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thomas93
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Would anyone recommend me a machine around the price or is it better to go for this one?
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http://www.pcworld.co.uk/mart[....]=null&sku=326247&category_oid=
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/mart[....]sku=525082&category_oid=-32325
With the EEE's I think you could get cheaper.
This looks nice though
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/mart[....]=null&sku=719406&category_oid=
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.203-6392.aspx
Needed for studies next year (:
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i really do not see the point of those eeepc's 
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thomas93
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I just put them there as I know everyone will recommend them :/ |
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probably more expensive i certainly recommend IBM's thinkpad range of notebooks which are top notch when it comes to usability and functionality (the x-seris are the portable laptops)
features
Traditionally black, ThinkPads feature innovations such as:
* Magnesium, carbon fiber reinforced plastic or titanium composite cases
* TrackPoint pointing device
* ThinkLight, an LED keyboard light at the top of the LCD screen
* Solidly constructed full-size keyboard
* Active Protection System, an accelerometer sensor which detects when a ThinkPad is falling and shuts the hard drive down to prevent damage
* Roll-cage design to eliminate motherboard flex
* Biometric fingerprint reader
* Client Security Solution, which improves security using a built-in TPM and facilitates deployment in corporate environment
* Drain holes to help reduce damages to the keyboard and components from an accidental spill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThinkPad
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thomas93
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£350 tops |
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http://www.pcworld.co.uk/mart[....]_refurb_laptops_editorial_page
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thomas93
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Seen them, none float my boat 
Normally i'm easy to please! |
drlau9
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Thomas,
The thing is with laptops, if you pay £350 you don't get everything! All you get are the basics, if you want small, Dell Vostro, Packard Bell, Asus (EEE).
Or for 2nd hand you could get the top of the range Toshiba P series from 2003, with Harmon Kardon Speakers, and Built In Tv Tuner.
Perfect laptops only come in bigger prices £400 +
Check out E Machines Range, they should have something, or Gateway.
Dr.
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thomas93
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Dr, take a look at that Acer, that is my favourite at the moment.
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drlau9
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That looks great for what you do, however 8 years ago their build quality weren't that great. They probably have solved that issue now!
Dr.
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I would go for most brands but dont go for E Machines i had one it was crap. |
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On 2008-05-04 17:42:22, drlau9 wrote:
That looks great for what you do, however 8 years ago their build quality weren't that great. They probably have solved that issue now!
Dr.
Even two years ago ( january 2006 when I bought an Acer aspire) they still had crappy build quality. 6 months later I sold that Acer and am not going to buy an Acer anymore.
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Oooh EMS06,
I had the Travelmate 521TEV, was around the region of £1499 from currys at the time. After 6 months down the line my laptop had the notorious fat 32 blue screener, this continued many times after various trips to and from 'master care'. Then 10 months came and saw the first physical breakage, the plastic near the power cord broke off and exposed the metallic skeleton which had 18v current running through it.
You can imagine, everytime I charged the laptop I got a shock, maybe it was gods doing!
Dr.
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badassmam
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Hold your horses! Do NOT buy from PC World. Their policy is to open all boxes, check whats inside then put their own security seal on it. My friend works in a PC World and tells me that they sell used goods as new and you cannot tell because the box is opened anyway. Also, they have swapped bits and bobs from different stock.
I got a router from there and there was no CD or wires! They said I had lost it plus, the manufacturers would not cock up like that. My friend refunded me otherwise I would have been screwed. When their security seal is broken and you want to return it, they can blame everything on you. |
drlau9
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badassmam,
You could conjure up an elaborate excuse like, the router is faulty  or take up their 'no lemon' refund policy!!!
Dr.
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