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Recommendation for a work lap top in the €500 - €800 price range

  • 27-01-2013 2:53pm
    #1
    Michael_Dare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    What I'm looking for is a working machine, not a thing of beauty. While I'm really fond of the look of the Samsung Ultrabooks, I feel you're paying more for the aesthetics than the functionality. Not interested in Macs, as I do a lot of Windows programming.

    My requirements are: 2.5ghz processor, 4gb RAM (though higher would be better), 15.5 " screen or larger, Win 7, ability to watch HD videos, no obvious known problems.

    Unimportant: hard drive size, solid state drive, hip / coolness factor, 32 or 64 bit, mobility, warranty

    I'll be using it for light web development, programming (visual studio, but nothing that takes hours to build - small stuff only), web browsing and watching video files. I won't be using it for gaming or for any heavy graphics or video work.

    I've had Sony and Samsung machines in the past that I've been happy with, and a Dell machine that I wasn't that happy with. I'm open to other models.

    I've been considering this Sony from Amazon.co.uk (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085RP7YO/). There are couple available from Amazon's warehouse deals for £415, and it seems like a good price.

    It's worth adding that I'm looking for a machine that will run well for a year or so - I might be in a position to buy a heavier, more expensive machine at that point. Any recommendations or advice would be welcome.


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    boobar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭boobar


    Michael_Dare wrote: »
    What I'm looking for is a working machine, not a thing of beauty. While I'm really fond of the look of the Samsung Ultrabooks, I feel you're paying more for the aesthetics than the functionality. Not interested in Macs, as I do a lot of Windows programming.

    My requirements are: 2.5ghz processor, 4gb RAM (though higher would be better), 15.5 " screen or larger, Win 7, ability to watch HD videos, no obvious known problems.

    Unimportant: hard drive size, solid state drive, hip / coolness factor, 32 or 64 bit, mobility, warranty

    I'll be using it for light web development, programming (visual studio, but nothing that takes hours to build - small stuff only), web browsing and watching video files. I won't be using it for gaming or for any heavy graphics or video work.

    I've had Sony and Samsung machines in the past that I've been happy with, and a Dell machine that I wasn't that happy with. I'm open to other models.

    I've been considering this Sony from Amazon.co.uk (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0085RP7YO/). There are couple available from Amazon's warehouse deals for £415, and it seems like a good price.

    It's worth adding that I'm looking for a machine that will run well for a year or so - I might be in a position to buy a heavier, more expensive machine at that point. Any recommendations or advice would be welcome.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Aspire-V3-771-17-3-inch-Laptop/dp/tech-data/B009R15O5E/ref=de_a_smtd

    This appears to tick most boxes, except Windows 7

    Number 1 seller on Amazon, appears to be a great price.

    I'm no expert though, anyone else have a view on this laptop.


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