OrangeWolf
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So, my cousin (who isn't very computer savvy), wants a new laptop. I am not sure of her computer usage as she doesn't seem to want to answer that question -- AFAIK integrated graphics and a 3rd gen i3 should more than meet her needs.
Here's what she wants (heh):
I suggested a Thinkpad x230 (since I love mine) but she is generally against Lenovo because an old G-series IdeaPad she had was a POS. I doubt she'll change her mind, especially as it hasn't got a DVD drive and is a little over the preferred budget.
I want to come up with a few laptops to suggest to her. She'd prefer to be able to look at one in person. Here's a few ideas I had:
Asus Vivobook -- 11.6", touchscreen, <$500, Windows, i3 CPU. This looks like a nice deal on the surface so I'm not sure why it's so cheap.
Surface RT -- She loved the idea of a Windows tablet w/keyboard until she realized that tablets didn't come with CD/DVD drives, at which point she was irritable and wanted to know why not. I think these are around $500.
Dell Inspiron 13 (available at Best Buy, so she could look at it) -- only $389, but again... don't think it has a CD/DVD drive.
Anyone have any other ideas that I suggest to her? I think I can convince her to order if I find something she likes, but she'd prefer to see it in person.
I need at least one suggestion at the 13.3" size to offer her that includes a CD/DVD drive. I wish she wasn't so set against Lenovos. Blargh.
Ideas?
Here's what she wants (heh):
- Touchscreen
- 12.5" or smaller
- CD/DVD drive
- Windows
- Under $500
- Superb build quality
- Brand new
I suggested a Thinkpad x230 (since I love mine) but she is generally against Lenovo because an old G-series IdeaPad she had was a POS. I doubt she'll change her mind, especially as it hasn't got a DVD drive and is a little over the preferred budget.
I want to come up with a few laptops to suggest to her. She'd prefer to be able to look at one in person. Here's a few ideas I had:
Asus Vivobook -- 11.6", touchscreen, <$500, Windows, i3 CPU. This looks like a nice deal on the surface so I'm not sure why it's so cheap.
Surface RT -- She loved the idea of a Windows tablet w/keyboard until she realized that tablets didn't come with CD/DVD drives, at which point she was irritable and wanted to know why not. I think these are around $500.
Dell Inspiron 13 (available at Best Buy, so she could look at it) -- only $389, but again... don't think it has a CD/DVD drive.
Anyone have any other ideas that I suggest to her? I think I can convince her to order if I find something she likes, but she'd prefer to see it in person.
I need at least one suggestion at the 13.3" size to offer her that includes a CD/DVD drive. I wish she wasn't so set against Lenovos. Blargh.
Ideas?