What Netbook/Laptop to buy?????????

PlayWithTheWind · October 29, 2009, 11:33:52 PM

Looking to buy a new netbook/laptop and need help!

Basic use for internet, word, downloading some music. Would like a web-cam too.

Have been looking on the usual websites, but when it comes to the details I get lost.

Have my eyes set on a Dell or Samsung.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1850002974.1256858680@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdgadeijlgmdfhcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=501256&category_oid=

pintsofguinness · October 29, 2009, 11:37:40 PM

Bought an Aacer 5535 couple of weeks ago.
Would use it for same sort of thing, it seems sound.

Got a built in webcam too but i wouldnt be using it.

Capt Pat · October 29, 2009, 11:40:01 PM

Lads is there any place that sells second hand lap tops. You never really see them for sale.

Lady GAA GAA · October 29, 2009, 11:43:18 PM

Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 29, 2009, 11:37:40 PM
Bought an Aacer 5535 couple of weeks ago.
Would use it for same sort of thing, it seems sound.

Got a built in webcam too but i wouldnt be using it.

omg a webcam built in a laptop!

PlayWithTheWind · October 29, 2009, 11:44:32 PM

Quote from: Capt Pat on October 29, 2009, 11:40:01 PM
Lads is there any place that sells second hand lap tops. You never really see them for sale.

PC world do referbished laptops and netbooks.

john mcgill · October 30, 2009, 07:42:52 AM

This is a US site but very useful for laptop recommendations
www.cnet.com

downredblack · October 30, 2009, 08:05:36 AM

The Mrs got a Samsung NC10 , a while back and is delighted with it . All she needs is internet / Skype and storing photo's and it does the trick . Pixmania do some good deals from time to time .

Bensars · October 30, 2009, 08:57:18 AM

All the latest deals will appear here.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/computers/deals/hot

The big advantage i find with this site that the comments people leave will provide you with enough information on the pro's and con's or alternatively direct you to a better deal elsewhere.

mylestheslasher · October 30, 2009, 09:32:46 AM

Quote from: PlayWithTheWind on October 29, 2009, 11:33:52 PM
Looking to buy a new netbook/laptop and need help!

Basic use for internet, word, downloading some music. Would like a web-cam too.

Have been looking on the usual websites, but when it comes to the details I get lost.

Have my eyes set on a Dell or Samsung.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1850002974.1256858680@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdgadeijlgmdfhcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=501256&category_oid=

There are a few other considerations. Do you want to be really mobile or do you want a big screen. Big screen = heavier, more awkward to travel with and less battery life. Small screen is opposite but of course is more difficult to see. The laptop you selected above is a netbook and is very small, more like a extra large calculator! The other thing I'd watch is the dual processor claim. Breaking it down very simply processors of a dual nature began by being called "dual core" then came the "core 2 duo" which is much much better. The dual core you will see a lot on the cheaper laptops but if you look hard enough you will find the core 2 duo fairly cheap too and I suggest you get that.

I'd go for this one on the same site...

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1738663881.1256894993@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdgadeijlgmdfhcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=770412&category_oid=-36730

AbbeySider · October 30, 2009, 09:51:08 AM

Last week, I bought my girlfriend the MSI Wind netbook... Its a serious little yoke!
You can even upgrade the RAM without losing the warranty....
(from 1GB to 2GB etc)

I think its a special offer for €250...

see
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5081897/Trail/searchtext%3EMSI+WIND.htm

get it in black, white or pink

Billys Boots · April 26, 2010, 10:13:48 AM

My daughter (13) wants a netbook for her birthday - will be using it for school, email etc. Any recommendations?

Main Street · April 26, 2010, 12:15:19 PM

Some Dad

get the priorities in order,
style above function.

Billys Boots · April 26, 2010, 12:44:21 PM

Yes thank you Main St. I know what she wants already.

But I could really use some advice on what's actually useful.

blewuporstuffed · April 26, 2010, 02:28:27 PM

anyone know any where doing good deals on macbook?
or any advice on apple vs PC, considering going for the macbook, but the price tag is putting me off

Denn Forever · April 26, 2010, 03:33:35 PM

I am using a Samsung N130 that was bought from Elara. I think it is TDB. Use it for emails and web browsing but it is not good for live streaming. Keyboard is almost if not full size.

It was 240 euro + VAT but if you know somebody who has a company you could get it without the VAT.