Laptop Search

LynnB_2

Hello – I’m looking for advice on buying a laptop for my nephew who is 14. He will be using it for homework, playing games, internet surfing etc. Want to pay roughly £350.00 maximum if possible. I have found these deals and wondered if someone could advise if any of them are any good or if you could maybe advise another option. Thanks very much.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/791558

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.202-2281.aspx

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=996547

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@2056720742.1195221020@@@@&BV_EngineID=cceladdmiekdheecflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=193229&category_oid=-27751

sleep2much

I'd go for the 4th one given the choice.

steve_r123

The 4th one out of those as it is the only dual core one there, however, EI arent the best make on the planet....

However, for just over £350.... http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4PNR&CategorySelectedId=11105&NavigationKey=11105&ExposedRefinement=11001

shazrobo

hi, just bought my son a toshiba laptop today from currys.
slightly over your budget at £399, it has pentium dual core, 2000mb ram and 80 gb hard drive. sorry no idea to do links, but google currys, its on their site

BritBrat

I would forget about a laptop and buy a Standard PC.

Yes it may cost a bit more but will also last a lot longer and can be upgraded.

Just my 2p.

BillScarab

He won't be playing any modern games on a £350 laptop either. Do you know what games he wants to play?

Does he need it to be mobile? Generally you get better value with a Desktop and as BritBrat says at least then he can upgrade when finances allow.

Out of the four you listed I'd go with the fourth.

fox2319

How about http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133382

Ok so it's got a Celeron processor but it's £300 and has 1GB RAM, 80GB Hard Disk and Wireless. Fujitsu are a relatively safe make too.

Regards

Jeff

isofa

Have you had a look at Dell, for comparison? Very good prices and options. Or use this site to show all the current Dell offers: http://www.dmxdimension.com/

motorguy

isofa wrote: »

Have you had a look at Dell, for comparison? Very good prices and options. Or use this site to show all the current Dell offers: http://www.dmxdimension.com/

i'd strongly recommend Dell too. Check out the Dell Vostro 1000, though i'd recommend upgrading all of these laptops to 2Gb if you're planning on running vista.

motorguy

fox2319 wrote: »

How about http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133382

Ok so it's got a Celeron processor but it's £300 and has 1GB RAM, 80GB Hard Disk and Wireless. Fujitsu are a relatively safe make too.

Regards

Jeff

Vista will run like a dog with that processor and RAM. :-(

imho

I have just told my friend to get this on one http://www.hotukdeals.com/deal/54566/toshiba-dual-core-laptop-with-2gig-

Seems like the guys at Hot Deals like it . £100 off so its £399
If i was looking for a laptop i would do what isofa says ,but i would look on Dell outlet,cheaper on there and guarantee.