I need to replace my 6 year old laptop that is on her last legs.
I would use this laptop primarily for watching/streaming videos. I also would surf the internet, use social media sites, and occasionally use office programs such as Word and Adobe Photo Shop.
What is important to me in a laptop
-Dependable, both physically and internally. I want the longest life compared to price. I would like to keep my next laptop at least six years, but would consider a shorter lived laptop if it's life to price ratio is high (ie, a $300 dollar laptop that lasts 4 years is better than a $600 dollar laptop that lasts 6 years).
-The ability to play videos well. Good screen quality, with minimal buffering in streamed videos.
-$600 dollars or less. Cheaper is better, but only if I'm getting good quality for the amount I'm spending.
I would appreciate feedback on specific brands/models that you recommend, as well as the aspects of a laptop you think I should look for, such as the processor type or RAM.
Also, what is your opinion on refurbished models?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I would use this laptop primarily for watching/streaming videos. I also would surf the internet, use social media sites, and occasionally use office programs such as Word and Adobe Photo Shop.
What is important to me in a laptop
-Dependable, both physically and internally. I want the longest life compared to price. I would like to keep my next laptop at least six years, but would consider a shorter lived laptop if it's life to price ratio is high (ie, a $300 dollar laptop that lasts 4 years is better than a $600 dollar laptop that lasts 6 years).
-The ability to play videos well. Good screen quality, with minimal buffering in streamed videos.
-$600 dollars or less. Cheaper is better, but only if I'm getting good quality for the amount I'm spending.
I would appreciate feedback on specific brands/models that you recommend, as well as the aspects of a laptop you think I should look for, such as the processor type or RAM.
Also, what is your opinion on refurbished models?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.