The Great 'Cheapest Decent Laptop' Hunt

malcolmord

I'm not to keen on Apple - tends to be more expensive

Iffy_Wallet

Well I've just followed Martin's original link to PC World, "EI SYSTEM VIA 1.0GHZ PROCESSOR" which is now showing price inc vat £299.97 (HURRAH), but not surprisingly "Temporarily Out of Stock".

Oh well !

ccluedo

Hi all,
I originally posted this question on the another thread (Dell), but realised I should have posted it here :-[


I am contemplating buying this power laptop from Tiny(Time) in January...(waiting for any sales/incentives). Would be grateful for any/all opinions on if I could do better for my dosh? Also, what is better..and why?..AMD64 or P4 (prescott). Reasons thus far for considering Tiny are that I already have one which is 4.5 yrs old and has given me no probs at all (so far)! and that I can get interest free for 6 months! ;D ;D ;D

Spec as follows:
Processor - Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz HT Processor (Prescott)
Operating System - Microsoft® Windows XP Home
Memory - 1024MB DDR RAM
Hard Disk - 80GB Hard Disk
Optical 1 - DVD-Rw / CD-Rw Multiformat DVD Burner Drive
Display - 17" WXGA Ultra-High Resolution TFT Screen (1400 x 900)
Graphics - 128MB ATi Mobility Radeon 9700 Pro (M11) Graphics
PC-TV System - Mini PC-TV Tuner Fitted
Modem - 56k V90 modem
Internet Access - Supanet Internet Access Preloaded
TV Out - TV Out For Large Screen Presentations
Network - Gigabit LAN Ethernet built-in for ADSL router and networking
Wi-Fi - 802.11b Wi-Fi Wireless Adapter
Firewire - 1394 Firewire (Camcorder) Port
Card Reader - Multi-Format Card Reader & Writer
Sound - 5.1 advanced sound system and built-in microphone
Keyboard etc. - Advanced keyboard and Two Button Track Pad
Ports etc. - 4x USB2.0 Ports, 12 Cell Li-Ion Battery & A/C Charger, PCMCIA
Weight; Dimensions - 4.5Kg; 395 x 285 x 39 mm
Software 1 - Microsoft® Works Version 7
Software 2 - Microsoft® Office XP - 60 Day Trial
Software 3 - Cyberlink Power Suites (DVD / CD Creation Software)
Model - N2919

Cost: £1099

TIA

im333

can someone please post an in-depth review of the gericom aldi laptop that is coming on sale on the 27th?

raeble

There's a thread here and here. here

lofty_2

Whats the best Centrino or decent battery lifed P4 i can get for 1100 Inc VAT?

Ive looked at Mesh, they have a kick !!!!!! P4 laptop in price range but battery life is 32 mins.

Im told centrino has like 4 hours or so life which would be better but i am after at least 2 hours life with a charge.

webhamster

Those savvy will know of savrow , alienware type laptops , ones with prices that could choke a donkey.

Managed to find some unbadged versions here WITH 3 YR warranty inlcuded.

http://www.rockdirect.com/rockshop/itemlist.php?findclas=24 for 999 ex vat.

http://www.rockdirect.com/rockshop/itemlist.php?findclas=49 smaller hd , processor and ram for 899 ex vat.

lofty_2

any idea what the battery life is like on these?

webhamster

On rocks site some of them can take a second battery in the floppy slot , missus.

But they are essentially dtr (desktop replacements) for the gamer on the move , so battery life would be poor is an understatement.

I only started checking out rock after lots of satisfied customers statements , and of course they won som eserious reviews too.They have 3yr warranty as standard , some charge more like dell and laptopsdirect and yet the screen isnt covered etc.

lofty_2

Im after something to take to lectures at college and some of them last a few hours, so you see 30 mins wouldnt be long enough, need a min of 2 hours life