Jammy007 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Hi guys, In need of a bit of advice. Looking for a laptop for my dad, it doesn't have to blow you away as this is the first time he'll have even used a computer. So I have been offered the following refurb: 1.5Ghz Pentium Mobile CPU 512MB Ram 40 Gig HDD DVD/CD-RW XP Pro Licence 14" Screen £175 with a 3 month warranty (I just realised how much I hate the sound of "3 month warranty"). It also costs an additional £18 for a 12 month warranty. So do any of you's think this is a reasonable deal or is there any better offers out there. Was really only wanting to pay about £150-£200 max as its just for something to potter about with and then I can look at buying a better spec laptop in the future for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm no expert but would say you do with a bit more ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm no expert but would say you do with a bit more ram. +1 At least a gig and ideally 2 on xp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Asits so cheeeeep, you may as well see if you can buy extra ram for it and add it in yourself. If its too expensive, just get him the cheapest Dell or acer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy007 Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I assume you don't mean On a serious note I can get 1 gig of ram suitable for that laptop for £15-£20 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Easy... Buy DELL! I think there may be some refurbs or cheaper models in the spec you need. Also... 512 on XP is a bit low, but memory is cheap, go for at least 1gb and 2 if you can... At the price they are now, it would be better to buy new.... Edit: Moved from other thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 www.laptopsdirect.co.uk - are always a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I disagree. I think 512MB will be more than enough for your dad if its his first time using a computer. basically, id imagine all he'll ever be doing is surfing the web, and maybe downloading photos. Even the cheapest laptop you can find will be suitable - so i would spend any more on getting more RAM etc - it'll be wasted. FYI - im running a laptop with 1gig RAM, using Vista (very thirsty). It runs perfectly fine, and im a heavy user - dvd's, music, photoshop etc etc. The figures now are more than ever will be needed - they just exist to sell units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 1GB on vista??? What laptop you got? Got a dell with a dual pentium in it and had done all the things to speed it up including the setting for the dual processors and it ghandi could still run faster than it... Am running a CRM and a few other big apps at work and that does take away processor power. Have 4gb now (paid £36 for it) and it runs like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I've got a Dell Vostro 1000 - picked it up in the states for $399 (Worked out at £205 when i was there!) Its Vista Home basic - it doesnt have any of that Aero junk. But like i said - its more than good enough. Im a computer programmer by trade, and i work from home on it all the time - no problems at all. Having said that - i never switch it off - only put it into hibernate when i go to bed. A full boot up takes about 4 minutes!! Also - part of our product we write at work is a CRM system, and its very thirsty! So that may well be your issue :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 1GB on vista??? What laptop you got? Got a dell with a dual pentium in it and had done all the things to speed it up including the setting for the dual processors and it ghandi could still run faster than it... Am running a CRM and a few other big apps at work and that does take away processor power. Have 4gb now (paid £36 for it) and it runs like a dream! Running a Intel Q6600 quad on a vista 64 bit machine. Got 4 gig in too. It would just not happen with 1 gig i am afraid. Once you go to 64 bit vista and 4 gig of ram you move into another league. BTW the processor is overclocked to 3.0 ghz x 4. Oh and another thing i build my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yeh, am running premium and most of the AERO stuff is now not running!! Also, hibernation is the way forward! CRMs.... Running Dynamics at the moment, that and running MS OCS, Office 2007 all linked together and then Cisco Communicator that links back to the Cisco handset, VPN's and Sophos etc etc etc soon sucks up the resources!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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