My laptop is entering the end game of its life and I am looking to replace it. I typically use the full suite of Microsoft Office in one form or another and prefer a display size of 15". Does anybody have any recommendations based on direct experience? Make, specification, supplier? Thanks for your recommendations.
My laptop is entering the end game of its life and I am looking to replace it. I typically use the full suite of Microsoft Office in one form or another and prefer a display size of 15". Does anybody have any recommendations based on direct experience? Make, specification, supplier? Thanks for your recommendations.
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Laptop Suggestions
Personally I have moved away from larger laptops to protect my sagging shoulder and always walking aroung like I was on the side of a mountain. I have tried really small net books but found them to restrictive but at least they went everywhere with me. I have now compromised on an Advent 4213 which has a small screen (10"+) but which is sufficient. Its great advantage is that it has a slot for a ‘phone chip so that if I am not near a wireless hot spot I can access the internet and my mail via 3G.
Lap Tops
I understand GArkless‘s comments about weight but overcame this by using a laptop case with wheels (that can carry other stuff as well). When I replaced my laptop I had several concerns – screen size (large 900 wide), battery life (7 hours) and reputable supplier (I bought one laptop that was badly made and the high street shop’s customer service was terrible – it litery took weeks to sort out with the first "repair" doing nothing). The laptop I decided on was a Dell and this has worked well.
Returning to weight and carrying – if you can afford it consider a netbook as well – fine for email and word processing but slow for my main purpose – designing and running business simulations.
Thanks
Thanks for the response. I have been looking at Dell as a possible supplier. And have been looking at PCworld as the shop from where I’ll buy.
Laptops
I change my home laptop quite regularly and usually buy reconditioned ones. (You would never know the difference from new and it allows you to go up a few levels than you would probably do if paying new price)
I generally use E bay but this is an example of the companies I have used and had no problems ever…http://www.thelaptopcentre.com/as-new-laptops.html
Refurbished
I’ve also been thinking about refurbished and saving me a couple of hundred pounds.
PCWorld do these:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/refurbished-laptops/703_7366_70436_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html
But I also note that Dell (and others) have approved suppliers on eBay as well.
Never straightforward is it?
Netbook
I’m using a reconditioned netbook at the moment that cost £160…perfect as I only use it for e mails and internet banking etc…also light enough to take wherever I go with my dongle!
Word of warning about PC world
Just a quick word of warning about PC World – they are known for having 2 things: 1) the highest prices on the market and 2) the most terrible customer service out there.
A documentary was made about them after a flood of recent articles highlighting their terrible service.
I would steer clear of them at all costs