john_p_b
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 07:08 PM |
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laptop recomendations please
hi guys,
i don't know how many computer genius' we have on here but any knowledge will be more than i have 
after my pc screwed me around this weekend and i lost everything on it (yes i know i should have backed things up) i've decided it's time
for a new toy to play with so want a laptop to reduce the space this takes up in my room.
i've seen
this one and
to me it looks quite impressive, if i was to get it i'd upgrade the ram on it to 1024mb straight away! it still totals out to just under £850 so
doesn't seem all that bad.
anyone have a opinion on the above or recomend any alternatives or things i should look out for?
basicly i want a desktop replacement for around £800. must have dvdrw, HD of 60GB and room for plenty of ram 
any help i'll love you for ever for 
cheers
john
[Edited on 28/2/05 by john_p_b]
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Hellfire
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 07:49 PM |
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Go for it - good buy that is!
Check on the XP Home or XP Pro though... XP Pro you don't have to re-register everytime you upgrade hardwear.
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ned
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 08:35 PM |
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this one is probably too low a spec, but i think it's superb value for money:
http://www.dabs.com/uk/productView.htm?quicklinx=3KGZ&mc=2
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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r3nuf
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 09:07 PM |
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I have the next model down
It has XP home on it and still only 256mb ram, which leaves it a bit slow! Generally not a problem cos it is for work, so just means i do less work!
But generally it is built solidly. Has been reliable and stable (had it two months).
Speakers are a rubbish compared with my previous compaq presario, which had JBL ones.
PC world were doing a good deal on Tosh laptops (most unlike them!) might be worth a look.
HTH
Gary
Drive Fast....Brake Late....Take Chances
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chunkielad
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 09:50 PM |
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I used to work on Tec Support for dabs.
Cust service was not at the top of their list!!
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 11:08 PM |
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GRRRRR laptops, not my favourite topic at the mo, bit of a sore point to say the least!
halfway through my 60 000 word dissertation, my power unit packs up - no prob, as i can run it via the a/c unit, discarding the battery, but now,
every time i knock the omputer, it turns itself off.....
next job, phone up dixons and try get a new comp with the insurance people within the next week - the damn report has to be in in 3weeks!
computers can sense when they are most needed, then break, love the things!!!
tom
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chunkielad
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| posted on 28/2/05 at 11:12 PM |
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The laptop I am on at the min is knackered. I type everything 5 times as the keys (all of them) work intermittently.
EG
I be you cn not tell hat typd
I have to keep going back and re-typing letters
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Jasper
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 09:47 AM |
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Just bought from Dell for < £500 incl VAT delivery and printer:
40GB
256 RAM
2.6 Celeron
CDW + DVD
15'' screen
Not quite as high spec but £300 cheaper
And came in 3 days
Avoid DABS - USELESS customer service....
At least the Indians at Dell are charming and helpful
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 10:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chunkielad
The laptop I am on at the min is knackered. I type everything 5 times as the keys (all of them) work intermittently.
EG
I be you cn not tell hat typd
I have to keep going back and re-typing letters
Surely you have the settings in control panel a little to quick.
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chunkielad
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 10:21 AM |
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Ex tech support mate
Thought of that one
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phelpsa
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 01:38 PM |
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I currently have and Acer 372TMI. DVD-RW, 512mb RAM, 60gb hd, wireless etc. This is the tiny one with the external disc drive though. I think the 340
series is the same but bigger and internal disc drive, and can be had for £900 with XP pro.
Adam
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donut
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| posted on 1/3/05 at 05:22 PM |
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I can not reccomend Dell highly enough. VERY good value for money. Europc do lappy's that are returns (never opened etc) a bit cheaper.
http://www.europc.co.uk/
Good luck
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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