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I am out of the loop with laptops. I would like to get my sister a nice laptop for Christmas, since she has never gotten anything nice from my family.
Uses: College related tasks such as web browsing, MS office and movies. She is also a huge Sims 3 fanatic! Would Intel Graphics HD 4000 be sufficient?
Budget: Would prefer under $600, but up to $800 if I must.
Requirements: 14"-15.6" Screen, Latest gen Intel i3 - i7, Less than 5 LBS. I am thinking 14" would be a nice balance between usability and portability, as she commutes to college from home.
Other Thoughts: I have also been looking at these new Windows 8 touchscreen laptops. It seems pretty neat. My sister seemed to really like that feature as she does not like touchpad's too much.
Do you guys have any suggestions? I had my eye on the Lenovo Yoga but it is just too pricey for a laptop. Perhaps this? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+EN...lack/6879218.p?id=1218810021588&skuId=6879218 It was $600 during a sale last month.
Uses: College related tasks such as web browsing, MS office and movies. She is also a huge Sims 3 fanatic! Would Intel Graphics HD 4000 be sufficient?
Budget: Would prefer under $600, but up to $800 if I must.
Requirements: 14"-15.6" Screen, Latest gen Intel i3 - i7, Less than 5 LBS. I am thinking 14" would be a nice balance between usability and portability, as she commutes to college from home.
Other Thoughts: I have also been looking at these new Windows 8 touchscreen laptops. It seems pretty neat. My sister seemed to really like that feature as she does not like touchpad's too much.
Do you guys have any suggestions? I had my eye on the Lenovo Yoga but it is just too pricey for a laptop. Perhaps this? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+EN...lack/6879218.p?id=1218810021588&skuId=6879218 It was $600 during a sale last month.