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Old 11 March 2010, 05:37 PM
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My Laptop is dying .... it was rescued from the skip and repaired by me a couple of years ago - cost me nothing ... but the HardDrive is clicking and whirring and gurgling.

Think it may be time to change?

All I use it for is Internet, to be honest. But could play some simple games if it was decent (like Silent Hunter).

Are NoteBooks any good? Or are LapTops still the best option?

I think £299'ish should get me something which would do me .... do you think?

Any links to good offers?

Thanks in anticipation
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post in the computer section you old duffer!

check out the dell site, google the addy - inspiron range will serve you well
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Change the hardDrive?
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I did think, as most use LapTops, it wasn't specialised enough for the Computer Section ...
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Pen and paper How much do you want to spend ? pc world have some good deals without pixels.
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Change the hardDrive?
Battery won't hold charge.

HardDrive dicky.

Screens seem better these days?
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Pen and paper How much do you want to spend ? pc world have some good deals without pixels.
If I could find one with a faulty pixel I could get my money back and keep it!

OH, yes, must not come from PCWorld or any Currys/Dixons Group outfit!!

I want good Customer Service so PCWorld is ruled out ..... Dell any good, I have heard mixed reports about their attitude to Customers?
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VPCCW2S1E/R sony £645

If you Google now and buy £300
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If I could find one with a faulty pixel I could get my money back and keep it!

OH, yes, must not come from PCWorld or any Currys/Dixons Group outfit!!

I want good Customer Service so PCWorld is ruled out ..... Dell any good, I have heard mixed reports about their attitude to Customers?
never had a real problem with customer services or repairs in 15 years mate
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Ebuyer Extra Value Laptop - Laptops at Ebuyer
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Originally Posted by Jamie
VPCCW2S1E/R sony £645

If you Google now and buy £300
HtH
Can't find for £300?
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Originally Posted by Xx-IAN-xX
No OS with that ............
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It comes with the gaming cassette recorder as well

RARE COMMODORE 64 MKII VINTAGE COMPUTER (VGC) on eBay (end time 30-Mar-10 14:28:42 BST)
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Originally Posted by pslewis
No OS with that ............

stick your own on
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Can't find for £300?

I was wrong £345
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Originally Posted by Rob_Impreza99
I had a VIC20 .... remember, I was computing when some on here weren't even born
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Sony VAIO W11S1 Netbook XP Home £299 - INSTORE ONLY AT SAINSBURYS - HotUKDeals Forum

£299 is in store only
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Originally Posted by Jamie

I was wrong £345
OK, a link would be useful
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Old 11 March 2010, 06:26 PM
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Sony Vaio Laptop, VPC-X11S1E/B, 1.86GHz with 11.1 Inch Display

£1,300!!!!
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As it's you i'd recommend:



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I don't know .... I come back after a long time away and you just abuse me
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Lol!

My old C64, Vic20 and ZX81 are still in the attic at my parents house. I was posh and had a hard drive for my C64
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Originally Posted by pslewis
My Laptop is dying .... it was rescued from the skip and repaired by me a couple of years ago - cost me nothing ... but the HardDrive is clicking and whirring and gurgling.

Think it may be time to change?

All I use it for is Internet, to be honest. But could play some simple games if it was decent (like Silent Hunter).

Are NoteBooks any good? Or are LapTops still the best option?

I think £299'ish should get me something which would do me .... do you think?

Any links to good offers?

Thanks in anticipation
Could be overboosting. Have you tried a USB Cocklink Pete?

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This should do the trick:

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This'll do you.
http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/PED1050.jpg
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Old 12 March 2010, 05:07 PM
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Well, I can see I'm going to have to do my own research!!
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I'm SORTED!!!!

I've just bought 2 from Sainsburys on special offer.

Medion AKOYA E5211 ... cracking Laptop for pennies!!

Price?

Get ready for amazement ..
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£199!!!!!!

Yep, £199!! I have two sat here beside me right this moment

Dip Yer Bread!!
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so you are saying they've reduced them to half price.

Do you have proof so i can buy two at that price?

Medion Akoya E5211 15.4" 2GB/320GB Black Laptop - Laptops & netbooks - Computing - Technology - Sainsbury’s
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