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2 laptops...now which 1 to buy?

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  • #2
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    If it were me I'd buy the lenovo laptop. I personally feel lenovo have better build quality then samsung. In relation to the vat thing is that for companies you mean? As I dont thing regular consumers can knock off the VAT as we're part of the eu.


  • #3
    terencemc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭terencemc


    I was leaning that way alright...Just wanted someone to confirm...Cheers


  • #4
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    Bought that model Lenovo 2 days ago, got it without the VAT, waiting on it to be delivered :)


  • #5
    terencemc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭terencemc


    Right, I think I'll have to get on that boat Monday morning.
    I can't believe that dell will pass up good business...although I have been dealing with a call centre in india that keep on telling me to ring dell ireland and I keep telling them I want a model on the dell uk outlet only !


  • #6
    kevohmsford
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭kevohmsford


    I am getting that Lenovo, it got great reviews on Bestbuy in the States.


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  • #7
    carlcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭carlcon


    Holy Jesus, look at that Lenovo! What a find. Doubt we'll see better than that this side of the pond.

    I've been utterly frustrated with how the pricing here compares to the States when it comes to finding a good i5 with a decent graphics card too.

    I've been very close to buying this, which doesn't have the graphics card; http://www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-g570-core-i5-2410m-4gb-500gb--dvd-rw-15-6--windows-7-home-premium-7FR4.html?refs=466560000-51340000

    Again, a Lenovo for a great price... but the lack of graphics card was putting me off. But this Lenovo is looking like an instant buy.


  • #8
    carlcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭carlcon


    Blitz17 wrote: »
    Bought that model Lenovo 2 days ago, got it without the VAT, waiting on it to be delivered :)

    Without the VAT? How'd you manage that?


  • #9
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    carlcon wrote: »
    Without the VAT? How'd you manage that?

    Ordering it through a company, which has an irish registered VAT number.


  • #10
    carlcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭carlcon


    Blitz17 wrote: »
    Ordering it through a company, which has an irish registered VAT number.

    Ah, thanks for that. I'm sure I'll still buy it at full price.


  • #11
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    carlcon wrote: »
    Ah, thanks for that. I'm sure I'll still buy it at full price.

    My plan originally, but my budget was €600, and i could get a very good laptop for that, but if i got the VAT off, i can get an even better spec laptop within my budget.

    Worth looking into anyway :)


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  • #12
    carlcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭carlcon


    Blitz17 wrote: »
    My plan originally, but my budget was €600, and i could get a very good laptop for that, but if i got the VAT off, i can get an even better spec laptop within my budget.

    Worth looking into anyway :)

    Is it a "who you know" thing, or can you just find something online that lets you do it?


  • #13
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    carlcon wrote: »
    Is it a "who you know" thing, or can you just find something online that lets you do it?

    Unfortunely its who you know :(

    Unless someone on here helps you out.


  • #14
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    Would the Lenovo having no USB3 connection not be a problem? I seen this lappy a week ago and that put me off.


  • #15
    Blitz17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭Blitz17


    Hal Emmerich wrote: »
    Would the Lenovo having no USB3 connection not be a problem? I seen this lappy a week ago and that put me off.

    Never used USB3, Have a Samsung 256GB SSD to fit when it arrives and thats me sorted.


  • #16
    terencemc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭terencemc


    Blitz - How much did you pay for that bad boy?
    Will that replace the current hard drive?
    Will it quicken it up by much?


  • #17
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    terencemc wrote: »
    Blitz - How much did you pay for that bad boy?
    Will that replace the current hard drive?
    Will it quicken it up by much?
    This thread will be of use to you.


  • #18
    carlcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,844 ✭✭✭carlcon


    For the record, I ordered that Lenovo last night. No doubt I'll be on here talking about in "up to 4 business days".


  • #19
    terencemc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 543 ✭✭✭terencemc


    I joined the club aswell.


  • #20
    Hal Emmerich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,078 ✭✭✭Hal Emmerich


    For the boardies who bought the Lenovos, what do ye think of them?

    Build, trackpad, screen?


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