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Elonex Laptop Computer £99.00

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Hi,

Elonex are selling a Laptop Computer called Elonex One for £99.00 plus £10.00 shipping.

VAT exempt

Many colours including Black, White, Green and Pink.
There are a limited number available, taking orders now with £10.00 deposit.

Two editions being sold, one at £99.00 and one £119.00

visit the website www.elonexone.co.uk for more details

This computer is ideal for children

This computer is not Windows based.
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  • frankcarruk
    frankcarruk Posts: 155 Forumite
    They're very low spec but okay for what they were designed for.

    spec.jpg
  • bluepricey
    bluepricey Posts: 809 Forumite
    im a techno phobe but my son wants a laptop for his birthday starts secondary school next year is this any good tia
    :confused::confused::confused:
  • amdavies
    amdavies Posts: 18 Forumite
    As much as I want to say yes, it probably won't be. Unless your son knows that he wants a simple machine that is only going to run a flavour of Linux, then you will almost certainly want to look elsewhere. While these are nice machines if you understand what they're capable of, for your average Windows user they may come as something of a shock. For general school work, almost any windows based modern laptop will run openoffice perfectly well. Without any other information, I'd head down to PC World and spend £350 on a core 2 duo (make sure it says "Core 2 Duo" and "Intel" on the machine) and ignore their pleas to take extended warranties. The extended warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on as the Sale of Goods Act et al pretty much gives you the same cover (I'm not a lawyer, get expert legal help if in doubt).
  • laticsforlife
    laticsforlife Posts: 1,313 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    I'm guessing these are best used for those who simply want web access, with not much else.

    Teenagers would rather die than use this, I am certain.

    It's not something he could ever tell any of his friends about.

    The comparison would be that his mates have a Playstation 3 and you just bought him a Playstation 1
    I didn't do it, nobody saw me do it, you can't prove a thing! ;)
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  • bluepricey
    bluepricey Posts: 809 Forumite
    cheers will keep saving
    :confused::confused::confused:
  • wendy05
    wendy05 Posts: 1,365 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    actually its not that bad considering the price ..
  • Adzha
    Adzha Posts: 2,192 Forumite
    Seems good for the price, being bought as first laptop for 3 year old, will suit him to play on the cbeebies website.
  • phanco
    phanco Posts: 337 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Adzha wrote: »
    Seems good for the price, being bought as first laptop for 3 year old, will suit him to play on the cbeebies website.

    be aware I am sure I read that this doesnt run FLASH based web sites so will be no use for cbeebies (or a lot of other sites ofr that matter).
  • yorkshirepud_2
    yorkshirepud_2 Posts: 1,219 Forumite
    amdavies wrote: »
    As much as I want to say yes, it probably won't be. Unless your son knows that he wants a simple machine that is only going to run a flavour of Linux, then you will almost certainly want to look elsewhere. While these are nice machines if you understand what they're capable of, for your average Windows user they may come as something of a shock. For general school work, almost any windows based modern laptop will run openoffice perfectly well. Without any other information, I'd head down to PC World and spend £350 on a core 2 duo (make sure it says "Core 2 Duo" and "Intel" on the machine) and ignore their pleas to take extended warranties. The extended warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on as the Sale of Goods Act et al pretty much gives you the same cover (I'm not a lawyer, get expert legal help if in doubt).


    What you do with extended warranties is try and use them as a bartarring tool to get free stuff or discount, try and get as much as you can with the sale and then if they are desperate for you to take it, say, i know you have targets to meet so can we do a deal, then cancel straight after.
  • Robin_T_Cox
    Robin_T_Cox Posts: 201 Forumite
    Don't let the fact that this machine does not run Windows put you off.

    Linux is a far better and more up to date operating system, low maintenance and with a free software suite full of programs better than most you can buy. The fact that it seems unfamiliar is nothing that a day or so's use will not cure.

    In fact, if you are used to using a mouse you will find this machine just as easy to use, and far less hassle. No more viruses, no more spyware, no more defragging, registry cleaning etc etc.

    This is a money-saving no-brainer, where Windows is an out of date rip-off that will only run on expensive hardware.
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