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thechippy wrote: »

I had toshiba's years ago and they were always built like a tank.
The new ones disappoint. Keyboard is fab though.

This is a bargain and gets pretty good reviews. It would be a very good choice if you can live with a 15.6

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/241152

This is exactly the one I will most porbably go for if I go for the larger size..

thechippy

Spend wrote: »

This is exactly the one I will most porbably go for if I go for the larger size..

I did try one out. You'll be quite happy with it....:D

23n1th

Spend wrote: »

I concur..

- WANT: 13"-14" screen size
- WHERE: Portable to use around the house, to take abroad and use on desk, etc. (Hence preference again for smaller size)
- USAGE: browsing, email, web, youtube, movies, etc. Not gaming

For that how about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meenee-MNB737-Laptop-Bluetooth-webcam/dp/B004GGBUJY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1306972549&sr=8-2-fkmr1

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23n1th wrote: »

For that how about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meenee-MNB737-Laptop-Bluetooth-webcam/dp/B004GGBUJY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1306972549&sr=8-2-fkmr1

Ubuntu on my dell mini drove me...mental!

But thanks

asbokid

pompeyfaith wrote: »

Have you thought about having one built to your spec?

Novatech do this as well as a very good range of built pc and laptops off the shelf.

Personally id much rather shop at somewhere like Novatech than use currys and/or pc world as they know there onions and can offer very good advice where as currys or pc world will just give you the spill to get a sale.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/laptop/home/

I bought a Novatech laptop.. at the time, it worked out to be a lot cheaper (£279 for a core2duo) than the high street because Novatech is happy to sell their laptops and PCs without bundling Microsoft Windows..

Against others' advice, I took the risk that Linux would install on the laptop, and it's been running Ubuntu Linux amazingly well ever since. http://forum.novatech.co.uk/showthread.php?5166-Installing-Linux-on-a-new-laptop.&p=104338#post104338

Ditching Microsoft Windows for Linux is worth considering if you want to get a better machine for the same money.

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thechippy wrote: »

I did try one out. You'll be quite happy with it....:D

Ok, a simply comparison - you seem like you know alot more than I do. The acer, or toshiba q330.. Extra £180 for the size I prefer, better processor, RAM and hard drive. Justified..?

Quality/reliability wise also? I wonder..

thechippy

It seems good quality. The diff in tech spec I don't think is enough to make too much difference.

Of the two, I'd have the acer - a lot less money.
You'd probably find that side by side, the size diff is not that amazing.

asbokid

Spend wrote: »

Samsung Q330 - £450

Samsung SF310 - £560

Between these 2, what am I missing the Q330 seems far superior with much better battery life, and bigger hard drive, except for:

- processor I think, (which is not much worse than the latter)
- graphics card (not important for me)

So, is the Samsung Q330 a good buy?

Also any comments on the 13-14" mentioned in original post?

EDIT:

Actually, from what I can see the processor for the Q330 is actually much better than the SF310. So for £110 EXTRA SF310 gets you everything worse, but a better graphics card..

I think I am starting to like this Q330 even more

The Q330 has an Intel i3 350m (passmark rating: 2048)
The SF310 has an Intel i5 580m (passmark rating: 2872)

grizzly1911

Spend wrote: »

Ok, a simply comparison - you seem like you know alot more than I do. The acer, or toshiba q330.. Extra £180 for the size I prefer, better processor, RAM and hard drive. Justified..?

Quality/reliability wise also? I wonder..

If you get a chance try and see one in the flesh. (Am currently looking for one myself). The Acer hinges and case look less robust than the toshiba 660).

Toshiba is looking favourable.

Have you thought about Lenovo?