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MEDION AKOYA S2218 Notebook 11.6 - In Aldi tomorrow. Good value?

  • 25-08-2015 11:55am
    #1
    RugbyFan
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi.

    I'm looking to spend max €250 on a compact laptop/cloudbook.

    How does the spec below from tomorrow's Aldi special look?

    Or can you recommend an alternative?

    Thanks in advance.


    Intel® Atom™ Z3735F processor and Intel® HD graphics (1.33 GHz up to 1.83 GHz, 2MB Cache)
    29.5cm/11.6" Full HD display with IPS technology and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
    32GB flash memory
    2GB memory
    High-Definition-Audio with 2 loudspeakers. Dolby® Advanced AudioTM certified
    Wireless LAN with integrated Bluetooth® 4.0 function. Fast Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n-standard technology
    Integrated webcam and microphone
    Digital HDMI® audio/video out
    Long battery life up to 9 hours (depending on usage behaviour)


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  • #2
    imitation
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭imitation


    The atom is a bit on the slow side, its not bad or anything, fine for surfing or light apps, but my preference at the moment is a dual core celeron, like the one in this machine, stick a ssd and you are laughing. I can't find any 11.6" machines unfortunately.

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/m/p/1665900


  • #3
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    It all depends on what you want to use it for tbh. The 1080p screen is definitely a surprising inclusion at the price point. But that being said, all laptops should come with that resolution these days anyway...


  • #4
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    That's actually pretty good considering the screen is 1080P, which is a huge plus. Major drawback would be the tiny storage.

    The Lenovo linked above has a better processor has a 10x bigger hard drive though for an extra 20 euro.


  • #5
    Bucketistaken
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Bucketistaken


    Hi, might be a bit late to help but I bought this laptop this morning. I am very happy with it but I feel really bad for taking the last one in stock, in fact the one I got was under one of the checkout assistant's desk and she happened to be behind me in the queue when I asked if they had any in stock and she volunteered the location of the remaining one. It didn't cross my mind that she had left it there for herself. I wish I could make amends!

    Anyway, hopefully Aldi will carry more of these or do another run in future. It is surprisingly sturdy, no unwanted flexing or creaking plastic and the hardware is quite adequate, the main restriction I have found so far is the size of the SSD but that is easily managed with external media. You must also be careful with the screen, its range of motion is shorter than some laptops and is a bit delicate.

    At first the touchpad was not responding to any of the gestures detailed in the manual but that was easily solved by finding the driver on Medion's website by searching for s2218 drivers. I think the one I installed said it was for Windows 8 but it worked fine. I would link but I'm a new member so not allowed.

    If the lady I thoughtlessly snatched this laptop from ends up reading, then I hope you can manage to find a replacement.


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