Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

Emuchops

Looking for a cheap laptop for browsing, blogging and tweeting. Nothing fancy required, just something fairly quick. Looking at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660D-1CV-500GB-3GB-15-6-INCH-LAPTOP-BLACK-/350557340125#ht_2566wt_1139
from the Argos Ebay Outlet. I would like to know if anyone has had a computer from here and was it OK? I'm a bit worried about it being 'refurbished' too, although 12mth warranty sounds good.
Any help much appreciated.

TakeThis

Emuchops wrote: »

Looking for a cheap laptop for browsing, blogging and tweeting. Nothing fancy required, just something fairly quick. Looking at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C660D-1CV-500GB-3GB-15-6-INCH-LAPTOP-BLACK-/350557340125#ht_2566wt_1139
from the Argos Ebay Outlet. I would like to know if anyone has had a computer from here and was it OK? I'm a bit worried about it being 'refurbished' too, although 12mth warranty sounds good.
Any help much appreciated.

It's gone. Next time, buy first and worry later.

They have a seven day 'no quibble' return policy. So if you don't like it, send it back for a full refund.
Many items will arrive 'as new'. But if something arrives and you are not happy, return it.

Emuchops

!!!!!!. Will keep looking-thanks.

boqq_2

Just ordered this. http://m.tesco.com/mt/www.tesco.com/direct/dell-inspiron-n5050-laptop-intel-core-i5-4gb-500gb-156-display-black/215-1022.prd?skuId=215-1022&pageLevel=&sc_cmp=pcp_GSF__215-1022
Do you think it's worth it? Still have the option to return it. .. Got ten pounds off with a voucher. Thanks for your thoughts.

JDPower

boqq wrote: »

Just ordered this. http://m.tesco.com/mt/www.tesco.com/direct/dell-inspiron-n5050-laptop-intel-core-i5-4gb-500gb-156-display-black/215-1022.prd?skuId=215-1022&pageLevel=&sc_cmp=pcp_GSF__215-1022
Do you think it's worth it? Still have the option to return it. .. Got ten pounds off with a voucher. Thanks for your thoughts.

Seems reasonable to me, a second gen i5 under £400. Some people claim Dells consumer models aren't quite as reliable as their business models, but better a Dell than some other makes in that price bracket IMO

lordra

boqq wrote: »

Just ordered this.
Do you think it's worth it? Still have the option to return it. .. Got ten pounds off with a voucher. Thanks for your thoughts.

I don't know. What do you use this for? Dell is good for warranty purposes, will go with them anyday just for that reason. You could wait a bit cos the new 3rd gen intel processors are here and lappies are already shipping out. Which means a price drop on the current range of 2nd gen Core i processors.
Look for at least 8gb ram, as 4 just doesn't cut it any more. 4gb DDR3 1066MHZ Ram costs just £17, so if you have a slot for upgrading, then factor that in as well. Nearly £400 for this? I don't know.

m5rcc

HP G6 A8 Quad Core 6GB Ram 1TB HDD Refurb @ Currys £319.99

jadesyb

BRAND NEW (NOT EX DEMO) Acer 5733

8gb ram
intel i3 380m processor (2.53ghz)
500gb hd
windows 7 64bit
free delivery

£339 - best ive seen for a while

cant post a link as im new but its on ebay basically!!

Dexters_Indignation

m5rcc wrote: »

"hp-pavilion-g6-1220sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-charcoal-grey-12263581-pdt.html?srcid=369"]HP G6 A8 Quad Core 6GB Ram 1TB HDD Refurb @ Currys £319.99

I could not resist.
It arrived today, its smashing.
It may not be an apple but for now it will do.

Thanks to M5RCC

You are as cool as yeti in a pond...

Dexters_Indignation

m5rcc wrote: »

HP G6 A8 Quad Core 6GB Ram 1TB HDD Refurb @ Currys £319.99

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-g6-1220sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-charcoal-grey-12263581-pdt.html

Still a great deal.
Mine is still going...

Thanks again m5rcc