The Great 'Cheapest Decent Laptop' Hunt

rev_henry

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Not quite the same as you found really.

superstar_2

I am looking to buy a new laptop. Budget is around £350 region. I was looking at the HP 550 on ebuyer which is now not available anymore. Other recommendations? Would probably need them quite soon.

Thanks in advance.

superstar_2

What does everyone think of this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173882#

sukysue

If you read the discussion some ppl have bought it and seem to be very pleased with it.The specs look very good for the price but us mere mortals would gall at having to install an operating programme (dunno if thas what ya call it but ya know what I mean)lol!

superstar_2

sukysue wrote: »

If you read the discussion some ppl have bought it and seem to be very pleased with it.The specs look very good for the price but us mere mortals would gall at having to install an operating programme (dunno if thas what ya call it but ya know what I mean)lol!

ah, missed that myself. 2 questions:

1. Is it easy to install windows myself?

2. Its an unbranded laptop, so would be as good as a normal toshiba or acer or sony?

dekh

It's not difficult to install Windows from disk but you'll have to buy it first.

Alternatively a linux distro like Ubuntu would do very nicely and is free ... but you did say Windows.

koppite79

What does everyone think about this toshiba

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164329/show_product_video/playvid#

?

sukysue

I don't know much about computers but for the little I do know I think it's a good price for a good spec .

Mandark

koppite79 wrote: »

What does everyone think about this toshiba

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164329/show_product_video/playvid#

?

It's all right. If you see my previous posts, the L300 series is well respected as a budget laptop. You can't go wrong with it if you're planning undemanding work. Be aware though that Windows 7 is out on 22 October and PC manufacturers may use its launch to offer special deals. I would try and hold out for a few weeks.

drivebyargument

What is the perfect laptop under £500 to play the new FOOTBALL MANAGER 2010 game please...

I realise this is a very specific question and apologise for that !