budget?

http/www.notebookcheck.net/Laptop_Search.8223.0.html#results

£400.

Portability/aesthetics are pretty difficult to search for on websites like that - i was really hoping for some first-hand experience.

 

[cacra]

The best one for gaming seems to be the Lenovo Flex 2, and it's the one with the fastest hard drive. If I was you I would go with this one.

The one with the best CPU is the Toshiba, but have worst battery live

http/www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Flex-2-14-Notebook-Review.122901.0.html
http/www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-G50-70-Notebook-Review.124663.0.html
http/www.notebookcheck.net/Toshiba-Satellite-L50-B-182-Notebook-Review.126942.0.html

Yes I like the Lenovo Flex 2, I have just heard it is rather difficult to upgrade and, since it doesn't have a SDD, upgrading would definitely be on the agenda.

 

[velo3100]

I would go with either dell or toshiba as lenovo had a software that makes it easier for hackers to use your personal data. I know that they have stopped putting that software on but it shows that they are not very secure about their software that they bundle in,

Also dell has student discounts for uni students.

 

[cacra]

I would go with either dell or toshiba as lenovo had a software that makes it easier for hackers to use your personal data. I know that they have stopped putting that software on but it shows that they are not very secure about their software that they bundle in,

Also dell has student discounts for uni students.

What piece of software are you speaking of in particular? That sounds rather concerning. But it only takes a second to uninstall, It seems rash to avoid the entire company for something so easily fixed.

The Dell discounts are pretty small and I haven't seen anything standout at this pricepoint.

 

[velo3100]

I was talking about the superfish program. But yes that is true.

I would go with either dell or toshiba as lenovo had a software that makes it easier for hackers to use your personal data. I know that they have stopped putting that software on but it shows that they are not very secure about their software that they bundle in,

Also dell has student discounts for uni students.

What piece of software are you speaking of in particular? That sounds rather concerning. But it only takes a second to uninstall, It seems rash to avoid the entire company for something so easily fixed.

The Dell discounts are pretty small and I haven't seen anything standout at this pricepoint.

 

[sora]

The G5070 looks like a great laptop for the price.