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jaydeeuk1

Keep an eye out on Currys refurbs. We got a HP Pavilion g6-2210sa For £299 inc delivery at weekend, other than the box it was brand new. Cheaper in red for some reason.

Decent spec too for the price

15.6"
i5-3210M processor
6 GB
1 TB hd

Only weak point is the relatively low res screen.

Usually appear every few days.

NiftyDigits

Cisco001 wrote: »

With £500 - 600, you can go for intel i7

These two are the best spec I manage to find under £600
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/MSI_CX61_1356341.html
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_V3-571G_1337250.html

However, for your use, you can simply go for i7 or i5 machine with integrated GPU

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AW6ZKJI/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_C850-1H8_1346510.html

What use is an i7 when he is just downloading the odd movie?
If it's a Desktop replacement, he be dropping down to a relatively small and low resolution screen. An i7 processor won't help with that.
As above, if dropping down, he might as well just spend between £200 and £300 for a half decent laptop and get an extended warranty.

Cisco001

NiftyDigits wrote: »

What use is an i7 when he is just downloading the odd movie?
If it's a Desktop replacement, he be dropping down to a relatively small and low resolution screen. An i7 processor won't help with that.
As above, if dropping down, he might as well just spend between £200 and £300 for a half decent laptop and get an extended warranty.

I am not saying he need a i7. I just inform him what is the best spec availible with his budget.

If you clicked on the last link, it is a toshiba i5 for £380 only.
Laptop direct sell that with £400, but they offer 3 year warranty for extra £40.

NiftyDigits

Cisco001 wrote: »

I am not saying he need a i7. I just inform him what is the best spec availible with his budget.

If you clicked on the last link, it is a toshiba i5 for £380 only.
Laptop direct sell that with £400, but they offer 3 year warranty for extra £40.

I understand. Debate is for the benefit of the OP. Personally, I would take the 'manufacturer' extended warranty, even if I had to pay a little more... or less.