Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

Ultra238a

Hmmm thats a good find grumpycrab. It seems to be the same spec apart from it being an Intel CPU and a 250Gb HDD as apposed to AMD CPU and 320Gb HDD.

I'll check out this Toshiba i3 laptop too

Cheers

blackanchorage

Ultra238a wrote: »

Hiya,

I've been looking for a cheap laptop for my eldest daughter (who is 9yrs old) for the summer holidays and for when she goes back to school in September. It is also for her birthday at the end of August as well.

I've found this one from HP and Cleverboxes for £299 inc delivery and a HP carry case.

I can't post links because it is my first post but the laptop is on Cleverboxes front page and their site is www dot cleverboxes dot com

I like the fact that it HP as they are a big brand but I don't know Cleverboxes. They seem to have been going for a good few years and get good reviews on Google too.

Has anybody got any thoughts on the laptop spec as it seems great to me and Cleverboxes?

Cheers

Andrew

You can get as similar spec for the same price direct from HP eg.

http://h40059.www4.hp.com/uk/homelaptops/product.php?id=XM667EA&experience=direct

I've used them before, and returned one I decided against, without any problem.

Regards

EDIT: I see the cleverboxes one comes with a free case, so not directly comparable.

Chris_Coco

Ebuyer is offering Acer 5742Z on eBay for 229.99 (2nd June only?)although their Homepage indicates they are out of stock ?

grumpycrab

Chris_Coco wrote: »

Ebuyer is offering Acer 5742Z on eBay for 229.99 (2nd June only?)although their Homepage indicates they are out of stock ?

"More than 10 available"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290572280125&clk_rvr_id=236996435944

MarkBargain

grumpycrab wrote: »

I think Asus is better than Acer but (ignoring that) if your budget is £350 here's an Acer with 3 years warranty and you can pick it up at Argos.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5083345.htm

Or if you think that's too much go for a cheap refurb (12 months warranty). £229. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290572280125&clk_rvr_id=236996435944
EDIT: or cheap Toshiba refurb (with fast processor) for £244 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350467403443&clk_rvr_id=236746904678

The £229.99 one is new, not a cheap refurb. You could buy a warranty separately for it for around £50, or less than that (there is one on Ebay for £30 + P&P it seems).

stilltheone

greenyj wrote: »

Ok its final decision time - I have looked at all replies and best value seems to be Acer or Toshiba listed above. I have never bought any item this pricey online what is the customer service like for the 2 makes and should that be taken into consideration? Thanks again!

O no just seen this one at argos now!! Any good? eMachines by Acer E640 Triple Core 250GB 15.6 Inch Laptop £299.99. Why so much choice?? I'm hopeless at making decisions!

On the surface it seems that Toshiba may have better Customer Service.

stilltheone

grumpycrab wrote: »

"More than 10 available"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290572280125&clk_rvr_id=236996435944

They had over 1000. So I guess they still have nearly 500 to go.

kevinelsley

asda has the same e machine laptop for only £197, vs comet price, also they have a variety of net books and laptops under the counter its woth asking about them in store..

black_paw

just to ley you know ,i got the acer 5553 in the end ! at £329 + FREE mcafee internet security 2011 + neo zipper skin bag + 2meg flash , year guarantee ...also staples do don't like /not happy refund/exchange in two weeks !

RussJK

I wouldn't be too excited by having McAfee... personally I wouldn't use it even if they payed me the subscription.