Staples laptop

guitaruser

I am just abou to buy this laptop from my local staples for £549. Unless anyone can find a better deal or convince me that a celeron proccessor equipped laptop for a lesser price would be better.
Also hoping to negotiate either a laptop bag or a wirless router in with that price. Are Staples willing to "do a deal"? Thanks spec below:

FUJITSU SIEMENS Amilo Pro V2040

Intel Pentium M Processor 725 1.6 GHz
Level 2 Cache 2 MB
RAM: 512 MB (2 x 256)
60GB HDD
DVD±RW
15Inch TFT 1024 x 768 pixels
6 cell Lithium Ion

4 x Hi-Speed USB
1 x audio - SPDIF
1 x display / video - S-video output
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

rdwarr

I'd also suggest looking at this Acer from eBuyer. Options include a half-price bag or a half-price three year warranty.

guitaruser

I think the bigger hard drive and more memory, make the staples one more attractive. By the time I stick another 256 into the Acer its gonna be creeping up.

Also I dont know if you are familiar with ebuyer returns procedure?

I would happily buy individual components from them but not a whole PC.

rdwarr

I've been lucky with eBuyer in the past and like Acer laptops now. However, I admit to buying them at Comet! I use eBuyer for the warranties though.

twe

(N02631a) Inspiron 630m Qty 1
Unit Price Incl. VAT £468.84

Base Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
XP Home Edition, SP2
Memory 512MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x256)
Hard Drive 40GB (5.400rpm) Hard Drive
Modem Internal 56K v.92 Capable Fax Modem
8X DVD+/-RW with Software (No Media)
Intel® ProWireless 2200 802.11b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card
Standard Warranty 1-Year Collect and Return service
Primary Battery 6 Cell 53WHr Primary Battery
LCD 14.1 inch WXGA (1280x800) LCD Panel Std

enter e-value 1 - N02631a
change the warranty to 1 year

https://www.dell.co.uk

the above has less HD space, but has a faster processor.... also has wireless internet built in..... screen is smaller than the one from staples but that means its also lighter to carry.....

if u go with the staples don't forget to sign up for the free staples points card, you can do this whilst purchasing.... you can get 5% cashback to use within the store.....

guitaruser

Really wouldnt want the 14inch screen the laptob is to replace the desktop so we dont have to have a dedicated study area. I think the Staples one does have the wireless. Cheers for the cashback info, :beer: as 5% of 550 is a fair bit! should fund a case

savings4me

I bought this laptop last week - not from staples, but through a friend of a friend( who works for an IT company) It is great - I am very happy. Husband plays his games on th desktop and I'm watching TV surfing MSE. A very happy marriage!
Seriously - it isa good little puter. I got an excellent bag off ebay (for about a fiver) and if you have an Aldi by you, they have a notebook kit for £14.99. This has got a couple of USB hubs, a laptop light, a minimouse(which is excellent), a number pad thing (probablygot a proper name)and some other bits and bobs. Worth getting.
Sam