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New laptop,any deals?

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  • 19-09-2008 4:01pm
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    underworld
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Anyone know of any good laptop deals in the shops at the mo,looking to spend 4-5 hundred...


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    #2
    elmolesto
    Registered Users Posts: 5,721 ✭✭✭elmolesto


    Try this forum


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    #3
    cooperguy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭cooperguy


    Buying on the internet is where you get the best deals. Try laptopsdirect.ie or even dell


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    I wouldn't recommend Dell for value for money. Try Acer or Asus.

    Also, do you need a laptop really. I thought I did and got a glitzy one, now 3 years later it can keep up with basic spec new ones which is good, but it's f*ing massive which is terrible.

    Look into netbooks if portability is what you're after.


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    snowman707
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭snowman707


    ninty9er wrote: »
    I wouldn't recommend Dell for value for money. Try Acer or Asus.

    Also, do you need a laptop really. I thought I did and got a glitzy one, now 3 years later it can keep up with basic spec new ones which is good, but it's f*ing massive which is terrible.

    Look into netbooks if portability is what you're after.

    +1

    AVOID DELL


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    underworld
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭underworld


    ya intend on avoiding dell allright,just looking for a decent spec for a reasonable price...will try curry/dixons tomorrow...


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    Comhrá
    Registered Users Posts: 4,786 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    What's wrong with Dell? Just wondering.


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    #8
    underworld
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭underworld


    tippman1 wrote: »
    What's wrong with Dell? Just wondering.

    Wel know next week :)


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    tippman1 wrote: »
    What's wrong with Dell? Just wondering.

    The price!!


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    Itsdacraic
    Registered Users Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭Itsdacraic


    ninty9er wrote: »
    I wouldn't recommend Dell for value for money. Try Acer or Asus.


    Dell are very good value for money, depending on what exactly you want, and have pretty good follow up support if you do encounter a problem. Much better buying off them than Currys or Dixons. I know a couple of people who have had nothing but problems with Acers (also know a few who are happy enough with them too) and I wouldn't get one myself. Have gone through 3 dell laptops (upgraded/sold on) and never encountered any major problems.

    Dell as a company aren't going under, it's just a streamlining of production which may lead to the closure of the Limerick plant.

    Probably better off asking in the laptop forum anyways.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,239 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Cheap laptops like any cheap electronic product can be a false economy where they don't last long and you end up buying a decent middle of the range laptop in the end anyway.

    Just make sure you buy one with a good warranty and aftersales package.


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    snowman707
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭snowman707


    tippman1 wrote: »
    What's wrong with Dell? Just wondering.


    bought my first pc from dell a good few years ago

    I was fairly computer illiterate at the time (still am ) bought a complete package .pc printer scanner etc, had some problems getting the system operating correctly. phoned the dell helpline , the tech i got speaking to was a complete utter IDIOT.

    eventually i managed to get the the internet working & with the help of of google got the system running

    a little under 3 years the pc went down took it to dell & was told the psu had failed & the model was now out of stock no other pc repair would touch a dell pc

    I now have a e machine bought from pc world , bought it soon after they opened in limerick & never a glitch


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    zuroph
    Registered Users Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    new samsung laptop in pc world €650 special offer, very high spec (EG 4gb RAM), good deal


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    zuroph wrote: »
    new samsung laptop in pc world €650 special offer, very high spec (EG 4mb RAM), good deal
    I'm sure you mean 4gb, becasue 128mb was standard in the mid 90s.

    We were warned off PC World by an IT lecturer. Let's just say you'd be hoping nothing goes wrong....because as incompetent as Dell are at aftersales, it's non-existent at PC world if you're not paying them for it.


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    snowman707
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭snowman707


    Microireland, Thomas Street, are good for after sales & repairs, might be a little pricey for purchase, but they look after what they sell


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    old boy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,658 ✭✭✭old boy


    dell are 50 quid stg cheaper in the north, pc world sell dells cheaper than dell


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    #17
    banjobongo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭banjobongo


    what about buying an Apple laptop?


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    banjobongo wrote: »
    what about buying an Apple laptop?

    400-500 quid wouldn't come anywhere near an Apple


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Dell laptops are fine. A Vostro 1000 is way under that budget too. Under €300 plus VAT and shipping.

    A very good basic machine.


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    cooperguy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,650 ✭✭✭cooperguy


    banjobongo wrote: »
    what about buying an Apple laptop?
    They are ridiculously overpriced.


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    #21
    patnor1011
    Registered Users Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭patnor1011


    I believe that everything has some value and if any of you have something what you considering as waste or bits and pieces not worth selling... Ill be happy to take that from you.
    I mean anything from computer hardware even cables, cd rom everything.
    If this is just laying around gathering dust - feel free to pm and Ill collect that from co Limerick, Tipp and Clare prefferably. If you have or know about some larger quantity I can drive to other locations too.


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    #22
    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    cooperguy wrote: »
    They are ridiculously overpriced.
    Apple aren't overpriced per se, but they do do a higher quality of machine.


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    #23
    lemar
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭lemar


    Hi

    Can someone recommend a good deal on laptop, looking for one that will play sims 2 and perform well. Thanks. Have a Dell Inspiron 8200 but unfortunately the screen is giving problems. Also no hearing good things about Vista so would probably prefer XP


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