[ukstudent]

Hi, Im looking for a laptop and the most i would want to spend is £350 tops. Would prefer in the £200 - £300 range. Ive seen a couple which seem to be the sort of thing I'm after, if anyone has any advice on either of these or something similiar within my budget. Thanks alot

Dell D610
Dell D510

I would of thought the D610 would of been a newer model but the D510 actually seems to have a larger screen?

[SleepyHead]

You could try this google - there's even a site called 'student laptops' (http://www.student-laptops.co.uk/Def...FSYSQgodUlXtDg)

[steevie/d]

dont get 1 with vista on its total crap got my lad this 1
http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/p....do?sku=373222
got vista on it but im having x.p put on it

[torin8]

Another place you could look at is www.novatech.co.uk

[ukstudent]

im actually just looking for people's opinions and personal experiences for an actual laptop as ive already found lots of website where i can buy them.

[torin8]

In the end all the basic laptops are pretty much the same - it's a question of what feature you want that might make the difference.

[ukstudent]

well if anyone knows about laptops could they check out the two i mentioned and see what they think.

[alkatraz]

If it helps, every single personal laptop I support for our company is either a Dell D610 or a Dell D410 if they are always mobile - they are generally pretty damn good, although the specs can vary wildly. I would have one that's for sure. Just make sure the screen is 1440x1080 (SXGA) / 1440x900 (WXGA) as 1280x1024 can sometimes feel a little small on them, though that might just be me.

[torin8]

If you want to surf the internet / word+office process and play the odd middle of the road game then either will be fine for you. But again... depends on what you want to do with it.

[johnbradley]

if you only want a 3 month warranty, pis-poor tech support and dubious longevity then get that dell.

where laptops are concerned, you definately get what you pay for.

good luck!

[fnkysknky]

I've got a few Dells and not had a problem with any of them. One of them is 3-4 years old. It's decent enough kit for the price and I'd be happy to buy another.

Aren't the D510/D610 discontinued?

[Eric_Collins]

i'd go with the dells. I have a C640 that i fully hardware upgraded without issues. The CPU can be removed like a desktop and swapped. I upgraded my 1600htz to a 2200htz for ?19

My brother and sister both have unbranded models of lappys and you can't do anything with. If they want it faster they buy another lappy if you know what i mean. there lappys are new models bought 4 months ago from club books for ?700

You realy goto go with Dell mate
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[sallonoroff]

Originally Posted by ukstudent

Would prefer in the £200 - £300 range.

That'd be the worringly-cheap or second-hand/refurbished range then?

I think you need to be looking to spend at least £350-450 for a decent (brand new) budget machine.


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[fnkysknky]

Again - I've got a Dell Inspiron 1300 that was under £300. I use it everyday and at the moment it's my main machine - not had a problem with it.

[ukstudent]

whats wrong with refurbished? Can we get back to the main point, Can anyone take a look at the two i mentioned and see what they think.

[alkatraz]

Already did.. D610 is a fine laptop for daily use.

[ukstudent]

thanks alkatraz. everyone else seems to have contrasting views re. dell. and also going off original question.

[ukstudent]

also, does anyone know which is the newer model out of the Dells D610 and D510 as you would of thought it would be the D610 but actually the D510 has a larger screen

[ukstudent]

anyone? .............................................

[fred_notdead]

Not Dell - Acer instead.