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PC Specialist Genesis IV

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  • 30-10-2012 11:23pm
    #1
    doctorg
    Registered Users Posts: 548 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys I am looking to buy the Genesis IV from PC Specialist.
    The Specs I am looking at the moment is

    Full HD Screen
    i5 3210
    4gb Ram
    Nvidia GT 640M
    No OS
    Rest Default

    Coming in at £499 / €625. Now this is a very good price and I cannot find anything with such spec at this price.

    But I am a bit skeptical if I should bite the bullet as I have never really heard of these guys and how the quality of the laptop would be.
    I don't even know of after sales support, I have dealt with dell in the past and they were good. Are these guys similar.

    Would greatly appreciate feedback


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


    doctorg wrote: »
    Would greatly appreciate feedback

    Lotsa feedback in their own forum, have a look around.

    And the price is hard to beat, unless you buy outside the EU and get away with not paying VAT.

    P.S.: I'd change the specs to 8 GB Kingston RAM, it's only £13 more (£512).

    Also keep in mind, delivery to Ireland costs £20 and if you pay with a credit card, a 2% fee applies, so that'd be another Tenner.


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    doctorg
    Registered Users Posts: 548 ✭✭✭doctorg


    Torqay wrote: »
    Lotsa feedback in their own forum, have a look around.

    And the price is hard to beat, unless you buy outside the EU and get away with not paying VAT.

    P.S.: I'd change the specs to 8 GB Kingston RAM, it's only £13 more (£512).

    Also keep in mind, delivery to Ireland costs £20 and if you pay with a credit card, a 2% fee applies, so that'd be another Tenner.

    Thanks for the reply

    Delivery to the UK is free then?


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


    doctorg wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply

    Delivery to the UK is free then?

    According to their FAQ, yes.
    Delivery to most UK postcodes on a standard 24 hour Monday - Friday service is currently free of charge. Delivery to Highlands, Islands, including Jersey & Guernsey will attract additional fees


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    #5
    manna452121
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭manna452121


    This is what I ordered in the last few days;; Chassis & Display Genesis IV: 15.6" Matte HD LED 16:9 Widescreen (1366x768)
    Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i5 Dual Core Mobile Processor i5-3320M (2.60GHz) 3MB
    Memory (RAM) 4GB SAMSUNG 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (1 x 4GB)
    Graphics Card Intel® HD Graphics 4000 Video Memory Technology up to 1.7GB
    2nd Graphics Card NONE
    Memory - 1st Hard Disk 250GB SERIAL ATA II 2.5" HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (5,400rpm)
    2nd Hard Disk NONE
    1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
    Memory Card Reader Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
    Sound Card Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
    Network Facilities GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® ULTIMATE-N 6300 (450Mbps)
    USB Options 2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD
    Battery Genesis Series 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (48.84WH)
    Power Lead & Adaptor 1 x UK Power Lead & 65W AC Adaptor
    Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
    Office Software FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)
    Anti-Virus BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
    Change to: NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
    Laptop Cooling Stands NONE
    Carry Case NONE
    Monitor NONE
    Keyboard & Mouse INTEGRATED UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
    Mouse INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
    Speakers NONE
    Webcam INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
    Headsets (VOIP) NONE
    Surge Protection NONE
    Printer NONE
    External Hard Drive NONE
    Warranty 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
    Change to: 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
    Home Installation NONE
    Dead Pixel Guarantee NONE
    Insurance NONE
    Data Recovery NONE
    Delivery 2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (£19)
    Build Time Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
    Pricing Information
    Price (excluding VAT) £455.00
    Price £546.00
    Order Quantity 1
    Bulk Discount £0.00
    Total Order price (Ex VAT) £455.00
    Total Order Price £546.00
    P/O Number - Edit P/O Number
    Payment Method Debit Card
    Delivery Details i.e. Please use side entrance. - Edit
    Production Dates
    I changed the anti-virus and also the warranty.You should go to the forum and have a read.Also I spoke to one of their tech lads who gave me great advice on what I wanted.


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