Well I don't actually know what they're properly called...? Ultrabook? Netbook? Slimbook?
Anyway, the reason I'm asking for some advice is I've been well away from laptops from quite a while now. However things change and I'm now thinking it would be quite useful to have a 'laptop' whilst I'm out and about. Since I already have a very decent desktop that I use for everything, including intensive gaming and will be using it more often than this other device I don't want to go too fancy. Yet at the same time I want something that's fast and able to run some low end games without any hassle. Finally as I won't be using it as my main device, storage space is not a concern so I would like the extra speed of an SSD.
So basically my requirements are and for as low a budget as possible £300-£400 preferable, £500 at a push.
This is what I've found so far and whilst it checks all the boxes (apart from price), the supposedly flimsy keyboard is a bit of a put off.
The main reason I'm asking though is because like I said, I am very new to the laptop seen and I'd prefer some solid advice from the good folks on here before I rush into buying anything.
Thanks
Anyway, the reason I'm asking for some advice is I've been well away from laptops from quite a while now. However things change and I'm now thinking it would be quite useful to have a 'laptop' whilst I'm out and about. Since I already have a very decent desktop that I use for everything, including intensive gaming and will be using it more often than this other device I don't want to go too fancy. Yet at the same time I want something that's fast and able to run some low end games without any hassle. Finally as I won't be using it as my main device, storage space is not a concern so I would like the extra speed of an SSD.
So basically my requirements are and for as low a budget as possible £300-£400 preferable, £500 at a push.
120GB SSD - More of course would be welcome but I don't think my budget will allow
4GB ram - Again more would be welcome but would most likely be overkill anyway
No bigger than 14"
Processor that will handle light gaming and programming
Slim so preferably no optical drive
Long battery life
Decent graphics - Preferably not an APU or integrated
Oh and I don't mind sorting out my own OS
This is what I've found so far and whilst it checks all the boxes (apart from price), the supposedly flimsy keyboard is a bit of a put off.
The main reason I'm asking though is because like I said, I am very new to the laptop seen and I'd prefer some solid advice from the good folks on here before I rush into buying anything.
Thanks