Opinions on this low cost laptop?

Squall Leonhart

I'm interested to hear what people's opinions on this laptop might be?

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/gg-titanium-computers-5-42?p=1&nlp=&CID=IE_CRM_1_0_0_281&a=1676&utm_source=channel_goods&utm_medium=email&sid=45df1563-8812-49bd-9945-bf0a8fb4de26&division=national-deals&eh=7b4ba7cca56a037ac461bebd372e25b793fa1587e3bf2c6d55a90e17911b770d&date=20150810&sender=rm&s=body&c=button&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=gg-titanium-computers-5-42-74963586

Seems a good price for what it is, though would prefer something bigger than 4GB RAM. It does have this caveat at the bottom;

This product is refurbished and is in a fully operational condition. The laptop might have some minor scratches which will not affect the working of the machine. Battery guaranteed to hold charge for a minimum of 30 minutes :eek:. The unit has been tested, cleaned, checked and configured so that everything is according to the expected standard.

baldshin

I bought one of these last week from 3000rpm.com

Worked out at about €134 including delivery so much cheaper than here. Refurbished also. Still waiting for delivery though so cant comment on the laptop itself, just that it can be gotten cheaper elsewhere.

Squall Leonhart

Great to know, thanks for the link, 100 euro is a massive saving on something which costs 220!
When you receive your laptop maybe let us know your thoughts?

baldshin

It literally just arrived in the door ten minutes ago, having ordered last Thursday. Typing this post on it! Has a few very minor scratches to the casing but looks to be in great nick and running very well. The model I ordered has no trackpad, just a trackpoint, which is pretty nice to use actually! I'd say the battery has about 2 hours worth of use in it but this will obviously vary from unit to unit.
They also threw in a wired mouse and a 16gb usb key.
Very happy so far!

Squall Leonhart

Great, always nice to have actual user feedback. Methinks I could be investing.

Thanks Baldshin!

bmay529

Looks like a great spec for a great price but don't see any mention of a warranty... but then at that price what do you expect!!

baldshin

Warranty is only 30 days I think, there's an option to extend the warranty for extra £££s but I'm happy to chance it at this price. Wouldn't mind finding a cheap, compatible ssd for it if anyone has any recommendations!?

bmay529

baldshin wrote: »

Warranty is only 30 days I think, there's an option to extend the warranty for extra £££s but I'm happy to chance it at this price. Wouldn't mind finding a cheap, compatible ssd for it if anyone has any recommendations!?

SSD's are still very expensive and offer limited storage though they should offer greater battery life for the laptop. Are you thinking of replacing the internal drive?

baldshin

Yeah thinking of swapping it out. The drive in it is only 160gb anyway, should be able to get a 120gb ssd for sub €65 if I keep an eye out I'd imagine.