Another Laptop Buying Thread

ComputerKing

Hello I need a new laptop and I'm looking for something under 550 with an i5 processor.
Also with Windows 7

ComputerKing

Anyone

Tango One

If your not as fussy as me the Lenovo Z580 looks like great laptop.

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_Z580_1292732.html

ComputerKing

Thanks but I probably should I said I'm looking for a 13.3/14 inch screen and also that laptop is not windows 8

imitation

ComputerKing wrote: »

Thanks but I probably should I said I'm looking for a 13.3/14 inch screen and also that laptop is windows 8

THis is all I can find after a quick search, its a second gen I5 too, but they are pretty decent afaik. You won't get everything you want for your budget I think. I would advise just get a windows 7 laptop and pay €15 for the upgrade, shops will be more eager to shift better spec windows 7 laptops as people will view them as outdated.

Dats me

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=n0015m31&model_id=inspiron-15-3520&c=ie&l=en&s=dhs&cs=iedhs1

This looks good, thinking about it myself. i5, 6gb ram, 1tb hard drive. If you search "dell codes" on boards you will find a thread with a few 10% disounts. You could get this down to €450.

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Dats me wrote: »

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=n0015m31&model_id=inspiron-15-3520&c=ie&l=en&s=dhs&cs=iedhs1

This looks good, thinking about it myself. i5, 6gb ram, 1tb hard drive. If you search "dell codes" on boards you will find a thread with a few 10% disounts. You could get this down to €450.

what codes get it from 559 to 450?

Dats me

FNDPHFHWG2L5LK - This is 10 % off all Inspiron laptops
ZM48LBJHQR5T0? - This is 12% off all laptops

The only issues with these are that sometimes the 1st one won't work (it says "Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers") and also you have to do it tommorow (5th/12) as the first one expires tommorow and the 2nd one is only availible tommorow.

freestyla

£549.00 + FREE delivery

Acer Aspire S3-391 13.3-inch Ultrabook (Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, LAN, WLAN, BT, Webcam, Integrated Graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Core-i5-4GB-500GB/dp/B0080P3XRO/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1354623969&sr=1-3

Almost €550

Dats me

freestyla wrote: »

£549.00 + FREE delivery

Acer Aspire S3-391 13.3-inch Ultrabook (Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, LAN, WLAN, BT, Webcam, Integrated Graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Core-i5-4GB-500GB/dp/B0080P3XRO/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1354623969&sr=1-3

Almost €550

That is a terrible i5, worse than most i3s. And £550 is closer to €650.

freestyla

Dats me wrote: »

That is a terrible i5, worse than most i3s. And £550 is closer to €650.

a bit too strong statement I would say. 4 cores @ 1.7 - 2.5GHz, HD4000 graphics and long battery life is terrible?

It's not terrible in any way except if you are encoding hours of HD stuff where you could save few minutes by buying non ultra voltage.

WEI score for i5-3317U is 6.9 if that's terrible lol
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81836568&postcount=25

Dats me

freestyla wrote: »

a bit too strong statement I would say. 4 cores @ 1.7 - 2.5GHz, HD4000 graphics and long battery life is terrible?

It's not terrible in any way except if you are encoding hours of HD stuff where you could save few minutes by buying non ultra voltage.

WEI score for i5-3317U is 6.9 if that's terrible lol
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81836568&postcount=25

Yeah, sorry an overstatement it was. But I am right in saying that some i3s are nearly better (2.4ghz) and a good i5 (3210m) is 2.5 - 3.1ghz.

