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Need to buy a new laptop - help
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dawnie1972
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My laptop is about to fall apart - i bought it in 2009 and its had some hard wear and tear but is on its last legs. So i'm looking for a new one but havent a clue what I'm looking for.
Current laptop is a fujitsu siemens amilo li 2735 with 160GB hard drive, 2GB memory, Intel 2 core due processor, 2mb processor cache, 1.83GHz processor speed. Been really happy with it so would like something as good as.
Current laptop is a fujitsu siemens amilo li 2735 with 160GB hard drive, 2GB memory, Intel 2 core due processor, 2mb processor cache, 1.83GHz processor speed. Been really happy with it so would like something as good as.
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What is your budget?0
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I'm a big fan of Dell Outlet laptops...something for everyone whether you want a basic unit or one with a decent graphics card for gaming.
All depends what your budget is and what you want to use it for.0 -
Not sure re budget as lost my job on Monday and can't really afford to get another one but will need one for job hunting etc, so cheap as poss but with good specA home is not a home ..... without a dog0
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fall apart physically?!!
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Physically and mechanicallyA home is not a home ..... without a dog0
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Toshiba Satellite C850-101 £203.980
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Again resurrecting this thread as desperately need to buy laptop now as mine is struggling to do anything without overheating and turning itself off. Have found this one - is it any good? http://direct.asda.com/Dell-15-3520-7369-Laptop---15.6ins---Intel-Core-i3---750GB-Hard-Drive/000550802,default,pd.htmlA home is not a home ..... without a dog0
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HP with 3 year warranty (I hope you get a new job by then!) £280
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=60799687&postcount=3If you put your general location in your Profile, somebody here may be able to come and help you.0 -
If you don't mind red or purple: This Toshiba Satellite C855 is ok for £230.0
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ACER Aspire V5-431-987B4G50Mauu £230 after Cashback.
Acer Advantage Notebook three year Extended Warranty here and here
First covers accidental damage and some International travel as well as the usual. Second, just accidental damage.
Check that it's compatible with that model before purchase.0
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