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What is the best time to buy a computer?

  • 29-02-2012 7:25pm
    #1
    wendell borton
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    i was just wondering what is the best time of the year to buy a laptop, when do new models come out and are there sales?


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  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    There is no such thing as "the best time to buy a computer".

    There always one consumer electronics show or other going on somewhere on the planet where manufacturers present their latest products.

    Same goes for deals, most dealers have "special offers" all year round.

    And as they say, waiting for the next best thing is a loser's game. ;)


  • #3
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,378 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I'd just keep an eye out for sales and bargains. The Dell factory shop turns up some great gems regularly.


  • #4
    johneire31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭johneire31


    In short, when you need it most.

    January is traditionally bargain time, in brick and mortar stores that holds true mostly. In clicks and mortar stores, well any time really. Companies often put a few models on below cost to generate a bit of activity, you just have to keep looking out for the deals as they happen


    j


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    No time like the present :)


  • #6
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭uch


    When you have the shillings to buy it I'd say

    21/25



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  • #7
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Will move this over to the Laptop forum for ya

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  • #8
    Niall0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 113 ✭✭Niall0001


    Bought this 2 weeks ago & thought I'd pass it on. Not sure if it deserves another thread. 17.3-inch screen, 2.2GHz CPU, 6GB RAM & Intel HD 3000 Graphics Card for £415.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B005TU8AZS/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

    Catch is they don't deliver to Ireland so shipped to these guys in Newry who sent it down to me for an extra €22. Didn't mind really as the laptop was free delivery anyway.

    http://deliverme.ie


  • #9
    Dannysaurus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭Dannysaurus


    Or you could read up on upcoming releases or refreshes on laptops etc.
    Example; the Macbook line gets refreshed every year-ish, to be on par with newer laptops.

    Right now though? If you're looking to get one, wait until they release the Ivy Bridge processors, which is due around May-ish. So... Le summer? :3
    Don't know what they are? This might help :)

    http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/2/2839156/intel-ivy-bridge-desktop-laptop-lineup-ultra-low-power

    As for deals? Hit Google up for "(manufacturer name) coupons" while localizing the search to Ireland. It's usually used with online purchases. You could knock off a good bit off the initial price.


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