Yes, you can run Minecraft on an HP laptop.
Yes, you can run Minecraft on an HP laptop.
Sure, that sounds like a solid choice for a portable setup. The HP Pavilion 15-p200NA with an i5 should handle Minecraft reasonably well if you tweak the settings. Reducing performance options can help minimize lag. Your old Toshiba satellite C660 and custom desktop are great, so this portable option will complement them nicely.
It varies. Broadwell-based setups can play Minecraft with OptiFine at 1080p and over 100fps, though frames may stutter in some situations. I've tested it myself. If you're planning to play, look for a system with a quiet GPU. Performance isn't as important these days.
I tried this thing and ran MC afterward for the fun, got around 44 FPS on average. I used windowed mode since I don’t want fullscreen, and my Broadwell HD 5500 should handle it better than a Pentium G3220’s GPU. At 1366x768 it should be playable, though I’m not sure about higher resolutions. What Windows2000 suggested might work.
The frames weren't reliable either. In the worst cases, it drops to around 30%. If you need a PC with an integrated graphics card, go for Broadwell. For better options, look for models with a hidden GPU. Honestly, I think HP and Dell aren't great choices.
UK prices are unclear, but I estimated around 400-500 GBP. The model listed is 479 GBP according to HP. I checked Amazon and found this link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Satellit...00&sr=1-16. It's an R7 M260, and you can get a key from the Microsoft Software Swap forum. Off topic: LOL