What to buy?

jasonc5432

Hi there

I am currently buying a laptop and the following has taken my interest:

http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/LENOVO-G570-156andquot-Laptop-Gun-Metal/310323/301

Would anybody please advise me on whether this is a good deal or not?

Is Lenovo a good laptop? Does it have good build quality? What about their customer service? Same goes for PCWorld?

If you know of a better alternative laptop I would be extremely grateful. Ideally, the purchase will be made as soon as possible; ideally this weekend (but that is not absolutely essential).

I am also interested in refurbished laptops, and would be very open to extended warranties if they are value for money. I think 1 yr warranties are short.

Thank you for any help and advice

Jarren

Get this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Satellite-C855-10Z-15-6-Laptop/dp/B007XERAJ0/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1342175913&sr=1-3

or that

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G570_1097214.html

jozi

I'm going to chime in as I've been asked to get a decent laptop for my parents for up 500ish euro. I've had a Asus years ago that I liked very much and it still works.

What are the batteries like on the above mentioned laptops? Where is a good place to buy?

jasonc5432

Jarren wrote: »

Get this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Satellite-C855-10Z-15-6-Laptop/dp/B007XERAJ0/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1342175913&sr=1-3

or that

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G570_1097214.html

Thanks Jarren.

We are reluctant to go with a Toshiba because we had a terrible experience with a toshiba earlier this year and ended up getting a refund.

Also, saveonlaptops appears to be a UK site. Do we run a risk by ordering from the UK?
-Will the customer service be a nightmare because we are 'abroad'?
-Will we have to pay extra excise/customs fees?
-Will our warranty still be valid even though we are non-UK?

Thanks for your help

Jarren

jasonc5432 wrote: »

Thanks Jarren.

We are reluctant to go with a Toshiba because we had a terrible experience with a toshiba earlier this year and ended up getting a refund.

Also, saveonlaptops appears to be a UK site. Do we run a risk by ordering from the UK?
-Will the customer service be a nightmare because we are 'abroad'?
-Will we have to pay extra excise/customs fees?
-Will our warranty still be valid even though we are non-UK?

Thanks for your help

No,no risk ordering from them at all,customer service may ask you to deal with
manufacturer directly if something goes wrong,no excise/custom fees and your warranty will be valid.

Jarren

jozi wrote: »

I'm going to chime in as I've been asked to get a decent laptop for my parents for up 500ish euro. I've had a Asus years ago that I liked very much and it still works.

What are the batteries like on the above mentioned laptops? Where is a good place to buy?

Check the reviews of above laptops regarding battery life,I would recommend strongly to purchase a lappy from Amazon based on their superb customer service.No issues with refunds/replacements because you will be dealing with them directly.