The recommendation of an i5 processor over an i3 processor is bad advice. Due to the higher clock speed of the i3, it is superior to the i5 for single core tasks such as office applications. The i5 would be around 50% more expensive than the i3. The i5 is superior for more computationally intensive tasks that utilise multiple cores such as video editing or gaming, which this individual has expressed no interest in. The saving can be spent on additional RAM, faster RAM, an SSD disc or superior peripheral devices all of which would be a better investment than an i5 over i3.