[techtalk] Re: Laptop options
- From: Andrew Davidson <andrew@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:02:34 +0000
On 16 Mar 2010, at 22:16, Gary Colville wrote:
>> http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_5738G_Laptop_LX.PEX02.045/version.asp
>>
>> I`m really haven`t kept up with the state of laptop tech recently so would
>> value
>> opinions.
>
> That's probably not a great choice. My lappy has Radeon 3650, which is a
> little faster than the 4570, and Eve on full detail is too much for it. The
> 1366x768 screen is possibly a bit low res too.
Agreed.
>
>> Hmm I have to admit I`m wary of buying 2nd hand/refurbs
>
> Refurbs can be very good value, although even going that route I think you'll
> struggle to get a suitable laptop for £500.
>
> Dell Outlet is good if you're wary, anything with cosmetic damage is flagged
> up as 'scratch and dent' so you can avoid those easily if you want. Just
> looking right now they've some refurbed Studio 17s for about £600 with an i7
> processor, Radeon 4650 1GB and a 1600x900 screen.
>
> http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/dfh/df.aspx?refid=df&s=dfh&cs=ukdfh1&~ck=betafrbsd
My XPS m1330 was a refurb, my MacBook Pro is one, and I've a number of other
Dell laptop and desktop refurbs throughout the family. I've yet to be
disappointed. They're usually indistinguishable from new, the box is the only
giveaway.
Andrew
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