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Kaltern




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PostPosted: Tue, 31st Jul 2012 19:58    Post subject: Laptop purchase advice
So I need a new laptop too, and I just got a couple hundred quid to use.

What do you guys think of this (and don't buy it ffs lol)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110922260509?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2441wt_1191

I'm not looking for top class performance, but this one seems to be pretty good - especially for the price.

I have a very very strict budget of £240. What ya think?
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PostPosted: Tue, 31st Jul 2012 20:15    Post subject:
Oh, and I'm looking at this because of the integrated nVidia graphics - I'm wanting some sort of useful 3d card.

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PostPosted: Tue, 31st Jul 2012 23:51    Post subject:
Ok I just bought it. Cool Face
No seriously but someone did Laughing

I don't really like the Inspiron line, I'd rather get something from their business class (Latitude), build quality is much higher. No idea if you can find one within your budget though.
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PostPosted: Wed, 1st Aug 2012 14:50    Post subject:
My 5 year old inspiron 6400 is still chugging along like a champion. Great keyboard, love it. I just wish i could keep it going and stick a Core i5 into it Very Happy

So I cannot agree that it is bad. Although, the recent series feel too plastic'ish, kayboards remind me of budget Acers. Was a bit disappointed there.

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Kaltern




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PostPosted: Wed, 1st Aug 2012 19:34    Post subject:
Invasor wrote:
Ok I just bought it. Cool Face
No seriously but someone did Laughing

I don't really like the Inspiron line, I'd rather get something from their business class (Latitude), build quality is much higher. No idea if you can find one within your budget though.


I bought it Laughing

I looked around for other possibilities, and I almost won a Dell i3 HD3000 2.4Ghz, but missed out by a tenner Sad

Still, this is definitely the best I could find for the money. I just hope it works for longer than a week Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat, 4th Aug 2012 00:57    Post subject:
I just got the laptop... it's built like a big plastic tank.... but it's pretty good.

I stuck in a SSD, and after some issues with win 7 & AHCI, I changed it to ATA and it's all sweet.

And damn if I don't adore SSD's! I immediately dislike HDD's now Very Happy

Oh, and if anyone has a spare 775 Dualcore C2D, preferably 2.8Ghz+ they don't want... let me know - I managed to blow mine up Sad So when I buy one, I will have bought a totally new PC.

Let this be a lesson; cheap PSU's cost lives Neutral

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