http://www.buympc.com

newstalk

just wondering if anyone has used this site... i know of someone who has and they said it worked out fine... what does you all think of the deals especially with teh dollar being so low

seamus

No such site?

newstalk

i can access it

newstalk

tis www.buympc.com not buymypc

seamus

Gah, I'm an idiot.

Carry on...

Hobart

Not that impressed. Just priced the following :

Microsoft (R) Windows (R) XP Pro (T2200)
Intel Pentium M 1.7GHZ Processor
512MB 333MHz DDR 1 SO-DIMM
20GB 9.5mm Hard Drive (5400RPM)
24X CD-ROM DRIVE.TRANSPORT T2200
ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 64MB Video Graphics 4x AGP
Integrated 56K v.90 Modem
Integrated 10/100 LAN
NBK Optical USB Mini-Mouse 2 Button Scroll
Microsoft Works Suite 2004
NB 1st-3rd Yr Depot, Parts & TS (T)

for $2,319.00 (€1,819.66 )

Went to Dell.ie and priced this:
533 Mhz Processor Side Bus
Equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
512KB on-die L2 cache
A choice of nVidia® GeForce™ FX Go5200 video controller with 64MB DDR video memory or
Video Memory - 32Mb DDR Video SDRAM upgradable to 64MB
Internal 56Kbps V.92 capable modem and 10/100 Ethernet LAN on Motherboard
One type I/II PC Card slot
Ports: USB 2.0 (x2), VGA, Headphones, Speaker, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-Video, IEEE1394
Fixed 8x (max) DVD-Rom drive - upgrade to CD-RW/DVD Combo or DVD+RW Drive
Built-in Stereo speakers
Lithium Ion 12 cell (96Whr) battery
Norton Anti-Virus 2003, Dell E-Support Solution Centre
Dell Keyboard with Touchpad
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Recommended For Small Business (+ EUR EUR 75.00)
Processor: 5150 with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 3.06Ghz
Screen: 15" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) TFT Colour Display 5150
Memory: 512MB 333 MHz DDR SDRAM (2x256) (+ EUR EUR 100.00)
Hard Drive: 30GB Hard Drive
Video Card: nVidia® GeForce™ FX Go5200 video controller with 64MB DDR (+ EUR EUR 60.00)

For €1699.05

Look at the difference in the processor speed???? Add to that the fact that Dell engineers, while not the sharpest tools in the bag in my experience), are basec in Dublin. I would say Delll are better value.

Why does this web site interest you? Are ther some 'specials' I am missing?

Pacifico

a pentium m and a p4 aint the same chip. M is a good bit more exspensive

Hobart

Originally posted by Henry_14
a pentium m and a p4 aint the same chip. M is a good bit more exspensive

Really? You can get an M for €342.86 here and that's with a 30 second google. A P4 3.06 is available through our commercial sponsers Komplett for €285.67. That's a difference of €57. Hardly a fortune.

As I have said that's with a quick look on google. Maybe you should have done the same.

unkel

Originally posted by Hobart
As I have said that's with a quick look on google. Maybe you should have done the same.

They are two different beasts all together. Different mobo / chipset / cpu etc.

Maybe you should google for a bit longer than 30 seconds

Hobart

Originally posted by unkel
They are two different beasts all together. Different mobo / chipset / cpu etc.

I accept that. What is your point?


I was answering the direct question as originally posted:

a pentium m and a p4 aint the same chip. M is a good bit more exspensive

My point is that its not. There is €57 in the difference. Do you dispute that?

I also highlighted the fact that the clock speed on the P4 is a lot greater then that on the M. In fact looking a spec-tests and comparing the 2 chips on this site it looks like the P4 is the "better" chip in terms of performance.

Maybe you should have read what i was actually replying to instead of "jumping" on the band wagon. :dunno:

newstalk

although i have enjoyed the last few messages my real aim is to find myself a good laptop with a good graphix card and say 512mb 40-60gb h/d cd-rw/dvd

got about 1500 to spend

newstalk

http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=ECE862973&productID=71579

which is Toshiba Satellite 5200-702 - Pentium 4-M 2.2GHz, 512MB, 60GB, 15"TFT, Combo, Bluetooth, Windows XP Home & Worksuite

whats that like..

seems far better than-
Jan 16) Inspiron 5100 2.80GHz
January Sale + Free Delivery! EUR 1,257.40

EUR 1,521.45


Standard Features - Inspiron 5100: 533 Mhz Processor Side Bus
Equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
512KB on-die L2 cache
ATI Mobility® Radeon 7500 performance graphics controller with 4x AGP support
Internal 56Kbps V.92 capable modem and 10/100 Ethernet LAN on Motherboard
One type I/II PC Card slot
Built-in Stereo speakers
Lithium Ion 12 cell (94Whr) battery
Norton Anti-Virus 2003, Dell E-Support Solution Centre
Dell Keyboard with Touchpad

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Why not upgrade to Windows® XP Professional?)

January Sale: Dec - Jan Saving + Money Off Included!

Online Saving - Free Delivery!: FREE Delivery

Extra Support & Service + Accidental Cover: 1 Year European Collect and Return Service (-EUR - EUR 299.00)

Axim X3 Pocket PC: Not Included

Special Winter Deals: Not Included

Processor: 5100 with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80Ghz

Screen: 15" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT Colour Display (+ EUR EUR 45.00)

Memory: 512MB 266MHz DDR RAM (2x256MB)

Hard Drive: 60GB Hard Drive (+ EUR EUR 100.00)

Optical Options: (Fixed) 8x DVD/24x CD-RW Combo Drive with Decoder Software

Video Card: 64MB DDR ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ 7500 4x AGP (+ EUR EUR 30.00)

Home Installation: Not Included

Floppy Drive: Not Included

GPRS PCCard Option: Not Included

Software: Microsoft® Works 7.0

Carry Case: Not Included

External Storage: Choose your upgrade below

Internet Access Services - Narrowband: BT- UK only - BT Openworld Anytime - First month £5.99, £15.99 per month thereafter - Dell Recommends
AOL: UK only - Dell Exclusive: First 3 Months of America Online Membership Included
Tiscali: UK only - FREE 1 month trial on Tiscali AnyTime, that’s up to 150 hours FREE
Eircom: Ireland only - Eircom Net Anytime gives you 150 hours of Internet access anytime of day or night for just €29.99 per month - Dell Recommend

Internet Access Services - Broadband: Not Included

New! - Online Training: Not Included