Budget laptop advice needed - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 28-04-12, 06:07 PM

My sister needs a laptop but only has a tiny budget - £300ish.

All she uses it for is Facebook and general internet browsing, sending hotmail etc.

She also saves some photos to it before backing up to CDs.

My nephews like to play games on it but at 9 and 3 we're talking CBeebies website.

The older nephew will also increasingly use it for homework research and typing up simple Word documents.

Is something like this worth considering?

http://www.tesco.com/direct/dell-ins...502&pageLevel=

Any other recommendations?

maviczap · 28-04-12, 06:15 PM

Today's daily deal

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610101412...ht_4052wt_1344

christopher · 28-04-12, 06:39 PM

For what's wanted of it, I'd probably go for something like this refurbished one from Argos (eBay) and throw a bit more RAM in it (which'll still keep under budget).

maviczap · 28-04-12, 06:48 PM

Ebuyer £279 discout on this if bought through Quidco or Topcashback I'd guess

http://www.ebuyer.com/341123-fujitsu...y-ah530mp502gb

Littlepeahead · 28-04-12, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by christopher

For what's wanted of it, I'd probably go for something like this refurbished one from Argos (eBay) and throw a bit more RAM in it (which'll still keep under budget).

But is it James proof?

christopher · 28-04-12, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

But is it James proof?

Silly question. Nothing is James proof.

28-04-12, 09:51 PM

Tesco do the dell N5040 (orN4050) 500gb harddrive, 4gb ram i3 processor.. Cost =£297 or £287 in store.

Bargain if you ask me!

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28-04-12, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Beetrootkiller

Tesco do the dell N5040 (orN4050) 500gb harddrive, 4gb ram i3 processor.. Cost =£297 or £287 in store.

Bargain if you ask me!

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Sure is, our old but still working lappy only has 60 gig

Sir Trev · 29-04-12, 09:30 AM

You can also try the Dell Outlet Store. Refurbished or surplus/returned items go for a healthy discount. Lots of simple spec Inspiron models on there today that should fit the bill and the budget.

Littlepeahead · 30-04-12, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the tips. Still looking. Too many options I think my brain has melted. Also how much should she budget for Microsoft office? Nephew says he'd find Word and Powerpoint useful for homework. In my day I was still using a fountain pen!

28-04-12, 06:07 PM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Budget laptop advice needed My sister needs a laptop but only has a tiny budget - £300ish. All she uses it for is Facebook and general internet browsing, sending hotmail etc. She also saves some photos to it before backing up to CDs. My nephews like to play games on it but at 9 and 3 we're talking CBeebies website. The older nephew will also increasingly use it for homework research and typing up simple Word documents. Is something like this worth considering? http://www.tesco.com/direct/dell-ins...502&pageLevel= Any other recommendations? __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind... Last edited by Littlepeahead; 28-04-12 at 06:14 PM.

28-04-12, 06:15 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Budget laptop advice needed Today's daily deal http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610101412...ht_4052wt_1344 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-04-12, 06:39 PM	#3
christopher Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 795	Re: Budget laptop advice needed For what's wanted of it, I'd probably go for something like this refurbished one from Argos (eBay) and throw a bit more RAM in it (which'll still keep under budget).

28-04-12, 06:48 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Budget laptop advice needed Ebuyer £279 discout on this if bought through Quidco or Topcashback I'd guess http://www.ebuyer.com/341123-fujitsu...y-ah530mp502gb __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-04-12, 09:30 AM	#9
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Re: Budget laptop advice needed You can also try the Dell Outlet Store. Refurbished or surplus/returned items go for a healthy discount. Lots of simple spec Inspiron models on there today that should fit the bill and the budget. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

28-04-12, 09:51 PM	#7
Beetrootkiller Guest Posts: n/a	Tesco do the dell N5040 (orN4050) 500gb harddrive, 4gb ram i3 processor.. Cost =£297 or £287 in store. Bargain if you ask me! --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?03lrxe

30-04-12, 06:34 AM	#10
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Budget laptop advice needed Thanks for the tips. Still looking. Too many options I think my brain has melted. Also how much should she budget for Microsoft office? Nephew says he'd find Word and Powerpoint useful for homework. In my day I was still using a fountain pen! __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

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