I'm starting my degree in September and need something that can handle Microsoft Office, streaming lectures, and maybe some casual gaming in my downtime. My budget's around £400-500 and I don't need anything fancy.
At that price point, you'd want to look at something like a Lenovo IdeaPad or ASUS VivoBook with a decent processor (maybe a Ryzen 5 or Intel i5) and at least 8GB RAM - they'll handle Office and lectures smoothly, though "casual gaming" really depends on what you mean; older titles and indie games work fine, but don't expect to run anything demanding. I'd suggest checking out student discounts from the major retailers since most offer them in September, which could stretch your budget a bit further.
You'll want to look at something like a Lenovo IdeaPad or ASUS Vivobook in that range - they've got solid processors and decent graphics that'll handle Office and light gaming without breaking the bank. Just make sure it's got at least 8GB of RAM and an SSD, which most do these days at that price point.
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