Ok then I've been looking through here at various lap-top threads and getting more and more confused . So in an effort to [-]confuse myself even more[/-] clear things up, I'd be interested in hearing everyone's suggestions on my requirements
I'd like (or must have!) all of the below...
must have
17.3" screen
good quality screen
blu-ray player
i5/i7 (for "future proofing", in as much as you can!!)
ability to seamlessly play HD movies
like
lit key-board
non-gloss screen
good battery (I suspect I'll be looking at 3/4 hours max?)
not too bothered about blue-tooth but if it's there I'll not say no
not too bothered about web-cam
solid state drive
USB3
Weight is not really an issue as it'll be a replacement for a desk-top and I've already got an ok lap-top to cart around if/when needed.
I anticipate in the not too distant future getting a 'storage solution' for eveything so huge HD not really needed (hence possibility of SSD if possible at my budget level).
RAM not an issue techy mate happy to help me install more as and when needed.
I don't anticipate playing a lot of games though I might try and dip my toe in one of the Asssassins Quests my limit would likely (still!!!) be Baldur's Gate.
Budget wise - I guess "as little as possible" but being serious £800ish is a neighbourhood I'd not like to stray too far above.
Not too keen on black but if all the other bits 'n' bobs work then aesthetics are less of an issue.
thanks in advance
I'd like (or must have!) all of the below...
must have
17.3" screen
good quality screen
blu-ray player
i5/i7 (for "future proofing", in as much as you can!!)
ability to seamlessly play HD movies
like
lit key-board
non-gloss screen
good battery (I suspect I'll be looking at 3/4 hours max?)
not too bothered about blue-tooth but if it's there I'll not say no
not too bothered about web-cam
solid state drive
USB3
Weight is not really an issue as it'll be a replacement for a desk-top and I've already got an ok lap-top to cart around if/when needed.
I anticipate in the not too distant future getting a 'storage solution' for eveything so huge HD not really needed (hence possibility of SSD if possible at my budget level).
RAM not an issue techy mate happy to help me install more as and when needed.
I don't anticipate playing a lot of games though I might try and dip my toe in one of the Asssassins Quests my limit would likely (still!!!) be Baldur's Gate.
Budget wise - I guess "as little as possible" but being serious £800ish is a neighbourhood I'd not like to stray too far above.
Not too keen on black but if all the other bits 'n' bobs work then aesthetics are less of an issue.
thanks in advance