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ed |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 18:02 |
Especially as you only get broadband in a 3G area which is limiting. | |
Robbo |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 17:15 |
probs not ideal then (y) | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 17:06 |
Uni has Wifi everywhere. Im not sure how I would get on with a smaller screen, i like to have as big a screen as possible so I can spread docs out all over the screen, hate flicking between windows | |
Robbo |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 17:03 |
Yeah but if he needs broadband at all as well then it coudl work out cheaper, hence my suggestion :P | |
ed |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 17:00 |
Because £25x24 = £600 and the minis cost £300. | |
Robbo |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 16:54 |
Danny, suggestion if youre at uni... what about a Dell mini Inspiron with a mobile broadband connection? Free laptop, broadband costs £25 a mth for 24 mths | |
pow |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 16:51 |
Just get one of those Acer ASPIRE one's from Tesco, fucking :cool: | |
ed |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 16:48 |
They go through a transformer so the voltage is irrelevant. In the unlikely event it is a problem, you can just get a UK charger and you'll be away. By far the biggest problem of ordering from the USA is the fact you'll get raped on VAT and import tax as soon as they try to deliver it to you... | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 16:47 |
Meh, would rather not the hassle, plus the import tax they may or may not decide to charge me, had that issue before buying something in from AUS | |
John |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 16:45 |
Keyboard has 3 keys different I think, adaptor will plug into a uk socket with a travel adapter, you can get both a uk keyboard and adapter though. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 16:39 |
Will ones from America work over here, what with the differences in voltage and plug sockets etc? | |
willay |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 15:54 |
only on full moon | |
John |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 14:22 |
I bought a brand new inspiron cheap from america on ebay a couple of years ago. | |
ed |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 14:06 |
I just bought this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=200263319770 | |
John |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:55 |
Just get as good a core 2 duo as you can. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:46 |
I didnt actually check ebay, worth a look, my uncle got his off there at less than half the price the corporate site was selling the same spec at :! cheers john | |
John |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:42 |
They are normally always the same price, they just make it up from different 'deals' | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:42 |
Hmm the Studio 17's are too much money and they come with gfx cards etc, I have a 360 for gaming so will leave them, might look at the next few days though see if the Inspirons have money off | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:38 |
All that info on their site somewhere or you got a link? | |
Arnie |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:36 |
They've got 10 days of deals on at the moment. Their Studio 17 laptop is on offer today and the Studio 15 and XPS M1530 laptops are on offer tomorrow. | |
Toby |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 13:04 |
to be fair with dell at the minute they are so cheap i doubt they will be much cheaper at chrimbo and if they are you get that much of a steal i wouldnt worry to much | |
dannymccann |
posted on 16th Oct 08 at 12:57 |
Looking to upgrade, out of the components game for a little while now. Is there a fancy new processor coming out soon that will render all current ones a little obsolete therefore slicing the price down? Should I wait till after Christmas or jump in now? Im only looking for something which is moderatly powerful for browsing, watching vids and general study work |