In the market for a laptop

Amanda4242

Hi guys and gals,
I have absolutely zero knowledge of all the techie info on sites when buying a laptop. I've been told what it all stands for but it kinda goes over my head. I have a little knowledge and know what I'm after, but I'm trying to get the best deal for my son for christmas.

I'm looking to spend £350 tops on a laptop that has a cd/dvd rewriter thing in it, that has as much memory as possible and pref with windows 7

If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd be most appreciative. You guys are always so very helpful! As I said I've looked at Tesco, John Lewis, Dell, Comet, PC World and the like, but the numbers and figures go over my head!!!!

BillScarab

The 4th one on this link should do, or the tihird one. Both the same price but one has a dual core processor one has a single core but it is faster.

http://www.dmxdimension.com/dell-uk/inspiron-15-deals-codes-coupons/

The 5th one would be good if the budget has any elasticity.

Apart from burning DVDs what else does he want to do with it? You're going to have a fairly limited choice with a budget of £350.

Amanda4242

Thankyou Bill What is the difference between dual core and single core processor? Going to have a look now to see, thanks

The only other things he does is homework and facebook!!! He is nearly 11 so senior school next year, so does need as good a laptop as i can get to last thru school, but my budget will only stretch to £350

Amanda4242

Oh and what are refurbs like? Is it worth looking at one?

Snakeeyes21

refurbs are fine, most are just unused returned orders.
I recently bought my younger brother one from https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk
or theres the dell outlet http://outlet.euro.dell.com/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySearch?c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh

heres a good one for £318.79 plus deliverY.
http://outlet.euro.dell.com/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySelected?lob=INSP&errors=0&c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh

Inspiron 1545
(System Identifier: EJPRJWTY)

Inspiron 1545
English Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
System Price : £276.00 + VAT


Operating System
English Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
Memory
Memory 4096MB (2x2048) DDR2
Hard Disk Drive
320GB HD SATA (5400rpm)
Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
NoteBook Screen
Display 15.6in Widescreen WXGA with TrueLife CCFL
Processor
Pentium Dual Core T4300 (2.1GHz,800MHz,1MB)
System Color
LCD Back Cover Black Matte Finish
MISC
Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11 b g)
Graphics Intel Integrated GMA 4500MHD
Battery Inspiron Primary 4-cell 28WHr Li-Ion
Base
Inspiron 1545
Media Bay
Optical Drive 8X DVD+/-RW

asininity

Wait for it.....

Amanda4242

What do you mean, wait to buy one for a bit?

Snakeeyes21

Amanda4242 wrote: »

What do you mean, wait to buy one for a bit?

I think they mean wait for the Apple fan boys to turn up recommending a mac for £1000+, it always happens in threads like this

asininity

Apologies couldn't resist more helpful try this: http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Extensa_5230E-901G16Mn_Laptop_LX.ECU02.006/version.asp?PID=933#top

Amanda4242

Oh right ok!!!! Sorry am at work with the phone screaming down my ear, up to paperwork and didn't understand! Yep I'm sure you're right! Sheesh, *if only* I could afford an Apple!

BillScarab

Dual core means the Procssor has two seperate cores so it's like having two processors in the machine. In theory that means it can spread the load over the two cores so it should be better. however software has to be written to use two cores and some isn't.

Personally, of the two, I'd probably go for the dual core.