Recommendation for laptop < 1k

BoSquare

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Hi everyone

Helping my dad to look for a simple laptop below $1k.

Requirements are:
1) Mainly word and excel usage
2) Internet surfing
3) Watching videos
4) at least 14" display
5) no gaming at all
6) Windows OS

Don't mind either getting online or from brick and mortar shops. Not in a rush so if waiting a bit can get better deal, that's not an issue.

Thanks in advance!
 

omegawatch

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Probably the best deal now.

Ideapad 5 AMD is out. Good price for a budget laptop but I don't like the RAM and Screen config.

Price: SG$819.92 after using FRONTLINER eCoupon and adding 2Y Premium Care.

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Processor ( 2.00GHz 4MB )
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
Display Type: 14.0"FHD, WVA, AntiGlare, LED Backlight, Narrow, 45%NTSC, Non-Touch, 60Hz, 3.0mm 1920x1080
Memory: 8.0GB DDR4-3200 DDR4 Onboard 3200MHz
Hard Drive: 512GB SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe, TLC
Warranty: One year Carry-in
AC Adapter: 65W
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics
Battery: 3 Cell Li-Polymer
Bluetooth: Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
Camera: 720P HD Camera (Privacy Shutter, bump camera) with Dual Microphone
Fingerprint Reader: Fingerprint Reader
Keyboard: 6-row Backlit English International
Pointing Device: ClickPad
Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 22260 2x2ax non-vPro
 

ckctam

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I suggest go to any store and check out what sales they have at 999 dollars. Go in, talk to the sales guy and see if they can give you more discount. Don't take any accessories (mouse, bag). If can, push for warranty extension or discount on that

Have a test on the keyboard to see if you like it.

In General, you can get one with i5, 8gb ram and 512 gb ssd.
 

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Thanks bro. Ordered it this morning. Pricing seems pretty good for the specs. More than enough for my dad's needs.

Hi, am also looking for something similar to your requirements stated earlier. Could you share your dad's experience with the new laptop?
 

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