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New laptop.

  • 26-11-2010 11:55pm
    #1
    Lenno87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Im looking to buy a new laptop but i have only basic knowledge of them. I will be using it for music, internet, gaming and microsoft office generally. If anyone one can recommend some laptops i woould be very greatful.
    Which brands are the most reliable...acer, hp or toshiba or any others. My price range is up to 500, 600euro.

    Thanks for any help.


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  • #2
    Firefox11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭Firefox11


    Might be a bit out of your price range but I am currently looking the Dell XPS 15 at the moment for myself. Looks like a good spec and has been getting good reviews.


  • #3
    Kev_ps3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,604 ✭✭✭Kev_ps3


    Firefox11 wrote: »
    Might be a bit out of your price range but I am currently looking the Dell XPS 15 at the moment for myself. Looks like a good spec and has been getting good reviews.

    Yeah I should be receiving mine today in the post! Ill give you a review later OP if you want:)


  • #4
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    Not sure aboutt he graphics card on this but otherwise, the spec is fantastic for the money

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Notebook-i5-460M-Wireless-Windows/dp/B0045UBCU8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1291044329&sr=1-14

    Should be about 630€ delivered


  • #5
    Kev_ps3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,604 ✭✭✭Kev_ps3


    Firefox11 wrote: »
    Might be a bit out of your price range but I am currently looking the Dell XPS 15 at the moment for myself. Looks like a good spec and has been getting good reviews.

    Posting this on the XPS, great laptop, looks amazing, recommended:D


  • #6
    Firefox11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭Firefox11


    Kev_ps3 wrote: »
    Posting this on the XPS, great laptop, looks amazing, recommended:D

    How is the sound with this new sub woofer that they installed? I find it hard to believe that you can get good sound out of a laptop irrespective of how good the speakers are on a laptop.


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  • #7
    Kev_ps3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,604 ✭✭✭Kev_ps3


    Firefox11 wrote: »
    How is the sound with this new sub woofer that they installed? I find it hard to believe that you can get good sound out of a laptop irrespective of how good the speakers are on a laptop.

    The sound is very good, its loud enough for me anyway. I wont be watching movies on it so its perfect for me, using it for youtube/games etc. Sub woofer really works, playing a dance tune now sounds proper compared to my last laptop:)


  • #8
    OldBlueEyes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭OldBlueEyes


    Kev_ps3,

    Looking at getting the XPS 15 myself. How are you finding it? Does the backlit keyboard come as standard?

    I was also thinking about getting the XPS 17 with larger screen and the 1GB Geforce 435M card for €50 extra. Is this worth it?


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