I'm about to do some study again and my old vostro1510+xp combo has limped along long enough. It's time to upgrade, which I hate because I've got bugger all idea of what I'm looking at. I'm doing the usual trawling of other sites but was also hoping to throw out some ideas of what I need it for and what I'm considering and then it's any advice appreciated :).
It's for study, general assigments, internet and downloads, sorting out mame and music (stored elsewhere), nothing too intensive.
Doing most of the study externally so it's for at home, portability and weight aren't big issues.
Lots of typing so keyboard needs to feel nice and solid.
I'm excited about Baldur's Gate:Enhanced Edition coming out and that's about the extent of gaming it'll have to handle.
Only reason I'm not looking real basic is I want it to last 2-4 years at least.
So the wish list would probably be something like: Intel i5 or equivilant, 6GB+ Ram, SSD+HDD (want it, dont need it).
Budget: Under $1000
(Although also wondering if I'm not better off saving some cash and keeping it around 600-700 considering what I need?)
I wont use it for movies but being my main computer I thought I better keep a disc drive for the odd time it'll be needed but what about an ultrabook and an external disc drive?
Was thinking maybe something like this:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Computers/Laptops/Business-Laptops/HEENVY6UB
I dont know how the battery life compares? But not being able to replace the HDD also has me a bit worried.
This seems like a lot of laptop for the price but I know nothing about the company?
http://www.logicalblueone.com.au/store/543-horize-w550eu-ultranote.html
Anyway I'm looking to buy within the next few weeks so any advice, either in general or specific sites/offers would help.... cause I got a headache already :lol