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Laptop - Notebook - Netbook - Tablet

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  • 24-01-2009 3:43pm
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    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭


    Could someone please tell me the difference in the above .
    I am looking to buy a laptop ?

    Spending not more than 600 euro .

    Which is best ?


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Could someone please tell me the difference in the above .
    I am looking to buy a laptop ?

    Laptop is the same as a notebook.

    The netbooks are essentially laptops with 9 inch or smaller screen. Defined here, first hit on Google when searching for "netbook".

    Tablet PC is defined here, first hit on Google when searching for "Tablet PC".
    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Which is best ?

    Define best.


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 82,001 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    Best depends on the user. Best Gaming Platform, Best Mobile Platform, Best Word Processor, etc.


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    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    I intend to buy this one.
    Wont be gaming or mobiling .
    Will mainly be used for word processing .

    I like HP and I think this looks good value .

    Would appreciate other opinions : >

    http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=591J&CategorySelectedId=11105&PageMode=1


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    Overheal
    Registered Users Posts: 82,001 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    And yet is not an "Office-Ready PC" nor any mention of what is uses as a graphics accelerator.

    whats up with that

    I think you could do better. Shop the main websites (lenovo, toshiba, acer, dell, hp, sony) before looking at places like dabs and komplett and newegg - so you'll no what the manufacturer prices are; what you can expect in terms of performance; and finally what is really a good bargain.


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    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Overheal wrote: »
    And yet is not an "Office-Ready PC" nor any mention of what is uses as a graphics accelerator.

    .
    From reading the www.hp.com website , it looks like this one is re-built to include 4GB RAM and 250GB HDrive .

    The Graphics is 3200 ATI Radeon ?

    The USA one is 580usd which is 446 euro , so been re-built , I reckon 580 euro delivered from dabs.ie is good value .

    If anyone can recommend an online site to buy this pleas e:
    • HP / Compaq
    • Core 2 duo/athlon
    • 3/4 gb RAM
    • 160/250 HD
    • no more than 15.6 widescreen
    • NO more than 550 euro delivered
    Pleased to hear !


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    Alanstrainor
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    Why only hp/compaq?
    Lenovo, would be a very good choice, in particular this machine. Lenovo


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