New laptop - suggestions?
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
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Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
I have a Sony Vaio and I would say the build quality is a bit iffy! It is on mine anyway. They are also pulling out of the laptop market too as it has lost them too much money, although don't know what this might mean to a prospective buyer.
What about one of the Microsoft Surfaces, although you'll have to plug in a DVD rewriter.
What about one of the Microsoft Surfaces, although you'll have to plug in a DVD rewriter.
simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
Whatever meets your requirements and is on offer at PC World. Works for me.
Take your pick: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/sale-...avings~r2-1~medium~summer-sale~cp274~-~120614
If, like me, you're not a techy and just want something that does all the standard stuff, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the brands.
Take your pick: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/sale-...avings~r2-1~medium~summer-sale~cp274~-~120614
If, like me, you're not a techy and just want something that does all the standard stuff, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the brands.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Don't know if it's possible on that budget, but an SSD disk makes a stunning difference. Being able to open the laptop and have it ready to go in 2 seconds (yes 2) is just so refreshing. The whole thing just feels more alive.
Try it for speed and feel. Comfortable keyboard etc.
If also look at the warranty you get. I bought mine from John Lewis because they give a 2 year warranty...
USB3 allows faster charging for one thing. Handy, not essential.
jamin100
Guru
- Location
- Birmingham
Go to PC world / currys/ john Lewis ... Wherever
Take a look at the laptops pick them up as weight a feel is a big thing with laptops. Find one you like, go home with the make / model and see if you can get it cheaper.
SSD upgrades are relatively painless and cheap depending on the hard drive size. You can get a 120gb SSD for less than £50 now. They do make a difference.
Look for something with at least core i5 (preferably i7) and 4gb RAM minimum.
Take a look at novatech we buy most of our kit from them.
Take a look at the laptops pick them up as weight a feel is a big thing with laptops. Find one you like, go home with the make / model and see if you can get it cheaper.
SSD upgrades are relatively painless and cheap depending on the hard drive size. You can get a 120gb SSD for less than £50 now. They do make a difference.
Look for something with at least core i5 (preferably i7) and 4gb RAM minimum.
Take a look at novatech we buy most of our kit from them.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
An i7 will blow the budget.
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400bhp
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Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Do you need the extra speed? If not go for the bog standard model.
hoopdriver
Guru
- Location
- East Sussex
Six years out of a laptop is pretty good. I generally get three, tops
OP
OP
400bhp
Guru
Honestly don't know? Is there some rough way of explaining the difference?
Also, could it (the processor) be updated if I wanted to?
jamin100
Guru
- Location
- Birmingham
No the processor will be soldered onto the board
Get an i5 / best you can afford as you may not use the extra speed now but if you intend to keep the laptop 5/6 years then you probably will during that time
