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Thinking of a laptop
15-11-2010 10:22 AM
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Tesco have the voucher exchange scheme running at the moment I have enough Tesco vouchers to use which effectively means I would get it for £200.
Any comments or alternative suggestions (from http://direct.tesco.com/q/N.1999033/Nr.99.aspx obviously!).
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Re: Thinking of a laptop
15-11-2010 10:44 AM
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I have it switched on and in use pretty much from 8 am to 10 pm daily.... so gets some use....
Re: Thinking of a laptop
15-11-2010 1:05 PM
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Doesn't have unreliable Nvidia graphics, that's a plus.
Only wireless g, not wireless n.
HDMI output is good, do they still have a VGA output though?
It's not bad value for money at £400 so a bargain at £200.
Re: Thinking of a laptop
15-11-2010 3:46 PM
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toshiba's seem to be a bit better than dell's these days -- according to many reviews
it's got b,g,n wifi & what appears to be a decent software bundle for same price
Re: Thinking of a laptop
15-11-2010 5:54 PM
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Re: Thinking of a laptop
17-11-2010 10:31 PM
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Also the screen is very glossy and reflects everything, difficult to focus on for long periods - though most home laptops have glossy screens now, only the more expensive business range have the matte screen, though I believe you can get anti-glare films.
Otherwise, it's a great laptop for the price.
Re: Thinking of a laptop
17-11-2010 11:07 PM
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"In The Beginning Was The Word, And The Word Was Aardvark."
Re: Thinking of a laptop
18-11-2010 8:31 AM
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Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 7:20 PM
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Quote from: shutter @ A Fox is Evil....... Especially if it has "Linux" printed all over the back , and is of the coarsest grade possible.
Oh you just had to say it didn't you
Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 10:14 PM
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Dell i find hideous.
id pick the Tosh over the Dell anyday.
Samsung is my choice - however tesco dont have any 'good' samsung branded laptops.
Depends what you want it for Jelv ?
Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 10:20 PM
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Edit: the one thing I can absolutely rule out is gaming!
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Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 10:34 PM
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At home we have a couple of mid range Acer laptops, both over 3 years old and, except for a replacement battery from ebay, both trouble free.
From my experience, I would recommend both brands.
I have learnt that it is not wise to buy expensive laptops because you never get value for money. Mid range is the way to go.
Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 10:41 PM
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Quote from: Oddball Good prices from Dell Outlet.
If you read above I'm looking to get one half price from Tescos!
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Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 10:47 PM
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For updating drivers, or reformatting, theyre abit of a pain.
Your quite knowledgable - you should be fine with it though im sure
for 200 notes, its not a bad deal (but id go for the tosh out of the two!)
Re: Thinking of a laptop
19-11-2010 11:09 PM
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Quote from: jelv
Quote from: Oddball Good prices from Dell Outlet.
If you read above I'm looking to get one half price from Tescos!
Yes I did read above. You asked for comments or alternatives. I wish I hadn't bothered
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