Robin
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i'm happy with the speed and spec of my current one, but as i need to replace it now, i might as well upgrade
what sort of things are about for £400?
not too bothered about gaming power, or sound quality, just need something with a CD/DVD writer, 40Gb hard drive (or more) and a decent screen and battery life
i've seen the NEC Versa C250, anyone know if its any good? or any other ideas?
ta muchly.
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Joe
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Dell?
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&fb=1&l=en&oc=N08137&rbc=N08137&s=dhs&sbc=ukdhsrsinspn_1300_1
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Robin
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that looks alright. might be an option
cheers joe
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Joe
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Take the extra warranty off to get the cheapest price. Just ordered a Dell laptop for my mum, they seem to be highly recommended.
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Robin
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yup, spotted that. a whole 94 quid saving 
only thing i'm not keen on is the chunkiness of it, but i've heard good things about Dell too
I like this - but it might be too flashy 
http://img.clubic.com/photo/00150921.jpg
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abdus
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Dell all the way 
the design is ok..it's almost the same thing as the Dell Inspiron 2200...I have one and it's cool
[Edited on 09-08-2006 by abdus]
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Robin
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i have a Celeron at the moment
all i use the laptop for is internet, msn, basic photoshopping, and aquiring music, nothing too major really
i'll have another look at the dell site, and see how much the pentium upgrade is.
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abdus
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no, sorry Rob, I just edited my previous post...It's already a Pentium in the link Joe provided
[Edited on 09-08-2006 by abdus]
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Dell?
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&fb=1&l=en&oc=N08137&rbc=N08137&s=dhs&sbc=ukdhsrsinspn_1300_1
looks good, but i would remove the service cover, and enlarge the screen to 15.4" and 6cell battery - comes in at 480 quid or so.
Also, as long as it has a mobile processor you should be fine, otherwise it will drain your battery and create stupid amounts of heat.
Could also check ebay for a dell, nec, sony vaio etc might get something a few years old but decent etc
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abdus
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BTW I think (not sure) i have a redemption code for 20% off...not sure about it...will look for it
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Robin
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this one?
http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&oc=N08135&rbc=N08135&s=dhs&sbc=ukdhsrsinspn_1300_3&fb=1
if you click print summary, it gives you the spec, any good?
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Robin
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Dom, that last link, i specced the bigger battery, and upgraded to a pentium m. i cant afford anything over 400 though, thats my absolute max.
i'll have a look at vaio's
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abdus
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no need to go for the bigger battery....imo
just buy any spec near £400
you will get a good deal....anyway
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Robin
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for 419, i can have the spec i want plus the 15.4" screen
i might just do that, that seems reasonable, and im sure i can blag 20 quid from somewhere 
i might not bother with the bigger battery... but.... for 11 or 12 quid, i might as well get it.
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