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Robbo
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17th Jun 12 at 19:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Parents want a new Windows laptop, Ive not a clue about laptops. They like Dell but not fussed so long as it works

Uses - basic internet and office functionality and photo editing and tweaking (Photoshop elements etc.). Needs a 250GB harddrive min. Budget of up to £500 but as little as will suffice.

Go (please) - thanks
Rob_Quads
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TBH around that sort of price range there is not that much between the various makes. I would just get the highest spec branded laptop you can find.

What ever you get, install LogMeIn on it
Sam
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17th Jun 12 at 20:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I can get laptops through the places I've got accounts with Robbo. They sometimes get in factory refurbished ones as well (still with 12 month warranty and all boxed etc. etc.) if you're interested.

Something that you need you could get for between £300-£400 with an Intel Core i3 CPU and at least 3GB RAM/500GB hard drive (cheaper if a refurb).

[Edited on 17-06-2012 by Sam]
Robbo
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could work dude... do you have the spec of any examples?
Robbo
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what you got for me Sambo Parents are moaning lol
Sam
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U2U sent
Robbo
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Sambo to the rescue
adiohead
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MacBook pro
Russ
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
MacBook pro
you fund the difference Robbo
3CorsaMeal
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my mum got hers from tesco, traded in some old broken one and used vouchers and got a nice laptop for hardly any money.

She only really does the internet and email though
Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
MacBook pro
you fund the difference Robbo
thye can jog on they got a nice shiny £350 jobby
nathy_87
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3rd Jul 12 at 16:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Rob_Quads

What ever you get, install LogMeIn on it


This. It's bloody fantastic.
Robbo
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4th Jul 12 at 09:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Why would I install it?
Nismo
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Dell and Windows its the only thing that will work.

Do not under no circumstances purchase anything else as John will internally combust and the world as we know it will no longer be worth living.
Sam
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Why would I install it?


I think they are suggesting you can log in to your dad's laptop remotely if he needs help with it or whatever.
Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
Dell and Windows its the only thing that will work.

Do not under no circumstances purchase anything else as John will internally combust and the world as we know it will no longer be worth living.
nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by Sam
quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Why would I install it?


I think they are suggesting you can log in to your dad's laptop remotely if he needs help with it or whatever.


Robbo
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5th Jul 12 at 09:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

BIG thanks to Sam the man for sorting me out some decent kit at a ridiculously good price Sorted Monday night, laptop in hand and set-up by Wednesday nigth

Very professional too!
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