Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro Laptop £300 delivered.

alanw888

If you use Google checkout using E-Buyer beware I have tried 3 different credit cards and two friends of mine a couple of cards each. On all but one occassion the orders have been placed by Google and then Cancelled by them. On one transaction they actually took the money and then refunded it. On another after an email Google wrote back asking for a photocopy of BOTH sides of my credit card. A copy of the front of my driving licence and a copy of my credi card statement... THEY JEST who would be daft enough to do that!!!!
The main problem is that on NOT one occassion did they inform anyone that the order had been cancelled by them. Had I not contacted E-Buyer on each occassion by phone then I would be totally unaware of the cancellations.
E-buyer staff seem to be totally fed up with the Google checkout system and on all but one occassion (to busy to check!) stated that they would accept my credit cards (as they have in the past) and have dispatched the goods but no £10 discount.

So beware.

diamonds

beware Acer I bought a basic Aspire 3010LC for surfing - 2 motherboards, screen in 6 months and still overheats like hell, to the point even on a plastic serving tray you cant touch the tray it gets that hot ! Battery last 20mins since new not the reported hour, Acer approved fitter upgraded memory & it went faulty, niether Acer or authorised outlet will replace
it ! Most acers are add ons from the basic up, mine being the basic Aspire is also based on thier top of the range Acer Ferrari !!

Acer & BT shop dont give a dam! Credit card company also refuses to refund......ggggggggggrrrrrrrr

rudz

Acer...Nightmare, aftersales service poor, had screen, battery, heat sink changed within the first year, they scratched my laptop during service as well

shezbabe11

shezbabe11 wrote: »

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.

I Can't believe they put the price up already, well here is another site to check out, and it is £295 plus delivery but there is only 512 memory(extra 512 memory is only about £16 anyway and easy to fit) - also they are giving an extra 2 years warranty away(subject to availability), with every Toshiba laptop, think i will have to give them a call first and make sure it comes with the extra warranty.
Check it out here.
http://www.musthave100.co.uk/product.php?productid=16360&cat=103&page=1

Babbler

shezbabe11 wrote: »

I Can't believe they put the price up already, well here is another site to check out, and it is £295 plus delivery but there is only 512 memory(extra 512 memory is only about £16 anyway and easy to fit) - also they are giving an extra 2 years warranty away(subject to availability), with every Toshiba laptop, think i will have to give them a call first and make sure it comes with the extra warranty.
Check it out here.
http://www.musthave100.co.uk/product.php?productid=16360&cat=103&page=1

Thats a good price - depending on delivery... they seem to be "out of stock" on their site of the 3 year warentee though - how can you go out of stock of a warentee?

Babbler

shezbabe11 wrote: »

I Can't believe they put the price up already, well here is another site to check out, and it is £295 plus delivery but there is only 512 memory(extra 512 memory is only about £16 anyway and easy to fit) - also they are giving an extra 2 years warranty away(subject to availability), with every Toshiba laptop, think i will have to give them a call first and make sure it comes with the extra warranty.
Check it out here.
http://www.musthave100.co.uk/product.php?productid=16360&cat=103&page=1

Any luck getting through? I keep getting answering machine...

rph72

other wrote: »

I was under the impression that P4 processors (desktop) in a laptop is generally a bad idea due to the heat produced and power demands. Also £1000 worth of laptop 2 years ago is about the same performance as £500ish laptops these days.

I hear that, however I am only the poor fool who bought it, not the total idiot who designed it!

>I had a Fujitsu Siemens, in the space of ten months I actually had use of it >for about 4. It broke down so many times it was untrue. The motherboard >failed within 8 weeks and that was just the start.

I am sorry to hear that you had similar problems to me. I bought mine six months before I needed and about 5 months before I even used it (for economic reasons), so by the time I realised how appalling it was (and still is), I was in America and half way through the warranty period.

However, on the positive side, Fujitsu Siemens have made my lifelong boycott list. They couldn't give me another laptop now, this thing has caused me more grief over the past two years that anything has ever caused me before.

rudz

shezbabe11 wrote: »

http://www.musthave100.co.uk/product.php?productid=16360&cat=103&page=1

has anybody used this company before ?

Babbler

rudz wrote: »

has anybody used this company before ?

Going by their phone system (always hanging up to answering machine) Im not sure I would want to...

Crouching_Hippo

Yep - price is now at £349.99, so as well as the other offers, it might be worth looking at other avenues. I'm just changing jobs and won't have the luxury of a company laptop, so I'm on the lookout for a new one with basic capabilities.

I'm tempted with the one they are advertising on the TV from PC World, but I'm sure the advert said something about there being no wireless with it although not sure. For £399 and a Lexmark printer thrown in and the comfort of being able to take it back if it goes Pete Tong, this may be a better deal.

What do you think?