Laptop Recommendations

bsod

Cotta wrote: »

Damaged beyond use or repair.

what's the damage, (last Septembers thread is a software problem, and requires a re-install, backup then hold down f4 when you boot the machine to get into Samsung's recovery solution).


http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/NP-R540-JA05UK

Cotta

bsod wrote: »

what's the damage, (last Septembers thread is a software problem, and requires a re-install, backup then hold down f4 when you boot the machine to get into Samsung's recovery solution).


http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/NP-R540-JA05UK

The screen is damaged beyond repair.

Just to clarify, the below laptop is my best option then?

Lenovo Essential B50-80 Laptop
£330 from ebuyer

Intel Core i5 5200U 2.2GHz
4GB RAM + 500GB HDD
15.6" + DVDRW
Webcam + Bluetooth
Windows 8.1 64bit

Cisco001

Best value for money for its specification with lenovo

There are other brand with similar spec between £350 - 400
Dell Vostro 15 3549

Acer E5-571

Cotta

Not great reviews on the Lenova on the link below, got me a little concerned.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/budget-laptops/lenovo-b50-30-budget-laptop-review-3580472/

Fightsback

Cotta wrote: »

Not great reviews on the Lenova on the link below, got me a little concerned.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/budget-laptops/lenovo-b50-30-budget-laptop-review-3580472/

That has a nasty processor, the 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron N2830. Avoid Intel celeron based machines like the plague, it's cheap for a reason as it's a rock bottom processor.

Cisco001

Cotta wrote: »

Not great reviews on the Lenova on the link below, got me a little concerned.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/budget-laptops/lenovo-b50-30-budget-laptop-review-3580472/

Not the same spec. Only relevant bit is the design. I am amused by its comment about screen resolution.
All budget laptop are with 1366 x 768, so what?

The reviewer should have comment on the contrast level/ viewing angel when doing comparison. Not with the resolution and saying manufacture use cheap panel for a budget laptop.

If you want reviews for laptop, check out notebookcheck.net
they are more 'professional'

Cotta

Fightsback wrote: »

That has a nasty processor, the 2.16 GHz Intel Celeron N2830. Avoid Intel celeron based machines like the plague, it's cheap for a reason as it's a rock bottom processor.

Any alternatives you recommend?

[Deleted User]

Cotta wrote: »

Any alternatives you recommend?

AMD are pretty good.

Both my tower and my laptop have them, and I've no complaints.

elektra

bsod wrote: »

is the samsung damaged, if it has windows 7 it's can be upgraded to windows 10 for free in 4 weeks time

Cotta wrote: »

Damaged beyond use or repair.

bsod wrote: »

what's the damage, (last Septembers thread is a software problem, and requires a re-install, backup then hold down f4 when you boot the machine to get into Samsung's recovery solution).


http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/NP-R540-JA05UK

Cotta wrote: »

The screen is damaged beyond repair.

As this is a money saving site ...

have you considered DIY replacing the screen for £38.55 and a re-install described above (if necessary/desired). I have a replacement screen from this seller that has been in daily use for last 2 years.

or does 'beyond repair' mean a replacement screen not viable ?

Fightsback

Cotta wrote: »

Any alternatives you recommend?

The machine quoted to you earlier in this post is a good spec for the price, if you are unsure of that model then whatever you choose make sure it's at least an i3 grade processor:

Cisco001 wrote: »

Lenovo Essential B50-80 Laptop
£330 from ebuyer

Intel Core i5 5200U 2.2GHz
4GB RAM + 500GB HDD
15.6" + DVDRW
Webcam + Bluetooth
Windows 8.1 64bit

then stick another 4GB/ 8GB RAM if necessary.