Choosing Your First Laptop: A Guide by Computer Clinic

Welcome to Computer Clinic Ilford, your trusted destination for all things tech. Buying your first laptop is an exciting milestone, but with countless options available, it can also be overwhelming. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply someone looking to stay connected, we’re here to guide you through the process of selecting the perfect laptop to meet your needs.

 

Understanding Your Needs

The first step in choosing a laptop is understanding what you’ll primarily use it for. Are you a student who needs a device for note-taking and research? A professional requiring a reliable machine for work? Or perhaps you’re a casual user who wants to browse the internet, stream movies, and stay connected on social media? Identifying your primary use will help narrow down your choices.

Key Features to Consider

Portability: If you’re always on the go, a lightweight laptop with a screen size between 13 to 14 inches would be ideal. Ultrabooks are a great option for portability without compromising on performance.

Performance: Look for laptops with at least an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, and 8GB of RAM. This setup ensures smooth multitasking and efficient performance for everyday tasks.

Battery Life: A laptop with a battery life of at least 2 hours is crucial, especially if you need to work or study without constant access to a power outlet.

Storage: Solid State Drives (SSDs) are faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives. Aim for at least 256GB of SSD storage for quicker boot times and overall better performance.

Budget: Determine your budget and try to find the best laptop within that range. There are excellent options available for every budget, from affordable models to high-end devices.

Visit Computer Clinic Ilford

At Computer Clinic Ilford, we offer a wide range of laptops to suit all needs and budgets. Our knowledgeable staff are here to help you find the perfect match. Check out our latest laptop selections below:

First Laptop Collection

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s i7 10th Gen 16GB 500GB SSD 14" Win11 Pro Touch Screen

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Original price was: £300.00.Current price is: £189.00.

Processor: Intel Core i7 – 10610U 1.8GHz

Processor Generation: 10th Generation

Memory (RAM): 16GB

Hard Drive: 500GB NVMe

Graphics Card: Intel UHD Graphics

Screen Size: 14 inch 1920 x 1080

CD Drive: Not Included

WiFi: Yes, Included

USB Ports: 2

AC Adapter: Yes Included

Battery: Excellent Battery

TOP MOUSE BUTTON NOT WORKING AS IN PICTURES NO PROBLEM IN PERFORMACE

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro – 64 Bit

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Dell Latitude 5290 12.5 inch Laptop Intel Core i5-8350U 1.70GHz 16GB RAM 240GB SSD Win 11 Pro Excellent Battery

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Original price was: £149.99.Current price is: £109.99.
Dell Latitude 5290 Core i5-8350U Colour: Black Screen Size: 12.5 inch Max Resolution: HD Resolution Screen Operating System: Windows 11 Pro Processor: Intel Core i5-8350u 8th Gen 1.7Ghz Memory: 16 GB DDR4 Ram SSD Drive Storage: 240 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 Audio: On board Webcam: Yes Ports and Connectors: 1x USB-c, 2xUSB, 1xHDMI, 1x RJ45 Ethernet Keyboard: ENGLISH/UK (QWERTY) Networking Type: Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Wireless Card, NFC Other Features: Smart Card Reader Battery is Excellent  
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DELL INSPIRON 17 5000 Series INTEL Core i3-4005U @ 1.70GHz 17.3” 8GB RAM 120GB SSD DVD RW WIN 10 Home (Excellent Battery)

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Original price was: £199.99.Current price is: £119.99.
DELL INSPIRON 17 5000 Condition: Used Processor: Intel Core i3 4th Gen. Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics SSD Capacity: 120GB Most Suitable For: Casual Computing, Workstation GPU: Intel HD Graphics Colour: Grey/SILVER Operating System: Windows 10 Home Features: Bluetooth, Built-in Microphone, Built-in Webcam, DVD RW Drive, Wi-Fi, Widescreen Display Screen Size: 17.3 in RAM Size: 8 GB Processor Speed: 1.70 GHz Brand: Dell Series: 5000 Type: Notebook/Laptop Model: Inspiron 17 Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, SD Card Slot, USB Storage Type: SSD (Solid State Drive) Scratches on back cover. Excellent Battery.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API 15.6" Laptop Ryzen 5 3500U 8GB RAM 240GB SSD Window 11 Home

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Original price was: £199.99.Current price is: £149.99.
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API Condition: Used Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Screen Size: 15.6 in Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics RAM Size: 8 GB Most Suitable For: Casual Computing, Gaming, Graphic Design, Workstation, Office, Students, Travel SSD Capacity: 256 GB GPU: AMD Radeon Vega Gfx Processor Speed: 2.10 GHz Colour: Navy Blue Brand: Lenovo Series: IdeaPad Type: Notebook/Laptop Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Model: Lenovo IdeaPad S340 Connectivity: HDMI, USB 3.1, USB-C, SD Card Slot Operating System: Windows 11 Home Features: Bluetooth, Built-in Microphone, Built-in Webcam, Multi-Touch Trackpad, Wi-Fi Storage Type: SSD (Solid State Drive)
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Lenovo ThinkPad L590 15.6" Laptop Intel Core i5-8265U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11

