Is this a good laptop?

i_wanna_save_money!

As the title says really - I'm after a new laptop, and reserved this: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=1500002951&langId=110&productId=911672

at Argos as part of the Black Friday deal but I don't want to be too hasty.

Can someone check spec etc and tell me if it's a good laptop / good price / good buy please?

I am going to mainly use it for entering competitions, watching iplayer / 4OD etc, storing (lots of) pics and of course, browsing my fave site MSE

I'm going to be totally honest and say I don't understand computer jargon so I've not got a clue with the spec etc

Thank you

GlasgowTech

Asus is a terrible make of device in my opinion, for that price range i would recommend something like this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/544437-toshiba-satellite-pro-c50-a-166-laptop-pscg7e-00y002en

OR

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Lenovo_G585_Windows_8_Laptop_M838QUK/version.asp?refsource=LDadwords&cr!!!!!LD&gclid=CPrP8Y7eibsCFSkCwwodFT4AeA

i_wanna_save_money!

Thanks for that GlasgowTech, I'm quite taken with the Asus as it has a touchscreen, and though I might as well get the latest technology if I'm getting a new laptop as hopefully it will last a good few years before I have to replace it. Don't suppose you've seen a touchscreen in a similar price bracket?

Also, what makes Asus a bad brand in your opinion please?

GlasgowTech

I'll have a look for you!

But i can almost guarantee you that it will break or become faulty in a way!

Asus are usually very cheap to buy... Usually because their cheeply made!

LOL

grumpycrab

Asus is supposedly better than average but buying cheap laptops is a bit of a lottery in my view. If you can get a 2 year warranty it may be worth it.
(pic from feb this year)

Cisco001

That Asus is faster the those laptop recommend by GlasgowTech.

Asus with i3, if I remember correctly, that is with 2nd gen, and usually at £400.
That machine decent enough for your applications

BTW, Asus is not a bad brand IMO. Please google laptop malfunction rate yourself.

GlasgowTech

If you can shell out another hundred quid i would highly recommend the below:

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-flex-14-touchscreen-laptop-21728645-pdt.html?gclid=CMCnh8vhibsCFSj3wgodgm8ALw&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~~~Exact&mc!!!!!gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!20420092099!!!g!33829290204!&ef_id=UmU8pQAAATLDbieM:20131129101444:s

GlasgowTech

The build quality of Asus machines is atrocious!

I would never recommend one to an end user. I have had my fair share of their laptops&tablets in many different environments and none have lived up to 'expectation' (low to begin with)

i_wanna_save_money!

I do like the look of that Lenovo but not sure if I can stretch to an extra £100 hmmmmm

Also, just been looking at reviews of Asus and it seems they've upped their game recently and are getting good reviews...

GlasgowTech

i_wanna_save_money! wrote: »

I do like the look of that Lenovo but not sure if I can stretch to an extra £100 hmmmmm

Also, just been looking at reviews of Asus and it seems they've upped their game recently and are getting good reviews...

Last one i bought was around 1.5 years ago, may possibly have sorted them selves out...

i_wanna_save_money!

I'm torn - I normally spend a lot of time researching expensive items I buy but cos it's a black Friday deal, I've only got til 5pm tonight to decide if I want it or not. Decisions decisions!