CJ Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 A stunningly attractive friend of mine (hence me doing this ) is looking to buy a new laptop. She has a budget of £500 and has seen a Compaq in Currys (I am assuming one of these) at £499. She does not want it for games, just general office use and net surfing etc. Can anyone recommend a better machine at the same money? Links would be handy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www.insight.com much better deals especially for Compaq and HP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 If the laptop is only for general office work and internet browsing i would advise her to save some money and budget for around £300. There is a toshiba laptop in Macro just now for £230 + VAT. There are quite a few in PCworld being advertised just now at £299 too. Thats what i would suggest anyway. Scott =op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www.insight.com much better deals especially for Compaq and HP Sorry to be a numpty but as these are all based in the USA, wouldn't there be problems with shipping, import duty and more importantly, a different voltage requirement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nat.Wright Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Change the location to UK (top right of screen). Also make sure it is public sector if she isn't buying as part of a business. I'd recommend checking out the weekly deals too... http://uk.insight.com/apps/weeklydeals/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Change the location to UK (top right of screen). Also make sure it is public sector if she isn't buying as part of a business. I'd recommend checking out the weekly deals too... http://uk.insight.com/apps/weeklydeals/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks Edd - I did say I was a numpty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 They aren't cheap at all. The toshiba one in there for over £500 is the same as the one in Macro for £230 +Vat. Granted if it breaks they will give you your money back and fix the laptop but your paying double anyway. Scott =op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/notebooks_good?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs The inspiron 1521 £449 delivered and a really good spec for your money. Scott =op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for the advice so far folks. I will pass this onto my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'm sure you will Cj! can just hear the conversation now......" after many hours searching the net I found the best deal for you my dear.......Now about dinner....":d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'm sure you will Cj! can just hear the conversation now......" after many hours searching the net I found the best deal for you my dear.......Now about dinner....":d Already sorted. I am taking her out when I visit the UK in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Already sorted. I am taking her out when I visit the UK in December ooo you smoothy you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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