Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

stilltheone

rodd-y-ler wrote: »

It was an Intel SU2700 I believe, which is quite a bit more powerful than any Atom processor.

Perhaps not the Intel Atom N550.

KnightSmile

stilltheone wrote: »

This Toshiba Satellite C660-1D7 offers a little more for £259.
It states 'refurb' but it will be new.

Thanks Im trying to buy this but the paypal is not working grrrrrrrrr

its not even let me pay as a "guest" has anyone else had this issue? I have tried 3 different cards from 2 banks! Never have issues paying online

stilltheone

KnightSmile wrote: »

Thanks Im trying to buy this but the paypal is not working grrrrrrrrr

its not even let me pay as a "guest" has anyone else had this issue? I have tried 3 different cards from 2 banks! Never have issues paying online

Try another browser. The PayPal interface has changed and perhaps your browser is not compatible.

Try Opera or Firefox

boatman

I can recommend the HP Probook 4320s for £300(£400-£100 cashback from HP). Much nicer than the usual plastic stuff at this price. You can also get 3 year HP warranty for it which i have done off ebay for £16(ebay item 300554180016).
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_ProBook_4320s_1066236.html
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hp-probook-4320s-399-delivered-less-100-hp-cashback-299-saveonlaptops/980960?page=1

If you would prefer 15" then there is a Dell 3550 with an i3-2310m processor for a little more.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-vostro-15-6-3550-sandybridge-i3-2310m-358-328-after-quidco/993751

InDebted2U_2

Time is pressing so must get on and choose laptop for DD to take to uni. Was interested in the Samsung R730 for £399 but price gone up £50 now. The red colour was quite appealing (not essential though) and the chipset, HD size and RAM. These three probably more important than the large screen, as the jury's still out on whether it should be 17" or 15.6". Anyone have any comments on weight difference and watching films on these two different size screens?

SaveOnLaptops seem to offer 50 quid warranties for pretty much everything they sell, so presumably not manufacturer warranties. Anybody know about their 3 year warranties? Does seem to give this seller the edge when most places are asking £150 for a 3yr warranty.

Having bought DS a refurb 17" HP last year from Currys, which now has several faults (and the extended warranty for another 3 years comes in at £180), I've decided that refurb isn't worth the hassle/cost (especially when new prices are this low now anyway, and you can get a 3yr warranty for £50). So I'm looking for a new laptop only not refurb.

Recommendations?

stilltheone

InDebted2U wrote: »

Time is pressing so must get on and choose laptop for DD to take to uni. Was interested in the Samsung R730 for £399 but price gone up £50 now. The red colour was quite appealing (not essential though) and the chipset, HD size and RAM. These three probably more important than the large screen, as the jury's still out on whether it should be 17" or 15.6". Anyone have any comments on weight difference and watching films on these two different size screens?

SaveOnLaptops seem to offer 50 quid warranties for pretty much everything they sell, so presumably not manufacturer warranties. Anybody know about their 3 year warranties? Does seem to give this seller the edge when most places are asking £150 for a 3yr warranty.

Having bought DS a refurb 17" HP last year from Currys, which now has several faults (and the extended warranty for another 3 years comes in at £180), I've decided that refurb isn't worth the hassle/cost (especially when new prices are this low now anyway, and you can get a 3yr warranty for £50). So I'm looking for a new laptop only not refurb.

Recommendations?

That says it all.

I've sent you a PM

InDebted2U_2

stilltheone wrote: »

That says it all.

I've sent you a PM

You have? :huh:

stilltheone

InDebted2U wrote: »

You have? :huh:

Yes Take a look now.

InDebted2U_2

On a similar note, what makes would people recommend buying/avoiding at all costs (Acer is at the top of my avoid list!)?

Currently looking at laptops by Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Packard Bell, Samsung and Toshiba. Pros and cons for any of these?

paulmcn

hi, does anyone know if u can used the acer 3 yr extended warranty with refurbished tablets from dixons or argos outlet