New laptop for uni

lindsloo

I was burgled in April... Bye bye my beloved laptop.

I know how to use a laptop if its ready to go. Picking one off a shelf, deciding what windows package and virus stuff is another story. My last one was a hp and it was brilliant, even at 3 years old it still moved like a whippet. Before that I had a dell supplied by previous supplier and it was fast (fast makes me happy, slow makes me sad).

The least spent the better, I want it to be fast. It may store the odd photo, not many though. Lots of research on Internet and use of window packages for assignments. Occasionally I log into works computer remotely to work from home. I do not let my children use it unless for homework and I'm sitting next to them.

Anyone have any advice? I do not trust sales man, so I don't want to walk into pc world like a sitting duck.

Thanks

gonzo127

what budget are you realistically looking at as that will make major differences to the spec

boatman

What size do you need? The regular size is 15" but if you want to carry it around can i suggest 13" or 14" and less than 2kg, do you need a disc drive for CD/DVD's or just use pen drives, you can always use a portable disc drive which you can get for £20 or just borrow a friends to stick it on a disc...

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/
Acer S3 on the front page for £350 if you use the £30 off code(S3-£30).
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/ASUS_X401A-WX350H_1287185.html

lindsloo

I'm expecting to pay about £450 from pc big brand shop, that includes the windows package but the less I can spend the better.

This is what I've been looking at http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-g6-2244sa-15-6-laptop-ruby-red-17419992-pdt.html

Screen size isn't important for me or a disc drive (USB yes). What is important is the keyboard as I touch type, I'll be studying on the sofa with laptop on legs.

Thank you so much for help so far

Cisco001

I suggest you look for intel i5 CPU.

I am not opposing PCW, but they have less choice when you compare to other specialist online.


And if you want good value, you can consider dell outlet like these
http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dfh&cs=ukdfh1&puid=85203e0f
http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dfh&cs=ukdfh1&puid=38c560a4

welshee

Cisco001 wrote: »

I suggest you look for intel i5 CPU.

I am not opposing PCW, but they have less choice when you compare to other specialist online.


And if you want good value, you can consider dell outlet like these
http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dfh&cs=ukdfh1&puid=85203e0f
http://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dfh&cs=ukdfh1&puid=38c560a4

links don't work.

Although i do agree that DELL is a superb make.

welshee

This one looks very good at the price.
But unsure as to what office software comes with it, which isn't a problem as there is loads of good free stuff out there.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-V3-571-15-6-inch-Laptop/dp/B00CFHPB1Y/ref=dp_ob_title_ce#productDetails