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17.3 screen i5, 8gb and 1TB = €613. Good deal?

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  • 13-08-2013 11:24pm
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    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭


    Hi, looking at this dell

    http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&kc=&oc=CN57140


    It has i5, 8gb and ITB and I year McAfee at €659,
    7% coupons on the site bring it to €613.

    Is this the best bang I will get for my buck? Want the 17 inch screen
    Don't really want to spend anymore.

    Don't do gaming so word and excel, surf the net, pay bills, access materials for an online course and read boards.ie!!

    I am thinking well capable of my needs for good few years?


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    Torqay
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    An ULV processor in a 17" "desktop replacement"? Bit of a funny combo. ;)

    And not exactly a killer deal. Posted a 17" Toshiba Core i5 (the "real deal") in another thread for €550.


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    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭cathy427


    Torqay wrote: »
    An ULV processor in a 17" "desktop replacement"? Bit of a funny combo. ;)

    And not exactly a killer deal. Posted a 17" Toshiba Core i5 (the "real deal") in another thread for €550.

    Thanks v much for that
    Torqay wrote: »
    An ULV processor in a 17" "desktop replacement"? Bit of a funny combo. ;)

    .

    Not sure what this means - is this good or bad towards the laptop?
    Torqay wrote: »
    A
    And not exactly a killer deal. Posted a 17" Toshiba Core i5 (the "real deal") in another thread for €550.

    That one now seems to be gone up to 582.27 and has 4gb ram and 500 gb hard drive where as the dell has 8gb and ITB

    So at €30 dearer (with one yr MacAfee - but dont want to get sidelined on a virus protection discussion) is it closer to a "killer deal" ?

    Am not sure what you mean by killer deal* - am wondering am I getting the best value for my money getting the i5, 8gb ram and ITB hardrive.

    *ie cheapest or best value?
    Am I comparing like with like in the Toshiba v. Dell if they have different ram and hard drive?

    This Acer is now at 559. It has i5, 6gb ram and 750gb hard drive. So the middle of the other two in terms of ram and hard drive but the cheapest overall. Which do people think is the best? Is there something I am missing?
    http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/Acer_Aspire_V3-771_Core_i5_6GB_750GB_17.3_inch_Windows_8_Laptop__NX.RYREK.015/version.asp


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    Torqay
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    ULV = ultra low voltage. Better energy efficiency (battery life) but but less processing power (this one is actually slower than a reguler Core i3).

    Such processors are used in Ultrabooks to improve mobility, not really a factor with a clumsy 17" laptop.

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    P.S. RAM should be the least of your concerns. Memory is cheap enough and easily upgraded.


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    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭cathy427


    Thanks very much for that.

    So will it slow down the processing power of that laptop?


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    Torqay
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    Well, you're buying a Core i5 with the processing power of a Core i3. Unless you need to squeeze as much as possible out of the battery, this processor doesn't make sense.


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    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭cathy427


    All new to me so,

    do all i5 3337 u run at 1.8ghz?

    Does the site saying upto 2.7ghz make any difference?

    Thanks for all the help.

    Thought it was as simple as go for i5 and you will be fine!


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    Torqay
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    cathy427 wrote: »
    All new to me so,

    do all i5 3337 u run at 1.8ghz?

    Does the site saying upto 2.7ghz make any difference?

    Thanks for all the help.

    Thought it was as simple as go for i5 and you will be fine!

    1.8 GHz regular, up to 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost.

    A normal Core i5 3230M runs at 2.6 GHz regularly, up to 3.2 GHz with Turbo Boost.


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    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭cathy427


    Do you reckon for my fairly light needs I would be better off just getting a good i3 and spending less.

    Once I get it want to be done with it, don't want to add ram etc later


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    Rocko
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    Torqay wrote: »
    An ULV processor in a 17" "desktop replacement"? Bit of a funny combo. ;)

    And not exactly a killer deal. Posted a 17" Toshiba Core i5 (the "real deal") in another thread for €550.



    Have you got a link to the above Toshiba laptop for €550.... Thanks


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    Torqay
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    Rocko wrote: »
    Have you got a link to the above Toshiba laptop for €550.... Thanks

    Posted here.


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    Torqay
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    cathy427 wrote: »
    Do you reckon for my fairly light needs I would be better off just getting a good i3 and spending less.

    Once I get it want to be done with it, don't want to add ram etc later

    A "desktop replacement" usually sees heavier usage than a normal laptop. Nothing wrong with a Core i5 here and you wouldn't save much on a Core i3, €40-50 maybe.


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