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Is this laptop good value for money?

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  • #2
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    It's good value, the i3 version is a good bit cheaper and performance is very similar. They're both dual core, just the i5 has turbo boost to allow it perform faster for 'bursts' if under strain. Their base speeds are more or less the same and you won't see any difference in normal desktop use - movies, browsing, etc.


  • #3
    y0ssar1an22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,916 ✭✭✭✭y0ssar1an22


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    It's good value, the i3 version is a good bit cheaper and performance is very similar. They're both dual core, just the i5 has turbo boost to allow it perform faster for 'bursts' if under strain. Their base speeds are more or less the same and you won't see any difference in normal desktop use - movies, browsing, etc.

    it'd be good if you could personalise on dabs. the i3 is only offered with windows 10 which i dont want. :p


  • #4
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    y0ssar1an22 wrote: »
    it'd be good if you could personalise on dabs. the i3 is only offered with windows 10 which i dont want. :p

    There's no big difference operationally wise between 10 and 7. I made the switch recently and have no problems.


  • #5
    darkskol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,233 ✭✭✭darkskol


    Looking at this but was thinking of swapping the 4gb ram to 2x8gb. Any thoughts on this?


  • #6
    bonzodog2
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    SSDs do use less power, but I doubt many overheating laptops would be caused by not having one. More likely not having the fluff cleaned out and being used on laps or sat on beds.


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  • #7
    darkskol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,233 ✭✭✭darkskol


    y0ssar1an22 wrote: »
    https://www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-b51-80-intel-core-i5-6200u-4gb-128gb-15-6--windows-7-professional-64-bit-80lm000duk-BWP0.html

    will be for browsing internet, streaming, etc. all previous laptops have overheated, which is why I want to go with a SSD this time.

    Thanks

    Did you go with this in the end?


  • #8
    y0ssar1an22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,916 ✭✭✭✭y0ssar1an22


    darkskol wrote: »
    Did you go with this in the end?

    havent committed yet. have work off tomorrow so will do some more shopping around.
    will update tomorrow afternoon


  • #9
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,153 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Dabs.ie appear to be gone now. They are closed for business in the Republic of Ireland.


  • #10
    y0ssar1an22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,916 ✭✭✭✭y0ssar1an22


    StereoSound wrote: »
    Dabs.ie appear to be gone now. They are closed for business in the Republic of Ireland.

    just saw that there :(. anyone know other good websites to order laptops from?


  • #11
    thekooman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭thekooman


    elara.ie
    laptopsdirect.ie


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  • #12
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭mordeith


    y0ssar1an22 wrote: »
    just saw that there :(. anyone know other good websites to order laptops from?

    They've been taken over by BT (at least dabs4work anyway).

    http://www.businessdirect.btireland.com/category/computing,laptops-and-tablets,laptops/11105-50600


  • #13
    y0ssar1an22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,916 ✭✭✭✭y0ssar1an22


    bonzodog2 wrote: »
    SSDs do use less power, but I doubt many overheating laptops would be caused by not having one. More likely not having the fluff cleaned out and being used on laps or sat on beds.

    After dabs went, I decided to get the fan/heat sink cleaned. was pretty cheap so was willing to risk it. turns out it was completely clogged with fluff :p Now though its as good as new :)


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