Best laptop under $1000?

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u13turbo

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#271731 25-May-2020 10:26

Looking at getting a new laptop. Will only be used for general web surfing and possibly some netflix streaming etc.

Really want it to have a 1080p screen, which most laptops I've looked at are 768..

Also an ssd is a must. 128gb minimum.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

3.06ghz Celeron(gonna overclock to 3.8ish)

1gb ddr 400

30gb hard drive(upgrading(

Computer made from parts i have lying around.

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#2490947 25-May-2020 11:05

At that price point I think I'd recommend ex-lease. Especially if you want a 1080p screen and an SSD.

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#2490950 25-May-2020 11:07

If budget goes up to about $1250 an HP Probook with the current $100 cashback is a great deal for a very solid laptop.

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#2490952 25-May-2020 11:14

Huawei D15 is looking quite good value at PB Tech for $1099.

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#2490969 25-May-2020 11:51

I’m on the lookout for something similar for my son for school next year, but ideally with a 360 hinge and touch screen.

Found this via PriceSpy from PB Tech. An i3, and not the newest, but it has a 1080 screen and 128 SSD, and seems like it‘s a lot of computer for a small amount of money. Has anyone else experience of this model?

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKASU412093/ASUS-VivoBook-Flip-14-TP412UA-EC093T-Laptop-14-FHD?qr=pspy&ref=pricespy

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#2490992 25-May-2020 12:30

Asus is generally a good brand. Check Amazon for reviews of that class. I find that the screen hinges or the display are usually the things that fail on laptops, so I wouldn't buy a 360 type hinge myself.

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#2491262 25-May-2020 19:37

Hi guys.

Thanks for the replys, It is greatly apreciated.

I nearly forgot to check out Dragon PC. Have just had a look and found some really good options from what I can tell. I have heard great things about the Ryzen desktop cpu's, Are the Laptop ones any good?

https://www.dragonpc.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&path=264_267&product_id=344624

https://www.dragonpc.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&path=264_267&product_id=344859

https://www.dragonpc.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&path=264_267&product_id=343051

https://www.dragonpc.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&path=264_267&product_id=345233

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30gb hard drive(upgrading(

Computer made from parts i have lying around.

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#2491331 25-May-2020 20:27

I've had better experiences with Asus than Acer. On those two links, the more you spend the better the specs. Ryzen 3 / 5 are good, and very good value.

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#2491334 25-May-2020 20:32

Acer is pretty much the hardware equivalent of Trustpower or MyRepublic. Just don't.

Buy HP business grade gear, new if you can, ex lease if you can't.

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#2491343 25-May-2020 20:45

Think I'm going to go with the last link. Asus with the Ryzen 5. Pretty good specs for the price I reckon!

3.06ghz Celeron(gonna overclock to 3.8ish)

1gb ddr 400

30gb hard drive(upgrading(

Computer made from parts i have lying around.