Which Laptop to choose :/

MardyB · 03-04-2008, 07:52 PM

Well...I bet you guys on computer forum get loads of these coming through where people ask for a recommendation.

Well here's another one!

I was just wondering with a budget of around £600 which laptop would be the best for me? I am loooking to use it for a bit of gaming as well as school work and other general tasks.

So could anyone recommend me a website or a laptop at around £600?

Thanks.
Pete.

camel lips · 03-04-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MardyB

Well...I bet you guys on computer forum get loads of these coming through where people ask for a recommendation.

Well here's another one!

I was just wondering with a budget of around £600 which laptop would be the best for me? I am loooking to use it for a bit of gaming as well as school work and other general tasks.

So could anyone recommend me a website or a laptop at around £600?

Thanks.
Pete.

How much is that in US$

MardyB · 03-04-2008, 09:42 PM

£600 = $1200.

MrRandom · 03-04-2008, 10:42 PM

if i were you i would get the dell inspiron 1505. i recently got a 1501 and am loving it. the 1505 has an upgraded hard drive and bluetooth and runs about $700 us, so near £350.

with the other £250 go out and buy yourself a wireless router, computer speakers, and a external monitor. then your good to go.

JimboJangles · 03-05-2008, 01:17 AM

As far as Dells go, you might want to look at the Latitude models too. They're usually smaller and lighter, they're just targeted more toward businesses. I think the D630 is the newest, but the D620 has a nice look and shape.

It also depends on what OS you plan on running. I've seen a few cases already of Inspiron models that come with Vista having serious issues with the video drivers. This could be something that MS worked out recently, but this is something the Latitude doesn't seem to face.

Another good option may be something made by ACER. Many of their new models seem to be greatly improving, and they seem to have better prices than most.

daisymtc · 03-06-2008, 11:44 AM

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133797
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_...5C/version.asp
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Dell_...26/version.asp
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Fujit...GB/version.asp
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139166

aravind · 03-06-2008, 01:19 PM

try gathering resources and info abt alienware notebooks and depending upon ur liking choose which one u want,

alienware is quite k it seems,

all the best , reply ur opinion->

MardyB · 03-08-2008, 05:30 PM

Thanks for your replys.

I've searched a bit and is it worth getting a Laptop with an AMD Turion 64 intead of an Intel?

I like this one - http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/140800
But I don't know if I'd rather get a laptop with a Intel Core2Duo in it. What do u think?

MardyB · 03-08-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymtc

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_...5C/version.asp

Hey Daisy.

I really like this laptop...I think the laptop is awesome for it's price. Is the website a trusted place to buy a laptop? I live un UK so it's convenient I spose.

Thanks.

03-04-2008, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
MardyB New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	Which Laptop to choose :/ Well...I bet you guys on computer forum get loads of these coming through where people ask for a recommendation. Well here's another one! I was just wondering with a budget of around £600 which laptop would be the best for me? I am loooking to use it for a bit of gaming as well as school work and other general tasks. So could anyone recommend me a website or a laptop at around £600? Thanks. Pete.

03-04-2008, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
MrRandom Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: canada, eh?! Age: 16 Posts: 185	if i were you i would get the dell inspiron 1505. i recently got a 1501 and am loving it. the 1505 has an upgraded hard drive and bluetooth and runs about $700 us, so near £350. with the other £250 go out and buy yourself a wireless router, computer speakers, and a external monitor. then your good to go. __________________ Dell Inspiron 1501 -2 Gig RAM- -120 Gig Hard Drive- -AMD Turion 64X2- -1.8 GHz - -Windows Vista Home / UBUNTU - "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars" - Les Brown

03-05-2008, 01:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
JimboJangles Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 21 Posts: 97	As far as Dells go, you might want to look at the Latitude models too. They're usually smaller and lighter, they're just targeted more toward businesses. I think the D630 is the newest, but the D620 has a nice look and shape. It also depends on what OS you plan on running. I've seen a few cases already of Inspiron models that come with Vista having serious issues with the video drivers. This could be something that MS worked out recently, but this is something the Latitude doesn't seem to face. Another good option may be something made by ACER. Many of their new models seem to be greatly improving, and they seem to have better prices than most. __________________ Laptop :: Dell Latitude D610 :: 1GB RAM [2 x 512] :: Pentium M 1.86GHz :: 80GB HD Sony External Burner :: DVD+RW/CD+RW :: DRX-830U External HD :: 160 GB :: Western Digital Piece of Crap Desktop :: Dell Optiplex GX1 :: 256M RAM :: Pentium III 548MHz :: 10GB HD x2

03-06-2008, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,463	http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133797 http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_...5C/version.asp http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Dell_...26/version.asp http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Fujit...GB/version.asp http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139166 Last edited by daisymtc; 03-06-2008 at 06:21 PM.

03-06-2008, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
aravind New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12	my opinion try gathering resources and info abt alienware notebooks and depending upon ur liking choose which one u want, alienware is quite k it seems, all the best , reply ur opinion->

03-04-2008, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
MardyB New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	£600 = $1200.

03-08-2008, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
MardyB New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	Thanks for the reply's. Thanks for your replys. I've searched a bit and is it worth getting a Laptop with an AMD Turion 64 intead of an Intel? I like this one - http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/140800 But I don't know if I'd rather get a laptop with a Intel Core2Duo in it. What do u think?

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