Budget touchscreen laptop

chuck990 · 9 Nov 2022 at 19:16

Hi all,

Friend of mum's was recommended a Surface Pro 8 by a highstreet retailer, but even with their black Friday deal, I worry it's a bit expensive for her needs so wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts on alternatives?

Her needs are basic - MS Office type stuff and emails really. She does however have accessibility needs that make a touchscreen a must.

Price for the surface with keyboard cover is £700 so that's the "budget" but really, would be nice to come in under that.

Things like Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 or the HP Pavillion 15 look like they might be appropriate?

Thanks in advance

Gooner Leroy · 11 Nov 2022 at 19:40

I'm also looking for something similar. I'm waiting to see what black Friday brings. Have you considered the Lenovo yoga series? I think some of the versions may be near you budget

chuck990 · 11 Nov 2022 at 19:47

I like the look of the yoga's personally and I know someone who had one and really enjoyed it, but I think in this instance, the 'hybrid' form factor would be of little value (despite the request for a touchscreen) as the end user has expressed a preference for a laptop not a tablet.
She tried an IdeaPad and liked it so will probably go in that direction

radderfire · 11 Nov 2022 at 20:10

Also, the Surface Pro 8 is only a 13" screen which I find too small. If she has accessibility issues then maybe a 15.6" screen would be better.