Shopping for laptop need advise/help

[glock-coma]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a laptop.
It will only be for home use ( browsing ,emails, downloading pics /videos general use etc)
I think I've narrowed it down to 2 HP probooks
Looks like the only difference is the 2 core vs 4 core processor. Is that worth the $200 difference?
Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

One is on Sale for 599.99 reg. 699.99
-Intel Core i5-4200M Processor 2.5GHzMicrosoft
-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
-8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM750GB 5,400RPM Hard    DriveSwitchable
-AMD Radeon HD 8750M/Intel HD Graphics 4600DVDRW Drive10/100/1000 Network802.11b/g/n WirelessBluetooth 4.015.6" LED-backlit HD Anti-glare Display

http://www.microcenter.com/product/427856/ProBook_450_G1_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Black

The other is 799.99
-Intel Core i7-4702MQ Processor 2.2GHzMicrosoft
-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
-8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM750GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
-AMD Radeon HD 8750MSuperMulti DVDRW DL DriveMedia Card Reader10/100/1000 Network802.11b/g/n WirelessBluetooth 4.015.6" HD LED-backlit Anti-glare Display

http://www.microcenter.com/product/427857/ProBook_450_G1_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Black

[FoMoCoSHO]

I just got 2 dell xps 12's for 650 apiece on amazon.....
i5-better for a laptop imho
4 gigs ram
2 gig NVIDIA discrete video card
full 1080p touch 12.5 inch display
128 gig SSD
converts to a tablet
Win 8 which I immediately upgraded to 8.1 64 bit for free.

[SwampRat]

Do Not buy ANY PC or laptop from HP ..... they are well known for having Horrendous cutomer support and poor quality control .

I would recommend either Lenovo or Asus ....

One with  a 15" screen ....

Anything with a i5 is more than adequate for your stated needs.
One with an i7 would be useful if you were into video editing , graphics design work or played some of the more demanding cpu intensive games .

[FoMoCoSHO]

HP's suck and typically come preloaded with lots of resource sucking bloatware.

[glock-coma]

Thx guys, this is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. I'll start doing some more research.

[crash712us]

Not a fan of PC's at all. But I wouldnt consider buying any computer without a SSD. Way faster then any hard drive.

[FoMoCoSHO]

Crash is right, mine boots in under 10 seconds. Everything hauls ass.

[panther427]

OK three things. What price range do you want to be in.  What size screen do you need or want.  And how important is actual portability.

Then I'd ask what features are important.  DVD player back lite keyboard, hard Driver space..  future proof ish.   Battery life..   also would recommend Lenovo msi and most Asus products. 

Personally not a fan of HP or dell.

[glock-coma]

OK three things. What price range do you want to be in.  What size screen do you need or want.  And how important is actual portability.

Then I'd ask what features are important.  DVD player back lite keyboard, hard Driver space..  future proof ish.   Battery life..   also would recommend Lenovo msi and most Asus products. 

Personally not a fan of HP or dell.

<800
14"+
Portability is not that important, this will be replacing a desktop.
I would like to have a disk drive, but I wouldn'tbe against an external drive.
Back lite keyboard not necessary, would like to have USB and memory card reader.   

[FoMoCoSHO]

My Dells have been bullet proof, with the exception being my Alienware that Mrs FoMoCoSHO spilled a cup of coffee on.

My new Dell smokes the Alienware, I'm very happy with its performance.

[SwampRat]

killer deal on this Lenovo on ebay from a reputable seller .... http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-3y-WARRANTY-Lenovo-ThinkPad-T540-i5-FHD-1920x1080-SSD-BT-AC-W8P-15-6-Laptop-/201179216600?pt=Laptops_Nov05&hash=item2ed7373ad8

[BiGMaC]

Definitely get i5 or i7 processor and definitely get SSD.... Computer will be literally 50-100 times faster.

[wasinger3000]

Check ebay out. You can get some really really good deals if you look.

Have you looked in a Sony Vaio? Lenovo ThinkPad's are great too.

Most new laptops has hybrid setups now. With both ssd and hdd. Also look for 6 gb or more of ram. Really helps with multi tasking. If not then you can just install more ram yourself. It's like mods for the car!  Hah.

I run 12gb of ram and I wouldn't ever go lower for what I do.

[panther427]

Why you want as laptop?

[glock-coma]

I'd like to have the option of not being in our office to work.
Sharing pics/videos with guests. 
And most importantly I would like to start data logging for Torrie