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PC World Clearance

  • 21-10-2012 11:49am
    #1
    cooperguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭


    Was in PC World yesterday and noticed a few laptops that were on clearance that seemed to be good value. Was hoping to get some feedback before I took the plunge.

    TOSHIBA C850D-107 €435
    ASUS A53U €435

    The processor seems to be the weak link in these laptops but would they be fine for internet, email and watching movies.

    Toshiba image
    Asus image attached


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  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    cooperguy wrote: »
    seemed to be good value.

    Anything but good value. AMD Fusion processors just suck. You'll get Core i3 laptops for less than 400 yoyos these days, even in B&M stores.


  • #3
    cooperguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭cooperguy


    Torqay wrote: »

    Anything but good value. AMD Fusion processors just suck. You'll get Core i3 laptops for less than 400 yoyos these days, even in B&M stores.
    Thanks for the reply! I knew the processors weren't great but wasnt sure how bad. lll take my time and get something online so.


  • #4
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    PCWorld/Currys have great deals on ultrabooks for the last few days.
    Got a UX32A for €650 (£530) yesterday in Ballymena. It's only reduced to €800 in the republic.
    Sony and Samsung ultrabooks for £500, but they are probably sold out of most branches by now.


  • #5
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    cooperguy wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply! I knew the processors weren't great but wasnt sure how bad.

    To give you an idea... the E1 1200 in the ASUS

    201210211342.jpg

    is comparable to a standard netbook processor from Intel.

    201210211344.jpg

    And here is the entry level Sandy Bridge Core i3.

    201210211345.jpg

    While the AMD Radeon HD 7310 in the AMD Fusion processor may beat the Intel GMA in a netbook, it doesn't stand a chance against Intel's HD 3000 IGP in a Sandy Bridge CPU.


  • #6
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,678 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    Torqay wrote: »
    To give you an idea... the E1 1200 in the ASUS

    201210211342.jpg

    is comparable to a standard netbook processor from Intel.

    201210211344.jpg

    And here is the entry level Sandy Bridge Core i3.

    201210211345.jpg

    While the AMD Radeon HD 7310 in the AMD Fusion processor may beat the Intel GMA in a netbook, it doesn't stand a chance against Intel's HD 3000 IGP in a Sandy Bridge CPU.

    Where do you get those CPU mark scores from Torqay?


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  • #7
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    That UX32A is a great price. Lovely laptop.


  • #8
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Where do you get those CPU mark scores from Torqay?

    Google processor model, i.e. "2310M passmark"

    201210211502.jpg


  • #9
    cooperguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭cooperguy


    Am I right in saying ultrabooks normally don't have CD drives. I need a cd drive which is what put me off them.

    My laptop died and I'm trying to find a reasonable replacement at short notice. And because this is a surprise purchase ny budget is relatively tight.

    Oh and thanks for those benchmarks Torqay!


  • #10
    U_Fig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭U_Fig


    External cd drive?


  • #11
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    cooperguy wrote: »
    Am I right in saying ultrabooks normally don't have CD drives. I need a cd drive which is what put me off them.

    My laptop died and I'm trying to find a reasonable replacement at short notice. And because this is a surprise purchase ny budget is relatively tight.

    Oh and thanks for those benchmarks Torqay!

    Most ultrabooks don't have optical drives (not sure about the new 15.6" "ultrabooks").

    The cheapest Ultrabook has to be the Vizio Thin & Light (Ivy Core i3 ULV, a real 128 GB SSD, 600 Dollar on Amazon or €470, not available in Europe).

    If you need a laptop with a DVD drive and the budget is tight, then Ultrabooks are not for you, better look elsewhere. ;)


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