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3rd May 2021, 12:36 | #1 |
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Laptop advice sought
Hi folks I would appreciate any help that you could offer this OAP technophobe !!
My laptop is 10 years old and and way past it's best, I've paid out a few quid over the years to keep it running but now I've decided it's time to say goodbye and replace it. But with what? My needs are not massive just a bit of forum work some on line shopping and live streaming some sport and the odd movie. I've looked on line but TBH I have no idea if I need 2-4-6-8 or 200 gb Any suggestions of what to buy (New or recon) I would like to go HD with a decent sized screen and Windows 10 because that's what I'm used to, I have a flexible budget but would like to keep it realistic Ta Ian Last edited by Ian G; 3rd May 2021 at 12:42.. |
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Hi Ian.
I've just had a refurbished one from this guy: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/shrops_sales Excellent service, not quite as described - actually in better condition . I had an eBay "chat" with him and it was very obvious that he knows his stuff and explained what he'd done and why. Came with Win 10 Pro. Maybe worth a look. Good Luck. |
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I'd say 8GB RAM, 250 GB SSD and i5 processor are a good standard spec.
Something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194019958898 or this https://deals.dell.com/en-uk/productdetail/8ha8 If you buy a 2nd hand one budget for a new battery at some point.
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Found these guys https://peachstores.co.uk/ on my doorstep so now sorted thanks Ian |
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I have had 2 or 3 from this place. Refurbished but never let me down
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May i suggest your current laptop might find new life if its current operating system is replaced with a linux based system something like Linux mint or even better still for lower (older) spec machines is Lubuntu, which stands for Light weight Ubuntu. Lubuntu will easily perform all the things you want to do and its free also there is a free office package called libre office, it works just like MS office but again free and ms office docs can be imported into it. Obv it might mean some relearning as things under the bonnet are a little different to windows but its much the same really and they always provide free security updates for the life of the particular version of linux you choose. Even if you do upgrade to a new machine with windows on it, why not play with the old machine and test Lubuntu?
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Did this with the old family laptop; installed Linux Mint. Fine for browsing etc. Amazing how flabby Windows is and the hardware resources it needs….
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Buy yourself a Chromebook.
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Also remember ant laptop bought refurbished or new may need to be compatible with the new Windows 11 which is on it's way
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Thanks for all the advice folks see post #4 all sorted and up and running ta.
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