Where shall I buy my PC/laptop?

ashy_mashy

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post a thread relating to my problem buy I feel it will also help others with the same problem.

Basically I used to use my sisters laptop and now she needs it. So I have to buy a laptop or PC for my university halls of residence in london, I don't mind which one it is since I don't usually take my laptop around with me. I urgently need some advice on what to buy to work out the best value for money. Since sales start tomorrow I thought maybe someone could tell me where to go tomorow morning to buy a PC/laptop.

Places I know of are, www.pcworld.co.uk(which has a big sale), www.dell.co.uk(which I can get a small percentage off using my student card), https://www.dabs.co.uk, https://www.ebuyer.co.uk, https://www.amazon.co.uk.

Also I would like a big screen (although not neccessary) such as this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/electronics/B000CCB0OG/hotukdeals-21/026-8565982-9202837
but I am not sure where to get the PC from. Is there any other place I can get a better priced monitor from. Please help and reply before tomorrow if possible. Thank you

ashy_mashy

also found this website recommended by a friend https://www.komplett.co.uk

ashy_mashy

i have also considered buying two monitors and linking them together, since some people in my university have this and it seem like a very good idea.

ashy_mashy

by PC or laptop I mean Desktop PC, or Laptop PC, sorry for all the posts...

Kazzea

If you don't NEED a laptop then a PC is probably a better idea as they are easier to upgrade and usually work out cheaper - have a look at https://www.Comet.co.uk https://www.pcworld.co.uk https://www.dixons.co.uk https://www.currys.co.uk (for the last three there are discount codes floating around the forum that can be used) - have a look online at these stores and you can always see of they will give you a cheap upgrade to a 19" TFT if you are able to ask instore.

ashy_mashy

for some reason I always hate PC world and think they are expensive, I really don't know why i hate them!I think it's because I feel everytime I go in there they are tricking me into buying something rubbish.

martinmarv

You may also find that the whole Dixons Sales Group (including Currys and PC World) have appalling customer service.
Mesh (https://www.mesh.co.uk) worked out for me, though some people have problems with them. If you don't mind refurbished products, then Morgan Computers (https://www.morgancomputers.co.uk) could be good - they are based in central London.
In addition to the online retailers you've already mentioned, there's also https://www.misco.co.uk

If you can afford to wait a few days, it may be worth buying a computer shopper magazine of some sort, since these often have comparisons of different machines from different suppliers...

albalad

if you do decide to buy online , remember to go through a cashback site such as greasypalm or rpoints etc to get another couple of % off.

BenL

You'll get more for your money at ebuyer.co.uk than Pc World, Currys etc.

ashy_mashy

ye, ebuyer seems amazing!I wonder if they will have boxing day sales?!

ashy_mashy

martinmarv wrote:

You may also find that the whole Dixons Sales Group (including Currys and PC World) have appalling customer service.
Mesh (https://www.mesh.co.uk) worked out for me, though some people have problems with them. If you don't mind refurbished products, then Morgan Computers (https://www.morgancomputers.co.uk) could be good - they are based in central London.
In addition to the online retailers you've already mentioned, there's also https://www.misco.co.uk

If you can afford to wait a few days, it may be worth buying a computer shopper magazine of some sort, since these often have comparisons of different machines from different suppliers...

are you sure mesh.co.uk is the right website?it seems to be a bands webpage.