Good non-gaming $500 laptops

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Option 1: http://amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i3542-6666BK-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00K4PAV0A
^Dell:
Intel Core i5-4210U Processor
8GB DDR3
1 TB Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen, Integrated Graphics
Windows 8.1
$490

Option 2: http://www.amazon.com/HP-2000-2d89nr-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Licorice/dp/B00HKF1I6S
^HP:
Intel Core i5 3230M 2.6 GHz
4 GB
500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen
Windows 8
$515

Option 3: http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-G510s-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00HIY9KWU
^Lenovo:
Intel Core i3-4000M 2.4 GHz Processor
6 GB DDR3 RAM
1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Touchscreen Display
Windows 8.1
$500

Option 1 for performance, Option 2 for your specific needs, Option 3 for style (its touch)
I'd go with option 1 for it got what you need...
Option 1: http://amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i3542-6666BK-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00K4PAV0A
^Dell:
Intel Core i5-4210U Processor
8GB DDR3
1 TB Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen, Integrated Graphics
Windows 8.1
$490

Option 2: http://www.amazon.com/HP-2000-2d89nr-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Licorice/dp/B00HKF1I6S
^HP:
Intel Core i5 3230M 2.6 GHz
4 GB
500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen
Windows 8
$515

Option 3: http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-G510s-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00HIY9KWU
^Lenovo:
Intel Core i3-4000M 2.4 GHz Processor
6 GB DDR3 RAM
1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Touchscreen Display
Windows 8.1
$500

Option 1 for performance, Option 2 for your specific needs, Option 3 for style (its touch)
I'd go with option 1 for it got what you need, and more.
 
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