After a new laptop any recommendations.

[S1MON]

My laptops about 6 years old now, it still works OK most of the time, but sometimes it will switch itself off get blue screen errors. The fans noisy as s**t, and flash videos lag like f**k.

So after something new. I only really use my laptop for browsing the web, watching 'videos', bit of website making/editing, downloading movies and music. But would want a decent spec that will last a while. I popped into the local currys earlier, most are running windows 8 had a little play and i don't really like it. The laptops were touch screen which is quite cool but bit of a gimmick.

Is there a way in Windows 8 to have the usual windows desktop? I could get to that, but everytime i hit the windows key/windows button in bottom left it would take me to the touch screen type panels for all the apps etc. Which is just s**t.


Back lit keyboard would be cool but had a browse but only really seen these on the higher end machines..

So to summarise...

• 500Gb+ HDD
• Decent amount of RAM
• 15"+ screen minimum HD or whatever they do now a days
• webcam!
• Back lit keyboard if possible?
• £500 max(ish)

 

[Sargara]

Something like this would do you:
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15r-se-7520/pd?oc=cn15s02&model_id=inspiron-15r-se-7520

1x4GB RAM stick so you can always add another later
i5 processor would be decent enough for your needs
You can spec a backlit keyboard too.

Or a cheaper version without backlit and lower spec:
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15-3521/pd?oc=cn35132&model_id=inspiron-15-3521

 

[McGherkin]

Classic Shell will give you a normal desktop and start button, although IIRC with windows 8.1 you can choose to have that anyway.

 

[S1MON]

Something like this would do you:
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15r-se-7520/pd?oc=cn15s02&model_id=inspiron-15r-se-7520

1x4GB RAM stick so you can always add another later
i5 processor would be decent enough for your needs
You can spec a backlit keyboard too.

Or a cheaper version without backlit and lower spec:
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15-3521/pd?oc=cn35132&model_id=inspiron-15-3521

I can't seem to customise the laptop? Only add software then accessories to it.

 

[Sargara]

Weird on that same page near the bottom it says:
"Keyboard: Standard full size, optional backlit keyboard"

 

[S1MON]

Yeah as in the optional I need to select it. Can't seem to do it, trying to look for the 'build your own system' as ive seen that a while back looking.

 

[Tigger]

HP Envy's look decent looking at one myself earlier today

 

[S1MON]

Anyone had any experience with MSI laptops?

 

[S1MON]

Ordered a brand new alienware 17. f**k it.

 

[Sargara]

Anyone had any experience with MSI laptops?

Yeah my current laptop is MSI.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-100-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828
Its a good peice of kit, spec wise. But its very plastic-y compared to the Samsung Chronos i had previously.

As for the Alienware, I hope you dont plan on moving it around it will be very heavy/bulky :S

 

[S1MON]

Na only use it on my bed really doesn't go far looks like a nice bit of kit and wanted one since I was a kid.

 

[S1MON]

I want it now! Seems like it's going to be a long wait! Can't wait to get it.