- Sep 6, 2014
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Hi,
I'm wondering if anyone could help me.. I'm currently torn between these two multimode laptops -
Asus transformer TP300LA (i7-4500U, 1.8-3.0ghz) , 8gb ram, 1TB HDD
http
/www.johnlewis.com/asus-transformer-book-flip-tp300la-convertible-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-ram-1tb-13-3-touch-screen-black-silver/p1629704
Lenovo 2 13 (i3-4010U 1.7ghz), 8gb ram, 500gb HDD+8gb SSD
http/www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-yoga-2-13-3-touchscreen-2-in-1-silver-10022703-pdt.html
I'll be using it for study/work (STATA statistical software, Treeage and Excel), and home use (browsing, videos and some Photoshop) on the go. I use a desktop PC mostly but need to be able to do odd bits on the move, replacing a Samsung N140 netbook that crawls along. Not much gaming other than the odd bit of Minecraft.
Both are a similar price. The sensible part of my brain is telling me that I should go for the better processor (i.e. the i7 Asus), but having tried both in store I prefer the Lenovo in terms of the screen looking crisper, nicer build, easier keyboard and better battery life (8 hrs vs 6). The Lenovo also seemed to boot up quicker in the shop, I assume because of the hybrid drive.
I'm just hoping someone can tell me if i'd be foolish to turn down the i7 processor at a similar price for more cosmetic preferences. Is the i3 going to be noticably sluggish in comparison for my uses? CPU comparison at http/cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4500U-vs-Intel-Core-i3-4010U although I'm not too sure how this translates to everyday use.
I know that I can get a better laptop without tablet mode for the price, but I'm fickle and a sucker for gimmicks.
Thanks very much for any input!
Tom
I'm wondering if anyone could help me.. I'm currently torn between these two multimode laptops -
Asus transformer TP300LA (i7-4500U, 1.8-3.0ghz) , 8gb ram, 1TB HDD
http
/www.johnlewis.com/asus-transformer-book-flip-tp300la-convertible-laptop-intel-core-i7-8gb-ram-1tb-13-3-touch-screen-black-silver/p1629704Lenovo 2 13 (i3-4010U 1.7ghz), 8gb ram, 500gb HDD+8gb SSD
http
/www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-yoga-2-13-3-touchscreen-2-in-1-silver-10022703-pdt.htmlI'll be using it for study/work (STATA statistical software, Treeage and Excel), and home use (browsing, videos and some Photoshop) on the go. I use a desktop PC mostly but need to be able to do odd bits on the move, replacing a Samsung N140 netbook that crawls along. Not much gaming other than the odd bit of Minecraft.
Both are a similar price. The sensible part of my brain is telling me that I should go for the better processor (i.e. the i7 Asus), but having tried both in store I prefer the Lenovo in terms of the screen looking crisper, nicer build, easier keyboard and better battery life (8 hrs vs 6). The Lenovo also seemed to boot up quicker in the shop, I assume because of the hybrid drive.
I'm just hoping someone can tell me if i'd be foolish to turn down the i7 processor at a similar price for more cosmetic preferences. Is the i3 going to be noticably sluggish in comparison for my uses? CPU comparison at http
/cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4500U-vs-Intel-Core-i3-4010U although I'm not too sure how this translates to everyday use. I know that I can get a better laptop without tablet mode for the price, but I'm fickle and a sucker for gimmicks.
Thanks very much for any input!
Tom
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