Recommendations for a school laptop with an i5, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD?

bigbobby1

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I'm looking to buy a new laptop for school with those specs. I'm not going to be doing any gaming whatsoever so integrated graphics will be fine. However, I don't know too much about what brands/models of laptops are good.

Do you guys have any recommendations?
 

bigbobby1

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Jan 24, 2015
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Under 1k USD. Preferably I'd want it to be cheaper than close to that amount, though. I guess the SSD isn't absolutely necessary however I'd like to have one. How much would it increase the price by?
 
Hi BigBobby. As per your PM, that Zenbook IS a good unit, however there are probably similarly suitable units for less. Plus, that's a 13.3" model which is rather small. Unless you need ultra portability, I'd recommend at least a 15" model.
I think for what you want, this might be your best option.

Lenovo Flex2 15 - 59422161

•Processor4th Generation Intel Core i7-4510U Processor (2.00GHz 1600 MHz 4MB)
•Operating systemWindows 8.1 64
•Display15.6" FHD LED AntiGlare Multitouch (1920 x 1080)
•GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
•Memory8.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600 MHz
•Hard Drive256GB SSD
•Optical DriveNone
•Network CardLenovo BGN Wireless
•BluetoothBluetooth Version 4.0
•WarrantyOne year
•Battery4 Cell 32 Watt Hour Lithium-Ion

Price: $849.00 (Weekly deal)


Click the above link to go to the Flex 2 models. Click the yellow "next" box to the right and it's the last model. The only one with an SSD. Has i7, touch screen and SSD but it IS a 768 resolution, not 1080p. For your usage, since you're not gaming, that shouldn't matter.




 
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bigbobby1

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Wow that's an amazing deal. Thanks man.