CJ Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hello technically minded peeps After the disaster that was two broken screens on my sons laptops, I have been looking for budget priced replacements (yes, I need to buy 2) as Xmas presents. They only use the laptops for browsing and downloading music, MSN an homework type things. they never use them for games or anything like that. With that in mind, does this look good value at £355? It is a clearance item but would seem to do the trick. What do you folks thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 doesn't seem too bad although it's a little light on the RAM imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 A bit short on RAM but that can be picked up for peanuts on eBay - otherwise not bad at all. Similar spec to my surfing laptop, I just chucked 1GB of RAM in and it's fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Thanks very much guys. Now then, what sort of RAM would I be looking for and is that an easy thing to sort out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Those ones will take up to 2GB, 2 slots available so the max you can run is 2x 1GB - in my opinion adding another 512mb will probably be enough. The stuff you want is DDR PC3200 or DDR PC2700, expect to pay anything between £10 > £40 for it on eBay, the top end of that from the shops. Make sure it's 1 x 512mb you buy, some sellers list an auction for 512mb and it ends up being 2 x 256mb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I would say atleast 512MB mate. didnt know the 256 ones were still exist EDIT: even more complete answer from Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 I love this forum! Once again guys, many thanks for the help and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Look good VFM, but it is a rework (old unit repaired for resale). I'd want to know what CD grade C means. Reworks usually have a 3 month warranty too - so check that out. Acer have had some warranty and support issues of recent though to a point where we're refusing to sell them at the moment. We're an Acer Point reseller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 OK, it's back to the drawing board as they only have one of those and I have 2 sons How about this one. Looks the same to me but this time a little more expensive although brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 CJ my friend - go to http://www.ebuyer.co.uk and find laptop like your first shot without any clearance, proper guarantee and only around 10 pounds more expensive. Ebuyer is fine shop to buy, when I used to repair computers and build new ones I spent there around 12k pounds on parts and laptops for customers - also tested their responce to complains about damaged stuff (1 mainboard in 1 year time) and in 7 days I got new one (7 days from time i sent board to getting new one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Thank you my friend - looks a good site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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