Windows 8 brings great deals on Windows 7 laptops
With Windows 8 nearly upon us, the time is perfect to snag a great bargain on a Windows 7 laptop.
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With Windows 8 just around the corner, it's a great time to snag yourself a bargain on a Windows 7 laptop.
I've found some great offers from our favourite online retailers who want to sell off the older hardware on the cheap. They might not pack the touchscreens or tablet-like design of the Windows 8-specific machines, but they offer a lot of bang for a very reasonable buck.
Below are some of my top picks, but there are plenty more out there. Have a scout around for the best prices and make sure to check our extensive laptop reviews to see what's best for you.
Samsung Series 3 3530EA -- £300 (Save £200)
This 15.6-inch model packs a burly Intel Core i5 processor and a generous 6GB of RAM. That should be plenty of power for web browsing, playing high definition video and editing your embarrassing holiday snaps. At only £300 it's a steal if you want a desktop replacement machine.
HP Pavilion DV6 -- £400 (Save £400)
The DV6 packs in an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics card. If you fancy tackling games like Team Fortress 2 when you're not busy working then it's worth checking out.
Asus N56VM -- £450 (Save £450)
The Asus N56VM provides some powerful components wrapped up in an attractive shell. It also offers an external mini sub-woofer to add a bit more of a kick to your music and videos.
Acer Aspire S3 -- £470 (Save £480)
If travelling light is high on your list of priorities then look to the ultrabook category. This recent breed of laptop promises impressive performance from a super-skinny body.
The 13.3-inch Aspire S3 crams the latest Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor and 4GB of RAM into a chassis measuring only 17mm thick.
Asus Zenbook UX32 -- £530 (Save £520)
With a chassis machined out of a single piece of aluminium, the Asus Zenbook is not only super-strong but looks great too. There's an Intel Core i5 processor under the hood to tackle the more demanding day to day tasks and three USB 3.0 ports for super-speedy data transfer.
Have you found any better deals out there? Let me know your best finds in the comments below and over on our Facebook page and make sure to check out all our reviews to guarantee you're getting the best for your money.