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  • 14-09-2017 3:06pm
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    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭


    For student. Has to be lightweight, good processor and SSD.

    Anyone see any good deals lately.


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    Nemeses2050
    Registered Users Posts: 1,569 ✭✭✭Nemeses2050


    mad m wrote: »
    For student. Has to be lightweight, good processor and SSD.

    Anyone see any good deals lately.

    I'm on the look-out too for my nephew. If any good deals please let us know... Thanks


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    Bravobabe
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    PC World is probably your best bet (but look around).

    It's going to be a compromise
    Lightweight = smaller
    Smaller = less features, smaller keypad, less storage etc, less power (unless you go big bucks).
    Larger = better screen(area),bigger keyboard, possible better storage & processor (? depends)

    Working in a college and also evening student (& have 2 x third level kids)
    - students seldom bring/use laptops to class, they are used mostly in Library/study area or at home/lodgings
    - so the laptop is not constantly with the student. Lockers are available on most campus
    - There is not really much difference in carrying an 11" v 13" v 15" and weight-wise, most people should be able to carry an extra kg (most of the time they will be getting bus or lifts)
    - Good anti-virus is a must (Norton or McAfee) €70 will cover up to 10 family devices (mobiles, tablets, pc, laptop etc)
    - MS Office (Student or Home), worth the investment
    - PDF editor (eg Nuance) Very handy
    - space mouse, keyboard and find a used screen to set up a desk docking station (ability to use 2 x screens at once can make projects easier)


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    4motion
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    I would take a look ona dell website but before you buy ask them for students discount on chat. Much better spec than in pcworld.
    dell.ie


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    Nemeses2050
    Registered Users Posts: 1,569 ✭✭✭Nemeses2050


    4motion wrote: »
    I would take a look ona dell website but before you buy ask them for students discount on chat. Much better spec than in pcworld.
    dell.ie

    Thanks will do. Was looking at XPS earlier :D


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    Melendez
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    lorflower086
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    Hope administration don't mind but just wondering if any of you got a laptop and if you did where and how much was it.? What specs did you get? I'm looking for one for 1st yr engineering student. Thanks


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    Silver-Tiger
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    Also on the hunt for a Black Friday type deal on a laptop.

    Just for home use. Browsing is the most stress it will be put through


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    sheroman01
    Registered Users Posts: 4,669 ✭✭✭sheroman01


    Euronics have some great deals on laptops at the moment - i3 processor, 8GB ram, 1/2TB hard drive and options of 14 or 15.6inch screens - for €499. The HP comes with a laptop bag too.

    https://euronics.ie/product/lenovo-ideapad-310-156-notebook-silver-80sm01jluk/

    https://euronics.ie/product/hp-14inch-corei3-laptop-bundle-14-am081na/


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