Aldi publish the Medion Laptop

karljb4 · 4 May 2007 at 10:45AM

Ok folks it has finally arrived:

Aldi have a good spec Medion Laptop for 459.99 to be sold on the 10th MAy 2007....hurry before stock run out:

http://www.aldi-stores.co.uk/

Spec as follows:
Mobile and ready for the future…

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 TL-50 dual core processor (1.6GHz)
What is Dual Core?
Two processor cores work within the same physical processor chip to increase the performance of your PC. Dual core technology means that several demanding applications can be run at the same time, allowing your computer to think as fast as you can multi-task.

15.4" TFT WXGA Widescreen Display
1280 × 800 pixels. 16:10 widescreen cinema format for optimized DVD playback and more desktop space on screen.

1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM
High performance for all multimedia applications.

120GB Hard Disk
Ample space for up to 25,000 digital photos or 25,000 MP3 tracks (at 4MB per track).

NVidia® GeForce® Go 6150 graphics
Enables ultra-realistic effects and unmatched multimedia functionality for an incredible user interface experience in Windows Vista™ as well as with popular games and graphics intensive multimedia applications.

8 × Multi-standard DVD/CD Burner with DVD-RAM and Dual Layer support
Watch DVDs and even make your own. Reads and writes: DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/DVD-RAM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM.

Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g
Connect to the Internet without plugs or cables with Wireless LAN technology. Data transfer speeds up to 54Mbit/s (requires WLAN access point).

6-channel audio out (analogue + S/P-DIF)
Enjoy amazing “home cinema” surround sound with 6 channel audio out (use in conjunction with a compatible surround sound speaker system – not supplied).

4-in-1 memory card reader
Transfer photos the easy way. Accepts the following common memory cards: SD/MMC/MS & MS Pro.

2 multimedia speakers

Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbit/s on board

V.90 Modem including modem connection cable.

Cardew · 4 May 2007 at 5:00PM

I have been sent the full details but couldn't see what the length of guarantee was - any idea?

Lütz_Pangaloo · 4 May 2007 at 5:11PM

It says three years in a little box on the bottom right of the page. I'm not sure how it would work though - swap out or return to base - probably the latter.

webuserisme · 4 May 2007 at 5:20PM

Sorry to be a right miserable old b*******....but is this actually so cheap these days?

emporer · 4 May 2007 at 5:32PM

i dont think so, the dell jobby about a month back for £329 was pretty much exactly the same spec and alot cheaper

Lütz_Pangaloo · 4 May 2007 at 5:49PM

emporer wrote: »

i dont think so, the dell jobby about a month back for £329 was pretty much exactly the same spec and alot cheaper

Well I've just been on the Dell website and customised an Inspiron 1501 to roughly the same hardware spec and it's come out at £575.86, albeit with their excellent 3year onsite warranty, but with a lower spec optical drive and no software bundle, so it's horses for courses really. I'd still say the Medion was certainly not overpriced for what it offers.

bluey9 · 4 May 2007 at 7:12PM

Still trying to get some joy from Medion after my laptop developed a motherboard fault that woul;d have cost more than the laptop to repair. I had a 90 day warranty as it was refurbished. However, these people refuse to acknowledge my statutory rights and I might have to call trading standards for the first time ever. Be aware they don't like helping people.

Bernie · 4 May 2007 at 7:17PM

I bought a Medion base unit from Aldi with their 3 year "Repair-at-Site" warranty.

Used it once only for a faulty DVD Burner that did not accept new media (that burned fine in another PC). They came out and replaced it - no fuss at all.

Cardew · 4 May 2007 at 7:58PM

emporer wrote: »

i dont think so, the dell jobby about a month back for £329 was pretty much exactly the same spec and alot cheaper

I got the Dell and it is nowhere near the Medion spec.

This has a dual core processor, 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM(Dell 512mb), 120Gb hard drive(Dell 40Gb), larger screen, 3 year warranty(Dell 90 days) better graphics, card reader.

The Dell was a bargain and meets my needs for a laptop(and I suspect for most people) However this is equally a bargain.

emporer · 4 May 2007 at 8:12PM

i beg to differ, i got the 1501 from dell for £329 with a Turion x2 TL50, 1gb ram and 120gb hdd. pretty much exactly the same spec. dell always do the odd silly deal but only lasts for a few days. i'm sure if you look on the forums on hotukdeals then you will find the original thread regarding the 1501 from dell.

Pocoyo · 4 May 2007 at 8:26PM

I would be interested if it didn't have an AMD processor. :rolleyes:

Aldi publish the Medion Laptop

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