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help find 17 inch laptop.

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  • #2
    hyperborean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 655 ✭✭✭hyperborean


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Looking for somebody, they want a 17 inch laptop, use it for multitabling poker and the odd game of medieval war II, quite old. Integrated gfx is all that needs I would guess. Something with an i5+, budget up to 600-700. If that doesn't need to be spent and he can get something decent that's grand!

    At a glance, something like:

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_L870-17X_1347357.html

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_V3-771G_1303133.html

    Obv looking for the best deal so will keep looking.

    You could look at adverts?
    Not exact but reasonable and open to offers

    http://www.adverts.ie/laptops/lenovo-z580/2761022


  • #3
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Thanks, but he doesn't want a second hand laptop or a 15 inch one, only second hand kinda one he would consider would be something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASUS-K56CA-750GB-4GB-LAPTOP-WITH-WINDOWS-8-/350725402637?clk_rvr_id=460796680178 3rd gen i5 (dual core not single core like it says)



    Saw this for 230£ http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/price-dropped-free-code-hp-650-core-i3-windows-8-laptop-charcoal-black-c5c49ea-345-1502772?page=7#comments but I think he'd prefer an i5, pref 3rd gen.


    Most the ones I see are 15 inch dammit.


  • #4
    Tar.Aldarion
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    I think this is the best I can see so will go with that unless somebody can better it
    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_L870-17X_1347357.html


  • #5
    hyperborean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 655 ✭✭✭hyperborean


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    I think this is the best I can see so will go with that unless somebody can better it
    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_L870-17X_1347357.html

    Never had a toshiba so I couldnt say but I have an acer, similiar to this,

    http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/170957499248?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&cbt=y

    Nice machine,


  • #6
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    I think this is the best I can see so will go with that unless somebody can better it
    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_L870-17X_1347357.html

    Yes, the Tosh is the better choice. Faster processor and better GPU than the Acer.

    If you want a full HD screen, have a look at the PCS Voyager II, £572 with similar specs and the 1920x1080 display. (If you already have an operating system, you can order without Wundows and save about 100 yoyos)


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  • #7
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Toshiba make great laptops.

    What specs did you stick in, here is what I got without windows

    £585
    Chassis & Display
    Voyager: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) (£49)

    Processor (CPU)
    Intel® Core™i5 Dual Core Mobile Processor i5-3230M (2.60GHz) 3MB

    Memory (RAM)
    4GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (2 x 2GB)

    Graphics Card
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M - 1GB DDR3 Video RAM - DirectX® 11

    Memory - Hard Disk
    500GB SERIAL ATA II 2.5" HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (5,400rpm)

    DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
    8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)

    Memory Card Reader
    Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)

    Thermal Paste
    STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING

    Sound Card
    Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack

    Bluetooth & Wireless
    GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® N135 802.11N (150Mbps) + BLUETOOTH

    USB Options
    2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD

    Battery
    Voyager Series 6 Cell Lithium-ION Battery (48.84WH)

    Power Lead & Adaptor
    1 x UK Power Lead & 90W AC Adaptor

    Operating System
    NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED

    Office Software
    NO OFFICE SOFTWARE

    Anti-Virus
    NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

    Keyboard Language
    INTEGRATED UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD

    Notebook Mouse
    INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE

    Webcam
    INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM

    Warranty
    3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)

    Delivery
    STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)

    Build Time
    Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
    Quantity 1


  • #8
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Same specs as above minus the GT 645M, since you mentioned, "integrated gfx is all that needs". Intel HD 4000 is certainly good enough for Poker and Medieval Wars II. Personally I'd swap the HDD for the 120 GB Kinston SSD (£576).

    Also remember the delivery costs to Ireland, SoL is charging a Tenner, PCS want £19.


  • #9
    Tar.Aldarion
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    Thanks, annoying how it doesn't show all prices in drop down.


  • #10
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    This is fairly decent! He wouldnt want the small ssd I think, can add one later perhaps. Now which to get!

    £537

    Chassis & Display
    Voyager: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) (£49)

    Processor (CPU)
    Intel® Core™i5 Dual Core Mobile Processor i5-3230M (2.60GHz) 3MB

    Memory (RAM)
    4GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 (2 x 2GB)

    Graphics Card
    Intel® HD Graphics 4000 Video Memory Technology up to 1.7GB

    Memory - Hard Disk
    500GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD5000BPKT, SATA 3 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)

    DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
    8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)

    Memory Card Reader
    Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)

    Thermal Paste
    STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING

    Sound Card
    Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack

    Bluetooth & Wireless
    GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® N135 802.11N (150Mbps) + BLUETOOTH

    USB Options
    2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD

    Battery
    Voyager Series 6 Cell Lithium-ION Battery (48.84WH)

    Power Lead & Adaptor
    1 x UK Power Lead & 90W AC Adaptor

    Operating System
    NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED

    Office Software
    NO OFFICE SOFTWARE

    Anti-Virus
    NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

    Keyboard Language
    INTEGRATED UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD

    Notebook Mouse
    INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE

    Webcam
    INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM

    Warranty
    3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)

    Delivery
    2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (£19)

    Build Time
    Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
    Quantity


  • #11
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Also worth noting, that these chassis have two HDD bays.

    A SSD really makes all the difference (anyone who ever had a solid state drive never want to see a platter hard drive again, even poker players want their computers fast and responsive), add a HDD for mass storage if required (500 GB, £44).


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