Request: a cheap laptop

CyberGhost

Hi,

I want to buy a cheapo laptop, just something that will open a webpage, and you can type something into it(celeron, 256..... well you know...). But I want it new(so please, no used offers), erm... around 500ish or lower has anyone seen some good offers?

so far could only find Dell for 750

patch

PC World have one for 499 presently.

Tesco should have some for around 700, if you were to buy before today ends and use your clubcard you'll get 25% back on your next voucher mailing in January.

Voodoo2

CyberGhost wrote:

so far could only find Dell for 750

This Dell Inspiron 1300 is for €599 Including VAT & Delivery

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_1300?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&s=dhs

maidhc

http://stores.ebay.ie/dell-outlet

I havent seen any great bargains there yet in the line of laptops:

Three things to bear in mind:
1) Machines are scratched or dented.
2) Some machines have a colourful service call status. Dell have a policy of exchanging laptops if you get more than 4 service calls. Some of these machines have hit the jackpot in this regard.
3) It is difficult to know what dell mean by "standard Dell warranty"... do the latitudes come with 3 years, and does the Inspiron 2200 get 90 days, or does everything get 12 months. I suspect the latter, but I dont know.

That Inspiron 1300 was 450 last week, so it might be a good idea to toughen out, as it is likely to hit that figure, or even lower, again. Also bear in mind that laptop is going to have a 14.1" screen in a 15.4" chassis.. doesnt make for a pretty looking machine. Also, the standard battery needs upgrading.

If you have €700 you should have a good selection of machines to choose from, including an insprion 1300 with a 3yr warranty.

rabbitinlights

Dell for €375 + €30

Im in the market for the smallest laptop I can get for the cheapest price, I want it just for editing photos on a 2yr round the world trip.

This seems small but id imagine its quite heavy?

Sean.

maidhc

Im writing this post from one. It is a lovely laptop, no heavier than any other 15" laptops, and lighter than most. Personally if I was going around the world I would want something lighter (or not bring a laptop at all)

I put a few bids on laptops on the ebay site, but everthing went for more than I was willing to pay.

Thomas_S_Hunterson

Here's what you want http://laptop.media.mit.edu/

Mossy Monk

i await Windows XP Wind Up Edition

Our man in Havana

sean_keevey wrote:

Here's what you want http://laptop.media.mit.edu/

LOL @ crank handle!

Mossy Monk wrote:

i await Windows XP Wind Up Edition

I think that comes as standard!

rabbitinlights

smallest ive found is a 10" screen for €340, only a 10GB HDD and 500MHZ, but wouldnt be too bad for photoshop and putting in a backpack.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Touchscreen-Fujitsu-Laptop-Ideal-Christmas-Present_W0QQitemZ6828567207QQcategoryZ18792QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thomas_S_Hunterson

Bond-007 wrote:

I think that comes as standard!

No you get linux as standard, to keep costs down, me thinks,

riptide

sean_keevey wrote:

Here's what you want http://laptop.media.mit.edu/

LEGEND. Very funny. I can imagine promo ads showing poor souls in Africa with little food or water, but hey, they're ok, they got Crank up laptops that don't need power.

Our man in Havana

sean_keevey wrote:

No you get linux as standard, to keep costs down, me thinks,

Surely Bill will bring out a cut down version of windows for them?

riptide

Of course he will. Windows XP Mudhut Edition. Greedy f8@ker!

commited

If you just want it to edit photos, you're better off buying a cheapie from ebay.
Or else buy a massive memory card and use webcafe's to edit & gmail as storage

commited

double post

JohnCleary

Just after seeing an ad on the TV for PC World. 499euro..

http://www.pcworld.ie/productDetails.aspx?productRID=720&image=Advent

Intel Celeron M 350 1.30GHz
256 Mb RAM
40 Gb Hard Drive
DVD-ROM/CD ReWriter Drive
14.1" TFT Display
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Weight 2.3 kg
Height 28 mm
Width 314 mm
Depth 258 mm

Our man in Havana

pretty poor specs tbh and no wireless.

riptide

JohnCleary wrote:

Just after seeing an ad on the TV for PC World. 499euro..

http://www.pcworld.ie/productDetails.aspx?productRID=720&image=Advent

Intel Celeron M 350 1.30GHz
256 Mb RAM
40 Gb Hard Drive
DVD-ROM/CD ReWriter Drive
14.1" TFT Display
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Weight 2.3 kg
Height 28 mm
Width 314 mm
Depth 258 mm

Alot of cash for crap laptop. But would do ghost on his around the world I suppose!

JohnCleary

Bond-007 wrote:

pretty poor specs tbh and no wireless.

The OP doesnt want a high spec machine. Wireless can be solved with a Wireless card

CyberGhost

Thanks a lot guys! I'm gonna pick up the one from pcworld, hopefully they'll get it in stock soon.

Our man in Havana

Thats the online shop that is out of stock, the shops might have a few left.

CyberGhost

ah Thanks! good idea, will have to ring around tomorrow......