Which Laptop

[AshenP]

You have a limited amount of options for R10k, but here are my picks:

Lenovo S145 @ R8499 (previous gen, but still good)

HP Pavilion 15 @ R8999 (requires another 4GB DIMM, but build quality is decent)

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API @ R9847 (Ryzen 5 3500U, soldered plus one DIMM)

I would also go to a local Incredible Connection and try score a deal with a display unit. Some of the higher-end machines get discounted to around R10k.

Thanks so much for your recommendations. I really appreciate it. Will pass this on to my brother

 

[wobbie]

Hi Wobbie

How is this laptop working for you? My brother is looking to get the exact same one and thought I would check what your experience is first before he goes to buy it.

I've been more than happy with it. Not a day's problem at all. It's still at that price, and, adding a 1T or even a 2T portable drive from Makro as well, is still below your R10k budget- or add a carry case & mouse.

I have an eye out for specials.. I got a wireless mouse from PnP for R49. Great as a spare.

 

[Barbarian Conan]

I would also go to a local Incredible Connection and try score a deal with a display unit. Some of the higher-end machines get discounted to around R10k.

Just test the specific machine thoroughly. I don't know how it is possible to get some of the machines in the state they are in.

 

[AshenP]

I've been more than happy with it. Not a day's problem at all. It's still at that price, and, adding a 1T or even a 2T portable drive from Makro as well, is still below your R10k budget- or add a carry case & mouse.

I have an eye out for specials.. I got a wireless mouse from PnP for R49. Great as a spare.

Cool, thanks wobbie, glad to hear that you are happy with it. Looks like my brother has some decisions to make. I have shown him this thread so that he can decide for himself.