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  • 04-10-2013 7:34am
    #1
    Blingy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭


    Went to these three shops last night looking to buy a laptop and found this which I really liked until I realised for 699 euro Microsoft office wasn't included and would bring the price up to 850 euro.

    http://currys.buy4now.com/PRODUCT/HP-ENVY-m61310sa-156-Laptop/319433/7.36

    Is this a good laptop and is it worth the money?? it's 699 in currys.
    Will be using it for photos, backing up iPhone, Word, watching tv/DVDs, basic stuff the only thing is i cannot stand slow computers so was thinking this would be good.
    Any opinions or suggestions for others, or any idea where else apart from the three shops above that I can buy one?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    FlawlessWeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭FlawlessWeb


    Speed should not be a problem (quad core processor, 8gb ram etc) with that laptop so I wouldn't be worried about watching DVD's etc.

    The only major issues that stand out to me is that Windows 8 is installed and the laptop does not have a touch screen; You will have no trouble using the laptop with the keyboard and trackpad and I know people who enjoy using it in that setup; My personal opinion is that Windows 8 is designed with touch screens in mind and you will never be able to get the best out of the operating system without one.

    As I said above, specs look good and if you have no interest in a touch screen, then its probably a good bet for the money. All laptops these days will come pre-installed with Windows 8 but it would be fairly easy to 'downgrade' to Windows 7 on it if you wanted to.


  • #3
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    It is absolute not worth the money, that AMD A-10 APU is not even a match for an Intel Core i3 in terms of processing power. The on-chip graphics compares to a Nvidia GT 630M. A laptop with this performance isn't worth more than €500.

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    For little more (£700) you'll get this MSI laptop with the latest Intel quad Core i7 and a Nvidia GT 740M.

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    Light years ahead...


  • #4
    Blingy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭Blingy


    Thanks for the replies. Really starting to think touch screen is the way to go. Any good recommendations for a good touchscreen less than 700 euro?! Thanks.


  • #5
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Blingy wrote: »
    Any good recommendations for a good touchscreen less than 700 euro?

    Sure about the touchscreen? With such a low budget, you'll only get crap resolution touchscreens (1366x768)


  • #6
    Blingy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭Blingy


    Which is better? Would really prefer 1TB rather than the 500 being offered with the i7 Acer. I wouldn't have a clue how to upgrade it myself!

    http://www.komplett.ie/komplett/product/zkb-02pc/80011394/acer-aspire-e1-572-54206g75dnkk/details.aspx

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/ACER-E1-571-NX.M09EK.037_1478219.html

    Thanks


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