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17" Laptop

  • 05-10-2021 8:51am
    #1
    happyoutscan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,290 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, got some great advice from here a few years ago but need it once again.

    Looking for a 17" laptop that will only be used for college work. The 17" screen is a must! Do not need gaming specs or anything like that.

    I've been looking at a few Acers on Komplett.ie that range in price from 529-699.

    https://www.komplett.ie/laptops/laptops/#price/brand/feature/50E2B0212C8B961D/sorting/Price/page/1

    Might I ask your opinions on these or any other suggestions would be great (I've checked Argos Castlebar and while there are a few that would do the job none of them are in stock).

    Thanks again!



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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    the 529 model is the only one with a 1080p screen but you'd really want 8gb ram

    you can upgrade the ram on that model as it has a free slot

    just buy 4gb extra of the same spec on amazon

    else have a look at lenovo.ie to see what 17 inch deals are going in the ideapad range

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  • #3
    happyoutscan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,290 ✭✭✭happyoutscan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117979020#Comment_117979020

    Thank you for getting back to me, greatly appreciated. I've compared the three but they all seem to have resolution of 1600 x 900 or maybe it's a typo?

    Also, would I be able to add the extra 4g ram myself?

    Thanks again.



  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117979680#Comment_117979680

    ah ok must have thrown up a result with 1080p on another site

    yes simple to do yourself

    just a screwdriver to open case from underside.

    maybe an old credit card / loyalty card to encourage case to part once all screws are out

    ram clips into a slot with no risk of damage really

    search on youtube and undoubtedly someone will have a video there for the exact model showing you



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