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

  • 23-02-2009 6:53pm
    #1
    ceoexec2
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    whats the best value workhorse laptop out there for someone with a budget of 600euro max


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  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    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.


  • #3
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


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


  • #4
    ceoexec2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭ceoexec2


    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.


  • #5
    jkelleher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭jkelleher


    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


  • #6
    Typewriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Typewriter


    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.


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  • #7
    Typewriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Typewriter


    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • #8
    ceoexec2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭ceoexec2


    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


  • #9
    Voodu Child
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    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.


  • #10
    ceoexec2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭ceoexec2


    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


  • #11
    Bajingo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 889 ✭✭✭Bajingo


    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?


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  • #12
    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    green_jesus wrote: »
    Don't go near Dell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    no problem with acer here!


  • #13
    joes girls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,448 ✭✭✭✭joes girls


    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?:confused:


  • #14
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    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.


  • #15
    ceoexec2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭ceoexec2


    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


  • #16
    ceoexec2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭ceoexec2


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

    HP 15.6" AMD LAPTOP G60215 - BONUS Free Offer

    ACER DUAL CORE 500GB LAPTOP 477464 - Special Order

    toshiba


  • #17
    denat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭denat


    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.


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