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Copper_pipe · 09-01-2015 05:59PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Vsx-v0ovY

internet_user · 09-01-2015 06:25PM

Pretty windy in Dublin too had to walk home in it. On the upside exams finito

Lemlin · 09-01-2015 06:43PM

We got it last night here in Cavan. Both kids awake in the middle of the night. My one year old daughter is normally a great sleeper but it had her totally unsettled.

finnharpsboy · 09-01-2015 06:48PM

The big child in me loves the wind

09-01-2015 07:41PM

dahat wrote: »

I have to cycle home in it...I fear it will takee a little longer tonight to get home!

Wind is poxy for cycling. I'd rather cycle in the pissings of rain than in windy conditions. Usually we get both together in this country.

dahat · 09-01-2015 09:22PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Wind is poxy for cycling. I'd rather cycle in the pissings of rain than in windy conditions. Usually we get both together in this country.

Nightmare really but lucky it has eased off where I am so made it home without cycling in reverse!

bo-sco · 10-01-2015 01:16PM

dahat wrote: »

Nightmare really but lucky it has eased off where I am so made it home without cycling in reverse!

Two horrendous cycles home the last two evenings, particularly Thursday. Straight in to the wind and raining both times.

Just keep the legs turning!

sneachtafear · 11-01-2015 06:01PM

Wind makes a man of you

jimmii · 11-01-2015 06:29PM

sneachtafear wrote: »

Wind makes a man of you

Also makes you unpopular in small rooms.

qwabercd · 15-01-2015 09:18PM

Any of ye know much about laptops? Looking to buy a new one, basically just for internet use (browsing, watching movies & sport etc). Budget of about €350 - €400 but there's no point in paying over the odds for stuff I don't need.

Currently looking at the folowing:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/1472833.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/2455914.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...7C14419039.htm

Anybody have any idea how these shape up or any other alternatives?

FHFC · 15-01-2015 09:32PM

qwabercd wrote: »

Any of ye know much about laptops? Looking to buy a new one, basically just for internet use (browsing, watching movies & sport etc). Budget of about €350 - €400 but there's no point in paying over the odds for stuff I don't need.

Currently looking at the folowing:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/1472833.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/2455914.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...7C14419039.htm

Anybody have any idea how these shape up or any other alternatives?

Looking to buy one myself shortly. Not looked into it too much yet.

Lemlin · 15-01-2015 11:58PM

qwabercd wrote: »

Any of ye know much about laptops? Looking to buy a new one, basically just for internet use (browsing, watching movies & sport etc). Budget of about €350 - €400 but there's no point in paying over the odds for stuff I don't need.

Currently looking at the folowing:

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/1472833.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...er/2455914.htm
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/p...7C14419039.htm

Anybody have any idea how these shape up or any other alternatives?

Thread over on bargain alerts where a lot are buying this and it's only half your budget:

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057316145/1

FHFC · 16-01-2015 12:24AM

Lemlin wrote: »

Thread over on bargain alerts where a lot are buying this and it's only half your budget:

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057316145/1

Will probably buy this! Good man.

wonski · 16-01-2015 12:27AM

I thought this laptop has gone in price since. Could be wrong...

Keep an eye on that thread and on all BA if you are about to spend money.

FHFC · 16-01-2015 12:31AM

wonski wrote: »

I thought this laptop has gone in price since. Could be wrong...

Keep an eye on that thread and on all BA if you are about to spend money.

It's still 199 with 7% off.

wonski · 16-01-2015 12:32AM

FHFC wrote: »

It's still 199 with 7% off.

It's a bargain then. I thought they were all gone.

You can't go wrong with a decent laptop at that price.

FHFC · 16-01-2015 12:34AM

wonski wrote: »

It's a bargain then. I thought they were all gone.

You can't go wrong with a decent laptop at that price.

No Microsoft office on it is my only issue. Another 100 quid to add. I need to phone a friend about that tomorrow!

wonski · 16-01-2015 12:38AM

FHFC wrote: »

No Microsoft office on it is my only issue. Another 100 quid to add. I need to phone a friend about that tomorrow!

Unless you use it for work and it has to be MS Office i would look at Open Office org and other options.

If, however, you use it commercially and need it you would have to pay for it anyway. No personal laptop comes with full MS office anyway.

All i ever got was some lame student office package with 3-6 months license.

FHFC · 16-01-2015 12:40AM

wonski wrote: »

Unless you use it for work and it has to be MS Office i would look at Open Office org and other options.

If, however, you use it commercially and need it you would have to pay for it anyway. No personal laptop comes with full MS office anyway.

All i ever got was some lame student office package with 3-6 months license.

Haven't bought a lap top in ages. Usually have one from work. Might not need office really I suppose, just used to always having it.

wonski · 16-01-2015 12:45AM

FHFC wrote: »

Haven't bought a lap top in ages. Usually have one from work. Might not need office really I suppose, just used to always having it.

MS Office has to be paid for. There are free options out there, though.
Don't expect it to be free in a laptop in 200-400 range. I even doubt it is free in a top range except special offers / promotions in PC World etc...

FHFC · 16-01-2015 12:52AM

wonski wrote: »

MS Office has to be paid for. There are free options out there, though.
Don't expect it to be free in a laptop in 200-400 range. I even doubt it is free in a top range except special offers / promotions in PC World etc...

That open office looks fine. Cheers.

FHFC · 16-01-2015 01:03AM

Done. €185

Thanks Lemlin and Wonski.

wonski · 16-01-2015 01:04AM

FHFC wrote: »

That open office looks fine. Cheers.

Used it for a while, Excel (whatever it is called in open) is a bit different but you get used to it after a while. Wouldn't pay €100 for an official one to use at home to do random tables tbh.

wonski · 16-01-2015 01:11AM

FHFC wrote: »

Done. €185

Thanks Lemlin and Wonski.

That was quick. Nice price, I kind of regret of buying other one few months ago... Could save a fortune there

Enjoy it.

qwabercd · 16-01-2015 01:39AM

Cheers for that lads after going for the Dell there now too.

Mr.Prodston · 16-01-2015 01:39AM

FHFC wrote: »

Done. €185

Thanks Lemlin and Wonski.

In before the price rise I see. Can't take any chances so soon after the madness of Christmas with a lot of disgruntled people willing to grab hold of any bargain.

No Microsoft Office is a risk but Open might tide you over for now. Dell's can be injury prone though, risk and reward I guess :pac:

wonski · 16-01-2015 01:43AM

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

In before the price rise I see. Can't take any chances so soon after the madness of Christmas with a lot of disgruntled people willing to grab hold of any bargain.

No Microsoft Office is a risk but Open might tide you over for now. Dell's can be injury prone though, risk and reward I guess :pac:

Mr.P will own the whole internet one day. He will.

I was told Dell's doctor is as pleasant as Chelsea's one;)

He might not be a doctor, nor is she, but still nice:D

Lemlin · 16-01-2015 11:24AM

FHFC wrote: »

Done. €185

Thanks Lemlin and Wonski.

Bargain alerts is a great forum to keep an eye on when looking for anything like that. I got a great deal on my PS4 at Xmas from Argos that was put up there.

€185 is nothing for a laptop. You could spend that on a good night out!

finnharpsboy · 16-01-2015 12:43PM

In agony with my back

can hardly walk...... I'm like an old man

Copper_pipe · 16-01-2015 11:21PM

For all you Ed Sheeran/ 2pac fans :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ3EfuocgrI

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