The Great 'Cheapest Decent Laptop' Hunt

berbatov10

I have looked at lots of laptops over a period of time and have plummed for one of the three below (i think)

1) http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/508934/FUJITSU-LI-2727

2) http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-214EM_515039.html

3)http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-212EM_515033.html


I use the laptop for e mailing surfing the net and similar not gaming. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

Samanthas_2

giggles_alot wrote: »

http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?Description=UK_CL_Laptops+-+Toshiba&CatIds=21797,35750,90634&webid=398034&affixedcode=WW+

Hi, I'm looking to get a laptop and router plus ms office for around £500 in total. Not really sure what i'm looking for in a laptop (not very technically minded). i'll need to use it for a new course i'm starting, emails, internet research and personal use - facebook, youtube, music and loading photographs. Could anyone give opinions on the laptop above? spec v price and meeting my needs. Thanks

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That Toshiba I was looking at as well because you can buy a 12 cell li ion extended life battery that will give you a whopping 8 hours battery life for computing on the go

over time like all batteries this will deteriorate Dell do a Latitude E6400 E6500
very expensive Dell same battery life as far as I am aware https://www.dell.co.uk

I noticed that Staples website said businesses only and that the price listed was ex vat at 15% try ebuyer instead what are Staples customer service like?
versus ebuyer or amazon.co.uk have some reviews listed their let me know how you get on

Thanks

Samantha

Samanthas_2

SuperSal wrote: »

Thanks Bobby for replying.
The more I read the more confused I am, I do not play lots of games or watch T.V. on my computer. not bothered about it being lightweight, do need DVD rewriter and it will be mainly used as a desktop.
The Medion at Aldi seemed to suit especially with te spec and 3 year warranty, however they are sold out and although have loooked at the Medion site they do not seem to have any either, so it's back to the drawing board.

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These willl be back in March 2009 every three months approximately subscribe to their
newsletter on Aldi's Website I like their desktop too it was a quadcore featured just before Christmas had everything but ran on dreaded Vista Operating No choice
like the XP downgrade Vista Option that Dell do addmittely you pay for it though

Samantha

Samanthas_2

MiM wrote: »

I'm still deliberating!

I've just discovered that Toshiba are offerijng £30 to £100 cashback on selected laptop models bought before the end of the month.

Here's a link to a PDF of the inlcuded models...

http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/images/en/cashback/downloads/cashback.pdf

Anyone got any thoughts on whether this tips the balance in Toshiba's favour?

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Hmmm Laptops are a depreciating asset the minute you purchase your brand new laptop in the store by credit card etc it becomes secondhand immediately and loses 50% of its value this info was given to me by repo bailiffs lol

Windows Vista Business No XP Professional downgrade allowed?

Whats the best store for customer service in UK & price for Toshiba Pcs and what do which magazine think of them?

Samantha

Samanthas_2

berbatov10 wrote: »

I have looked at lots of laptops over a period of time and have plummed for one of the three below (i think)

1) http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/508934/FUJITSU-LI-2727

2) http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-214EM_515039.html

3)http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-212EM_515033.html


I use the laptop for e mailing surfing the net and similar not gaming. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

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Not familiar with the company saveonlaptops if any thing goes wrong your contract is with them NOT the manufacturer and of course the credit crunch could mean they will eventually go under paying by credit card is not always as wonderful as it seems.

Samantha

berbatov10

I am not necesarily going to purchase from these companies but was interested in peoples view on the specs

JDPower

berbatov10 wrote: »

I have looked at lots of laptops over a period of time and have plummed for one of the three below (i think)

1) http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/508934/FUJITSU-LI-2727

2) http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-214EM_515039.html

3)http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-212EM_515033.html


I use the laptop for e mailing surfing the net and similar not gaming. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

Firstly I'd discount the first one, not really enough RAM to run Vista smoothly. And of the other two I'd go for the last one (the £349 one), for the price it is the better deal of the two - faster processor and dedicated graphics (a rarity at this price). The other does have more RAM (but this is easy and cheap to upgrade yourself if needed but 2GB should be fine to run Vista smoothly).

movingforward2010

HP make the best laptops

boobbby

berbatov10 wrote: »

I have looked at lots of laptops over a period of time and have plummed for one of the three below (i think)

1) http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/508934/FUJITSU-LI-2727

2) http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-214EM_515039.html

3)http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Compaq_Presario_CQ60-212EM_515033.html


I use the laptop for e mailing surfing the net and similar not gaming. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

I would not dismiss an Acer laptop out of hand. Have a look at the feed back for this model.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-15-6-inch-Laptop-Intel/dp/B001G7PI26/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1233019677&sr=1-1

berbatov10

I didnt want to really go over £300 and the Fujitsu I can purchase for £249 and upgrade the memory to 2 gb for and extra £19 which makes it £268. Unless anyone has any other suggestions as a better option