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Another new laptop question

  • 27-03-2012 8:55am
    #1
    mcbobbyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 242 ✭✭


    I know there are a few posts similar but recently broke the screen on my laptop and am looking for a new one. Budget 500, I only need it for movies, downloading,streaming etc. Dont use it for games. What would you think would be the best laptop I could get for that price, reliability also a high priority. Thanks in advance.


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


    Want to buy online or in a store?

    This budget should buy you a Core i5 laptop w HDMI.


  • #3
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Could you not just replace the broken screen?


  • #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    mcbobbyb wrote: »
    reliability also a high priority.

    We all wish for reliability and decent build quality but with your budget you'll get an entry-level laptop and nothing else. Even Sony's cheap VAIOs are just that: cheap.

    The components are more or less all the same. Reliability depends first and foremost on how people treat their laptop.


  • #5
    mcbobbyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 242 ✭✭mcbobbyb


    I dont mind buying online or store, I know my budget will only get a basic laptop but even for 500 euro there are plenty to choose from. For what I want do I need an i5 or would i3 do, and look for more memory instead. Reliability issue was just more on the makes and models. I know some are better built than others. My laptops is old enough that broke so would rather replace it. Any examples of laptops , pros and cons would be great.


  • #6
    mcbobbyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 242 ✭✭mcbobbyb


    Also hdmi for putting onto tv.


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