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02-22-2008, 06:36 PM
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 Is this a good deal...
Hey, Im looking for a low cost laptop. Will be used for photoshop/ dreamweaver/ internet / movies. Not interested in gaming.
Would you say this laptop is a good deal:
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...N0210007&s=bsd
£300 delivered with full battery upgrade. Should I go for this one or would you recommend something different. Im not sure about what the processor is like on this one.
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02-22-2008, 07:03 PM
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I would get a laptop with the intel cpu. My house mate just got a new Inspiron with 1.76ghz dual core intel, 2gb ram, 120gb hdd for about £350.
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02-23-2008, 08:27 AM
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I reckon you get this one.
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...N0214004&s=bsd
It's not mega powerful so I would suggest you upgrade the CPU. Though it's a Proper Core 2 Duo so it should be fine for what your doing. Also If you doing Photoshop, Opt for the 1440x900 res screen 
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02-23-2008, 04:00 PM
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I think I will wait a bit until there are new offers on and I have enough money earned off the websites I have.
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02-23-2008, 08:41 PM
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I got my Gateway laptop for $500 USD on sale. It sometimes drops to $400 USD. They might not have it in the UK. Its a Gateway ML6720. Dual core Intel CPU, 1gb ram, 120gb hdd, vista home premium, dvdrw.
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02-23-2008, 09:23 PM
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where did you get it from?
Was considering this one for £386 and possibly another 5% discount in a couple days time + quidco to make the price only £350ish:
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dells...212&lid=122756
17inch screen would be nice. Opinion?
also is the truelife screen worth it?
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02-23-2008, 10:53 PM
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Yes, that's pretty decent. I would pay the extra £90 and get the HD res screen. It would be defiantly worth it if your getting a 17"
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02-23-2008, 11:09 PM
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I highly recommend getting the 9cell battery if you plan to be mobile.
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02-23-2008, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Andersen 
I highly recommend getting the 9cell battery if you plan to be mobile.
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Or if you get an HP you can get a 12 cell.
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02-23-2008, 11:11 PM
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Probably won't be that mobile with it atleast not for long periods of time. May require more battery in a few months time though but I assume I can upgrade and buy the battery at the time but £20 isnt much more to spend really.
edit: battery doesnt have an option to upgrade  How long would the laptop last on a full 6 battery? roughly.
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