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Buying a Laptop: The current Generation
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Spending, well, I guess 7-800 euro. Wheres the best place, online? Not sure I like PC world too much....
Are these laptops cheaper without windows?
Yes they are significantly cheaper.
Configure the Optimus IV to your needs.
Full HD 1920x1080, Core i7 Quad, 8 GB RAM, GTX 660M GPU w 2 GB, 128 GB SSD. 3 yrs warranty. 707 Sterling (without OS) and it has a 2nd bay to fit an additional HDD.
You'll save 100 Pound if you order w/o Windows and this baby will play pretty much anything you'll throw at it.
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longhalloween wrote: »Are these laptops upgradeable? Any idea how easy it is to swap out the cpu/gpu?
They have their own forum, you might have a better chance there to get an answer to that question. 0 -
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well the 7200 was intended towards the game end of things purely. Is the SSD better in this regard then. I take it the rd/wr is much faster on the ssd being solid state?
Perhaps I should therefore get the ssd and a 5200 drive in the second slot. yes?
To be frank, when you're using a 45W max TDP quad core processor and a GTX 660M, battery drain is hardly much of a concern.
So in the end it doesn't matter whether you're getting a 5k4 or 7k2 HDD.0 -
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This seems quite reasonable for an ultrabook. I dont' know much outside of the type of processor to look for, so opinions on this model would be appreciated. I need something light, internet, movies, skype and ms office. Thanks!
http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/TOSHIBA-Satellite-U840111-14andquot-Ultrabookandtrade-Silver/311456/104.1
Certainly not a bad offer for a B&M store.
PC Specialist's 14" UltraNote in a similar configuration may be an alternative. With a Core i3 3110M, 4 GB RAM and a "real" 128 GB solid state disk costs €613 (€637 w 8 GB RAM). All PC Specialist computers come with an OS installation disk and are covered by a 3 yr warranty.
I don't find anything re memory upgrade for the Tosh, the memory might be soldered.
Unlike the Tosh, the UltraNote does have a DVD writer (or Bluray if you want) and an Ivy Bridge processor (better performance and graphics).
You can't get an ULV processor (17W max TDP) for the Ultranote. ULV Pro: better battery life. Con: less processing power
Of course, you can upgrade the Ultranote to a quad Core i7 3632QM, w 8 GB RAM and SSD it will be still less than 800 yoyos.
Edit: you mentioned Skype, the Tosh has a 1.3 MP webcam, the UltraNote a 2.0 MP webcam.0 -
Certainly not a bad offer for a B&M store.
PC Specialist's 14" UltraNote in a similar configuration may be an alternative. With a Core i3 3110M, 4 GB RAM and a "real" 128 GB solid state disk costs €613 (€637 w 8 GB RAM). All PC Specialist computers come with an OS installation disk and are covered by a 3 yr warranty.
I don't find anything re memory upgrade for the Tosh, the memory might be soldered.
Unlike the Tosh, the UltraNote does have a DVD writer (or Bluray if you want) and an Ivy Bridge processor (better performance and graphics).
You can't get an ULV processor (17W max TDP) for the Ultranote. ULV Pro: better battery life. Con: less processing power
Of course, you can upgrade the Ultranote to a quad Core i7 3632QM, w 8 GB RAM and SSD it will be still less than 800 yoyos.
Edit: you mentioned Skype, the Tosh has a 1.3 MP webcam, the UltraNote a 2.0 MP webcam.
Crikey!! :eek: Thanks for that Torqay. Good call on the DVD drive, didn't realise that with the Toshiba. I've never heard of PC Specialists before, how reliable are they, what are they like regards problems etc.?0 -
I haven't bought from them, but those who have around here seem to be quite happy.
As for the DVD drive, according to Intel's definition, ultrabooks have ULV processors and don't have optical drives, so technically, the UltraNote is not an ultrabook. However, it is pretty slim and not too heavy.0 -
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As for the DVD drive, according to Intel's definition, ultrabooks have ULV processors and don't have optical drives, so technically, the UltraNote is not an ultrabook. However, it is pretty slim and not too heavy.
You've lost me now.....aren't processors and optical drives two completely different things?
I notice the weight of the ultra note is still just over 2kgs though. My current lumptop is 2.65kg and the tosh ultrabook is 1.65kg. Decisions! 0 -
You've lost me now.....aren't processors and optical drives two completely different things? I notice the weight of the ultra note is still just over 2kgs though. My current lumptop is 2.65kg and the tosh ultrabook is 1.65kg. Decisions!
As I said, according to Intel it's only an utrabook if it has an Ultra Low Voltage processor. But that is Intel's definition of an Ultrabook, not mine.
The UltraNote is probably a bit lighter when ordered with a solid state disk (which is much better than a platter or hybrid HDD), and of course, the optical drive adds to the weight. If you'll need to carry an external DVD drive instead, that would be pretty much the same. 0 -
As I said, according to Intel it's only an utrabook if it has an Ultra Low Voltage processor. But that is Intel's definition of an Ultrabook, not mine.
The UltraNote is probably a bit lighter when ordered with a solid state disk (which is much better than a platter or hybrid HDD), and of course, the optical drive adds to the weight. If you'll need to carry an external DVD drive instead, that would be pretty much the same.
Ah yeah I have ya now
Thanks for the info! 0 -
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