Laptop Deals ?

trebor · 26th November 2008, 17:45

I am looking for a new laptop with a budget of about £700, not sure whether to buy now or wait for the sales, anyone know where there are any great deals on at the minute ?

I dont play games on the pc but like music, photos etc. and need to network it with my main pc which is upstairs whilst the laptop is down, the connection doesnt have to be wireless as i have an ethernet cable running between the 2locations

Would quite like something that looks good and with a screen larger than the usual 15 inch if poss.

Tootall · 26th November 2008, 18:09

Have a look at Staples they have some good deals from time to time.

Greeners · 26th November 2008, 18:13

Wait for the sales....

Jürgen · 26th November 2008, 18:13

I don't know the situation in the UK, Rob, but ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor

not sure whether to buy now or wait for the sales

... never buy a computer or parts of it in advance, as prices will fall and specs will go up for sure.

Just buy it when you need it.

And, also important, don't look at the price tags again after you've bought. Never ever! You only would be annoyed.

JohnDotCom · 26th November 2008, 18:14

Wait for Sales and "VAT Reductions"

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New Intel Processor out now so prices of older models will soon fall.

The_Monk · 26th November 2008, 18:21

Someone told me that pcworld have already dropped to 15% vat, I don't know if its true though I've not been in to see.

pmessling · 26th November 2008, 18:30

phone dell, tell them what you want spec wise, when they tell you the price say i'll pay £700 and thats final and watch them fall at your knee's, kissing your ****. If they say no then put the phone down their lose.

trebor · 26th November 2008, 18:32

thanks guys plenty of food for thought there

CDTi · 26th November 2008, 18:48

I don't know about the UK, Rob, but here in Ireland I would try Dell first - I have bought 2 lappys from their outlet store.

Lidl/Aldi give a 3 year warranty and have high spec machines whenever they sell them. Some people reckon that you shouldn't buy toilet paper and computers in the same shop, though :lol:.

smcaul · 26th November 2008, 19:17

Do you need to spend £700!! For what you say you are going to be using it for you could get a decent spec machine for half that price. Just make sure you upgrade the RAM to at least 2gb as a minimum. Both Lenovo and HP do machines for £400 which will work very well for doing the tasks you want.

Like:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149335

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/147173

Actually, that first link seems like excellent value.

26th November 2008, 17:45	#1
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Laptop Deals ? I am looking for a new laptop with a budget of about £700, not sure whether to buy now or wait for the sales, anyone know where there are any great deals on at the minute ? I dont play games on the pc but like music, photos etc. and need to network it with my main pc which is upstairs whilst the laptop is down, the connection doesnt have to be wireless as i have an ethernet cable running between the 2locations Would quite like something that looks good and with a screen larger than the usual 15 inch if poss. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	thanks guys plenty of food for thought there __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Wait for Sales and "VAT Reductions" . New Intel Processor out now so prices of older models will soon fall.

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The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Someone told me that pcworld have already dropped to 15% vat, I don't know if its true though I've not been in to see.

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CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	I don't know about the UK, Rob, but here in Ireland I would try Dell first - I have bought 2 lappys from their outlet store. Lidl/Aldi give a 3 year warranty and have high spec machines whenever they sell them. Some people reckon that you shouldn't buy toilet paper and computers in the same shop, though :lol:. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

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smcaul Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDT Club Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do you need to spend £700!! For what you say you are going to be using it for you could get a decent spec machine for half that price. Just make sure you upgrade the RAM to at least 2gb as a minimum. Both Lenovo and HP do machines for £400 which will work very well for doing the tasks you want. Like: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149335 http://www.ebuyer.com/product/147173 Actually, that first link seems like excellent value. __________________ Just a few of my favorite pictures Click Here Freedom isn't free. Somebody paid!