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Original price was: £200.00.Current price is: £129.00.
Model: Lenovo ThinkPad L590 - Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U 1366-786 screen - RAM: 8GB - Storage: 256GB SSD - Operating System: Windows 11 - Battery Health: Good WIFI charger include
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Dell Latitude 7390 Intel Core i7-8650U CPU @ 1.90GHz 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro 13"

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Original price was: £200.00.Current price is: £145.00.
Make: Dell
Condition:  Refurbished normal wear and tear
Processor :  Intel Core i7-8650U CPU @ 1.90GHz Memory : 16GB RAM Storage : 256GB SSD Operating System : Windows 11 Pro Display : 1920x1080
Adapter : Yes
Will I receive as seen in photos: Yes
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Dell Latitude 5400 14" Intel Core i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Good Battery

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Original price was: £180.00.Current price is: £120.00.
Make: Dell
Condition:  Refurbished normal wear and tear scratches visible
Processor :  Intel Core i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz Memory : 16GB RAM Storage : 256GB NVMe SSD Operating System : Windows 11 Pro Display : 1920×1080
Adapter : Yes
Will I receive as seen in photos: Yes
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Lenovo ThinkPad L590 15.6" Intel Core i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz 32GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro

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Original price was: £180.00.Current price is: £155.00.
Make: Lenovo
Condition:  Refurbished normal wear and tear scratches visible
Processor :  Intel Core i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz Memory : 32GB RAM Storage : 256GB SSD Operating System : Windows 11 Pro Display : 1366x768
Adapter : Yes
Will I receive as seen in photos: Yes
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HP ProBook 470 G5 Core i3-7100U 2.40GHz 8GB RAM 240GB SSD 17.3" WIN 11 HOME (Mousepad Not Working) (External Mouse Included)

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Original price was: £249.99.Current price is: £119.99.
HP ProBook 470 G5 Core i3-7100U Processor: Intel Core i3 7th Gen. Graphics Processing Type: Integrated/On-Board Graphics SSD Capacity: 240 GB Most Suitable For: Casual Computing, Gaming, Graphic Design, Workstation GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620, NVIDIA GeForce 930MX Colour: Silver, Black Operating System: Windows 11 Home Features: Bluetooth, Built-in Microphone, Built-in Webcam, Widescreen Display, Wi-Fi Screen Size: 17.3 in Bundle Description: charger, External Mouse RAM Size: 8 GB Processor Speed: 2.40 GHz Brand: HP Series: 470 G5 Type: Notebook/Laptop Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Model: HP ProBook Country/Region of Manufacture: China Mousepad is not working (Needs diagnosis). External Mouse is working perfect. External mouse is included in deal.
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Dell Latitude 7390 Laptop Intel Core i7-8650U @ 1.90GHz 8GB RAM 240GB SSD Windows 11 Pro (Touch Screen) (Good Battery) (Keyboard have UK Keyboard Stickers on keys)

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Original price was: £199.99.Current price is: £149.99.
Dell Latitude 7390 Core i7-8650U Condition: Used Colour: Black Brand: Dell Model: Latitude 7390 Series: Latitude Storage Size: 240GB Storage Type: SSD Memory Size: 8GB Memory Type: DDR4 Processor Type: Intel Core i7 Processor Generation: 8th Gen Processor Name: i7-8650U Screen Size: 13.3" Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Good Battery Touch Screen Keyboard have UK Keyboard Stickers on keys  
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Dell Latitude 5480 Laptop Core i7-7600U @ 2.80GHz 8GB RAM 240GB SSD Window 11 Pro (Touch Screen) (Excellent Battery)

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Original price was: £199.99.Current price is: £154.99.
Dell Latitude 5480 Core i7-7600U Condition: Used Brand: Dell Model: Latitude 5480 Series: Latitude Storage Size: 240GB Storage Type: SSD Memory Size: 8GB Memory Type: DDR4 Processor Type: Intel Core i7 Processor Generation: 7th Gen Processor Name: i7-7600U Processor Speed: 2.80GHz Screen Size: 14" Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Recommended) Colour: Black Graphics: Integrated/Onboard Battery health is Excellent.
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Dell Latitude 5410 i5-10310U 10th Gen 16GB Ram 256GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Laptop

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Original price was: £250.00.Current price is: £145.00.

Quality: Used fade colour on laptop top and back no performance effect

Processor: Intel Core i5-10310U 1.70GHz

Processor Generation: 10th Generation

Memory: 16GB DDR4

Hard Drive: 256GB SSD

Screen Size: 14-inch 1920 x 1080

CD Drive: None

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit

Battery: Excellent

Graphics Card: Intel UHD Graphics

AC Adapter: Included

WiFi: Yes

Network: Internal

USB Ports: 3

Various: Webcam, HDMI, USB-C

In summary, finding the best prices on laptops in the UK is achievable with strategic planning and research. By leveraging seasonal sales, online marketplaces, refurbished options, and student discounts, you can secure excellent deals on a wide range of laptops. Always compare prices and explore various options to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money. With these tips, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the market and find the perfect laptop at a fantastic price. Happy shopping, and enjoy your new laptop purchase at the best prices on laptops in the UK!

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