whats the best value workhorse laptop out there for someone with a budget of 600euro

ceoexec2 · 23-02-2009 06:53PM #1

whats the best value workhorse laptop out there for someone with a budget of 600euro max

Alanstrainor · 23-02-2009 07:12PM

THIS would be my choice, perhaps a bit dated, but lenovo are renowned for their reliability and ruggedness. The specs are adequate, with a 2.0 ghz Dual core processor, 2Gb of RAM and 250Gb Hard Drive, i'd say you'd find it hard to better that for the price.

siobhan.murphy · 23-02-2009 07:15PM

acer aspire 7730
bought on pixmania.com delivery and all under 500

ceoexec2 · 23-02-2009 07:43PM

thanks both, would the dual core processor be ok in that lenovo. id like a bit more ram but i suppose its cheap enough to upgrade. when you say dated do you mean the n500 is the lower end of their range.

jkelleher · 23-02-2009 07:47PM

Think it's a little over your budget but having worked with laptops for years, I found my sweet spot with a Dell M1330. Smaller screen but really really bright, fantastic everything (battery, speed, stable). Don't touch Acer - had two (paid €2500 for my last) and had too many faults to list. Dell hasn't caused a minute of bother and is a speed demon. Love the LED bright screen and faster hard drive. You won't be disappointed. Don't worry about the smaller 13.3 in screen - keeps the battery going for longer and is really compact. For longer sessions, buy a cheap 20" LCD and relax,

JK

Typewriter · 23-02-2009 08:00PM

Asus. :cool: Trust me.

http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/X57SR_-_C2D_T8100__3072GB_X57SR-AP003C/version.asp

Asus make 80% of all computer mother boards, the reason they are much cheaper than most of there rivals is because it's all there own hardware inside.

After you own an Asus you'll feel embarrassed for those who don't.

Typewriter · 23-02-2009 08:05PM

jkelleher wrote: »

Think it's a little over your budget but having worked with laptops for years, I found my sweet spot with a Dell M1330. Smaller screen but really really bright, fantastic everything (battery, speed, stable). Don't touch Acer - had two (paid €2500 for my last) and had too many faults to list. Dell hasn't caused a minute of bother and is a speed demon. Love the LED bright screen and faster hard drive. You won't be disappointed. Don't worry about the smaller 13.3 in screen - keeps the battery going for longer and is really compact. For longer sessions, buy a cheap 20" LCD and relax,

JK

Don't go near Dell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ceoexec2 · 23-02-2009 08:10PM

do i have to buy from dells website. i had considered a smaller screen and seen a good review for hp dv3510 below and the dell gets a mention. problem with the reviews is that a lot of the laptops are not available here

http://blogs.zdnet.com/computers/?p=285&page=4

Voodu Child · 23-02-2009 08:27PM

ceoexec2 wrote: »

thanks both, would the dual core processor be ok in that lenovo. id like a bit more ram but i suppose its cheap enough to upgrade. when you say dated do you mean the n500 is the lower end of their range.

I would also recommend that Lenovo. It comes in well under your budget and the base specs are perfectly respectable. It's got a good dual core and the GMA4500 is great as far as integrated graphics go.

I wouldn't call it dated, the N500 series are brand new.

ceoexec2 · 23-02-2009 08:41PM

ok im almost sold on the lenovo. can you tell me what the difference in performance between the dual core processor and a core2duo processor is and what disadvantages the lenovo has.

also if anyone knows any good bricks and mortar shops where i could buy it could they let me know please. im not too sure about buying online

Bajingo · 23-02-2009 08:42PM

Just while we are on the subject(i dont want to take up thread space) can any one recommend a good laptop 800-900 euro..it needs to be good for wireless and generally good for docments and maybe gaming?

Would I be better off with a toshiba or Vaio or what?

siobhan.murphy · 23-02-2009 08:46PM

green_jesus wrote: »

Don't go near Dell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no problem with acer here!

joes girls · 23-02-2009 08:51PM

ceoexec2 wrote: »

whats the best value workhorse laptop out there for someone with a budget of 600euro max

and where is the best place to buy?

Alanstrainor · 23-02-2009 09:46PM

green_jesus wrote: »

Don't go near Dell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any more off topic posting such as the above will force me to bring out the banning stick.

ceoexec2 · 23-02-2009 10:00PM

alan are there any other models worth considering before i go ahead with this one.

do you know of a good value bricks and mortar shop where i could purchase it rather than do so online. i cant buy from lenovo direct and am concerned about after sales support etc

ceoexec2 · 24-02-2009 10:29AM

what are peoples iopinions of these. are they worth considering. is the lenovo still the better deal. thanks

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denat · 24-02-2009 08:46PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

THIS would be my choice, perhaps a bit dated, but lenovo are renowned for their reliability and ruggedness. The specs are adequate, with a 2.0 ghz Dual core processor, 2Gb of RAM and 250Gb Hard Drive, i'd say you'd find it hard to better that for the price.

I might be interested in this, too, but it says "discontinued" on that site and a quick google doesn't find another Irish or British online seller.

There seems to be a 160GB version there for E480 or so but I'm not sure if it's the same or, if it is, if it's good value for a smaller hd.

Thanks for the tip.

whats the best value workhorse laptop out there for someone with a budget of 600euro

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