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Spec on laptop?

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  • 06-04-2017 11:29am
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    Drumpot
    Registered Users Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Going to buy a new laptop for work. Small business, mostly Outlook, word, excel etc.

    Speed of work and less crashes if possible.

    Have circa €500 (there or thereabouts) but can stretch if warranted. If theres a cheaper option I don't mind spending less.

    the current laptop is circa 5 years old and its prob ready to give out. Fan is constantly running (whether I am using it or not). It has had plenty of engineer cleanings , last one didn't improve speed much.

    So I have been looking online but to be frank I am not sure what I should be looking for.

    RAM Speed
    Processesor Type/speed
    RAM Size
    Brand (is that really important?)

    I know I want 1+ terrabite space and need 3+ USB port + Windows 10.

    I was looking at https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-250-15-6-Inch-Notebook-Black/dp/B01G3LCF7A/ref=sr_1_13?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1491473776&sr=1-13&keywords=laptops

    I am reluctant to buy in Harvey Normans or mainstream pc shops because I assume they sell stuff that isn't prob the best spec available.

    Any tips or advice would be much welcomed.


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    The unit you linked is pretty much exactly what you want at the €500 point. Its possible you'd find a slightly higher spec for that but you arent far off.

    Only caveat I'd see is its not 1080p, for me that'd be an issue but many wouldnt notice. Go into a shop and look at 2x 15" laptops, one at 768p and one at 1080p and see if you'd mind.


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