Can Anyone Recommend A Laptop Computer

[sandyRoe]

I think a basic one might do. It's to be used mostly for writing and the lighter the better.

[Buenchico]

I'll start by suggesting what NOT to buy:
There have been quite a few posts on AB (as well as in other web forums and in the technical press) from people who've found that there's not enough space on the hard drives (or solid state drives) of their laptops to handle all of the updates that Windows 10 keeps throwing at them. That's because they've purchased some of the cheap models which have been sold during the past few years (and continue to be sold) with only 32GB storage available. So I STRONGLY recommend avoiding such models. (i.e. 64 GB storage should be regarded as the absolute MINIMUM to go for).

If you're prepared to consider a refurbished laptop (from a company which I can thoroughly recommend), take a look at these:
http://www.accomputerwarehouse.com/products/computing/laptops-notebooks
(They would all be perfectly capable of meeting your basic needs but they might not be particularly light).

With a bigger budget, the ASUS ZenBook UX410 is the current 'Best Buy' in Web User magazine:
https://www.johnlewis.com/asus-zenbook-ux410-laptop-intel-core-i3-4gb-ram-128gb-ssd-14-/p3240701

That laptop weighs in at 1.4 Kg. The Acer Aspire 3 is heavier, at 2.1 Kg but it's got very good reviews and offers excellent value for money:
https://www.tesco.com/direct/acer-aspire-3-156-amd-a4-4gb-ram-1tb-storage-full-hd-black-laptop/659-7979.prd

In the same price range, at 1.9 Kg, the Lenovo IdeaPad 120S is also very well-reviewed:
https://ao.com/product/81a50028uk-lenovo-laptop-grey-56163-251.aspx

At roughly the same weight (and price), the HP 255 G6 has equally good reviews:
https://www.ebuyer.com/819846-hp-255-g6-laptop-3ky08es-3ky08es-abu

[beso]

Acer makes rubbish computers.
I have only had good experiences with ASUS laptops.

[nannakath]

best today "Which"- small laptops-Dell XPS 13(8th-gen intel £1,200-13.3 screen. Slim, speedy and superb. Test score;94% or Apple Macbook Air3-inch(2017) £949.00 Very portable.Gt battery and screen.score 92%. Hope this helps.

[DTCwordfan]

Asus X540L with 280 GBs, big keys on the board and ideal for writing, few moving parts (for engineers) and can be dropped. I paid £480 all in, all data transferred here in Truro, weighs 1.9kg I believe...battery life about 5 to 6 hours.

[johnny.5]

i have a sony vaio
it is fantastic
i bought it second hand at a carboot sale
and it has out lived five brand new hp laptops

[Samuraisan]

I have just bought an Acer Swift 3, having followed ALL of Buenchico´s advise. Get the most GB you can afford.Mine is 14inch screen and weighs 1.4 kilos .So far I am delighted. Just waiting for Windows 10 for Dummies latest version to come out.

[sunny-dave]

These days I'd get a tablet (Microsoft Surface or iPad) and a rugged keyboard case - best of both worlds - fast start and many useful apps but as good as a laptop for typing.

[gingejbee]

"Acer makes rubbish computers".....my Acer Aspire laptop is nine years old and still performs well and has never given any trouble. When a replacement is required it'll be another Acer.

[jerfrank]

I am using the Dell Vostro 3459, I think this laptop can meets your requirements.

[ashishsharma]

HP, Apple, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Sony there are so many brand available you can choose.
I am Ashish from WeDigTech - A Mobile App Development company

[aelmpvw]

same here gingejbee, my acer has been used all day everyday for about ten years without a problem, so it will be replaced eventually with another acer ... unless i win the lottery, in which case i'll buy a microsoft book 2