Laptop for 379.00 Be quick [merged threads]

dbilsborough

Not the best spec, and doesn't come with an operating system, but if you need a dirt cheap laptop then it might be of interest

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=84710&_LOC=UK

Product Information
PCCHIPS created the G320 series notebook for people who demand big performance on a small budget. Powered by an innovative FSB133MHz VIA C3 Nehemiah 1.0GHz CPU, the G320 blends sharp and cost effective performance for today's technology. Three spindle design delivers full function connectivity and full storage capabilities.
Features

Processor

Support VIA® C3 CPU 1GHz, FSB=133MHz
Core Logic

VIA® CLE266 + 8235
Memory
One SODIMM slot , expandable up to 512MB
Support DDR SDRAM module
LCD

14.1" XGA TFT
Graphics
Embedded Castle Rock GFX in CLE266
SMA (Sharing Memory Architecture), 64MB Max.
Hard Disk Drive

2.5" 9.5mm height, ATA 100/66 supported, up to 5400 rpm
Optical Storage

5.25"/12.7mm Combo Drive (DVD-ROM+CD-RW)
Pointing Device & Keyboard

Synaptics Touch Pad w/ scrolling button
88 keys with 12 function keys and 3 Windows keys
Application Launch Key

Hot keys: E-mail, internet hot key, volume up/down key.
I/O Interface

4 x USB2.0, serial port, parallel port, VGA port, RJ-11, RJ45, Mic-in, headphone, PS/2
Audio

AC97 2.1compliant, built-in two stereo speakers
AC Adapter

65Watts, Universal
Battery

Li-Ion Smart battery 4 cell (2200mAh/32.56Whr)• Battery Charge: 3.5 hrs/5 hrs charge time while system off/on
Battery Life: More than 1.5 hrs.
System BIOS

Support PnP, password
Communication

10/100 Base-T LAN on board
56Kbps V.90 Fax/Modem Mini PCI modem solution
Power Management

ACPI 2.0 supported
Security

Kensington lock, BIOS password protection
Dimensions

315(W) x 255(D) x 38.5(H) mm with Aluminum cover LCD
Weight

About 2.7kg

***Please note this notebook does not come with an operating system***

debs626

I have a very simular laptop myself (Looks exactly the same)bought from currys, Its exelent for surfing the net and watching dvd's, I have a usb wirless adapter connecting it to my network and surfing the internet at BB speeds. I also have it plugged into my sterio to play back MP3's, which has exelent results. Ideal for downloading pictures onto too. Must admit it needs more memory but for that price you can not grumble.

If anyone one is looking for a cheep internet surfing machine then this is more than capable.

pepperoni_2

Shame about the lack of operating system...otherwise just right for a friend of mine.

blinky

dbilsborough wrote:

PCCHIPS

They have a long standing reputation for being the worst motherboard manufacturer, and it's deserved.

Fake components, modified BIOSes to give fake values to the user, poor component quality, releasing virus infected BIOSes, poor build quality, terrible customer support.....

I would only take something by PC CHIPS if they paid me and even then I wouldn't use the item.

rogerramjet

PC chips were all you say and more

However, if I'm not mistaken they were bought out by ECS and the standard has improved greatly

urbanite

blinky wrote:

They have a long standing reputation for being the worst motherboard manufacturer, and it's deserved.

Fake components, modified BIOSes to give fake values to the user, poor component quality, releasing virus infected BIOSes, poor build quality, terrible customer support.....

I would only take something by PC CHIPS if they paid me and even then I wouldn't use the item.

Do you have evidence of these claims?
Especially the one about virus infected BIOS's
I'm no fan of PCChips, but can only say that they produce poor standard Mobo's because everything is integrated and support is very poor.

That said, i still have a PCChipsLMR810 running fine for over 6 yrs as a fileserver.

Coldfinger

I have built many computers using PCChips motherboards. A couple of them are still running after several years.

The others suffered modem failures, sound failures and boot failures etc to the point where I just could not trust them any more (usually failing between 12 and 18 months after making them). Sadly I have grave suspicions about these laptops, probably unfounded and due only to the bias I now have because of dodgy motherboards, but I'd want a long warranty on one of these before I would consider buying one.

rizla01

AMAZING VALUE -- LAPTOP for £379.99. Few Only!!

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BE QUICK.

THEY DON'T HAVE MANY LEFT SO CLICK ON THIS LINKHERE TO VIEW IT!!

Specs are as follows:


Processor

Support VIA® C3 CPU 1GHz, FSB=133MHz
Core Logic

VIA® CLE266 + 8235
Memory
One SODIMM slot , expandable up to 512MB
Support DDR SDRAM module
LCD

14.1" XGA TFT
Graphics
Embedded Castle Rock GFX in CLE266
SMA (Sharing Memory Architecture), 64MB Max.
Hard Disk Drive

2.5" 9.5mm height, ATA 100/66 supported, up to 5400 rpm
Optical Storage

5.25"/12.7mm Combo Drive (DVD-ROM+CD-RW)
Pointing Device & Keyboard

Synaptics Touch Pad w/ scrolling button
88 keys with 12 function keys and 3 Windows keys
Application Launch Key

Hot keys: E-mail, internet hot key, volume up/down key.
I/O Interface

4 x USB2.0, serial port, parallel port, VGA port, RJ-11, RJ45, Mic-in, headphone, PS/2
Audio

AC97 2.1compliant, built-in two stereo speakers
AC Adapter

65Watts, Universal
Battery

Li-Ion Smart battery 4 cell (2200mAh/32.56Whr)• Battery Charge: 3.5 hrs/5 hrs charge time while system off/on
Battery Life: More than 1.5 hrs.
System BIOS

Support PnP, password
Communication

10/100 Base-T LAN on board
56Kbps V.90 Fax/Modem Mini PCI modem solution
Power Management

ACPI 2.0 supported
Security

Kensington lock, BIOS password protection
Dimensions

315(W) x 255(D) x 38.5(H) mm with Aluminum cover LCD
Weight

About 2.7kg

***Please note this notebook does not come with an operating system***

Good Luck.


Riz

alpha112

Its that cheap because its not very good tbh.

redfox

As this was posted yesterday, I am going to merge the two threads together

rizla01

Oh Dear.

Been working too hard lately.

Didn't notice that it'd already been posted.

(Hangs head in deep shame while making a quiet exit!)