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Old 18 November 2006, 10:37 AM
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Default Laptop Advice pls

Been thinking of purchasing a laptop for a while now, and to be honest dont, really know a great deal about them. Mum has been to tesco, and come back told me bout this 1
Unexpected error occurred - Tesco.Direct

is this any good???

or can someone recomend anywhere else to look to purhcase 1
Old 18 November 2006, 03:22 PM
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my advice is dont get less than a centrino as far as a new laptop goes
Old 18 November 2006, 04:47 PM
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Laptops Direct - Buy Cheap Laptops in the UK. Laptop Computers, Cheap Notebooks, New Cheap Laptop, Used and Refurbished Laptops. Find bargain Laptop Computers for Home or Business.
Old 18 November 2006, 06:35 PM
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What do you want to do?

Watch Movies
Internet
Write letters?

?
Old 18 November 2006, 07:52 PM
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jus internet i guess, and basic functions like office
Old 19 November 2006, 12:53 PM
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just had a look on the laptop direct site, some crackin prices on there, all i gotta do now i choose one!!!!
pls help!!!
Old 19 November 2006, 01:17 PM
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lookin at these 2 from the site

Acer Aspire 5051AWXMi LX.AG30J.056 From Laptops Direct

Acer Aspire 5003WMLi Laptop LX.A5105.671 From Laptops Direct

which 1 is the better.

or is there somethin better to be had for around £400-500 of my english punds

rgds
Old 19 November 2006, 02:07 PM
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Either of those will be more than adequate for internet + office.

You'll be somewhat limited in the games.

I'd go for the 2nd I think...slightly larger screen for DVD viewing and larger HDD.
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dont really play games TBH

but if i was too, these would be no good u say??
2nd one is slightly slower processor tho??
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Slightly slower processor but only just. I would say screen on the 2nd makes up for it.

Some games would be okay but it isn't a gaming laptop. For a gaming laptop though you could spend double the money.

IMO they are both decent laptops for a decent price.
Old 19 November 2006, 03:12 PM
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1.5 hours battery life is not very good.
Old 19 November 2006, 03:21 PM
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Ahh, didn't see that on the 2nd one.

Though If you get over hours on most modern laptops I'm impressed.
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Nemore suggestions guys??
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Check out the Fujitsu Siemens Amilo pi 1505. Dual Core Processor.

IIRC it was BEST BUY for under £500 recently. I got mine from Staples, great spec for not alot of $$$
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