Which to choose or is there better?

KangoSkank

I'm currently looking to buy a new laptop for around €500

I want an i3 processor at least 4gb ram and with a good sized hard drive. As far as I'm concerned these two laptops are practically identical at nearly the exact same price.

I'm leaning towards the acer because there'd be a better availability of parts if anything breaks (I'm guessing).

Can anyone help me choose or point me the way of a better laptop for my price range?

Thanks

http://www.hpshop.ie/scp/HP_Laptops/products.asp?partno=A9Y28EA%23ABU

http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/product/15_16_inch/80005088/acer_15_6_5733_386g50mn_i3_380_6gb_500gb/details.aspx

Jarren

There is a much better laptop.


www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_C660-29W_1158974.html

Torqay

As for the two have have posted, the HP is the better one because of it's 2nd generation Core i3, the Acer only has a 1st gen Core i3.

Komplett have a 2nd Generation Core i3 MSI laptop for €489. But that Tosh Core i5 there with 100 quid cashback is a top deal.

danlen

Apologies for the uneducated question, but would that Toshiba come with Microsoft Office and anti-virus protection software already installed or would all of that have to be purchased on top?

Never bought online before!

Torqay

danlen wrote: »

Apologies for the uneducated question, but would that Toshiba come with Microsoft Office and anti-virus protection software already installed or would all of that have to be purchased on top?

Never bought online before!

If you look under "Popular Extras", you'll find MSO 2010 Home & Student for 89 quid.

Usually there is a time limited trial version of some security suite installed, which you can purchase once it is expired, or replace it with one of the many free alternatives.

KangoSkank

Cheers for the advice lads