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15' Laptop - €600 ish

  • 12-12-2010 6:20pm
    #1
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭


    Looking for advice re a new laptop.

    Would mostly be using it for internet and streaming video. I work quite a bit online. So main priority for a laptop is something that can handle 10-15 web tabs without any problems.
    Would store movies and music and would like to connect it to tv (for programmes, films).
    Gaming would be minimal, if any.

    Not big expert on laptops but should I make the processor my priority for my needs?
    If so would an I-3 processor be the one to look for? Or would an I-5 with lower RAM be more advisable (even if it was slightly more €€). Could always install more RAM later.

    Battery life is not too important.
    Looks not either.
    15' screen preferred.

    Budget is €600 ish. Comments or suggestions very welcome!

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    What about any of these?

    Lenovo G560 Core i3 - £430

    Acer Aspire 5742 - £470

    Samsung RV510 - €640

    Packard Bell Easynote TM97 - €550

    Dell Vostro 3500 - i5, 4gb €676

    Dell Inspiron 15R - i3, 4gb €650


  • #3
    Qs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Qs


    If you are getting a dell make sure you head to the bargains forum here and get a discount code. Should save 10% or so. I know I saved 15% when I bought my Dell Studio.


  • #4
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Argos have a 15" with an AMD Quadcore, 3gb DDR3 RAM, a dedicated ATI gfx card and 320gb HDD for €599. Looks like a pretty good deal.
    It's either an Asus or an Acer, can't remember the exact sapecs/model.
    Their site seems to be down atm so can't link it. it's listed as being €249 off the original price in the December special prices catalog thing.

    Edit:

    Found it
    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5083400/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice,+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/3%7C23716614%7CLaptops+and+netbooks%7C16164797/c_3/4%7Ccat_16164797%7CLaptops%7C16164800.htm

    CPU and Memory:
    AMD Phenom II X4 quad core N930.
    2GHz processor speed.
    3GB DDR3 RAM memory.
    320GB SATA hard drive.
    Display features:
    15.6in display.
    Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.

    DVD optical drives:
    Dual layer.

    Graphics:
    ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card with 256MB memory.

    Interfaces and connectivity:
    Multi-Media Card (MMC) compatible.
    4 USB ports.
    1 HDMI port.
    B/g/n wireless/WiFi enabled.
    Multi-media features:
    1.3MP built-in webcam.
    Built-in mic.

    Operating system and software:
    Microsoft Windows 7 Premium.

    General features:
    Weight 2.6kg.


  • #5
    Comhrá
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,049 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    If you are getting a dell make sure you head to the bargains forum here and get a discount code. Should save 10% or so. I know I saved 15% when I bought my Dell Studio.

    Hi all......

    Where do I find the Bargains Forum? I had a search around but couldn't find a link.

    I'm considering a new Dell in the new year.

    Cheers,

    John.


  • #6
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    Thanks for the help guys.
    tippman1 wrote: »
    Hi all......

    Where do I find the Bargains Forum? I had a search around but couldn't find a link.

    I'm considering a new Dell in the new year.

    Cheers,

    John.

    Bargains Forum


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  • #7
    Comhrá
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,049 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    Thanks PJ! Must call to specsavers later.:o

    John.


  • #8
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    No hassle tippman1.

    You'll find it at

    Biz - Consumer - Bargain Alerts


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