Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

grumpycrab

Wannie wrote: »

That does not have an optical drive.

If you would prefer a Toshiba:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660-320GB-15-6IN-LAPTOP-/330605239338

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660-1D7-640GB-15-6IN-LAPTOP-/350487118963

Both cracking deals (the deal above - MSI processor - NEO? - is VERY SLOW). NB. assuming you don't mind the risk of a refurb.

BOBS

grumpycrab wrote: »

Both cracking deals (the deal above - MSI processor - NEO? - is VERY SLOW). NB. assuming you don't mind the risk of a refurb.

Very happy with refurb - thats what i have at the moment

Wannie_2

stilltheone wrote: »

I only see one offer. Plus they claim it has only Windows XP, whereas you asked for Windows 7. THough strangely the model they sell in the main shop has Windows 7. So perhaps the XP tag is a listing mistake.

According to the specification, it looks like the Toshiba Satellite T130-13Q, but they state 11K, which doesn't seem to exist.

Bought one of these. Their description was wrong. It is a Toshiba Satellite T130-16W

So better than the expected single core processor SU2700, it has the dual core SU4100.

A decent buy if you want something more powerful than a Netbook and less bulky than a laptop.

lisa76

What do you think of this offer..........
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5085752/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/2%7C14418968%7CLaptops+and+netbooks%7C14419039/c_3/3%7Ccat_14419039%7CLaptops%7C14419040.htm
It's for my Mum who will only ever use it for uploading a few photos (never printing) and surfing the internet a little bit.
Seems like a good deal if we trade in her old laptop and get the Office package and free printer.
I was just wondering why it hadn't been mentioned on here.

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What's wrong with the old laptop

lisa76

it's over 10 years old and dead slow! i've followed all the guides on here and rather than spend money on memory she would like a new laptop - she also wants a printer. we've also not been able to have her go wireless (it was fine when we had it) but she's always had to be connected by the ethernet cable.

AlfiestheCat

Just ordered the Samsung RV511 A09UK i3 380M from Sainsburys for collection on Saturday.

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/best_sellers/121735441_samsung_rv511_a09uk_intel_core_i3_3gb320gb_156_blue_notebook.html

Went through Quidco for cashback and used voucher PQP4-3436-YGC6 for another £20 off PLUS can apply for £50 cashback from Samsung. Total price: £279.99 and cashback to come!!

Im a very happy shopper!
Thanks to Grumpycrab for posting the initial link to it.

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lisa76 wrote: »

it's over 10 years old and dead slow!.

If you post a hijackthis log in a new thread along with physical ram total and commit charge, that could be cured, probably without spending anything, and if it has a wireless card, no reason why it can't be wireless

If it's the log you posted in march 2010, it's full of bloat.

natnhay

Wannie wrote: »

That does not have an optical drive.

If you would prefer a Toshiba:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660-320GB-15-6IN-LAPTOP-/330605239338

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660-1D7-640GB-15-6IN-LAPTOP-/350487118963

what about this one back in stock http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Product.aspx?Type=SKU&Id=231297501

grizzly1911

natnhay wrote: »

what about this one back in stock http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Product.aspx?Type=SKU&Id=231297501

I got this in black for my son.

Good value IMO for the spec., similar ones elsewhere £400+ and even better if Toby Flood gets some points for the cash back.