Been looking for a new laptop but it seems most of the decent inexpensive ones are only available to ship in the US. Anyone have any ideas, something like this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014X4UAUI/ref=psdc_565108_t1_B00X9KPSKK
Looking for a new laptop
- Thread starter Koala_Steamed
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Not gaming, can use my desktop for that. Also needs to be portable and fit in my backpack so around 13". Just want something that isn't going to be too outdated in a few years time. Had my last laptop for almost 8 years I think 
Edit: so pretty much just word/excel, visual studios and browsing the net, nothing too graphics intensive...
Edit: so pretty much just word/excel, visual studios and browsing the net, nothing too graphics intensive...
HP Stream 13 or Surface Pro 3 would be fine for basic office/net workload. As for programming I would go to Surface Pro 3/4 and Surface Book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KHR4T8U?keywords=surface&qid=1448727527&ref_=sr_1_4&s=pc&sr=1-4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01606KJ6C?keywords=surface&qid=1448727527&ref_=sr_1_1&s=pc&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KHR4T8U?keywords=surface&qid=1448727527&ref_=sr_1_4&s=pc&sr=1-4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01606KJ6C?keywords=surface&qid=1448727527&ref_=sr_1_1&s=pc&sr=1-1
Hmm... Well, for an Aussie, the price of a half-decent laptop that will not go obsolete is hard to nail down. With the value against the American worse than it is here in Canada, I would say that your best bet would be to either go second-hand or boost your pricing bracket in order to get the quality and longevity you desire.
Yeah I'm probably better off spending a bit more, I've done the cheaper option before and regretted it. I do have enough US currency to purchase a laptop but not sure if it's worth the hassle even if it is like 1/2 the price.
Something like this looks ok though http://www.asusnotebook.com.au/3192...ss-Ultrabook-Intel-Core-i5-with-Win-7-Pro.php