Laptop Advice

[Eagle]

My sister is getting her boy a laptop and has been looking around at whats available

kind of narrowed it down to 2 but any thoughts welcome

<a href="http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/518058" target="_blank">http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/518058</a>

<a href="http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/ca ... xedcode=WW" target="_blank">http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/ca ... code=WW</a>

Dont really wanna be paying any more than the top price of these 2.

I realise they both have shared graphics which for the price is all you'll get.

[0lderama]

My sister is getting her boy a laptop and has been looking around at whats available

kind of narrowed it down to 2 but any thoughts welcome

<a href="http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/518058" target="_blank">http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/518058</a>

<a href="http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/ca ... xedcode=WW" target="_blank">http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/ca ... code=WW</a>

Dont really wanna be paying any more than the top price of these 2.

I realise they both have shared graphics which for the price is all you'll get.

hi ive just got this one from dell is that any better


Vostro™ 1500 NB(N0115011)
Base
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5270 (1.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2-cache) edit
Microsoft Operating System
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition - English edit
Enhanced Service Packs
Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support edit
LCD
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™ edit
Colour Choice
Matte Jet Black without Camera edit
Monitor
Not included edit
Memory
2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024) edit
Hard Drive
120GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive edit
Video Card
Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 edit
Optical Devices
Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive edit
Primary Battery
Primary 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (56 WHr) edit
OTHER OPTIONS
Accessories
Not included edit
Media Centre Enhancements
Dell™ Travel Remote Control edit
Modem
56.6k V.92 Capable Internal Modem & Adapter - UK edit
Transfer my PC
Not included edit
Anti Theft Device & Asset Tagging
Not included edit
SOFTWARE & SERVICES
Accidental Damage Support
No Accidental Damage Support edit
Services Solutions
Not included edit
Online Backup
Not included edit
Protect your new PC
McAfee® Security Centre™ 9.0 - 24 Month Protection - English edit
ACCESSORIES
Integrated Mobile Broadband
Not included edit
Dell Printers
Not included edit
Microsoft Application Software
Microsoft® Works 8.0 - English edit
Carrying Cases
No Carry Case edit
Accessories
Not included edit
Mouse
Not included edit
External Keyboards
Not included edit
Bluetooth
No Bluetooth Upgrade edit
Wireless Networking
Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card - Europe edit
Wireless Access Point and Base Routers
Not included edit
USB Memory Keys
Not included edit
Digital Photography
Not included edit
Internet Access Services - Broadband / 3G Mobile
Not included edit


all for £407 delivered

[madman045]

I hate to say it, but I think you will find it hard to beat the PCWorld one thats on offer!

[Spacecop]

Ebuyer have these...

Samsung R60... sadly with Vista... altho if u have an existing copy of xp lying around... £369

<a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134631" target="_blank">http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134631</a>

HP ... again with Vista ... £359

<a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136620" target="_blank">http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136620</a>

Fujitsu £379

<a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133384" target="_blank">http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133384</a>

Lenovo, the second has XP Pro... @ £398

<a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138464" target="_blank">http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138464</a>

<a href="http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132277" target="_blank">http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132277</a>

Andy

[Spacecop]

If you can go for the Core 2 duo processors...

As you say if you are getting a laptop at these prices then graphics will be mediocre but will still look pretty.

Since resources are limitied, I would go for Xp, but it depends on your needs/wants.

PC World do a 3 user licence for Kapersky internet security for £30, an absolute bargain.

Andy

[Legthigh]

My advice is don't buy an Acer or a Fujitsu Siemens, we get tons of those in for repair every day, however HP's only come in for repair when they've had accidental damage (usually smashed screens when they've been dropped) So I can recommend HP, decent kit.

[Clingy]

For work I only ever buy HP, Sony or Toshiba. There were some excellent Toshiba lappys around before Xmas at very cheap prices....Core Duo, 2GB DVD 15.4" etc for under £400.

[0lderama]

try this one m8ty


Vostroâ„¢ 1500 NB(N0115011)
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5270 (1.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2-cache), Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic - English Unit Price £314.00
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Base Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5270 (1.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2-cache)
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic - English
Memory 2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024)
Keyboard Internal Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY)
Video Card Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X3100
Hard Drive 160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
Modem 56.6k V.92 Capable Internal Modem & Adapter - UK
Optical Devices Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Wireless Networking Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card - Europe
Shipping Documents English Documentation with English Power Cord
Gedis Bundle Reference N0115011
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 8.0 - English
Standard Warranty Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
Enhanced Service Packs Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
Protect your new PC McAfee® Security Centre™ 9.0 - 24 Month Protection - English
Power Supply 90W AC Adapter
Bluetooth No Bluetooth Upgrade
Order Information Vostro Laptop Order - UK
Primary Battery Primary 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (56 WHr)
Carrying Cases No Carry Case
Dell System Media Kit Resource CD - contains Diagnostics and Drivers
Colour Choice Matte Jet Black without Camera
Accidental Damage Support No Accidental Damage Support
Online Promotion Option for GEDIS Configs Dell Internet Order.
LCD 15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLifeâ„¢
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Sub-total £308.00 17.50 % £361.90
Total Delivery Charge £51.06 17.50 % £60.00
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[President Gas]

Joystick?




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[Shadow Jax]

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I Agree with Inoshishi on acer lappy. althought both Ras and myself have an acer each. I think we both have been lucky with them. I was getting them cheep a while back anyway, the first lot kept giving up the ghost.

[Legthigh]

I Agree with Inoshishi on acer lappy. althought both Ras and myself have an acer each. I think we both have been lucky with them. I was getting them cheep a while back anyway, the first lot kept giving up the ghost.

Aye I've got 2 myself, but they were free

I wouldn't spend my hard earned cash on them that's for sure.