laptops/desktop computers.. best value for money? - Saxperience

UKtom · 1st August 2011, 23:30

basically my laptop decided to pack in the other day so im considering buying a new one. i want one as cheap as possible, i dont care about graphics card or anything so long as it has a good processor and performs relatively quickly i am happy

what laptops would you recommend? i have no idea of what good makes there are except the obvious.. sony, toshiba and applemac but they all seem to be way out of my price range!

may also consider a desktop computer as they seem to be more reliable lol. if anyone could link me up to some decent deals or if anyone can recommend anything it'd be very much appreciated

mlawlan69 · 1st August 2011, 23:32

well firstly you need to decide if you want the mobility of a laptop, or the speed of a desktop, once you know that set yourself a budget and work it from there.

i would personally buy all the components and build it myself, it's much cheaper and it means you can have what you want/need instead of what currys tell you you need.

Viper · 1st August 2011, 23:34

I'm not allowed to answer the question while the thread is in an incorrect section.

UKtom · 1st August 2011, 23:34

i have a laptop now but i very rarely take it out of my room, if i do its only to the living room so tbh as i said,a desktop pc would be fine but i'd like the luxury of a laptop

i would build my own computer but i know i wouldnt ever be able to finish it, i'd get bored and give up

UKtom · 1st August 2011, 23:36

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Originally Posted by Viper

I'm not allowed to answer the question while the thread is in an incorrect section.

my bad. forgot about the computer section seeing as no one uses it!

mlawlan69 · 1st August 2011, 23:39

you could quite easily have one built up in a couple of hours, get a mate to help you if your not sure.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/

have a look on there for components/computers i use them for all my computer needs and i have never had a problem, their delivery times are amazing aswell!!!

Viper · 1st August 2011, 23:39

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Originally Posted by UKtom

my bad. forgot about the computer section seeing as no one uses it!

It is rarely used yeah, however the ones that do frequent it seem to talk sense these days so it's not so bad

Aren't overclockers a bit over priced though?

CHIP · 1st August 2011, 23:43

I bought this the other week and does me fine. I only use it for internet and photo's, no gaming or anything... Just basics.

http://www.ebuyer.com/241595-acer-as...p-lx-r4g02-044

UKtom · 1st August 2011, 23:47

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Originally Posted by CHIP

I bought this the other week and does me fine. I only use it for internet and photo's, no gaming or anything... Just basics.

http://www.ebuyer.com/241595-acer-as...p-lx-r4g02-044

cheers for the link up chip

i had an acer aspire before,it was alright but the charger cable always bloody broke! i was just thinkingtoo.. i can get 25% off ipads at work so i can get one from 400 down to 300.. i never really use word etc so it could in theory replace my laptop atm..

Bound · 1st August 2011, 23:49

http://www.ebuyer.com/267867-emachin...p-pt-nbzec-004

Clearly (for a desktop), the only downside to that is it doesn't have any optical drives so you have to use an external one to install windows or do it of a external hard drive.

Or this;

http://www.ebuyer.com/251310-extra-v...ktop-7873-1036

Another desktop, has an optical drive so it's easy to slap windows on, will be good value for money as you don't care about graphics cards. Although you could always slap one in and have a reasonable gaming PC if you wanted to.

Brenz · 2nd August 2011, 01:18

Check out the Dell Outlet. They sell all Refurbished Dell's. Not a huge discount on some of the lower end stuff but you can pick up a bargain there.

http://www.dell.co.uk/outlet

ky92 · 2nd August 2011, 01:35

my last two laptops have came off ebays daily and weekly deals as they often have half decent laptops for around £200. They haven't got much at the min but its worth checking out.

Barry123 · 2nd August 2011, 01:50

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Originally Posted by Bound

http://www.ebuyer.com/267867-emachin...p-pt-nbzec-004

Clearly (for a desktop), the only downside to that is it doesn't have any optical drives so you have to use an external one to install windows or do it of a external hard drive.

Or this;

http://www.ebuyer.com/251310-extra-v...ktop-7873-1036

Another desktop, has an optical drive so it's easy to slap windows on, will be good value for money as you don't care about graphics cards. Although you could always slap one in and have a reasonable gaming PC if you wanted to.

Bought the latter for my GF... It's a really good little system

but doesn't come with any operating system installed.