Hog Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hey folks. I have taken up the task of finding my Mum a new laptop. Any recommendations? Preferably something that can be used for a wireless internet connection.Budget around 600-1000 squid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 If it was me, I'd buy this:http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=42TL&CategorySelectedId=11105&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11105,42210000&v=2#infoarea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachie Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 The new sony vaios are quite fabulous, absolutely loving mine range from about £800 upwards I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 i like vaios too. just a little expensive sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hog, if you just want a basic laptop with wireless connectivity then you could get one from Dell for around £400 easy. Example:http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_1300?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrinkDrankPunk Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 drinkdrankpunkgot myself one of the new Compaq (HP) Presario laptops. absolutly bulletbroof, its taken a beating and survived. only cost around 600 too. would recommend it to anyone:up: Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NULL Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dell, IBM, Apple, SUN, Toshibabut not Fujitsu Siemens:down: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...mole... Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 ive heard good things about Asus laptops. dont own one myself though, i stick to desktop PC'shttp://www.asuslaptop.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 ive heard good things about Asus laptops. dont own one myself though' date=' i stick to desktop PC's[url']http://www.asuslaptop.co.ukavoid. they have the world's worst customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Make sure your recommendations are spot on. Baldy's mother is absolutely terrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dell are, in 2 words, FUCKING SHIT. Sony Vaio used to be good value for money but now they are overpriced for the spec of the systems. I went laptop hunting a couple of months ago, and opted for a toshiba, which I'm very happy with and was a pretty good deal for the cpu/ram/hd it has. Centrino solo laptops should be dropping in price at the moment due to the introduction of dual core (centrino duo). There is a lot to be said for buying a laptop from pc world. Just don't let the sales staff give you any advice on what to buy, and make sure you bargain with them a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayeth Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dell are' date=' in 2 words, FUCKING SHIT. [/quote']What makes you say that? The three PC's I've bought from Dell over the years have been brilliant and a steal for what I actually paid for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brymon Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 This is good im lookin at buying a laptop too so keep those recommendations comming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 why does everybody spent 4 x as much as they would on a desktop just to have something that they can move from one side of the room to the other? Of all the people I know who own laptops, I can't think of any of them whose machines have left the house, so what's the point of spending £800+ on a laptop when my £250 desktop rivals them in performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I would wait till August if you can as Intel are coming out with new Laptop Processors that should drive down prices a little.If you need it now though, I've had an Advent P3 Laptop for 5 years and it still works, though have had to get it fixed a few times. What ever you do I would recommend an extended warranty on any Laptop purchase that includes accidental damage. As you wont be able to fix it yourself. Had my Laptop fixed a few times under warranty 2 of which was due to accidentally dropping it. You can pick up an Advent Laptop for £349 at PC World.If it's only for checking emails and browsing the internet then you could go for an emachine which is about £300-400. Not sure how good they are but they are cheap.For myself have been looking at Toshiba (Portege M400) ones recently mainly for the touchscreen Tablet editions which have a very good spec (Built in anti-theft & Biometric security, wifi etc) but, they are a bit expensive £1334 on Dabs.com and still needs a little bit more performance to meet Vista aeroglass Requirements. So still looking myself at the moment.Going to wait til Vista comes out before spashing out which I believe is in Jan/Feb 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NULL Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 If she wants something to fit in between her bosoms try a PDA or a sub-notebook(smaller than laptops) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted July 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 so what's the point of spending 800+ on a laptop when my 250 desktop rivals them in performance?So it can be used outwith the home environment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brymon Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 why does everybody spent 4 x as much as they would on a desktop just to have something that they can move from one side of the room to the other? Of all the people I know who own laptops' date=' I can't think of any of them whose machines have left the house, so what's the point of spending 800+ on a laptop when my 250 desktop rivals them in performance?[/quote']Ill answer that one, I want one to take offsore as the comps are shit and i wanna use it for designing, video editing etc. (What that really means is so i can watch porn in the privacy of my own bunk)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks for the recommendations. This is what I ended up buying.Also bought a Sat nav system for the car so I know where the fuck I am! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Also bought a Sat nav system for the car so I know where the fuck I am! lolAce' date=' you won't get "lost" down at the harbour anymore. [img']http://www.aberdeen-music.com/galleries/files/9/5/3/4.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Ace' date=' you won't get "lost" down at the harbour anymore. [img']http://www.aberdeen-music.com/galleries/files/9/5/3/4.JPGHaha, that was lower than snake shit lol:up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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