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General => General discussion => Topic started by: R32UK on 31 January 2012, 11:46
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Can someone provide a link to a decent laptop... I am thinking of upgrading in next few month and really need something that is not going to pause and freeze whilst working. :undecided:
budget... around £1k please :smiley:
Most of use is through web apps/large excel sheets/music + movie players.. so just your normal stuff but a decent enough screen to handle hi-def films also.
Also has to look cool :evil:
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Really do like the look of the samsung series 9... but the only seem to be 1.6ghz :undecided:
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For that price, Try HP Envy. Whatever you choose, just make sure you uninstall all the bundled cra*p, or better still, do a fresh Windows install.
:smiley:
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I've been doing the same mate Asus are really on top at the moment decent ram and graphics cards
I would look at streching the budget to about 1.2K and you should have everything you need as for HP they plan on selling there retail arm so not sure when the support will be over, but gratis to them they are well spec systems for money!
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Thinkpad.
For a grand you get almost any one you want.
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http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/asus-n55sf-1049378/review (http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/asus-n55sf-1049378/review)
Try this website its good the Asus on that link is what I'm considering
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yeah did look at the asus on techradar also... seem like good machines but just dont look so great (which is a shame).
:undecided:
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Macbook/ Macbook Pro?
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the graphics aren't up to much on that asus. It has a very dated tft screen and it looks a bit pony. This is nearer your original budget and is seriously powerful, has an hd led backlit lcd screen. If it's too big try the second link:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-052-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828&subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-055-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828&subcat=
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This is what you want :D http://www.dell.com/uk/p/alienware-m14x/pd (http://www.dell.com/uk/p/alienware-m14x/pd)
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Macbook/ Macbook Pro?
Wash yaw mawfff aaaaatttt!! :huh:
tbh gaming laptop just look so vulgar I really wouldnt expect anyone to keep a straight face if I pulled one of those out at a meeting :undecided:
currently looking at the dell xps 15z :cool:
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Stick windows on a MacBook pro. Looks the part and will operate and last for a good few years.
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Stick windows on a MacBook pro. Looks the part and will operate and last for a good few years.
this could be an option :smiley:
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What about this: http://www.novatech.co.uk/laptop/range/nspire2450-blackedition.html (http://www.novatech.co.uk/laptop/range/nspire2450-blackedition.html)
I have one at the moment, battery life is around 5 hours, plays BF3 on high settings yet looks pretty professional :D
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just get yourself down to the local apple store, buy a macbook pro, and be done with it :cool:
i hated everything about them until i bought myself one, will never use windows again
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The build quality and customer service is really good to! Try and get a student to buy you one ;)
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The build quality and customer service is really good to! Try and get a student to buy you one ;)
ahh haa. I know one of those student people!!
What does that get me?? :smiley:
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thinkpad t420s would be my choice
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Stick windows on a MacBook pro. Looks the part and will operate and last for a good few years.
this could be an option :smiley:
Do it mate, i use mine for Business and only recently had to have some kind of 'Virtual hard drive' or some sh!t set up to run a couple of windows only programs, they run better on my mac than they did on my PC
so much quicker an yes, touch wood, reliable as hell
Plus with Apple if anything goes tits you just walk into an apple store sit in front of a 'genius' of go DUUUURRRRRR an they fix it all for you!
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Looks like an option.. although £2k for one seems a little steep when you can get a similar spec PC for around £1k :undecided:
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ive got a macbook pro, its cost £1300 and its honestly the best computer i've owned, you get what you pay for back in support and lack of hassle.
even if i did only buy it for the looks :laugh:
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What type of mac book is it Jord??
That sounds cheap for a mac book :huh:
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Mac book pro, 13"
this one
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/apple-md314b-a-macbook-pro-13-3-laptop-11627358-pdt.html
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Hmm... i think I am swaying towards the dell xps 15z i7 with SSD for virtually the same price on the Dell site. Although have seen a few factory refurbs going for £999!! which is approx £450 off list price :undecided:
They seem to be exactly the same as the mac books in terms of looks etc... just more powerful/ quicker with the ssd. :nerd:
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Get SSD if you can, just got one for my desktop. Tis amazing.
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Get SSD if you can, just got one for my desktop. Tis amazing.
Yes.... defo swaying towards the ssd drives after seeing a few videos comparing the two types of drives. They sure as hell aint cheap tho :shocked:
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Yeah not the cheapest! Mines a 120GB OCZ Agility 3 for £115, got OS and programs on it and everything boots and runs a lot quicker! Is a very noticeable increase in performance!
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Just awaiting for mine to arrive now :cool: :cool:
Dell xps 14z i7
2.8gh (boost to 3.5ghz)
8 GB DDR
1GB NVIDIA GeForce® GT 520M
256GB3 Solid State hard drive
Windows 7 Pro
and a few little extras as I made such a good saving :wink:
21" Dell LED screen + Sound bar
Wireless keyboard + Mouse
:cool: :cool: :cool:
http://www.dell.com/uk/p/xps-l412z/pd?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn
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keyboard, mouse, and soundbar arrived yesterday!! monitor today!!
lappy tomorrow.... very excited :grin:
home office very nearly complete :nerd:
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Very nice those are :wink: Out of interest how much did you pay for the 21" screen, and which was it?
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Very nice those are :wink: Out of interest how much did you pay for the 21" screen, and which was it?
I got one of these in the end due to having quite a small desk
http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=446765
along with this
http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=520-11049
to help reduce clutter on my desk.
Got them both for £150 through the business dell site. So essentially got the sound bar for free. :smiley:
Screen is fantastic from the little I have used it so far.... but then that is coming from a 15" lappy screen :cool:
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Was wondering because we bought a load of super slim 23" LEDs from Dell recently at a very good price
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Was wondering because we bought a load of super slim 23" LEDs from Dell recently at a very good price
they have recently announced expected fall in turnover for the coming year and a profit warning.... that could have something to do with it!! :grin:
I would loved to have gone bigger and slimmer... but wasnt really justified since I now only have a small desk :embarassed:
Although it should be great for when I hook it up to the 46" LED in zeee bedroom :grin:
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Was wondering because we bought a load of super slim 23" LEDs from Dell recently at a very good price
you got one spare. how much you want?
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They're all sold already, sorry :sad:
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been up since 7am waiting for this barsteward laptop to turn up!!!! WHERE ARE YOU???????????? :cry: :cry:
im going out at 4... please please please turn up before then :sad:
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Have not read all the replys but after working in a repair centre I would only use the laptop battery when you are on the go. Remove the battery and run it off the adaptor at home if you can.
The batts don't last long on these and most people kill them within a year.
Just my tip :nerd:
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Have not read all the replys but after working in a repair centre I would only use the laptop battery when you are on the go. Remove the battery and run it off the adaptor at home if you can.
The batts don't last long on these and most people kill them within a year.
Just my tip :nerd:
battery is not removable :huh:
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Happy virus hunting :grin:
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Happy virus hunting :grin:
Snap bro :afro:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/24/flashback_mac_trojan/
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Happy virus hunting :grin:
Snap bro :afro:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/24/flashback_mac_trojan/
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Aint really had any viruses.... just gotta take precautions :smiley: