I need to buy a laptop (help!)

Zziggi

Thanks for the advice guys.

So where is generally the best place to look for a laptop? Is there one retailer that tends to be the most competitive?

Thanks

Zziggi

so when is vista coming out?

superscaper

Zziggi wrote:

so when is vista coming out?

You can buy it on a new pc already. If you want to buy separate retail packs then they're officially released tomorrow.

Zagu

Zziggi wrote:

so when is vista coming out?

Tomorrow. Obviously it will take a while for the prices to adjust...

Joolsy_2

The spec you've been quoted is a fairly good one which will set you back about £500, I wouldn't splash out any more than that for it. There's some good sellers on ebay, but please check out the feedback of sellers before even considering it, there's plenty of scammers on there as well. I'd recommend a dell inspiron 6400

ITtim

I'm wondering if it's just my box that's not good then, if everyone else thinks that 512 is fine.

It's just little things bother me, like it can take 2 or 3 seconds for explorer to load. Am I being too fussy?

I wonder if it's all the junk acer installed on it slowing it down.

Maybe I'll try a clean XP install and see if that's any better.

I ran my lappy on 512 for a long time. no problems. I have laptops running on 256 here which are useable for office and email etc. Its worth making sure you have all the fancy windows stuff disbaled. go to properties on my computer and then to advanced and then performance setttings. select 'best perfromance' makes like so much more bearable!

As for where to get a laptop. then i sugest pc world clearance. if you check there regularly you'll get a good open box deal. otherwise dell are usually the best port of call. if money is no issue then get a Toshiba.

Idiophreak

I'd suggest checking tesco - they're normally pretty good on price and you get clubcard points too! (a £500 lappy would give you £20 back in deals)

millwalll

Zziggi wrote:

so when is vista coming out?

if you buy a new laptop you might be able to get vista for free or at a cheaper price i got new laptop from pc world

# Intel Celeron M Processor 430 1.73GHz
# 533MHz FSB
# 1MB Cache
# 1024MB RAM
# 80 GB Hard Drive
# DVD ReWriter MultiDrive
# 15.4" Widescreen Display
# Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
# 128MB Intel UMA 950 Graphics
# 1 year Free warranty

Specification for this ADVENT 7113
Processor Type CELERON M 430
Processor speed 1.73 mhz
Memory Size 1024 mb
Memory Type DDR II
Hard Drive Capacity 80 Gb
Optical Drives DVDRW Dual Layer
CD-ROM Speed 48 x
CD-RW Speed. 24 x
DVD-ROM Speed 24 x
DVD-RW Speed 8 x
Floppy Disk Drive No
Screen Size/Type 15.4"
Graphics Card Type INTEL UMA
Graphics Memory 128mb UMA mb
TV-out No
Sound Type AC97
Modem Type 56k
Wireless Enabled Yes
No. of USB Connections 3
No. of Firewire Connections 0
Infrared Port Included No
Other Interfaces Express Card Slot
Battery Type LI-ION
Battery life (up to) 2 hours
Software Titles Included Works 8.5
Operating system VISTA PREMIUM
Weight 2.8 kg
Height 36 mm
Width 358 mm
Depth 258 mm
Colour SILVER

was £449