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Budget laptop,cheap as possible

  • 07-07-2010 1:24am
    #1
    Fol20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,627 ✭✭✭


    Ok my dads pc is shagged,all he needs is a 17inch laptop(eyesight aint great) that will go on the web for youtube etc,Very basic user so specs arent really a concern.Id like to buy a refurb or new cheap laptop. budget say of 200.Can ye find one is the question now:)


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  • #2
    Improbable
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Improbable


    Perhaps THIS or THIS or THIS


  • #3
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,381 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Wheeeeeeeeee!! Off you go! :)


  • #4
    Fol20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,627 ✭✭✭Fol20


    Sorry for not posting back earlier,just been very busy.Budget has gone up to around 400e,there must be a ebay seller that offer a 1 year dell warranty.I remember i bought a refurb dell laptop before with a 3 yr warranty off ebay before.he was called the chef or something.I was trying to find him there but couldnt.is there any other sellers out there that offer similar services


  • #5
    Fol20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,627 ✭✭✭Fol20


    Just saw this one and was wondering what do ye all think?

    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Dell-INSPIRON-1750-1-80Ghz-2GB-RAM-250GB-Windows-7-/190424022552?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item2c5627fe18#ht_3781wt_1062


  • #6
    Improbable
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Improbable


    Seems fine but I would be of the opinion that a 3 year warranty on a refurbished laptop seems a bit like overkill.


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  • #7
    jpl888
    Closed Accounts Posts: 407 ✭✭jpl888


    I have an Inspiron 1750 and I'll tell you this.

    It's generally a good laptop, the screen is clear and I haven't really had any problems.

    That price seems to be a bit steep considering I only paid €518 for the same laptop with 4G or RAM 8 months ago (although only with 1 year standard warranty).

    The keyboard isn't the best although I don't have any problems with it, quality and feedback isn't brilliant. The mousepad also tends to pick up accidental clicks quite easily so disabling tap to click helps.

    Hope this helps you make a decision.


  • #8
    Fol20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,627 ✭✭✭Fol20


    Ok i badly need to get this soon..My dad is pestering me every time i see him


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