Aldi Medion Notebook

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Hi folks, just wondering what you guys thought of this... It seems to have everything as well as some neat accessories...

In fact, I was just wondering how useful the likes of the DVB-T Antenna and DVB-T TV tuner are and would you get any use out of them?

Aldi website wrote:

Medion® MD96350 AKOYA 15.4" Multimedia Notebook
€ 799.99

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5250, 1.5 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache and FSB 667MHz

What is Dual-core?

Two processor cores work within the same physical processor chip to increase the performance of your PC. Dual-core technology means that several demanding applications can be run at the same time, allowing your computer to think as fast as you can multi-task.

15.4" TFT WXGA Widescreen Display

1280 × 800 pixels. 16:10 widescreen cinema format for optimized DVD playback and more desktop space on screen.

2,048MB DDR II SDRAM

Massive memory for maximum performance.

160GB Hard Disk

Ample space for up to 35,000 digital photos or 35,000 MP4 tracks (at 3.5MB per file).

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Based on PCI-Express technology.

8 × Multi-standard DVD/CD Burner with DVD-RAM and Dual Layer support

Watch DVDs and even make your own. Reads and writes: DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/DVD-RAM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM.

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945-Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g¹

Connect to the Internet without plugs or cables with Wireless LAN technology. Data transfer speeds up to 54Mbit/s (requires WLAN access point).

Integrated VGA webcam and microphone

Great for messaging programs and video conferencing. CMOS image Sensor. Video resolution 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames/second.

A world of television²

Includes a DVB-T TV Tuner card with DVB-TV antenna and remote control.

2 multimedia speakers

Perfect sound quality for all your multimedia files.

6 channel audio out (analogue + S/P-DIF)

Enjoy amazing ‘Home Cinema’ surround sound with 6 channel audio out (use in conjunction with a compatible surround sound speaker system).

4-in-1 memory card reader

Transfer photos the easy way. Accepts the following cards – SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro.

Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbit/s on board

V.90 Modem including modem connection cable

Eurorunner

Unless your living within RTÉ's trial area for DTT, DVB-T won't be of much use to you (you can check this out in another section of boards dedicated to tv related stuff.

ro_chez

"Unless your living within RTÉ's trial area for DTT, DVB-T won't be of much use to you (you can check this out in another section of boards dedicated to tv related stuff."


Apart from that, would it be good value for money?

Sqaull20

Meh you can get similar for €650 with a good video card...

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Sqaull20 wrote: »

Meh you can get similar for €650 with a good video card...

Where? My laptop's on it's last legs. Could do with an upgrade...

Thanks...

Darwin

Take a look around the Dell outlet (www.dell.ie/outlet). For example, you can get this laptop:

Inspiron 6400 Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0 GHz, 4 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) 2GB RAM, 160GB HD, 256MB X1400 graphics for 828 euro delivered.

Basically a better processor, graphics card and a higher resolution screen for another 30 quid, though without the extras that the Aldi machine comes with. You'll generally get better prices off their ebay outlet but there isn't the same choice as the outlet.

Sqaull20

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Where? My laptop's on it's last legs. Could do with an upgrade...

Thanks...

Theres a few models depending on what you want to do with your laptop...

For €850 delivered you get the very fast

Processor T5450 Core 2 Duo
Storage Hard Drive 160 GB
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
RAM 2 GB
OS Windows Vista Home Premium

http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4QF8&CategorySelectedId=11105&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11105,403550000,46400000,23,50246

For €650 Delivered


http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=341855



For € 597.24 Delivered you get the slightly slower,but not by as much as you think...

Dell Vostro 1400

E-Value Code
305-N11140003

BASE AMD® Athlon 64 X2 Mobile Technology TK55 edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Business - English edit
HARDWARE SUPPORT Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support edit
LCD 15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display edit
MEMORY 2048 MB 667MHz Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x 1024 MB) edit
HARD DRIVE 120GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive edit
GRAPHICS CARD ATI Radeon® Xpress 1150 HyperMemory (integrated) edit
OPTICAL DRIVE Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software edit
PRIMARY BATTERY 6 cell Lithium-Ion Battery (53 Whr)


The top one with the 1.66ghz core 2 duo and 8600gt is class and great value imo....The 8600gt is great even if you dont play games,for hd video etc and if you decide to sell it down the line that video card will keep the value of this laptop high

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Thanks so much Squall... fair play...

Sqaull20

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Thanks so much Squall... fair play...

No problem bud...

Nice one here too for €710 delivered

http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_Aspire_5633WLMi_LX.AY30X.049/version-1.asp


Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66Ghz 667 FSB 2MB L2 Cache
RAM: 2048MB (2GB) DDR2-SDRAM - Low cost double memory offer, call for details!
Hard Drive: 160GB
Screen: 15.4" TFT CrystalBrite (1200x800)
Optical Drive: DVD±RW Super Multi
Graphics: NVidia GeForce Go7300
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g
Weight: 3.2Kg
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Fast Ethernet 10/100
Built-In 1.3 MegaPixel Camera
Warranty: 1 Year Collect and Return (Europe-wide)- Upgradeable to 3 Years for only £49 - Call for details!