Best budget laptop 300-400$

[ShaQBlogs]

I am looking for a good budget laptop for a student.

Following are the priorities,
1. Large display - 14-16".
2. 4 GB RAM.
3. Graphics card - not necessary since no gaming.
4. Prefer from ASUS or Lenovo. Open to others.
5. Reliable, with no issues.

 

[jaguarskx]

The following Asus for $350

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011KFQASE/ref=psdc_565108_t2_B0088L182C

 

[ShaQBlogs]

The following Asus for $350

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011KFQASE/ref=psdc_565108_t2_B0088L182C

Thanks.
Between that and this ( Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550 20DF002YUS) which Is better? Would prefer one that is Long lasting and durable.This is about $100 more.

 

[jaguarskx]

Kind of a tough choice. I am partial to the ThinkPads because I have used the high end T series which more or less defined the standard for semi-rugged reliable laptop back before IBM sold the ThinkPad division to Lenovo.

However, the Asus I recommended has a 1080p screen vs. the 1366x768 screen that the ThinkPad Edge has. I prefer laptops with high resolution so when I surf / work on a laptop I can see more information on the screen.

Asus laptops are generally pretty good and the laptop I recommend is a very good value. However, Asus is rather notorious for poor support should anything go wrong.