Is This Worth The Money?

MoneySavingStudent_2 · 2 June 2008 at 4:23PM

Hello!
Im wanting to buy a new laptop. Ive done some research and i think this one would be good for me.
I need something with a dedicated graphics card 512MB+ and at least 2.0ghz processor! Also with as much RAM as possible and at least a 250GB hard drive.

I think this one is ok? But i was wanting to know what everyone thought?
http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/444537/ACER-AS6920G-6A4G25M

Is this worth the money? I can get 5% off it as i found a code that works making it £665 with free delivery etc.

What does everyone think? Can anyone recommend something? I really need help?! The cheapest ive found it is at comet with the discount code!

Thanks!

CHR15 · 2 June 2008 at 5:18PM

Looks okay to me.

Price is the same as online

You may be able to still get 3.5% through Quidco too

BillScarab · 2 June 2008 at 5:25PM

Why do you need dedicated graphics? Bear in mind that you will only see about 3.5 Gb of RAM and the Graphics card is using 512Mb and some is reserved for the BIOS etc.

MoneySavingStudent_2 · 2 June 2008 at 5:38PM

Ive been told that the programs i use at uni will run better on a dedicated graphics card. I use 3dmax and stuff cause im a computer game design student.

Thanks CHR15!

BillScarab · 2 June 2008 at 5:43PM

Ahh, fair enough then. Looks OK to me assuming portability is important. You'd probably get a better spec desktop for the money but I guess you need to take it to college with you.

MoneySavingStudent_2 · 2 June 2008 at 5:44PM

Thats why im getting a laptop, i would have got a kick @ss desktop but i want it portable!

Im going to go though quidco and get 3.5% cashback and use the code for comet! Then i should save 8.5%! yey! Thanks everyone!

Arlen · 2 June 2008 at 5:46PM

Make sure you go to the 3ds Max website and check the graphics card is compatible, and overspec the laptop if you can.

[Deleted User] · 2 June 2008 at 6:59PM

If I were you then I'd seriously consider a desktop for use with uni work. Not only are you going to get a better specification computer initially, but you'll be able to upgrade as your course goes to ensure you're keeping up with progress. Not tom mention that laptop's are favourites of oportunist thieves, and I've met perhaps two people in my five years at university who didn't end up playing Solitare in lectures on their laptops

MoneySavingStudent_2 · 2 June 2008 at 8:13PM

i recently purchased a mini external hard drive (250gb). The thing is, its a bit annoying having to wonder around the university to find a computer. our building is good, but when you want to just sit out of the way or sit outside on a bench, you have the freedom to. We have 2 19" screens at university which we work on. I suppose i could get a desktop and set it up in the office? and have 2 screens?

What would you all recommend if i got one?

MoneySavingStudent_2 · 6 June 2008 at 9:19PM

Hi everyone!
Just to let you all know, ive purchased my new laptop!

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/444537/ACER-AS6920G-6A4G25M

Its at comet for £699 but being a moneysaver, i searched ebay and today got lucky and found it for £610+£15 p&p. But i knocked the P&P off as i dont live far away AND made him an offer of £595! So in total (Excluding the P&P i saved a total of £104.99!!!!! Hurray!!

My new laptop will be with me on sunday for £595 instead of £699! Hurray!
Thanks for your help everyone!

CHR15 · 6 June 2008 at 9:25PM

Let us know how your ebay experience buying a laptop goes

Is This Worth The Money?

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