Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

ianblakesley

Think i might get this , any seconds opinions ?? http://e4cretail.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_42_55&products_id=796

welsh-andy_4

what u guys think ot spec for money £380.

eMachines E640 Triple Core 250GB

• Triple core N830.
• 2.1GHz processor speed.
• 3GB DDR3 RAM memory.
• 250GB SATA hard drive.

Display features:

• 15.6in display.
• Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.

DVD optical drives:

• Dual layer.

Graphics:

• ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card with 256MB memory.

Interfaces and connectivity:

• Multi-Media Card (MMC) compatible.
• 3 USB ports.
• 1 HDMI port.
• B/g/n wireless/WiFi enabled.

Multi-media features:

• 1.3MP built-in webcam.
• Built-in mic.

Operating system and software:

• Microsoft Windows 7 Premium.

OR
msi cr610

• AMD Athlon 2 dual core M300.
• 2GHz processor speed.
• 4GB DDR2 RAM memory.
• 320GB SATA hard drive.

Display features:

• 16in display.
• Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.

DVD optical drives:

• DVD+RW/DVD-RW(read/write).
• Dual layer.

Graphics:

• ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics card with 256MB memory.
• Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS) compatible.
• 3 USB ports.
• 1 Ethernet port.
• Bluetooth.
• B/g/n wireless/WiFi enabled.

Multi-media features:

• 1.3MP built-in webcam.

Operating system and software:

• Microsoft Windows 7 Premium.

an1179

Compaq CQ56 112SA AMD V-140 3GB 320GB 15.6" Laptop Black £329 @ Sainsburys.co.uk

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2925246

mrscb

Hi,
is this laptop ok for kids,nor really for gaming,just FB,msn browsing etc or is there anything better up to £300
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270679766769
TIA

alexmole

ebuyer does good manufacturers previous model stuff in the £300 ish area, bought a couple for family and very pleased, would avoid supermarkets however

carlaphoenix

Hello

This is my first post and I'm not at all techie so please excuse any howlers. I would very much appreciate your help with choosing a laptop as I'm currently unemployed and can't afford to make a mistake.

I haven't owned a laptop before, so I was delighted when I was given one as a gift. Unfortunately, I didn't know I was getting it, so couldn't explain that I need a matte screen as the glare from the highly reflective screen hurts my eyes. I was unable to exchange the machine as John Lewis do not sell laptops in that price range with matte screens. I did however manage to obtain a refund, so I now have £319 for a laptop. I could make this up to £400 but that would be my absolute max. I would also like to make a purchase before the new VAT rate comes in on 4th January.

I would be very grateful if someone could suggest a suitable alternative with the all important matte screen. I do not have anyone to help me install it or to help out if something goes wrong, so it would be good to have at least a one year guarantee and technical support. I will be using the laptop for e-mails, internet, sending word documents, storing photos and watching films/listening to music. I would also like a webcam if possible. The spec should be at least as good as the machine I was orginally given which was a Tohshiba Satellite C660D-10W:

AMD Sempron
250GB
2.3GHZ
2GB Ram
15.6 inch display

Software includes:

Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Office
Skype
McAfee Security (30 days)

3 hours 50 minutes battery life


2 year guarantee and 90 day tech support

Thanks again for any suggestions you might be able to make.

Carla

joop123

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/236680

very tempted by this one, seems to have what i would need, but would i be able to add an external monitor for times when i need a bigger display?

thanks

joop123

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Laptops/buy-PACKARD-BELL-TM81-RB-023UK-Laptop/686077


also big reduction on this one but is it any good?

thanks again

Will.ii.am

Just thought i'd register and tell you about the sub £300 laptop from comet,you may of seen it advertised on television.I came across the laptop and quickly reserved one on christmas day and went and picked it up boxing day morning bright and early and i had to part with £299.
I was abit sceptical with it being that cheap but all my worries were put to rest once i'd got it up and running.Its a Lenovo probably not a well known laptop to alot of people but they are a decent manufacture on the sort of level as acer.
Its got a dual core processor,3gb ram and a 320gb hard drive and is running windows 7.Its very responsive and quick and is perfect for everyday use it also has the added bonus of a 5-1 card reader and a hdmi out which the older models actually didnt have. It also comes with a basic microsoft word package and a basic mcAfee security on it as well.
This is the first Laptop i have bought and i am very impressed with it and for that price you can not go wrong!!

credit_crunch

hi im wanting to buy my first laptop as cheaply as possible without it bein the following:
a notebook
second hand
refurbished

ive came across this one with currys, plus 3% cashback through quidco

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/hp-g56-105sa-07671772-pdt.html

any body got any thoughts on this?

i would mainly use it for mse, ebay, facebook, general browsing really with the odd email thrown in! dooyoo, surveys etc as well

i also would use it to store my music & photos

thanks in advance