Laptop or tablet

Poppy9

Want to surprise OH. He always ends up with the reject laptop which has usually been DD, then mine!!! Anyway now it's broke and not worth repairing,

I have a max budget of £300 but would be more than happy spending much less than this

He uses it for his bike forum, Ebay, You tube, podcasts, email and general browsing/shopping.

I will use it for FB, Twitter, reading newspapers and playing the odd game.

I think a tablet might more meet his needs but not sure he will like it but if he doesn't then I could have it and give him my laptop (oops 3rd hand again).

Don't have a clue where to start with tablets or laptops specs.

OH his eyesight isn't brill so he won't like too small a screen. He uses 15" laptop at present which is fine.

borse2008

Poppy I would recommend going with an Intel based laptop purely it will give your more power for your buck.

Any of these will do and a better spec then the toshiba it just wont be white.

http://www.ebuyer.com/613470-hp-250-...op-f0y89ea-abu
http://www.ebuyer.com/579672-asus-x5...-x551ca-sx024h
http://www.ebuyer.com/582338-toshiba...scg7e-02c041en

Out of them i would prefer the ASUS or Toshiba. Die to reliability and how robust they are. All will do the everyday stuff.

NiftyDigits

There is also the option of a 17.3" screen within budget.

DELL Inspiron 17 5748

neilwoods

Sounds more like, you are looking for something for yourself.

When you forums, does that include a lot of typing. IF so then a laptop would be ideal, yes you can decent keyboards for tablets but not the same just yet, they will get there.

scoot7

Poppy9 wrote: »

Want to surprise OH. He always ends up with the reject laptop which has usually been DD, then mine!!! Anyway now it's broke and not worth repairing,

I have a max budget of £300 but would be more than happy spending much less than this

He uses it for his bike forum, Ebay, You tube, podcasts, email and general browsing/shopping.

I will use it for FB, Twitter, reading newspapers and playing the odd game.

I think a tablet might more meet his needs but not sure he will like it but if he doesn't then I could have it and give him my laptop (oops 3rd hand again).

Don't have a clue where to start with tablets or laptops specs.

OH his eyesight isn't brill so he won't like too small a screen. He uses 15" laptop at present which is fine.

From what you are saying, I would highly recommend getting a Tablet. A Tablet is great for the uses you would be using it for and the battery life on Tablets nowadays are very long lasting!

scoot7

Plus, a Tablet is great to have around the house just to pick up and go. With a laptop, you have to start it up/shut it down each time you want to use it.

Yorkie1

If he has eyesight problems then I don't think a tablet is the way to go. Yes, you can increase font size using CTRL+, but it's a right pain.

NiftyDigits

All of scoot7's posts have been of a similar level of uselessness. Building up a post count?

flossy_splodge

have a look on Hot uk deals at the Lenovo tablet that is available through Argos outlet for under £90!!
I am just waiting for responses on this forum before taking the leap myself as it seems an incredible deal.
Good luck.
see here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360886886035?clk_rvr_id=684633678793

NiftyDigits

flossy_splodge wrote: »

have a look on Hot uk deals at the Lenovo tablet that is available through Argos outlet for under £90!!
I am just waiting for responses on this forum before taking the leap myself as it seems an incredible deal.
Good luck.
see here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360886886035?clk_rvr_id=684633678793

Let's hope that you didn't hold off...as that would have been incredibly....let's say, short-sighted.
There are none left.
I don't know why people make such a drama about ordering something, when it can be returned under DSR if they change their mind.

gik

NiftyDigits wrote: »

All of scoot7's posts have been of a similar level of uselessness. Building up a post count?

They joined MSE in Jan 2013 so they are taking their time!