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finally replacing PC with Laptop...
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What screen size and CPU are you considering?
I think you have to weigh up the VALUE to you of SSD in comparison to the other specs you are after, you may want a particular screen size or CPU and be prepared to add SSD later.
I have installed an SSD on a Vista system with low ram and it only really felt improvement in startup, there was still a lag when it wrote to disk for the page file. Obviously not as bad as with a traditional hard disk and also Vista was a dog of an OS.
Consider that you can get one later for £45, so if you have a number of options and the difference in spec for SSD is more than £45 perhaps fit it yourself. You can always put the traditional disk in an external USB case for under £7
I have one laptop with a duff DVD so I am getting a caddy for it for £6 on ebay and recycling that SSD, I am curious to see how much it actually improves as I have a number of identical laptops of different specs of Ram and CPU, certainly a lot of SSD fans on here.
It may be worth you looking at the Dell outlet, bear in mind these are almost all as new with cheaper ones being scratch and dent category.
Prices quoted are ex vat but you can apply code MayMadness to get 10% off
http://www.dell.com/learn/uk/en/ukdfh1/campaigns/splitter
Whatever manufacturer and model you choose fit is worth looking for reviews and youtube videos.
Thanks for the reply, tbh screen size and to certain extent cpu were dependent on the deal on offer. We've been using 19-21'' TVs with the pic so anything will feel small. Wouldn't want to go below 14. With the budget I have I wasn't necessarily expect anything special cpuwise.
I'm just trying to ensure, as much as I can that I don't get mugged!0 -
I use a 15 inch screen most of the time, I would prefer 17 but I have other kit hooked up to a 26 inch.
The problem is resolution, the better it gets the smaller the fonts, so many badly designed websites out there that 15 inch can feel a little cramped, but 17" inch can be a bit heavy.
Despite small screen size there are some nifty deals being proposed here, well worth considering with nice CPU and 8gb ram.Thanks, don't you just hate people with sigs !0 -
A comprehensive review of the Dell Latitude 14 E5450 here; https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Latitude-14-E5450-Notebook-Review.130555.0.html
Alternatively, if it's a desktop replacement, you might want something with an enhanced graphics capability.
http://mcscom.co.uk/product/dell-inspiron-15-3543-i5-5200u-2-20ghz-8gb-500gb-geforce-820m-15-6-hd-w8-1-1yr-rtb-wty-mln464/
http://mcscom.co.uk/product/dell-inspiron-15-5555-amd-a10-8700p-1-80ghz-8gb-1tb-radeon-r6-m345dx-15-6-hd-w10-90day-wty-mln503/
http://mcscom.co.uk/product/dell-inspiron-15-3543-i5-5200u-2-20ghz-8gb-500gb-geforce-820m15-6-hd-w10h-1yr-rtb-wty-mln451/
I like the spec of the Latitude and the design of the Inspiron 15 5555(only a 90 day warranty on that one).
Though if you want an internal optical drive, that would rule out the Latitude.0 -
You'll certainly miss a decent-sized screen and a proper keyboard if you downgrade to a laptop.0
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You'll certainly miss a decent-sized screen and a proper keyboard if you downgrade to a laptop.
Trivial to hook it up to existing monitor and keyboard whilst at home though ..
And as for optical drive .. who uses disks these days ??
For the rare occasion you might need one, an external usb dvd rw costs around a tenner0 -
I have to say your collective responses have been brilliant...too many recommendations really and i'm now second guessing myself (i was going to be so disciplined with budget too!)
At the start of this i was leaning towards the Latitude 6400's on ebay and upping the spec as much as i can. still am to a certain extent but i'm now distracted by the other recommendations and also wondering if i might hang fire and wait to see what comes up in the next couple of weeks.
I really appreciate your help.0 -
I have to say your collective responses have been brilliant...too many recommendations really and i'm now second guessing myself (i was going to be so disciplined with budget too!)
At the start of this i was leaning towards the Latitude 6400's on ebay and upping the spec as much as i can. still am to a certain extent but i'm now distracted by the other recommendations and also wondering if i might hang fire and wait to see what comes up in the next couple of weeks.
I really appreciate your help.
Are you joking? A laptop from 2008?
My recommendations are from 2015 to 2016.
Get that crazy idea out of your head.0 -
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