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Dats me wrote: »

FNDPHFHWG2L5LK - This is 10 % off all Inspiron laptops
ZM48LBJHQR5T0? - This is 12% off all laptops

The only issues with these are that sometimes the 1st one won't work (it says "Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers") and also you have to do it tommorow (5th/12) as the first one expires tommorow and the 2nd one is only availible tommorow.

they both wont work at on the same order :mad:

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Bought this today

Product
Unit Price

Quantity
Price



New! Inspiron 15
Inspiron 3520 Base, Windows 8 64bit, English
€ 357.01
1
€ 357.01
Item
Description
Base
Inspiron 3520 Base
Memory
6144MB (1x2048 + 1x4096) 1600MHz DDR3
Keyboard
Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Chiclet Keyboard with Multi - touch Touchpad
Video Card
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Driver
Driver : 1703/1704
Hard Drive
1TB Serial ATA (5400RPM)
Operating System
Windows 8 64bit, English
Optical Devices
8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Wireless Networking
Dell Wireless 1703 Card
Cables
1 Meter Power Cord - UK
Shipping Documents
English Documentation
Gedis Bundle Reference
N1115M34
Extended Service
1 Yr Collect & Return Hardware Support & 90 days Premium Software Phone Support
Documentation
Not included
Digital Photography
Not included
Order Information
Inspiron 3520 Order
Primary Battery
Primary 6-cell 48 WHr Lithium Ion battery
Processor
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2370M processor (2.40 GHz, 3M cache)
Colour Choice
LCD Back Cover : Black
Accidental Damage Support
No Accidental Damage Protection
Packaging
Packaging : Brown Box
Online Backup
No DataSafe Online Backup 2GB
FGA Module
E15MLK1305_023/UK/BTS/C5
Online Backup Software
Online Back Up Not Included
Optical Software
Cyberlink
CFI Included (Smart Selection)
CFI Not Included
Value Added Services
90DAY NBD with Premium Phone Support
Retail Marker
Not included
Retail Financial Marker
Not included
Retail Drop In the Box Leaflet
Not included
Retail Registration
Not included
Retail Information
Not included
Retail Tech Sheets
Not included
LCD
15.6in High Defintion (1366X768)WLED
Microsoft Application Software
Microsoft® Office trial
Non-Microsoft Application Software
Resource DVD : Inspiron 3520 Diagnostics and Drivers Win 8
Protect your new PC
McAfee® SecurityCenter 15 Month Subscription
Dell Services: Installations
No Installation
Operating System Recovery Options
OS Windows® Recovery Media Not included



Dell 15.6" City Wear Messenger
€ 21.69
1
€ 21.69
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Total excl. VATVAT RateVATTotal incl. VATSub-total(s):€ 378.7023.00%€ 87.10€ 465.80Delivery Charge:€ 24.3923.00%€ 5.61€ 30.00Delivery Discount:-€ 24.3923.00%-€ 5.61-€ 30.00Total Price:€ 378.70
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freestyla

Dats me wrote: »

Yeah, sorry an overstatement it was. But I am right in saying that some i3s are nearly better (2.4ghz) and a good i5 (3210m) is 2.5 - 3.1ghz.

i3 have worst graphics, HD3000, so gigahertz only doesn't tell whole story.

i5-3210m is a bit faster than i5-3317u but not a deal breaker since both have HD4000 graphics and that's more important in this price category where people need just to "play HD stuff smoothly"

freestyla

that's cheap for i3 laptop tatranska!

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freestyla wrote: »

that's cheap for i3 laptop tatranska!

really 440 when you deduct the discounted case:D

I used the 12% discount code

yabadabado

Marvin Ancient Sinkhole wrote: »

really 440 when you deduct the discounted case:D

I used the 12% discount code

I was looking at your order as I am in the market for a laptop.I need one for browsing,wont be gaming on it but would like a decent sized screen as I will be watching/downloading films/tv and a HDMI port. .would this be suitable or could I go with something a bit cheaper.

uck51js9zml2yt

Its a good spec for the money. Better than what I have for my own use. I bought it for someone else.

yabadabado

Marvin Ancient Sinkhole wrote: »

Its a good spec for the money. Better than what I have for my own use. I bought it for someone else.

just realized the coupons expired ,was going to order tonight:mad:

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There is a thread somewhere with discounts on it

yabadabado

Marvin Ancient Sinkhole wrote: »

There is a thread somewhere with discounts on it

All expired now but hopefully some new ones appear in the next few days.

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yabadabado wrote: »

All expired now but hopefully some new ones appear in the next few days.

mine is already in transit...cant wait to get it, set it up ....and give it to its new owner:mad: