Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

wheelerdealer77

Nice one guys..... thanks for taking the time to reply.

neilj203

ASDA are doing a Dell Inspiron N5050 3GB RAM, 320G, CORE I3 Intel for £339.
Is this any good for day-today internet, saving a few pics and writing a few word documents?
I can't see any sign of HDMI connection on spec..is this good or bad?
I welcome any advice.
Thanks

grumpycrab

I believe the N5050 has an HDMI connector (for connecting your laptop to an HDMI equipped TV). Its OK if you like Dell (I'm sure somebody will be along to point you to Dell outlet where you may be able to get better bang for your buck.)

EDIT: just had a look on Dell outlet and the N5050 there (same as Asda one possibly) was a similar price. So the Asda one is well priced.
direct.asda.com/Dell-Inspiron-15-N5050-Laptop---15.6ins---3GB-RAM---320GB-Hard-Drive---Core-i3-Processor/000536851,default,pd.html

neilj203

Thanks for that advice. You seem lukewarm on Dell..What makes do you recommend?

roddydogs

Id rather pay a few quid more for an ASUS..........top in the reliability surveys.

neilj203

Thanks, you mention Asus as being v reliable. What else do you recommend?

Just spotted this for £329 at Tescodirect:
Packard Bell TS Laptop (Intel Celeron, 6GB, 500GB, 15.6" Display) Black

Is this good value?
Any advice very welcome.

grumpycrab

neilj203 wrote: »

Is this [Dell] any good for day-today internet, saving a few pics and writing a few word documents?

This will do for those tasks. £280. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220979771371

grumpycrab

neilj203 wrote: »

Thanks, you mention Asus as being v reliable. What else do you recommend?

Just spotted this for £329 at Tescodirect:
Packard Bell TS Laptop (Intel Celeron, 6GB, 500GB, 15.6" Display) Black

Is this good value?
Any advice very welcome.

At least 3 words there to avoid; Packard Bell Celeron.

Interhacker

Maybe you guys could help me, i curretly have a 4gb duel core toshiba (750gb HD)

Im looking to upgrade to a faster CPU and at least a 17" screen (20" if possible)

grumpycrab

^ for sub-£350? For less than double that here's a Dell for £674 (or less) Ends tonight.
A current 10% off code is 7XSRX3ZGZ5LHCQ
And -6% with Quidco http://www.quidco.com/dell/

Full blurb here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xps-17-2nd-generation-intel-core-i5-2450m-processor-2-50-ghz-with-turbo-boost-up-1157555