Sub-£300 laptop bargains.

Mat_Lock

Can you buy a Vostro for personal use ?? I thought was business only ?

Harrietxxx

Mat_Lock wrote: »

Can you buy a Vostro for personal use ?? I thought was business only ?

You can use the small business part of the site, just make up a company name or put in your own name.

DAMNOME

Harrietxxx wrote: »

You can use the small business part of the site, just make up a company name or put in your own name.

I ordered over the phone and was only asked my name - I was never asked if I was a business

Ms_Mouse

I imagine the info in this thread is a bit out of date now? I have been looking for a laptop for under £300 for a friend who will probably just use it for a bit of Word Processing and Internet Surfing. She wants a screen at least 15".

I had a look at val-u-computers.co.uk on the internet (not allowed to post link) and there seem to be some good bargains. Some of the best deals are for second-hand IBM Thinkpads that have Windows XP PRO or XP PRO "B".

Would only having XP PRO be a problem? I use a Mac now and am out of date with the latest Windows Operating Systems - the last one I used was XP and it seemed fine. I have heard that later Windows systems, like Vista, were more problematic than XP.

Any views on these bargains or buying from val-u-computers.co.uk would be gratefully received,
Best wishes,
Liz

Coopdivi

For secondhand laptops they're overpriced. Big Pockets are cheaper.

http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/cat.php?search=Laptops&nav=

Valu computers are selling a core duo 1GB RAM 60GB hard drive 14'' screen laptop for £264 delivered.

http://www.val-u-computers.co.uk/acatalog/cheap-laptops-under-300.html#M5/249

But for the same delivered price Argos Clearance are offering this refurbished laptop which has dual core 3GB RAM 500GB hard drive with a 15.6'' screen.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MSI-CR500-15-6IN-LAPTOP-REFURB-/360282832077?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item53e287bccd

I know which I'd pick.

Ms_Mouse

Thanks coopdivi (that name brings back memories!) I'll check those ones out :-)
Best wishes,
Liz

laney85

Anyone know of any deals just now ?

Coopdivi

laney, you'll be very lucky to find new laptops for less than £300 these days. However Argos Ebay clearance shop sells refurbished laptops which are often excellent value.

http://computers.shop.ebay.co.uk/Laptops-Netbooks-/177/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_sac=1&_ssn=argos-clearancebargains&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

For up to date advice check out the sub £350 thread on the Techie forum.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1147017