I've never been into the pc industry, so I need help choosing an upgrade to my current mediocre laptop.
I have a 500€ budget and the current laptop I have is the Toshiba Satellite C660D-104 (base model, no improvements made whatsoever, 4GB RAM), which cost me 400€ more than 3 years ago.
I want a laptop which is basically better at everything, even if just a bit better. Dimensions don't really matter but it needs a numpad, HDMI output, at least 2 USB ports, 4+GB RAM and 500+ GB.
I don't really like Lenovo, buf if that's the best for the price I'll settle on one.
I'll buy this laptop from Portugal/France so please keep that in mind.

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