New laptop suggestions please

hankerchief

Looking for a new laptop that will be used for microsoft office and web browsing.

something small and portable, price range €300-500.

This is what i have found so far -

http://www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-ideapad-s205-amd-e450-4gb-500gb-11-6--w7hp-7R4K.html?src=3

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Hal Emmerich

I'm throwing this Laptop up in 3 Threads here with no response as of yet.

It's €455 delivered, it has the newer type i3 Processor (so it'll be decent performer for a good few years to come) 4GB RAM (Loads, It'll make the Lappie nice and snappy, no waiting for stuff to open or switching to something else), only integrated graphics but it'll do fine for High Def Video, it reads all the common Memory Cards and has a HDMI port.

It may be more than ye guys want but it's future proofed a nice bit and won't be a slow headwrecker.

Shout back if it doesn't suit and if I get a chance/someone will throw up a cheaper one....

SteelyDanJalapeno

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/11199865/art/lenovo/ideapad-z570.html

Serious bang for buck,

parrai

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=13352&langId=111&searchTerms=HP+Pavilion+G6+1165SA%2C&authToken=

Can someone give an opinion on this, thinking of buying it...

Thanks

Fluffy88

That laptop from argos doesn't compare to the Lenovo postedby TlitedBrian.
It's one of the best value laptops around

Keano!

If you are willing to spend a little bit more.... Samsung RV511 is without question one of the best laptops I've ever used.

Highly recommended

parrai

Fluffy88 wrote: »

That laptop from argos doesn't compare to the Lenovo postedby TlitedBrian.
It's one of the best value laptops around

genuine question... why? Is it the processor?

Fluffy88

Yup, you got it in one

The Lenovo has the Intel Core i3 2330M which is one of Intels current generation of processors, codenamed Sandybridge.
Sandybridge processors pretty much blow everything else out of the water in terms of performance so unless you were on a very, very tight budget you would be mad not to get a Sandybridge CPU in a new laptop.

parrai

Fluffy88 wrote: »

Yup, you got it in one

The Lenovo has the Intel Core i3 2330M which is one of Intels current generation of processors, codenamed Sandybridge.
Sandybridge processors pretty much blow everything else out of the water in terms of performance so unless you were on a very, very tight budget you would be mad not to get a Sandybridge CPU in a new laptop.

Ok, what about the make Lenovo, I have never heard of it before, but then again, I'm not up to date on makes of laptop...What do you think of it?

Where can this be bought in a shop as well?

Fluffy88

Lenovo are a good brand, I personally haven't used one but I am urging my brother to buy this one too since it's such a good deal at that price.
The company was owned by IBM, I think that speaks for itself.

Really these days most brands are good, even the bad one's.

Unless your want to get ripped off don't buy in a shop, buy online.
I wouldn't even consider buying from shops as most shops don't even stock any laptops with a Sandybridge CPU.
You can look around if you like but you won't beat that price in a shop.
Pixmania are a well known online store and you are safe to buy from them.

parrai

Fluffy88 wrote: »

Lenovo are a good brand, I personally haven't used one but I am urging my brother to buy this one too since it's such a good deal at that price.
The company was owned by IBM, I think that speaks for itself.

Really these days most brands are good, even the bad one's.

Unless your want to get ripped off don't buy in a shop, buy online.
I wouldn't even consider buying from shops as most shops don't even stock any laptops with a Sandybridge CPU.
You can look around if you like but you won't beat that price in a shop.
Pixmania are a well known online store and you are safe to buy from them.

This sounds like the one I need, thanks for the heads up.

moonshadow

They currently have a sale direct see the link,
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056463238

Tinie

parrai wrote: »

Ok, what about the make Lenovo, I have never heard of it before, but then again, I'm not up to date on makes of laptop...What do you think of it?

Where can this be bought in a shop as well?

Lenovo, previously IBM, make the most solid, sturdy and reliable laptops around. Some say macbooks do, but from my experience, online MBP is very reliable, the others tend to get issues like cracking cases etc.

I used lenovos mainly in my work during the summer, very popular with businesses.

Dont buy a laptop in a shop. Ever. They will rip you off.

The Lenovo on pixmania above is a good deal yes, especially since its a lenovo laptop your getting and not a cheap brand.

Battleflag

Fluffy88 wrote: »

That laptop from argos doesn't compare to the Lenovo postedby TlitedBrian.
It's one of the best value laptops around

Cheers for that, been shopping around for a laptop for about two weeks now and made my choice when I saw that

SteelyDanJalapeno

Just got it myself, crazy price

PopTarts

The Lenovo is wireless is it?

I'm looking for laptop for the mammy that won't need any wires / dongles to connect to the internet?

SteelyDanJalapeno

Most definitely,

I'd be shock if any laptop didnt have wireless at this stage

PopTarts

TiltedBrain wrote: »

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/11199865/art/lenovo/ideapad-z570.html

Serious bang for buck,

Has it gone up in price?

Almost cheaper to get it in Pc World now...

SteelyDanJalapeno

Exact same, its gone up in price since i've bought, probably better off in PC world now, its a great laptop

PopTarts

Thanks again! It comes with standard 1 year warranty? Any point in extending it?

SteelyDanJalapeno

Thats a buyers opinion, i didnt bother with extending, but if it makes you feel better and can afford it, then go ahead

Uncle Mclovin

That Lenovo is no longer available. Damn my inability to make a decision.

SteelyDanJalapeno

Can be got in PC World for 460 ish

Fluffy88

At that price you'd be better off getting this Toshiba from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Satellite-L750-16Z-Notebook-Bluetooth/dp/tech-data/B005V7QG0K/ref=de_a_smtd
It's got the i5 2430M, for €30 more it's a bargain

Paully D

Uncle Mclovin wrote: »

That Lenovo is no longer available. Damn my inability to make a decision.

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Can be got in PC World for 460 ish

Thinking about getting this over the next week or two.

Paully D

Fluffy88 wrote: »

At that price you'd be better off getting this Toshiba from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-Satellite-L750-16Z-Notebook-Bluetooth/dp/tech-data/B005V7QG0K/ref=de_a_smtd
It's got the i5 2430M, for €30 more it's a bargain

Just seen this actually. Looks good.