Need recommendations for a new laptop to run small home based business

HereAgain_2

Jamie_Carter wrote: »

So what don't you understand? :rotfl:

The link was to the Dell business laptop page, where there are a number of options within the OP's budget.

Very Money Saving. I'm sure they'll be pleased with your link.

HereAgain_2

Jamie_Carter wrote: »

I know that the Celeron simply wasn't up to the job for my business. Obviously it would depend on the OP's exact requirements. But there is no point in getting one that struggles, and has to be replaced in a year or so. Which is what happened to me and my business partner, when both of our Celeron laptops weren't up to the job.

It is best to go for the best specification to fit your budget.

Just because you find a Celeron processor suitable for you, doesn't mean it is suitable for all small businesses.

That is why I am going by what the OP has written and am unconcerned about the way that you ran your business.

Though should mention that I managed to run a reasonably successful business using a single core Celeron processor with a benchmark of less than 20% of the current Celerons. I only upgraded as I wanted to use the machine as a Media Centre and then I only upgraded the Graphics card.

A poor workman blames his tools.

Anyway, this is all a moot point, as the OP can buy the machine, try it and return it if it doesn't fit. No worries.

HereAgain_2

Seriously folks, nothing wrong with having differing opinions. But there seems to be a dearth of actual good value recommendations on this thread.

Which machines with which combination is warranty is recommended to the OP?
Put some real good value choices down.
Mine is but one opinion and I stand by it, given the information given.

But I see no other financially attractive options being presented.

Jamie_Carter

HereAgain wrote: »

Very Money Saving. I'm sure they'll be pleased with your link.

So you think it is 'money saving' if they buy a second hand refurbished laptop that may not be up to the job do you??

Jamie_Carter

HereAgain wrote: »

That is why I am going by what the OP has written and am unconcerned about the way that you ran your business.

Though should mention that I managed to run a reasonably successful business using a single core Celeron processor with a benchmark of less than 20% of the current Celerons. I only upgraded as I wanted to use the machine as a Media Centre and then I only upgraded the Graphics card.

A poor workman blames his tools.

Anyway, this is all a moot point, as the OP can buy the machine, try it and return it if it doesn't fit. No worries.

And how can they do that if they find that it isn't suitable after a few months???

Jamie_Carter

HereAgain wrote: »

Seriously folks, nothing wrong with having differing opinions. But there seems to be a dearth of actual good value recommendations on this thread.

Which machines with which combination is warranty is recommended to the OP?
Put some real good value choices down.
Mine is but one opinion and I stand by it, given the information given.

But I see no other financially attractive options being presented.

Well why not wait to hear back from the OP again, rather than shouting down others who recommend a new higher spec processor for long term business use?

HereAgain_2

If the OP is nervous of 'as new', then she can cover all bases with this newFujitsu AH532 MX302GB with a third generation i3 processor for £289.99.

If she wanted a bit more screen, she could do worse than to get one of the 17" DELL machines for around £320.

But the Toshiba will do the trick, even more so with another £25 4GB RAM module.

I'm running a Celeron with 2GB RAM, have two browsers with perhaps 40 tabs open, am listening to music and now just opening FaceBook up to check on friends progress.
You really don't need super fast processor, unless you need super fast processor. By the sound of what the OP has written, they don't need it.

Jamie_Carter

Or they could look here (some of them are also refurbs): http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/c/404/Laptops-Netbooks/

HereAgain_2

Jamie_Carter wrote: »

So you think it is 'money saving' if they buy a second hand refurbished laptop that may not be up to the job do you??

Seems that you are rather labouring the point.

But, I and many other who have purchased, know that the machines come in as new condition, being barely touched. Often with the original plastic stuck on in places.

I think the OP will no quite quickly if it is 'not up to the job'.

Most 'Techies' would know that you simply don't need the kind of processing power that you are desperately trying to convince the OP they might need.

Why is it that I can do all this on my old Dual Core Celeron processor? Running Windows 7 on 2GB of RAM?
How is it possible that I succeeded where you failed?

Perhaps you purchased a single core Celeron with inadequate RAM....who knows?

You still haven't explained your comment in post #10. Seems like you are the kind of person who hits and runs.
How about clarifying your statement instead of slinging mud and hoping that it sticks?

HereAgain_2

Jamie_Carter wrote: »

Or they could look here (some of them are also refurbs): http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/c/404/Laptops-Netbooks/

Which do you recommend?