Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

the_mixer

a word of advice: just don't get the toshiba c660 as i Did after reading this thread. It has no wifi connection and has given me nothing but grief. Total waste of money.

Cliffy11

Thanks for that, we definitely need wifi

espresso

the_mixer wrote: »

a word of advice: just don't get the toshiba c660 as i Did after reading this thread. It has no wifi connection and has given me nothing but grief. Total waste of money.

Ignore this Muppet - it has 802.11b/g/n wireless!

Figment

the_mixer wrote: »

a word of advice: just don't get the toshiba c660 as i Did after reading this thread. It has no wifi connection and has given me nothing but grief. Total waste of money.

Yes it does!

http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/product/Satellite-C660-1J2/1119127/toshibaShop/false/

TakeThis

espresso wrote: »

Ignore this Muppet - it has 802.11b/g/n wireless!

The poster admits to having some 'problems', so perhaps we can go a bit easier.
I have found and refreshed their previous thread, so perhaps we can try again to troubleshoot their problem....if they are willing to stick with it.

Sammy-Jo_2

I have been reading the last few threads with interest as my son is currently looking for a laptop. He wants it for some gaming, skype grandparents, photos etc and hopefully some homework! Took some advise from a friend who has recommended Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 2nd gen i3 windows available on BHS direct £393 and 2.2% off with Topcash.

I would appreciate some second /third etc opinions if I can get similar machine cheaper it would be a bonus!!

Thanks for looking

TakeThis

Sammy-Jo wrote: »

I have been reading the last few threads with interest as my son is currently looking for a laptop. He wants it for some gaming, skype grandparents, photos etc and hopefully some homework! Took some advise from a friend who has recommended Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 2nd gen i3 windows available on BHS direct £393 and 2.2% off with Topcash.

I would appreciate some second /third etc opinions if I can get similar machine cheaper it would be a bonus!!

Thanks for looking

Too expensive. Have seen this model up to £50 cheaper recently.

Tallymanjohn

Just to add a bit of advice to muddy the waters. I've recently purchased a Belkin WiDi for wireless streaming to our tv. It works brilliantly, after a bit of setting up, but I noticed that they say it will only work smoothly with i5 and above processors, so if anyone is looking at upgrading then the i5 & i7 route seems to be the best bet at the moment should you be looking at streaming.

Cliffy11

Our nearest stores that sell laptops are Comet, Curry`s/PC World and an Argos, looking at the Asus they have for sale, which would you choose, bearing in mind we have a budget of @ £450 max ?

Tallymanjohn

If you don't mind waiting a few days for delivery this is a good deal:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-5750-15-6-Laptop/dp/B007KX8YNK/ref=sr_1_7?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1335547376&sr=1-7