Bzzzz Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Anyone recommend decent but not too expensive? (not Apple tho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I have a Microsoft Surface Pro at work and it's superb and would probably look this way if I was replacing a personal laptop now. I think the newer ones would make a bit of a dent in the wallet but all depends on what you need it for and willing to spend I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, McDange said: I have a Microsoft Surface Pro at work and it's superb and would probably look this way if I was replacing a personal laptop now. I think the newer ones would make a bit of a dent in the wallet but all depends on what you need it for and willing to spend I guess. Thanks fella, I had a Microsoft Surface, the first one, and it wasn't a good experience (and then my colleague dropped it). Tablet's speed just don't seem to last long, I've got a Lenovo tablet and it was good but now it's a nightmare to get to do anything! was thinking of looking to get something like: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-inspiron-15-5000-15-6-intel-pentium-gold-laptop-1-tb-hdd-black-10169754-pdt.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I am like you, and tended to avoid Apple stuff. I've tried a couple out and they are excellent machines but a wee bit expensive. I got totally pissed off with Windows 10 and the constant updates which sometimes take for hours to complete. In the meantime you can do nothing with your computer. So I tried out a Chromebook to see what they are like. It's great, turns on really fast, you still get OS updates but they happen in the background and you don't even notice them happening. I don't think I will ever buy a Microsoft product again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Orraloon said: I am like you, and tended to avoid Apple stuff. I've tried a couple out and they are excellent machines but a wee bit expensive. I got totally pissed off with Windows 10 and the constant updates which sometimes take for hours to complete. In the meantime you can do nothing with your computer. So I tried out a Chromebook to see what they are like. It's great, turns on really fast, you still get OS updates but they happen in the background and you don't even notice them happening. I don't think I will ever buy a Microsoft product again. Can you use MS Office on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I bought a new Acer Aspire recently & I'm a fan - very quick, good display, etc. My last one was HP & it seemed to deteriorate very quickly, so I'm hoping this one doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 13 hours ago, thplinth said: Can you use MS Office on it? You need to use "Office Online" which isn't exactly the same as MS Office but close enough for most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Can't go wrong with this: https://ao.com/product/4rf51eaabu-hp-laptop-red-59767-251.aspx If wanting similar specs to the one you posted, this is a good alternative: https://ao.com/product/4ar71eaabu-hp-laptop-grey-59778-251.aspx - it has a more modern processor with better cpu & graphics performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, OLAS said: If wanting similar specs to the one you posted, this is a good alternative: https://ao.com/product/4ar71eaabu-hp-laptop-grey-59778-251.aspx - it has a more modern processor with better cpu & graphics performance. That's a decent price as well for what you're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Ive been thinking about getting a macbook pro, looking at around £1500, are they worth the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, kumnio said: Ive been thinking about getting a macbook pro, looking at around £1500, are they worth the money? Depends on whether you are happy being forced to use what Apple software they say you have to use and all the constraints that go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, kumnio said: Ive been thinking about getting a macbook pro, looking at around £1500, are they worth the money? I think you can get them a bit cheaper if you don't go for the "touchbar" option, which IMO is just an overpriced gimmicky thing. As for value for money, I think it depends on what you are going to use it for. That's one of the ones I tried out and it does seem like a fantastic bit of kit but I would imagine that most folk who have one, don't use a fraction of its' capabilities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I delved into the world of apple a few years ago, went for it with a nice big shiny 27 inch iMac. The HD went after about two and a half years and luckily while in he service they spotted the screen was failing so got that for free. When I got it back the optical drive no longer worked. Personally I find their software really quite annoying. Their office software stuff I gave up on quite quickly. The built in hardware obsolescence is horrendous in my view considering it is all meant to be high end gear. This is a company due a massive wake up call. Prices of their latest phones says it all. I am typing this on their latest but cheapest iPad however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Ceelo Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, kumnio said: Ive been thinking about getting a macbook pro, looking at around £1500, are they worth the money? For that cash I would recommend an Alienware laptop, superfast and amazing graphics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 For that cash I'd go on fkin holiday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thought I'd go for this... https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=4BA37EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB&bid=DYN_BUNDLE_0002061_4BA37EA_ABU&lang=en-GB&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xiXUtYFJHZlDfpxi-fkCZp3GeqPD-zzBvsR1ephM3gjVV18uajRs6xoCmMsQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bzzzz said: Thought I'd go for this... https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=4BA37EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB&bid=DYN_BUNDLE_0002061_4BA37EA_ABU&lang=en-GB&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xiXUtYFJHZlDfpxi-fkCZp3GeqPD-zzBvsR1ephM3gjVV18uajRs6xoCmMsQAvD_BwE Shite colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Just now, dandydunn said: Shite colour Goes with the shite fitba team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bzzzz said: Goes with the shite fitba team. 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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