Need a new laptop
Need a new laptop
So I have looked at current specs of machines and am now well and truly confused. We need a machine that is a max of $500, not for games but is mainly going to be used for word processing, spreadsheets, picture manipulation and streaming video.
this is one I like: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/79...VU-Laptop/
Is this a good spec???????? or junk???
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
24-08-2018, 10:07 AM #1OK my Lenovo is just about dead now, its giving blue screen of death, 3 of the 4 USB's don't work and the audio jacks have all broken. The thing is 5 years old and has been a work horse PC rarely turned off, but always maintained as well as we could.
So I have looked at current specs of machines and am now well and truly confused. We need a machine that is a max of $500, not for games but is mainly going to be used for word processing, spreadsheets, picture manipulation and streaming video.
this is one I like: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/79...VU-Laptop/
Is this a good spec???????? or junk???
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
I work in IT so Im used to looking at specs.
That laptop looks good to me.
For sub £500 (not sure about $) you should get something along these lines.
Core i3 or i5 dual core processor at 2Ghz or higher
4GB RAM
500GB hard disk
15 to 19 inch screen
B/G/N wifi
Card reader
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Hi mate
I work in IT so Im used to looking at specs.
That laptop looks good to me.
For sub £500 (not sure about $) you should get something along these lines.
Core i3 or i5 dual core processor at 2Ghz or higher
4GB RAM
500GB hard disk
15 to 19 inch screen
B/G/N wifi
Card reader
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sprinter2012
24-08-2018, 10:29 AM #3specs looks alright for a 'home use' laptop. although I'd go for one with a slightly higher screen resolution, doesn't have to be full HD but you'll appreciate the extra pixels when reading text
Technology zooms on so quickly.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
24-08-2018, 10:38 AM #4Thanks for the help - I used to know a thing or 2 about these things but.........................
Technology zooms on so quickly.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
longsh07 I know . Its bad enough trying to keep up even with working with it every day
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Ain't that the truth! The specs look pretty decent to me Phil...
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longsh07 I know . Its bad enough trying to keep up even with working with it every day
Sent using Tapatalk from my Galaxy S2
Ain't that the truth! The specs look pretty decent to me Phil...
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
24-08-2018, 01:52 PM #7Cool, bought it today should arrive tomorrow.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
24-08-2018, 01:56 PM #8make sure it speaks english english and knows there's a u in colour ! :p
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
24-08-2018, 02:58 PM #9Lol
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
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