current laptop/notebook deals
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current laptop/notebook deals
i am starting to spend more time out of the country with work and would like to buy a cheap laptop for use abroad. all i really want to do for the moment is use skype with a cam to talk to my family, internet for checking email and news etc, and maybe watch the odd dvd.
i don;t think a netbook will work for me as i'd like to have a dvd drive and whilst their size and weight is a plus, i don't think it will do everything i will expect if i end up away from home more than i am at the moment. been looking at the usual suspects, pc world, currys, dixons, asda (?!), tesco direct etc as i want to buy from a shop rather than online [my own personal preference - easier to make a fuss under warranty if necessary], for a 80gb 1gb ram 'ish machine running windows.
does anyone know of any current deals around the £200 mark, give or take £50?
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i don;t think a netbook will work for me as i'd like to have a dvd drive and whilst their size and weight is a plus, i don't think it will do everything i will expect if i end up away from home more than i am at the moment. been looking at the usual suspects, pc world, currys, dixons, asda (?!), tesco direct etc as i want to buy from a shop rather than online [my own personal preference - easier to make a fuss under warranty if necessary], for a 80gb 1gb ram 'ish machine running windows.
does anyone know of any current deals around the £200 mark, give or take £50?
tia
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Im not sure I can be of any help, But I have been trying to buy a Laptop.
Ive been looking on the DELL website, but all I notice is the prices going up!
Shocking really, wished I had purchased one now back in August .....
Saying that Ive got two Dell laptops and they have been excellent and faultless.
Ive been looking on the DELL website, but all I notice is the prices going up!
Shocking really, wished I had purchased one now back in August .....
Saying that Ive got two Dell laptops and they have been excellent and faultless.
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i have a dell machine i use as a media server on my home network. been very pleased with it, but the laptop would be something entirely different - scaled down but not quite "rally spec", so the budget option is my preferred route. thanks for your input though - interesting to note prices going up!
edited to add.....going up just in time to show headline price cuts of 20% or more just before xmas. call me cynical!
edited to add.....going up just in time to show headline price cuts of 20% or more just before xmas. call me cynical!
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yes i know - seen a couple of deals though. an ei 1211 at currys for 249 and an acer 51315-201 at comet for 249, so although as you say it will be a struggle as they're aren't many out there in that price range, i know it's acheivable.
obviously you get what you pay for, so i'm not expecting the earth for £249!
obviously you get what you pay for, so i'm not expecting the earth for £249!
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Also think of the weight, 2.5/3 kgs is the norm in the lower/med price range,with bag and a couple of bits and bobs it can get a bit close to some carry on limits.
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