Time for a New Laptop

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LOTR

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So my 5 year old laptop screen is starting to give up on me. Black lines recently started appearing across the screen. Not sure of the cause, they just appeared. I don't think it would be worthwhile to repair though, therefore I am looking to replace it. It has served me well over the years, and it does all I need it to do. It gets used for general home use stuff - browsing, e-mails, some downloads and streaming, and normal PC usage (have a few personal databases of items and some spreadsheet work that I do). No gaming. So a replacement of a similar spec machine should do just fine. Unfortunately, I have not budgeted for this replacement, so I can't afford anything "fancy" (as much as I'd like an i7).

As I am not up to date on the various components (processors, etc.), I'm turning to the masters on the forum for some input and advice on an equivalent item. And I know most are going to advocate for an SSD over an HDD, but it's not essential to me. Would likely go for 8 GB memory though. Current laptop details -
Dell Inspiron 3537
500 GB HDD
Intel Celeron 2955U @ 1.40GHz[Cores 2]
6 GB Memory
2 USB 3.0
2 USB 2.0
HDMI
DVD Drive
Running Win 10 Home with MS Office 2007

Budget : I could maybe squeeze R 7500.00, but it seems that such is not realistic.
Any and all suggestions appreciated.
 
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Or it could be as simple as replacing the cable between the MB and the screen.

But if you plan to replace the laptop, please do not buy a Celeron, especially when running W10 and O365.

It would however be best to know what your realistic budget is, otherwise all advice provided here will be moot.
 
If it's for general home stuff - do you really need a laptop? Desktop build would be cheaper.
 
saor said:
If it's for general home stuff - do you really need a laptop? Desktop build would be cheaper.
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Agreed, but I do prefer the portability of a laptop.
 
LOTR said:
Takes away the portability aspect of the laptop - but it is an option, thanks.

Budget : I could maybe squeeze R 7500.00, but it seems that such is not realistic.
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That will buy you a glorified calculator, not a good laptop unfortunately.
 
cerebus said:
I wish you could spend a bit more because it sounds like the machine you want to get is going to be atrocious.

Perhaps something like this:

https://www.wootware.co.za/lenovo-8...ndows-10-home-64-bit-onyx-black-notebook.html

Or if you can spend a bit more:
https://www.wootware.co.za/lenovo-2...-nvme-ssd-windows-10-pro-64-bit-notebook.html
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Also wish I could spend a bit more - perhaps if I wait a few months I can extend the budget (if no further lines appear across the screen).
First item - seems to be suitable, 2nd one - way out of my reach on price I'm afraid.
Thanks for the links.
 
LOTR said:
Also wish I could spend a bit more - perhaps if I wait a few months I can extend the budget (if no further lines appear across the screen).
First item - seems to be suitable, 2nd one - way out of my reach on price I'm afraid.
Thanks for the links.
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Have the laptop checked. It could really be a cheap fix.
 
LOTR said:
Had a look at NucleusTech's site - but all seems above my current price range, but I will PM @Flashgear
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I did not see that specific laptop on his site but he did offer it to someone in the same budget range just a few days ago so yeah PM would be best.
 
Have a look at a Teclast F15: Full metal build, 8Gb, Celeron N4100, 256SSD and a 15" 1080p laminated screen. Really nice piece of kit, and will do what you've listed nicely...including a numeric keypad.

$430 incl courier fees (but you may have to pay VAT etc)..https://www.gearbest.com/laptops/pp_009562733891.html?wid=1433363

I have a F5 (tiny 11"), but otherwise similar spec. Works like a bomb.

Check techtablets.com for review.

Once you try metal builds, plastic is so meh....
 
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