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[Closed] What laptop for under £500?

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I need to order a new laptop today and have seen a couple that look ok. Is it worth going for 64bit W7 over 32bit? I have seen these and they both look good but the Toshiba looks higher spec for less money are there any good reasons why I shouldnt buy the Toshiba? or are there any other options?

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/toshiba-satellite-l750d-14q-15-6-laptop-grey-11306314-pdt.html

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/dell-inspiron-q15r-switch-15-6-laptop-black-10562187-pdt.html


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 11:30 am
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dunno, but i've just ordered one of these;
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-g6-1013sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-sonoma-red-10934150-pdt.html


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 11:54 am
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Asus and Lenovo are good kit.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 11:58 am
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You can do better than both of those for the money...

For nearly £500, you should be looking at a core i5 processor (not an i3 and AMD aren't as good these days)...

[url] http://www.ebuyer.com/search?sort=pricelow&store=5&cat=10&filterca35=Intel+Core+i5&limit=10&page=1 [/url]

[url] http://search.laptopsdirect.co.uk/core_i5_laptops/page.asp?srt=0&isort=price [/url]


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 12:08 pm
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I'm in the same position regarding a laptop but was looking to spend nearer £400.
The main reason I want t new laptop is to edit videos from my gopro (not HD but ideally the laptop could handle DH vid editting).
What should I be looking for? Its probably something to do with video and graphics cards?!


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 12:18 pm
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For browsing and mucking around at home - [url= http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-g6-1072sa-refurbished-15-6-laptop-luminous-rose-10934168-pdt.html ]HP[/url]

I just bought similar and it's been just fine so far.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 12:34 pm

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