Packard Bell recon laptops at Dixons (merged)

dc

Packard Bell is now just a badge like MG or Ferguson

It was an American Radio manufacturer in the last century that went into computers in the 80's, expanded, went cheap, selling to dept stores, got into trouble, bought Zenith, merged with NEC, went bust late 90's. Resurected by French wanting own computer manufacturer/brand, concentrated on Europe. DSG was main UK importer.
Has never taken off, a bit like Amstrad for quality, but says it is the 3rd largest Euro pc outfit.
Was taken over in September 2006 by Amstrad type Chinese guy that started E Machines which he had sold to Gateway and so had some spare cash.

Watch this space.

Nix

chartreuse wrote:

Can't agree with you there I'm afraid. I've been buying IBM servers and workstations for many years now, in large part for the customer service and 3 year on-site warranties.

Can I interest you in an IBM laptop? :rolleyes:

Kilty_2

UKCat wrote:

after bad mouthing them for years I daren't own up to friends to owning one!

UKCat

Yeah I'm in the same boat in that respect

Bought an Inspiron 1300 a few months back and it's simply excellent. Still wouldn't touch their desktops with a bargepole mind (Mesh Computers/Self build, nothing else)

chartreuse_2

Nix wrote:

Can I interest you in an IBM laptop? :rolleyes:

Depends on the model. I'm into tiny ones, an my Fujitsu P series is getting a little tired...

garym8

Hi folks - I've been looking for a good value laptop and have took the plunge on this one today.

the unit is reconditioned but comes with a 12 months guarantee and under £300 delivered price seems too good to let go so i ordered one.

maybe this would be useful to someone else too.

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0857587504.1168513687@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdgaddjlhlhhhkcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=3&sm=0&tm=4&sku=292549&category_oid=-28741


and here is the link to Packard Bell site with details about this laptop....

http://packardbell.co.uk/products/on-the-go/notebooks/easynote-mv/easynote-mv35-202d/productsheet-PB59C00001-805.html


Best regards,

Gary.

startrekker

• Intel Celeron M 410 Processor 1.46GHz
• 533 MHz FSB
• 1 MB Cache
• 1024 MB RAM
• 60 GB Hard Drive
• DVD ReWriter MultiDrive
• 15.4" Widescreen Diamondview Display
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• 128mb ATI Xpress 200 shared graphics
• 1 Year FREE warranty

specs not too bad either

jmarko

lellie wrote:

I'm not sure how someone can describe dell as robust.. but that's an aside..

oh, I dunno. I used to kick mine regularly... :rotfl:

jmarko

cattie

I think it's important to speak up when things seem ufairly biased & I've seen some of the posts here rubbishing Packard Bell computers. I have to say that my first 2 computers were Packard Bell, both gave me years of service & both are still going strong, being donated to computer newbies when I replaced them. I never had to use their customer service, so can't comment on that, but they do have a very helpful forum where other PB users are only too happy to offer help & advice on any queries.

Ok, so the computer I now have is Hewlett Packard, but that's because I got a great deal when buying from them when they were selling via Ebay.

danweb

garym8 wrote:

Hi folks - I've been looking for a good value laptop and have took the plunge on this one today.

the unit is reconditioned but comes with a 12 months guarantee and under £300 delivered price seems too good to let go so i ordered one.

maybe this would be useful to someone else too.

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0857587504.1168513687@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdgaddjlhlhhhkcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=3&sm=0&tm=4&sku=292549&category_oid=-28741


and here is the link to Packard Bell site with details about this laptop....

http://packardbell.co.uk/products/on-the-go/notebooks/easynote-mv/easynote-mv35-202d/productsheet-PB59C00001-805.html


Best regards,

Gary.

I ordered one of these, and it arrived today Only problem is they sent me a bl**dy desktop instead. So I have to wait for my return labels, send it back to them, wait for it to be processed, wait for the MV35-202D to come back in stock, then wait another 5 bl**dy days for delivery. Nice work Dixons. If I am extremely lucky I "might" get the laptop I ordered 16 days after I ordered it....
Great deal Laptop - If you can get it

maisy-mai

well I bought one of these and I'm chuffed to pieces at that price paid £279 with deals .was £319