Im trying to buy a laptop.

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by KIbeth, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. #1
    Right. This could be a tough one.. seeing as my price is low but my needs are high.

    My budget is £300

    I know laptops are not for gaming, but that is one of my primary needs. Id quite like one that can play pretty much any game around at the moment so a nice amount of ram, and a good graphics card.

    Also at least 40gb of disc space.

    Needs to ship from UK.

    That has covered all of the things i know about hardware, but Im sure you are all experts :p So use your knowledge in judging the other aspects of the laptop.

    I would really appericiate any suggestions on this topic.

    Thanks!
     
    KIbeth, Aug 3, 2006 IP
  2. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    According to your budget and needs you can go in for Dell Inspiron e1405 for $699 (370.864 GBP)

    Although its a little over priced for your budget, but its a really nice config.

    Intel Core Proc Duo T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
    Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
    14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
    1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    120GB Hard Drive
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Integrated Audio
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless
    53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
    6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
    Free SKIN Promotion 14 - Free Promotion for 14 inch Skin
     
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    you really have lot of free time on your hand sumit, don't you? :D
     
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  4. KIbeth

    KIbeth Active Member

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    Im afraid I cannot go £1 over 300 :(
     
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    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    Do you think i typed all that stuff?

    Its copy/paste. I am gadget freak and i keep track of things of my interest, this just happened to be one of them.

    Even you have a lot of free time on your hands, posting messages like these. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    Forum is about helping others, isn't it?
     
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  6. KIbeth

    KIbeth Active Member

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    I appericiate you trying :D
     
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    Forget about a gaming laptop with that budget.
     
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    Sumit, you copy and paste then don't give credit, tsk tsk :) http://slickdeals.net is where I watch for a good laptop deal, be patient, check twice daily and you will get what you want for that amount.
     
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  9. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    :confused::confused::confused:

    I am not copy/pasting some unique content on website, its just a laptop config, ts available on zillion websites, the same info.

    slickdeals.net is from where i got this info, i check it daily as well (3-4 times), i did not provide the link just for the reason this guy was from UK and a US site would've been of no help to him. :)

    Anyhow, seems like helping people is difficult these days.

    *Note to self: Don't help people, you will end up getting criticized*
     
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    GRIM Prominent Member

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    Don't worry about it Sumit, some are just axxholes. A simple hey can you provide a link to where you got the info from would have been appropriate.

    Laptop configs have been pasted on here before w/o giving a link, I've done it many of times including for the 2 new Dell notebooks I bought a couple months back. Some people :confused: :rolleyes:

    I do however think he was joking, I hope so at least ;)
     
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    Yes, I was being sarcastic... thus the smilies :D :D :D
     
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    GRIM Prominent Member

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    kind of figured :D
     
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  13. SumitBahl

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    Thanx for your words. I wanted to even post th discount coupons for this guy (which accounted to a total of $100) along with the link for purchasing this laptop, but since he said he only needs to buy this from UK, so i did not.:)



    Ohhh.... I did not notice that, sorry about the comments.:eek:
     
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    so i am wundering ..is it possible to have a laptop like KIbeth stated for 300 bones....well i guess thats pounds but stilll.......i am in the market for one as well.......
     
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    Yup, keep an eye on slickdeals.net, you'll find one.
     
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    Hi KIbeth, if you are looking for an inexpensive laptop, consider going through this informative article on buying a cheap laptop at http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/cheap-laptop.html.
     
    t k, Aug 6, 2006 IP
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    ramakrishna p Notable Member

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    Yes, I saw most of your postings were of providing relative information for needy members. Thanks for your time. Though Iam not regularly posting here but I read a lot. There are few members who always starving for helping others. You are one of them. Keep the good work going on!:)
     
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    Thanx a lot for your support. :)
     
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    You're trying to buy a laptop....

    I have been trying to buy one since ages :D

    But no one gives it for free. Donate me one :eek:
     
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    With the budgets and specs you are looking for, the best place for you to buy a laptop is Craigs List. There are not many stores that will over a laptop with those specs for that price, but you should be able to find a used one.
     
    tesla, Aug 6, 2006 IP