Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro Laptop £300 delivered.

Former_MSE_Lawrence

INSERT BY MARTIN: This laptop has now sold out - there are others mentioned in the discussion below.

Spotted this budget Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo V3515 notebook at Microdirect, for what looks a very good price, £293.74 plus £6.49 postage . Amongst other things it has a 1.8ghz Intel celeron processor, 512MB RAM, built-in wireless, 60GB hard disk, CD (but not DVD) writer, and Windows Vista home basic. This should be plenty quick enough for most people's needs.

However, if you don't believe the 512MB RAM will be enough (Vista is very memory hungry), instead of opting for another model, consider upgrading. Another 512MB can be had for under £16 from Crucial. If you want to add more than that, it's worth checking the prices at Aria and ebuyer, which are still both offering £10 off £30 through Google Checkout.

Hope this helps somebody.

Full Spec below:

Windows Vista Certification
Windows Vista Capable
System Type
Notebook
Built-in Devices
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Width
35.7 cm
Depth
27.1 cm
Height
3.9 cm
Weight
2.9 kg
Localisation
United Kingdom
Processor

Processor
Intel Celeron M 440 / 1.86 GHz
Data Bus Speed
533 MHz
Chipset Type
VIA VN896
Cache Memory

Type
L2 Cache
Installed Size
1 MB
RAM

Installed Size
512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology
DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
Storage Controller
Serial ATA
Serial ATA Interface
Serial ATA-150
Hard Drive
60 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Type
CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - integrated
Display Type
15.4" TFT active matrix
Max Resolution
1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Graphics Processor / Vendor
VIA Chrome9 VN896
Video Memory
Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Audio Output
Sound card
Audio Input
Microphone

Input Device(s)

Type
Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard - Localization and Layout
English
Telecom

Modem
Fax / modem - MDC
Max Transfer Rate
56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 memory
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x audio - line-in/microphone
1 x audio - line-out/headphones
Miscellaneous

Features
Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards
CE, WHQL, R&TTE, RoHS
Power

Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery

Technology
6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
4400 mAh
Run Time (Up To)
2.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software

OS Provided
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Nero
Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 85%


IF YOU SPOT A CHEAPER LAPTOP PLEASE REPORT IT IN THE POST BELOW

phil7445

"However, if you don't believe the 512MB RAM will be enough (Vista is very memory hungry), instead of opting for another model, consider upgrading. Another 512MB can be had for under £16 from Crucial."

Careful! Changing laptop memory is not as easy as changing PC memory. Also if you do it yourself it sometimes invalidates the warranty.

chibo82

celeron.... hmmmm

Babbler

Oh... its sold out now as well...

Searcher

phil7445 wrote: »

"However, if you don't believe the 512MB RAM will be enough (Vista is very memory hungry), instead of opting for another model, consider upgrading. Another 512MB can be had for under £16 from Crucial."

Careful! Changing laptop memory is not as easy as changing PC memory. Also if you do it yourself it sometimes invalidates the warranty.

Changing laptop memory is usually much easier than changing pc memory.
Normally its just a case of removing a screw to open a flap

shezbabe11

Toshiba Laptop 1 Gb memory and Vista home basic £299 delivered :T

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http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3337356/Toshiba-Satellite-Pro-L30-113-1-7GHz-15-4-TFT-1Gb-Memory-Laptop-Notebook-Vista-Home-Basic/Product.html

Toshiba Satellite Pro L30-113 / 1.7GHz / 15.4'' TFT / 1Gb Memory (512Mb Standard + free 512Mb) / Laptop/Notebook / Vista Home Basic

(5 customer ratings)

£299.99 Delivered
RRP: £449.99 | You save: £150.00 (33%)

In stock. | Usually dispatched within 24 hours.


