Printer and laptop purchase.

The_Economist

I am looking at buying a new printer and laptop and wondererd if anyone has any thoughts on these products.

The printer is a Cannon Pixma IP4500.

The laptop is a Acer Aspire 5315.

· Processor: Intel Celeron M processor 540 1.83GHz
· Memory:1GB
· HD Capacity: 80 Gb
· Display: 15.4"
· Graphics Card: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
· Operating System: Vista Home Basic
· Optical Drive: DVD Super-Multi
· Networking: GLAN, WiFi
· Size (WxDxH): 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm
· Weight: 2.8kg
· Full Specifications:
· Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
· Chipset: Mobile Intel GL960 Express Chipset
· CPU Section:
· Microprocessor Full Name:Intel Celeron M processor 540
· Microprocessor Manufacturer:Intel
· Microprocessor Speed (GHz):1.83
·

esuhl

I've seen a couple of excellent reviews for that printer. I'm going to get one myself very shortly.

The laptop is rather low-spec. How much does it cost? There's a similar Acer with a 2GHz CPU (and 800MHz FSB & 4MB L2 cache) with 2GB RAM, 120GB HDD, and Vista Home Premium but otherwise identical (as far as I can tell) for £380 here:

http://www.simplyacer.com/ACER-LX.AKV0X.108-399830.html

dkpoole

I have an earlier model the IP4200 and it's a really good printer
I especially like the built in duplex unit for double sided printing
Ink cartridges are expensive but I've been refilling mine for the last 2 years with a Jettec R46 ink outfit with no ill effects
Alternatively you can buy compatible cartridges but you have to change the very tiny security chip to make them work

The_Economist

esuhl wrote: »

The laptop is rather low-spec. How much does it cost?

Its around £279 squid. But for the few extra pounds and better spec might be worth looking at the other one.

The_Economist

dkpoole wrote: »

Alternatively you can buy compatible cartridges but you have to change the very tiny security chip to make them work

Is it hard to change the chip?

motorguy

much better Vostro 1000 here for £287

http://www.dmxdimension.com/dell-uk/vostro-deal-comparison/