Dell Laptop, Advice plz.

shazrazmataz

I need you techie guys to advise me on this laptop. We basically need it for general e-mail & internet use & for when we move out to Oz. All info & advice is much appreciated, thank you

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Mr_Skint_2

Are you gonna buy this in Oz?

shazrazmataz

no its dell uk

Mr_Skint_2

No point getting it in the UK then, afterall youre moving and I suspect
there could be different power supply voltage... 240v UK

shazrazmataz

The power supply is no problem, is this laptop worth getting ?

Mr_Skint_2

I would say no as you will get a better rate of excahnge £1.00 is worth
$2.38630 Aussie dollars at the mo so you will get a better bargain out there
as for the Laptop yes its fine for your needs...

gizmoleeds

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=112040

Have a look at this - I've got one like this and this is a very good deal.

mike_paterson

Ordered similar 2 weeks ago for mother in law to take on a cruise. Only apparent difference is that she got DVDRW drive. Price was £419 inc delivery and VAT once I had removed all their expensive support. Sales rep said that ther will be some great deals b4 christmas too (and no doubt after!) so might be worth hanging on if possible.

scorour

I ordered similar (probably the same as Mike) 2 weeks ago for sister-in-law to take to university, same requirements as yourselfm Web, Email, MSN, Word processing etc. She is very pleased with it, it's perfect for what she needs it for (and more mp3's, dvd's etc)

Also removed the support as Mike did....£419 seemd a good price for the spec to me.

So, yes, I would say this is fine for your requirements.

1purplefairy

Mr_Skint wrote:

No point getting it in the UK then, afterall youre moving and I suspect
there could be different power supply voltage... 240v UK

Just be careful when it comes to the power supply, I bought my laptop in my homecountry, battery was working fine. when i got to the UK battery wouldn't work/charge. I have to now have the battery on permanent charge.

Not sure what the problem could be, only i am thinking that it has something to do with the strength of powersupply in diff countries

shazrazmataz

Thanks guys for all your replies. We think we might put the idea on hold & get one when we get out to Oz, that way we'll also have a warrenty on it