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#245024 14-Jan-2019 18:41
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Hi all,

I have been asked to look for a new laptop for a friend for university the price range is up to 1300 and she would prefer an HP as she likes her current HP and favours another one. However I could probably sway her to a different make and model. I would like a few options that may be a little under the 1300 limit to try and get something decent that will save her some money.

Thank you all apologies if this is the wrong forum for this I realise usually this is usually for second hand goods, please tell me where you think it should have gone and I will post it there.

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  #2161123 14-Jan-2019 18:47
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Surface laptop 2 or the first gen on special would be my pick but there are many good ones out there.



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  #2161125 14-Jan-2019 18:48
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Dell XPS 13, starts at $1800 but you can't go past it. 

 

Surface Pro 6 otherwise.


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  #2161126 14-Jan-2019 18:49
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I would be concerned about the surface reliability maybe the 2's are better?



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  #2161130 14-Jan-2019 18:56
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There's no need to be concerned about the Surface Laptop 2 or Surface Pro 6's reliability, Surface Laptop 1 was a bit of an under performer.   


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  #2161147 14-Jan-2019 19:45
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This Dell seems pretty well specced - https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKDEL53798550I/Dell-Remanufacture-Inspiron-5379-Convertible-2-IN


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  #2161150 14-Jan-2019 20:01
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Surface Laptop 2




Do whatever you want to do man.

  

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  #2161153 14-Jan-2019 20:09
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I think the surface laptop 2 is a bit out of the affordable range for this user sorry. Unless anyone sees any killer deals on them.

 
 
 

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  #2161205 14-Jan-2019 21:56
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Only $200 out of range with Edu pricing

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NBKMST321512831/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Education-Price---i5-8G  



$60 out of range for a Surface Pro 6...bearing in mind you'd need a Type Cover too

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/TABMST61201/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-6-Consumer-Model-Tablet---In 


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  #2161226 14-Jan-2019 22:43
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In my experience, once you've got a few textbooks in the bag, you don't want to be carrying around a full sized laptop. Don't forget the weight of the charger as well. I recommend getting a secondhand MacBook Air. I switched from a 13" to an 11" midway through my degree and enjoyed having an even lighter laptop. 

I found I used my laptop on campus much less than I thought I would have. If your friend intends to study more at home than at uni, she could consider getting a cheap lightweight computer to take to uni for basic tasks and another computer for home use. 

The cheapest MacBook Air is $1569 with Apple's education pricing. At the moment you get free Beats headphones with an education purchase. They retail for up to $460. She could sell them and get a few hundred dollars back. Plenty of secondhand Airs on TradeMe within her price range as well.


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  #2161271 15-Jan-2019 07:55
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What about this?

 

If it's just for studies it should go OK.

 

It's within budget and new at least.


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  #2161334 15-Jan-2019 09:28
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The i5 surface laptop 2 was $1299 in the boxing day and black Friday sales. Surface devices regularly go on discount for 20% off. It's as might as a MacBook air so it just comes down to what os your prefer.

Sadly i brought my mrs a surface laptop one just before the two came out. I5 for $1299. I didn't realise the new one would drop so quick. She does love it though.

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