These days, laptop prices can go well into the thousands, from the new Microsoft netbooks to the latest Apple Mac, but if you’re after a speedy device to meet your university deadlines, surf the web, and catch up on Netflix, you don’t have to splash out to find gold.
If you’re shopping for a new laptop and are a student, don’t forget to ask for student discount, for non-students, always try your luck for a freebie with your expensive purchase – whether it’s a complimentary USB stick or a laptop bag, there’s often something up for grabs.
To help you find a good deal, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best laptop deals going right now below – and ahead of Fresher’s Week.
1. Asus X553MA 15.6” Laptop, £229.99
If you’re in the market for a family laptop to suit homework and the odd working-from-home task, this Asus X553MA laptop may be ideal – with a built in DVD function for studying, watching movies and listening to CDs.
This Asus device features built in Asus Splendid and SonicMaster to deliver quality multimedia sound and visuals through its 15.6 inch display and built-in speakers.
The 1Tb (1000Gb) hard drive gives you storage space for up to 280,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3s, 440 hours of DVD quality video or 120 hours of HD video.
How much is it? £229.99 at Argos.co.uk, (usually £329.99).
2. Lenovo Yoga 300 11.6” Touchscreen 2 in 1, £299.99
The versatile Lenovo YOGA 300 is a 2 in one convertible laptop, lightweight to carry and ideal for commuters with a five-hour battery life.
Use it as an on-the-go 11.6 inch tablet by swinging the keyboard to the back as you touch and swipe your way through all the menus.
The Intel® Celeron processor and 2Gb RAM can cope with your everyday computing jobs and for movies and music, it’s got inbuilt stereo speakers supported by Dolby Home Theatre audio.
How much is it? £299.99 at Currys PC World.
3. Toshiba Satellite C40-C-10K 14” Laptop, £174.99
The Toshiba Satellite is part of the brand’s Social range, which features value laptops designed to keep you connected. It’s ideal for social media, making notes, email, and shopping online.
The new thin and lightweight Toshiba C40 is ideal for those after a portable device for work or university, and comes with 2 years of free 100GB OneDrive cloud storage.
How much is it? £174.99 at Currys PC World (usually £199.99).
4. HP Stream 11” Laptop, £149
This bright blue HP laptop is lightweight and easy to lug around – efficient, and does what every laptop should do, fast.
It’s a compact all-in-one – and therefore has no disk drive, but, it comes fully loaded with a one-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365. This gives you access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Access, so you can get to work right-away without having to buy any other software.
How much is it? £149 at Currys PC World, with a one year warranty included.
5. Lenovo G50 15.6-Inch Notebook, £229
The Lenovo G50 is a slim and light multimedia notebook with an integrated DVD drive and Dolby-enhanced audio.
Its HD display, powerful processor and graphics together offer first class multimedia performance, ideal for multitasking students after a device for entertainment and coursework in one.
Stuck on which Lenovo laptop is right for you? Find out in our guide.
How much is it? £229 at Tesco Direct. Get £20 off when you spend £150 or more with code TDX-WYMJ until 21 August 2016.
6. HP 15.6” Intel Pentium Laptop, £299.99
The HP Intel Pentium laptop comes in four bold shades – red, white, blue and purple and boasts a long lasting 8-hour battery life – ideal for taking to lectures and communting.
With the 1TB capacity and increased memory, you can store more of your favourite music, photos and videos, and, move effortlessly between your favourite apps and games like Skype, iTunes, Solitare, Photoshop and Office.
How much is it? £299.99 at Argos, with a one year warranty included.
7. Acer Aspire 14” Laptop, £159.99
The stylish Acer Aspire ES1 features a 14” spacious screen, 500 GB storage and an impressive 7-hour battery life.
Three USB ports, including one ultrafast USB 3.0 will help you connect peripherals, including external drives, printers and mice, while Bluetooth 4.0 will enable wireless transfer of files and even music to compatible Bluetooth speakers.
How much is it? £159.99 at Currys PCWorld.
8. Venturer EliteWin 11.6-Inch 2-in-1 Tablet Laptop, £199.99
Sleek and lightweight, The Venturer 2-in-1 notebook features a battery life of 8-hours and 32GB of memory making it ideal for both school and university students.
The EliteWin 11KT has a 11.6” screen and is fully loaded with the latest Windows 10 software and a month’s free trial of Office 365 (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) – plus, you’ve the option to take it apart, for use as a tablet, or laptop for your schoolbag or satchel.
The Venturer tablets are also drop proof – so if you’re your prone to cracking phone screens and other tech, this one may be a safe bet.
How much is it? £199.99 at Amazon.co.uk
9. HP Pavilion x2 10.1” 2 in 1 Laptop, £229.99
The Pavilion x2 is a 2 in 1 laptop-tablet hybrid that gives you the best of both words. You can browse the web, watch films and update your social media in tablet mode and, with a click, attach the keyboard to type up essays or reports.
The screen also rotates around the base, so you can stand the laptop up and watch films and media completely hands-free, for up to 12-hours.
How much is it? £229.99 at Currys PC World.
10. ASUS Transformer Book Flip, £196
Perfect for all the family, the ASUS Transformer TP200’s robust and remarkable 360-degree, multi-gear metal hinge gives you the freedom to organise your life the way you want it. Do serious work in laptop mode – or flip into tent mode to share with your colleagues.
At a feather light 1.2kg, the TP200 is the perfect take-anywhere device that’s ready to go wherever your day takes you. It packs a full 8 hours of working time into its battery, so you don’t need to be constantly on the look-out for power sockets.
How much is it? Now £196 at Debenhams Plus
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