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Netbook Upgrade

  • 20-10-2011 12:12pm
    #1
    FenJai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭


    I'm looking to get an upgrade from my acer aspire to something with a bit more umph behind it. I know there are dual core netbooks but what about quad core ?

    Once I have the CPU figured out I can buy RAM and hard disc upgrades separately if needed. Thats really the only thing you can upgrade anyway. Size is the main factor, I need a netbook not a small underpowered laptop.

    Budget is about 500 quid although theres a little wiggle room there.

    What say ye ?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    this is a confused post - you want a more powerful device but still want a netbook. netbooks by definition are low-powered and cheap. there is no such thing as a quad-core netbook. dual-core netbooks are generally only dual-core atom chips which are only about 15% faster than single-core atom.

    if you want something with decent power, but netbook size and near-netbook price - this is a great option. decent sized hd. has hdmi. 2gb ram is fine for this device to run win 7- no need for 4gb.

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_IdeaPad_S205_1091028.html

    well-recommended site, 10 sterling for 2-day delivery to Ireland.


  • #3
    FenJai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭FenJai


    Im basically looking for something thats very portable but also has more power behind it. That Lenovo looks interesting. Is there any other info to go with it ? How many DIMM slots it has for example. I ask because I will probably upgrade the RAM in the future but dont want to be limited to 2GB.


  • #4
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    The E350 is a step above a netbook processor but is still not a really a power house.

    If you need something a more powerful and can up the budget to around 580 (inc delivery) then this Samsung is definately worth considering.


    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Samsung_350U2B_1122656.html


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    most laptops of any type these days have only 1 ram socket as space is at a premium. 2gb is fine for win 7. I run win 7 64-bit on my dual-core ulv su4100 laptop and there is never any slowdown even when multi-tasking fairly heavily. unless you are doing a lot of video encoding or 3d gaming you don't need more than 2 gb for win 7 - it's nice to have but not essential. win 7 is more efficient with ram than xp or vista (which was very bad for memory). for 1 ram socket you can still buy a bigger ram stick - e.g. 1 x 4gb.

    that other laptop posted is nice - just depends what you will be using it for and if you want to spend the extra €


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