Sub-£350 powerful laptops discussion

The_Old_Bag

JDPower wrote: »

Cracking combination of offers to get a 3rd gen i5 with dedicated gfx and 1Tb hard drive for £386 (potentially £367 if you go through Top Cashback), courtesy of HUKD: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/inspiron-15r-intel-core-i5-3210m-win7-hp-15-6in-1tb-1gb-amd-radeon-hd-7670m-386-1378193

Sorry, posted this as a new thread, then spotted this existing thread - and your topic........

Hi techies, i would really appreciate your advice.

I have used computers as part of my job for decades and have an old PC and use of dd laptop at home, but want one of my own.
I currently use them for internet and using MS office software - excel/word etc

I will not be playing 'games' on laptop, but perhaps download films in the future.
Mainly use for internet and as before, MS office etc.

I see folks on HUKD seem keen on this deal.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/insp...age=2#comments
What are your views ?

I am an old bag - so beyond RAM etc I am confused about need for graphic cards (and which one is best, will it use too much power) processing speed, battery life etc etc.
Just as I get my head around one thing, something else is flagged up as important.

Also - I have heard so much criticism of Windows 8 - should I pay to have it upgraded or leave it as Windows 7.

Many thanks for any advice comments - please be gentle - I am definitely not a techie.:o

JDPower

The_Old_Bag wrote: »

Sorry, posted this as a new thread, then spotted this existing thread - and your topic........

Hi techies, i would really appreciate your advice.

I have used computers as part of my job for decades and have an old PC and use of dd laptop at home, but want one of my own.
I currently use them for internet and using MS office software - excel/word etc

I will not be playing 'games' on laptop, but perhaps download films in the future.
Mainly use for internet and as before, MS office etc.

I see folks on HUKD seem keen on this deal.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/insp...age=2#comments
What are your views ?

I am an old bag - so beyond RAM etc I am confused about need for graphic cards (and which one is best, will it use too much power) processing speed, battery life etc etc.
Just as I get my head around one thing, something else is flagged up as important.

Also - I have heard so much criticism of Windows 8 - should I pay to have it upgraded or leave it as Windows 7.

Many thanks for any advice comments - please be gentle - I am definitely not a techie.:o

It's more laptop than you need to be honest, you could save a 80-100 quid on a lesser specced machine (but then it is way more that 80 quids worth more machine for the money).

As for Windows 8, if you are only familiar with earlier Windows versions you're probably best off sticking with Win7. Windows 8 is claimed to be a little faster but will be a little unintuitive and may take some time (and patience) learning some of it's quirks. And you can always buy a Win8 upgrade yourself for the same price up to the end of february if after buying you are unhappy with Win7 and want to try 8 out: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/upgrade-offer

davethetaller

So is there anything out there, that is £350 (or less than £400), for a laptop with a 3rd. generation i5 processer ?

I have seen them recently, but now ready to buy !

Thanks in anticipation.

MEMBER02

Looking for a descent laptop,not very technically minded can anyone advise if this is a good one for price?any advise would be apreciated.
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/computing/laptops_and_netbooks/performance/123204417_samsung_np300a08uk_intel_pentium_b950_6gb750gb_173_silver_notebook.html?hnav=4294901825

JDPower

MEMBER02 wrote: »

Looking for a descent laptop,not very technically minded can anyone advise if this is a good one for price?any advise would be apreciated.
http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/technology/computing/laptops_and_netbooks/performance/123204417_samsung_np300a08uk_intel_pentium_b950_6gb750gb_173_silver_notebook.html?hnav=4294901825

Seems a little expensive to me, can only presume justified by the 17 inch screen.

bendonagasaki

which is better pleaseI have roughly £250 - £300 to spend on a laptop for my daughter.I have found three and want opinions on which is better

http://direct.asda.com/Dell-N5050-15...cm_vc=PPCXSLTP

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-650-Lap...item53f129d07a

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C6...item53f141b90b


many thanks

JDPower

bendonagasaki wrote: »

which is better pleaseI have roughly £250 - £300 to spend on a laptop for my daughter.I have found three and want opinions on which is better

http://direct.asda.com/Dell-N5050-15...cm_vc=PPCXSLTP

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-650-Lap...item53f129d07a

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOSHIBA-C6...item53f141b90b


many thanks

First one

JDPower

Good price for a 3rd gen i5 (as long as you don't need USB3 and don't mind using/removing Windows 8):

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_E1_-Intel_Core_i5-3110__4GB_500GB__Win_8__NX.M09EK.002/version.asp

babss

Hi could any of you techies tell me if this is a good laptop for my daughter?
Needs it for uni assignments her music and skpe and the usuall stuff!!


HP Pavilion g6-2244sa 15.6" Laptop - Ruby Red £379.00 cash back is available
thanks
brenda

awesome2_2

Hi Guys
Could I ask some advise please? Want to get my dd a laptop sshe will use it for college work internet music itunes and watching dvds.
I have been looking at these two mainky because of my budget and the interest free credit cannot stretch to paying in full
Could I have your expert opinion please on which is the best
Have looked at some reviews and soneone has put for the Acer it took 3 hrs to remove the preloaded rubbish it comes with is this a must?

Thanks
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5089105.htm#
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http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5088993.htm