Specifications

Processor
Type : Intel Celeron M processor 430
Clock speed : 1.73 GHz
Front Side Bus : 533 MHz
2nd level cache : 1 MB
Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
System memory
Standard : 512 Mb + Extra 512Mb Free - Total 1Gb (1024) Memory
Maximum expandability : 2,048 MB
Technology : DDR2 RAM (533 MHz)
Extra 512Mb Memory will require Fitting by end user
Hard disk
Capacity : 60 GB
Certification : S.M.A.R.T.
DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer)
Compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 10x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-R (Double Layer), 4x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 2.4x DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM
Type : DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
Display
Size : 15.4 "
Type : WXGA TFT display
Iinternal resolution : 1,280 x 800
Graphics adaptor
Manufacturer : ATI
Type : ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Memory : up to 256 MB
Internal video modes
Resolution : 1,280 x 800
Maximum number of colours : 16.7 Million
Max External Video Modes
Max Resolution : 2,048 x 1,536
Max Colours : 4.3 billion
Max Refresh Rate : 100 Hz
Non-interlaced resolution with max refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200
Interfaces
1 x DC-in
1 x external monitor
1 x RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
2 (Left 1, Rear 1) x USB 2.0
Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
Type : PC Card slot for 1x Type II card
Wireless communication
Compliancy : Wi-Fi
Network Support : 802.11b/g integrated
Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN
Wired communication
Topology : Ethernet LAN
Speed : 10/100 Base-TX
Topology : International V.92 modem
Speed : 56 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax
Sound system
Supported audio format : 24-bit stereo
Speakers : Built-in stereo speakers
Manufacturer : Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System
Keyboard
keys : 85
Windows Keys : 2
Pointing device
Type : Touch pad
AC adaptor
Input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage
Physical dimensions
W x D x H : 358 x 262 x 37 mm
Weight : starting at 2.74 kg
Warranty
1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension, uplift and all-risks insurance packs.
Bundled hardware
AC adaptor
AC Power Cable
Bundled software
Toshiba Zooming Utility
InterVideo WinDVD
Toshiba Disc Creator
Norton Internet Security 2007 (includes free Internet updates for 90 days)
ConfigFree
On-line user's and modem manual
Toshiba utilities and drivers
Ulead DVD MovieWriter for TOSHIBA
Security features
Main battery pack (by sliding latch)
System password security
Wireless LAN switch
User password
Supervisor password
Main hard disk (by screw)
Keyboard lock
Main memory (by screw)
Slot for Kensington Cable Lock
Special features
HD Audio support
SM BIOS compliant
Certification R&TTE
DIN GOST
The manufacturer declares that this product complies with the following directives and regulations for the CE-marking.
Responsible for CE marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH, Hammfelddam 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
CE Mark
CB report
SASO
Description

The Satellite L30 from Toshiba offers exceptional value. Equipped with a 15.4" Widescreen display, DVD SuperMulti drive and Intel processor, the Satellite L30 series is equipped for most modern day computing needs. Built in WiFi wireless technology, modem, and Ethernet port provides wide range of connection options to the internet or home network. + currently comes with a Free Extra 512Mb Ram please note this extra memory is included in the box, it simply needs inserting under the keyboard, a 2 minute operation.

rph72

While this all may seem like a bargain, I would advise looking elsewhere.

I spent over £1000 on a FS laptop two years ago, in order to take to the US with me on business for a year (i'm a photographer).

My laptop pretty much destroyed the trip for me, it was always going wrong, depsite having a 3.2Ghz P4 processor, it was incredibly slow and always giving me grief. It would literally develop a new fault weekly. The motherboard was replaced twice, each time i was without the machine for 6 weeks (one time it delayed (and reduced the time available to me) a trip to Utah by 6 weeks, whilst I was stuck in a motel waiting for the (promised) 7 day return.)

When the problem happened again (third time), a couple of weeks after the warranty expired, I called the UK "customer service" team who literally laughed at me. The US customer services where slightly better, but only after arguing and fighting them every step of the way.

I still have to use use the laptop as my main computer, unfortunately a cheapo laptop is simply not powerful enough for my needs, and I cannot afford to replace it yet. I estimate this machine probably adds at least two extra hours every single day to my work as I constantly have to reboot etc. The screen is pitiful, it flashes on and off quite often, and is incapable of being calibrated as you simply do not have any control over it.

Anyway, your call, don't say I didn't warn you when the UK customer service staff are treating you like something they stepped in. Good luck with it.

carl_east

I've just come via this link from the weekly email. I have to say that this weeks chat tips are rubbish. The free meal deal is rubbish and so is this. I would spen that little bit more and get a Pentium Centrino Core Duo processor rather than a Celeron. Especially when running Vista.

Pete.g

Im tempted by the Toshiba I'm after a laptop that basically I can use wirelessly so that I can surf the net in the same room as my wife when she's watching all her soaps and I dont have to sit the other end of the house on the pc.

Heard a few bad things regarding Vista too which is slightly offputting. Is there a laptop in this price range (£300) with XP on it?

What do you reckon should I go for the tosh?

Thanks,

Pete.

ScratUK

phil7445 wrote: »

"However, if you don't believe the 512MB RAM will be enough (Vista is very memory hungry), instead of opting for another model, consider upgrading. Another 512MB can be had for under £16 from Crucial."

Careful! Changing laptop memory is not as easy as changing PC memory. Also if you do it yourself it sometimes invalidates the warranty.

rubbish !!!

SenorGroucho

I spent the extra bit and got the Dell 6400 with a Core Duo processor, 1 GB ram and Wireless at £384 after Quidco...very impressed so far.