Which Laptop????

[skb3]

Hello all, I am after a new laptop, something around 700 quid, doesn't need to a great graphics card but prefer it to be wireless...

Anyone know the best/cheapest place for a decent laptop please?

[Olly1234]

This is kinda the range your looking at

http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xPP-PC_Lap..._range_650_700

[nvening]

I got the new computer shopper and its got a big section on laptops, will tell wen i get home.

[ikonia]

IBM thinkpad T23

you don't need graphics just a good solid laptop, you will not get more bang for your buck

[Timmy!!!]

If you can, try to get a Centrino/Pentium M laptop. They last so much longer than any other laptop, very efficient processor which is great - less heat and less noise!


Have a look at these:

http://www.acernotebooks.co.uk/asp/p...8#LX.T7005.008

http://www.acernotebooks.co.uk/asp/p...8#LX.T7005.128

http://www.acernotebooks.co.uk/asp/p...8#LX.T7006.026

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/pr...hs1&l=en&s=dhs

[Kezzer]

Acer laptops = the best imo

[nichomach]

Fujitsu Siemens Amilo L1300 - £584.99 inc VAT.

Processor: Intel ® Celeron M Processor 360 1.4 GHz (400Mhz FSB, 1Mb L2 cache)
Standard RAM: 512MB DDR-SDRAM (2 x 256MB)
Maximum RAM: 1024MB DDR-SDRAM
Chipset: Intel ® 852GM +ICH4
Hard-disk: 40GB
Optical Drive: Integrated Dual Layer DVD+/-RW+/-R (DVD 8x / DVD+R 2.4x / DVD+RW 2.4x / CD 24x / CD-R 16x / CD-RW 8x)
Graphics: Intel ® 852GM UMA
Video Memory: Up to 64MB DVMT (dynamic video memory technology)
Connectivity: Integrated 56.6Kbps international modem combined with 10/100 Mbps LAN module
W-LAN: Wireless LAN module 802.11g
Battery: Li-Ion, up to 3 hours battery life, depends on usage
Sound: 16 bit stereo, compliant with AC’97, Interface includes headphone line-out, microphone line-in, + 2 built in stereo speakers
Pointing Device: Touch sensitive control pad with two mouse buttons
IO ports: 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x SPDIF, 1 x S-Video, 1 x PS/2, 1 type I/II PC card slot, 1 x LAN, 1 x modem
Dimensions: 353.8mm x 250mm x 25-32mm
Weight: 3.0 kg including battery
Display: 15.4” TFT WXGA, 1280 x 800 pixel / 16M colours
Warranty: 1 Year Courier Collect and Return
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (pre-installed)
Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Software: MS Works, Recovery CD, Driver and Utility CD

[javalord]

Avoid Acer, if you need reasons why, check out whatlaptop's forums for Acer complaints.
They may be cheap, but pray they dont break down , otherwise you might have to wait a long time for a repair.

I can vouch for Fujitsu build quality, excellent. Not had to use CS yet.

Pentium M's will last a bit longer than a Celeron M, depends how much of a priority battery life is.

[Timmy!!!]

Avoid Acer, if you need reasons why, check out whatlaptop's forums for Acer complaints.
They may be cheap, but pray they dont break down , otherwise you might have to wait a long time for a repair

Actually I have experienced acer customer support. My laptop (Travelmate 8006Lmi) came with a dead pixel in the centre and they agreed to replace the screen free of charge. From my experience its not too bad. It did take 2 weeks for it to come back to me but 2 weeks isnt that long really. I must admit though that calling them does take patients as this was way too long of a wait.

My friend in Germany has a Fjitsu Siemens laptop, its really nice with excellent build quality. Anybody have experience with evesham laptops?

[Kezzer]

Avoid Acer, if you need reasons why, check out whatlaptop's forums for Acer complaints.
They may be cheap, but pray they dont break down , otherwise you might have to wait a long time for a repair.

I can vouch for Fujitsu build quality, excellent. Not had to use CS yet.

Pentium M's will last a bit longer than a Celeron M, depends how much of a priority battery life is.

Never had a problem with my Acer whatsoever.

[skb3]

Thanks for all your help guys, very interesting read.

[javalord]

Never had a problem with my Acer whatsoever.

I've come across 1 engineering firm sending a whole batch of Acer's back 1 1/2months after purchase as they all had stability issues... all of them!

Seen with my own eyes. Even when Acer sent engineers out, problems still arised. Modern P4 laptops + Pentium M's in the mix.

Not only that, but I've read that some users dont even get their laptops back for upto 2-3 months !
Have a look in whatlaptop forums and you'll see what I mean.

Also build quality on Acer's i've encountered lately dont feel as solid as they could be. Goto a retail store and have a check yourself against other laptops.

I know they're competitively priced and spec is good, I just wouldnt trust them with my ££££ or data.