The Great 'Cheapest Decent Laptop' Hunt

nwsuk

on the next site, they have there laptop reduced from 350 to 179, dont know spec as it says look on page so and so in the catalogue and i dont have one

nwsuk

Patel AVOID LAPTOPSDIRECT they are a nightmare company, search the forums for further information about them.

nwsuk

I bought yesterday

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1958161870.1230318624@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccgdadefmhdidikcflgceggdhhmdgmh.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=819568&category_oid=-34420

250gb hard drive, 2ghz dual core, 17" monitor, 2gb memory, dedicated graphics card (not shared memory) and reasonable brand

Everything i needed, also got 10% off due to the dixons promo and 3% cashback from topcashback.co.uk (use them on anything dixons)

So paid under 340. Good deal i think, ive looked round and not found a spec to match it for that price.

Also as mail order, if its not spot on when it comes, or its performance rating is poor i always have the option of returning for a refund under the distance selling regulations and only lose the fiver i paid extra for guaranteed delivery on weds. Though ive no reason to expect to send it back, but always have that safety net for anything mail order, so pointing it out.

patel1977

which model/make shall i go for and where can i get cashback also

Went down comet today and the guy told me Acer As5735 £388.00 it is a very good spec. You are not paying for the brand you paying for the spec. Still dont know which want to buy.

mswannabe_2

Mark_B wrote: »

cheaper here

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/product.php?sku=904249&camp_id=ppc_Froogle_search

Don't know if it makes a lot of difference performance wise, but noticed Comet Laptop comes with 4G memory, PC World comes with 3G. Everything else seems the same.

mcspanna

Hi All,

Looking to buy a laptop (obviously!) I'm a competent computer user but a technophobe when it comes to specs etc!

I need a machine to replace my (work) laptop which is a Toshiba Tecra A2. I have found the below on Amazon, any comments gratefully received! Am struggling to understand what software it comes with (says something about a trial version so will this cost me more money), I need MS Office (to be compatible with work computers) OH has a copy of office but he uses XP and this is Vista - could we load up his version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-15-4-inch-Laptop-Premium/dp/B001HK20ZA/ref=pd_cp_ce_1?pf_rd_p=136153791&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001G7PI26&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=15Q7F0SF7ANZ2C8B5Y5W

Is this a good deal and/or any alternative suggestions?

I do lots of surfing on the internet, no gaming, uploading camera images to photobucket, work stuff using word/powerpoint, have an external Hard Drive accessed via a wireless network so not overly bothered about saving stuff on a laptop itself.

Just want something that works quickly (ie multiple browser windows) but have discounted a netbook as I do also need the facilities of a 'proper' laptop for MS office etc. I understand that laptops are never futureproof but would like something that will last for as long as possible.

Dazed and confused already so any advice appreciated!

Thanks,

mcspanna

tripleh_2

My old mother (76) is after a cheapo laptop just for internet browsing and emails any ideas? please

Albannach1876

Hi all, looking to replace my come-to-the-end-of-its-life Medion laptop but I'm getting more confused the more I read things. Everytime I find something that looks good I read a comment saying don't touch Dell / Sony / Toshiba etc with a barge pole and I'm back to square one!
I use my laptop a lot, mainly for internet, (simple, several years old) games, researching and maintaining my family tree, storing photos and storing my extremely large music collection on iTunes - although I don't download a lot.
My current laptop has a 80gb hard drive, but due to the way it was divided up into C, D and E drives when I bought it, I've only really had access to about 35gb. Is this normal with all laptops? I'm looking to get a 320gb hard drive this time - but is it likely to be partitioned when I get one?

As mentioned, I'm looking for 320gb hard drive, 15" screen (no larger), not too heavy as I do carry it around at timse, at least 3 USB ports and preferably a SD card slot. Apart from that, the techie stuff confuses me and I'm not sure what I want / need! Money is not really an issue, although obviously the cheaper the better.

Any suggestions please?

chocolateteddy

nwsuk wrote: »

I bought yesterday

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1958161870.1230318624@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccgdadefmhdidikcflgceggdhhmdgmh.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=819568&category_oid=-34420

250gb hard drive, 2ghz dual core, 17" monitor, 2gb memory, dedicated graphics card (not shared memory) and reasonable brand

Everything i needed, also got 10% off due to the dixons promo and 3% cashback from topcashback.co.uk (use them on anything dixons)

So paid under 340. Good deal i think, ive looked round and not found a spec to match it for that price.

Also as mail order, if its not spot on when it comes, or its performance rating is poor i always have the option of returning for a refund under the distance selling regulations and only lose the fiver i paid extra for guaranteed delivery on weds. Though ive no reason to expect to send it back, but always have that safety net for anything mail order, so pointing it out.

How did you get 10% off was it a code as I can't see anything about it on the website Thanks

JDPower

patel1977 wrote: »

im confused dont know which one to buy. like i said in py previous post. if im going to spend £400 so i need to make my mind up. Toshiba, sony Or Acer.

I would say the Acer has the best spec of the three and is very excellent value at £370.