Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

NiftyDigits

Smudger78 wrote: »

Can't open the link?

Works perfectly. Unfortunately someone has read the post in the meantime and has purchased it.

Smudger78

Smudger78 wrote: »

Can't open the link?

Ignore that, manged to open it but has now sold out!:):(

NiftyDigits

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Acer Aspire 5560G £319.99

AMD A6-3420M Quad Core (1.5GHz, 4MB Cache, Up to 2.4GHz in Boost Mode)
15.6" (Acer CineCrystal, 1366x768 HD, High Brightness, LED Backlit)
Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit
4GB (DDR3)
500GB
DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
Dedicated Graphics (AMD Radeon HD 7670M with 1GB RAM)
Wireless (802.11b/g/n Wireless)
10/100/1000 Gigabit Fast Ethernet
Integrated Webcam with Microphone
2-in-1 card reader ( SD, MMC )
3x USB 2.0 ports
Integrated Sound System
1 External VGA Port
Kensington lock slot
Charge Time 2.5 Hours
1x HDMI Port
12 Months Acer Collect & Return
3-4 Hours (up to 4 hours with power management)
2-3 Kg (This Model 2.5 Kg)

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If you buy it and like it, don't forget the extended warranty:

Acer AcerAdvantage extended service agreement - 3 years - pick-up and return Accidental damage included** £31.99


Type - Extended service agreement
Service Included - Parts and labour
Location - Pick-up and return
Full Contract Period - 3 years ( from original purchase date )
Repair Time - 5 business days

** Accidental damage to the screen will require a 100 Euro plus VAT excess charge.

Smudger78

NiftyDigits wrote: »

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If you buy it and like it, don't forget the extended warranty:

Has this got an i3 processor?

Smudger78

Can go through quidco for cashback too - what do you reckon?

http://www.tesco.com/direct/acer-5750-laptop-intel-core-i5-3gb-640gb-156-display-black/212-4175.prd?skuId=212-4175&pageLevel=

NiftyDigits

Smudger78 wrote: »

Can go through quidco for cashback too - what do you reckon?

http://www.tesco.com/direct/acer-5750-laptop-intel-core-i5-3gb-640gb-156-display-black/212-4175.prd?skuId=212-4175&pageLevel=

If it is what you want. If the end, it's just a standard laptop with an i5 processor and lower than is usual RAM.
Why it is that you feel that you need an i5 processor above all else?

Smudger78

NiftyDigits wrote: »

If it is what you want. If the end, it's just a standard laptop with an i5 processor and lower than is usual RAM.
Why it is that you feel that you need an i5 processor above all else?

I don't necessarily want an i5 above all else, just saw this and thought it looked good value... Think an i3 would be sufficient for my needs so perhaps get one of those with better RAM than on this if thats an issue?

NiftyDigits

Smudger78 wrote: »

I don't necessarily want an i5 above all else, just saw this and thought it looked good value... Think an i3 would be sufficient for my needs so perhaps get one of those with better RAM than on this if thats an issue?

What exactly are your needs? All you have written is about i5 or i3 rather than typical usage.
Chances are a basic Celeron with enough RAM will be enough for you.
All this agonising is most painful.

Get down to ASDA and get their £200 Medion and shove a bit more RAM in.
Think about what you actually need and will utilise and find that for the best price, rather than obsessing over the processor above all else.
It has been three weeks and you are still here.
Unless you are gaming or are doing some specialist work, it's really pointless to spend more in the hope of 'future-proofing' as some put it.
I'm running three and four year old basic machines with no issues.
Spend more if you like., but in the end what will you get for the extra dough?

dbond

Hi

I have been reading all the useful posts on here and just want a 2nd opinion.

I want a laptop around £200-300ish. I mainly use the laptop for downloading music and films. I want a HDMI port to stream football games too.

I think the ACER 5560G may be perfect but want to make sure.

Thanks

NiftyDigits

dbond wrote: »

Hi

I have been reading all the useful posts on here and just want a 2nd opinion.

I want a laptop around £200-300ish. I mainly use the laptop for downloading music and films. I want a HDMI port to stream football games too.

I think the ACER 5560G may be perfect but want to make sure.

Thanks

Even the ASDA Medion at £200 will cover those simple needs.
No need to cough up for a 'gaming' machine if on a tight budget.