I end up at the shops looking at the display since some are barely acceptable.
The reviews (CNET too) and notebookcheck might stand in as they do test the display a little more than others. It's odd your list has 2 i5's and one i3. The i3 is good at web, video but if anyone tells me they are editing video, writing apps then the i3 goes off the list.
Bob
Hello!
I am looking for a 14 inch laptop for my home office. Primarily, its for use with MS office, email, web surfing etc.
I have seen the following
Toshiba (E45T-A4300) at Bestbuy.com for $599 - i5,6GB RAM, 750 GB Hard Drive
Lenovo Thinkpad E-431 at Lenovo.com for $571.12 - i5, 4GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive
Lenovo Ideapad Flex at Lenovo.com for $549 - i3, 4GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive
I don't want to go beyond this budget. Please let me know if these are the best options available as of today or if I should look at any others in this budget.
Thank you so much!!

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