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Need help finding a decent, reliable laptop

  • 12-07-2008 7:06pm
    #1
    wheelbarrow12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭


    cheap end.

    Need if for my son. We will be travelling to continent and need to run skype and some chess software basically.

    Want something long-term though and xp.

    I really appreciate any help or recommendations.

    thanks.


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  • #2
    Sqaull20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Dell have ones with vista and xp.

    Basic Vostro ones start at €400

    This would be my choice €600 delivered

    http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=ie&cs=iebsdt1&kc=N4X13102&l=en&m_30=143095&oc=N0713104A&rbc=N0713104A&s=bsd
    Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows® Vista™ Business (SP1) with XP Pro installed and Vista Media - English
    1Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day Onsite - No Upgrade Selected
    13.3" Widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) Display with Anti-Glare Coating
    Glossy Black without Camera
    2048MB (2x1024) 667MHz DDR2 Dual Channel
    160GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive
    IntelJ Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
    65W AC Adaptor (3 Wire)
    Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software
    Primary 6-cell 58 WHr Lithium Ion battery

    Small, lightweight, fast, good battery


  • #3
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Moved from Comp and Tech.

    The one squall has picked out the would be a good choice.


  • #4
    wheelbarrow12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭wheelbarrow12


    Thanks! I see on Dell site the Vostro are as low as 259 and 279. Not including tax and shipping. Do I have to have a small business registration or something to buy at this price? Or buy at a certain quantity?

    What is difference between inspiron and vostro?

    thanks very much for your help


  • #5
    wb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,752 ✭✭✭wb


    As far as I know, Tesco (up until last week anyway) are selling them for €399. Vista is included and they seem grand according to a mate who bought one. Mind you, it's his first computer so he's nothing to compare it to.


  • #6
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,694 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    have you a vat number or know anyone with one... you don't pay the vat when your buying....

    you can pick up a Acer for €300, Tosh & HP for €400, Sony for €500 or a mac book for €750....the apple age well...

    http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/item/APMB15


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  • #7
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Ok, confusion here.

    I'm closing this thread as wheelbarrow12 already has a similar thread open in this forum.


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