Laptop for my Brother

[usxhe190]

HP is fine. Which model were you looking at?

EDIT - HP you need business laptops though

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

XPS i5 might be better looking at the current prices. Whats wrong with HP :/

still waiting for a reply from my bro on the software.

Which specific model are you looking at BTW??

[usxhe190]

Lenovo Thinkpad T410
HP Elitebook 8440p
HP Elitebook 8460p

[ik9000]

what's wrong with HP?

start with battery life and then go to a store where you can get your hands on one and have a play. Crippled by bloatware, and unless you get an envy model with the metal chassis, I find them a bit too plasticy and flimsy for my liking. Personal taste I guess.

[Biscuit]

Matlab is all he says he uses really.

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...d42b7fa1e5dd68

This is the one which has been put forward - he says not to spend much more than £500 but my dad (who is paying) is willing to over

[ik9000]

Do use the dmxdimension website CAT suggested. Start with one of their options, then at the checkout add in another dell 10% off voucher, or if the total price is too low, there's also a £70 off code for XPS machines. You'll be able to spec it high for not too high a price that way.

[ik9000]

btw the newer sandy bridge CPUs denoted i3-2xxx, i5-2xxx,i7-2xxx will give more bang for your buck, longer battery life and significantly better graphics performance than the original core i3-xxx, i5-xxx, i7-xxx machines.

Have a look at this one for example:

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...d42b7fa1e5dd68

listed on the dmx site XPS model # N00X5M01

[Biscuit]

This is what my bro went for in the end

New XPS 15
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2410M processor 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz, Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
£ 528.33
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£ 528.33
Item
Description
Base
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2410M processor 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz
Memory
3072MB (1x2GB + 1x1GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
Keyboard
Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard
Video Card
1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M Graphics Card
Hard Drive
250GB (7,200rpm) SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Optical Devices
8x DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
Wireless Networking
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (EUR)
Cables
UK 250V Power Cord
Shipping Documents
English Documentation
Bundle
N02X5M01
Standard Warranty
1 year Collect & Return Hardware Support included with your PC
Enhanced Service Packs
1 year of coverage included with your PC
Integrated Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband Module - no SIM card included
Order Information
XPS L502x Order - UK
Primary Battery
6-cell 56Whr Lithium Ion battery
Carrying Cases
No Carrying Case
Dell System Media Kit
XPS L502x Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers)
Color Choice
Metalloid Aluminum Cover
Accidental Damage Support
No Accidental Damage Protection
Online Backup
DataSafe Online Backup 2GB - 1 year licence
TV Tuner and Remote Control
TvTuner Not Included
LCD
15.6 HD WLED TL (1366x768) 720p with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera
DataSafe
Datasafe Local 2.3 Basic
Microsoft Application Software
Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
Protect your new PC
McAfee® SecurityCenter 30 Day trial version
Power Supply
130W AC Adaptor
Operating System Recovery Options
OS Media MUI Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 BIT) Resource DVD
Total excl. VAT VAT Rate VAT Total incl. VAT
Sub-total(s): £ 528.33 20.00% £ 105.67 £ 634.00
Delivery Charge: £ 16.66 20.00% £ 3.33 £ 19.99
Total Price: £ 544.99 £ 109.00 £ 653.99

Thanks for all the help guys