Help needed lads, baby is running amok so we've decided to turn the study into a play room for her so she can just wreck 1 room, anyway this means the PC is going and I'm getting a laptop, any ideas of whats available and good value at the moment.
Not sure whats available, but when Lidl do laptops there very decent including price if you are not in a rush. If its for basic usage, look for 160g hard drive, at least 2g RAM and processor at around 2.1GHz (or a smaller duo core). If you need web cam etc, prices will be upped (for higher standard) but i think most come standard these days, also with wireless enabled for net. If its not used for high graphic games, there is a samsung in the argos book for under 500 euros. (although soe might not like buying laptops from such places) I wouldn't consider myself an expert so also wait for other opinions
dell online is cheaper and better spec than just about anywhere. I think PC world now have dell counter in store that u can buy from
http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_Aspire_6930G_Laptop_LX.AUU0X.273/version.asp i think this a good deal for the money but wait for the jan sales if you can
ive an acer travelmate 5520 no problems so far , i only have the basics with computers but this does me grand everything i need on it . think james is the same richie maybe talk to him about it .
Have the current PC Worl flyer here beside me. Some decent offers in it. Dell Inspiron 1545 - Dual Core Processors, 3gb memory, Windows 7 Premium, 250gb HD, wifi, webcam, 15.6" screen - 469euro Toshiba l450d-128 - AMD Athon Dual Core processor, 4gb memory, Win 7, 320gb hard drive, webcam, wireless - 479.99euro They have cheaper crap - Advent etc - wouldn't touch it. They have HP, ACER, SONY etc going upto 599.99 You'll pay extra for 17.3" screen etc, better grapphics processor etc. Most expensive one they have is an Acer 17.3" screen, 1gb graphics (good for games), Core 2 processor, 4gb memory, 1TB hard drive, HD webcame and Dolby surround sound for 950euro. My wife has a sub 500euro Dell Vostro (business range I think) for home use and it is perfectly good enough for anyone for web browsing, writing word docs etc, burning dvd's, music etc etc unless you want to play fancy games etc.
Try the Dell factory outlet. You can get a refurbished system at a bargain price. It's constantly being updated so check it frequently to see if they've added a system that may suit your needs. http://outlet.euro.dell.com/topics/.../en/InventorySearch?c=ie&cs=iedfh1&l=en&s=dfh
Some good ideas there mate, cheers, I'm in the 500-600 range so might pop into PC world and check them out.
No harm in having a look at the Dell outlet store. Its where pc's or laptops that have already been built for either individuals or companies have been returned to Dell for a variety of reasons including cancellation or spec change requests. Products are all tested and repackaged before being sold on a first-come, first served basis. One of the lads at work got one there last week and there are some great bargains to be got but you need a bit of luck and be online at the right time to pick one up. Dell Outlet Store
Im also on the lookout for one in the 500-600 bracket. Did you purchase? Or anyone spot any good deals lately?
Also looking for advice on a new laptop in the 400-600 range. seen on another forum that says, "to get one with a i3 or i5 intel processor?"(he didnt mention any make of laptop though) any advice would be appreciated.cheers.
Stick with a decent brand as listed above and you won't go wrong. Make sure it has webcam, wireless, decent large hard drive, Windows 7, 3/4gb memory.
I've used Dells all my life and never had a problem, so I'd recommend them. Or you could keep an eye here for laptop bargain alerts.
Anyone have, or know anyone that has, a Packard Bell laptop out there? Looking at this one in PC World for €529 http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/packard-bell-easynote-tj65-au-052-04133644-pdt.html Thanks
It may be ok but if I was purchasing I would get one of Toshiba, Dell, HP/Compaq, Sony, Acer before it. Edit: took over by Acer in 2008 so probably ok buy if the price is right. http://www.packardbell.co.uk/pb/en/...link=oln11y.redirect&osp=&miu1y.icp5y=company