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Hello
Right, its about time i got a new laptop. I bought my current laptop before i started uni 4 years ago, has worked fine and never had a problem with it but its a little old and i need something abit more powerful (it only has 1gb ram at the moment).
I've been spending weeks looking at various models and have been to the shops to have a look at some but theres so much choice out there i dont know what to get.
The Toshiba Satellite models look pretty good but in general im after something with a minimum of 4gb ram and can spend upto around 600 squid. I dont really need it for gaming or anything like that. I'd need it for some of the music production i do as a hobby, which is struggling at times at the moment, and just general usage - watching films etc etc.
Anyway, anyone got any tips? Any particular laptops i should look for?
Right, its about time i got a new laptop. I bought my current laptop before i started uni 4 years ago, has worked fine and never had a problem with it but its a little old and i need something abit more powerful (it only has 1gb ram at the moment).
I've been spending weeks looking at various models and have been to the shops to have a look at some but theres so much choice out there i dont know what to get.
The Toshiba Satellite models look pretty good but in general im after something with a minimum of 4gb ram and can spend upto around 600 squid. I dont really need it for gaming or anything like that. I'd need it for some of the music production i do as a hobby, which is struggling at times at the moment, and just general usage - watching films etc etc.
Anyway, anyone got any tips? Any particular laptops i should look for?
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Only thing is, I'd say stick away from Core i# processors right now, they're expensive and really won't do you much justice for your use/price range. I'd say go for a AMD variant too if you can find many.
e:/ Just checked eBuyer and they've got some okay ones in. This one is nice. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/224134 (or view all)
mind if i ask what programs you intend to run?
I recently bought the new Acer 4736 since it felt like great value for money and am really really happy with it. Would recommend the latest range of Acer laptops. They work pretty well and is much cheaper than the other guys like Dell or HP.
Yup. I got a Dell that's 6½ years old. It went strong for the first 5 years then the CD drive failed. I got a replacement drive off the 'Bay for a few quid and the machine is good as new. Can't fault the older Dells. I'm not sure what the current models are like though.
I have an Acer which I can highly recommend plus HP DV series are great. AMD are mediocre processors unless you spend the money but then you can get a better highend i3 or i5 which offer much better performance.
The laptop Java suggested is ok but the processor (Athlon X2 P320) isn't fantastic. I would spend and extra 30 quid and get a laptop with the AMD Phenom II P820 which is miles better then the P320.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/sony-vaio-vpcee2s1e-bq-06559695-pdt.html
Do you do video editing or music production?
I worked in a computer shop for 7 years and I could quote what you said, except for Acer instead of Dell :-) We switched to Toshiba, and problems / support was a lot better.
I have a current model (Inspiron 1750 with Windows 7) and think it's much better than my old Samsung. My Samsung would just freeze - never had that problem with my Dell.