I need a new laptop
Just went to Future Shop to look into buying a new laptop. I dont want to pay stacks for it as we only want it for Netflix, skype, internet browsing and the odd spreadsheet or word doc. The guy there told me that I can buy one from the wide price range and ideally I should pay for a setup. When I queried what a setup is ($150 worth apparently) its to clear all the unneccesary junk it comes with from the manufacturer.
Now I know these guys work on commission and I do not want to being pay for something I dont need...... any thoughts on this setup please? thanks all |
Re: I need a new laptop
a cheaper alternative to a laptop then if u only need for netflix is this...
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...Number=SMPN100 $99 and u can watch netflix on ya TV with it!!! |
Re: I need a new laptop
Originally Posted by Howefamily
(Post 9465105)
Just went to Future Shop to look into buying a new laptop. I dont want to pay stacks for it as we only want it for Netflix, skype, internet browsing and the odd spreadsheet or word doc. The guy there told me that I can buy one from the wide price range and ideally I should pay for a setup. When I queried what a setup is ($150 worth apparently) its to clear all the unneccesary junk it comes with from the manufacturer.
Now I know these guys work on commission and I do not want to being pay for something I dont need...... any thoughts on this setup please? thanks all |
Re: I need a new laptop
no you dont what a con $150!
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Re: I need a new laptop
thanks guys, yes I do need a new laptop too, for online banking, word documents, facebook, skype.....
The relatives back at home are getting fedup with the fact we havent sorted Skype yet......... |
Re: I need a new laptop
Originally Posted by Howefamily
(Post 9465135)
thanks guys, yes I do need a new laptop too, for online banking, word documents, facebook, skype.....
The relatives back at home are getting fedup with the fact we havent sorted Skype yet......... |
Re: I need a new laptop
Just make sure you don't get conned into getting a Pentium Dual Core laptop, those things are old and dreadful yet they seem to be slapping them into the lower end laptops to clear intel's stockpile of them. Get an Intel i5 or Intel i7 CPU, at least 2GB of RAM (4GB is recommended). Also for Netflix check out the VIdeo-output options so if you plan to connect it to the TV you can. Some Laptops have HDMI tv-out ports.
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Re: I need a new laptop
I have a Lenovo that has been working well for over two years. No problems at all. A tip - when buying direct from the manufacturer (as I did), try using the "small business" configuration tool rather than the "home" tool. There was very little pre-loaded bloatware on my "business" laptop.
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Re: I need a new laptop
Originally Posted by CanadaJimmy
(Post 9465251)
Also for Netflix check out the VIdeo-output options so if you plan to connect it to the TV you can. Some Laptops have HDMI tv-out ports.
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Re: I need a new laptop
Originally Posted by Howefamily
(Post 9465135)
thanks guys, yes I do need a new laptop too, for online banking, word documents, facebook, skype.....
The relatives back at home are getting fedup with the fact we havent sorted Skype yet......... |
Re: I need a new laptop
old laptop is knackered, slow, missing some keys, I could go on....
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Re: I need a new laptop
Originally Posted by cheeky_monkey
(Post 9465260)
dont virtually all laptops have HDMI outputs these days..also go for AMD QUAD CORE..they are about $100 cheaper for the same spec intel i5 machine.
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Re: I need a new laptop
Originally Posted by Howefamily
(Post 9465352)
old laptop is knackered, slow, missing some keys, I could go on....
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Re: I need a new laptop
nope, no maintenance, we are useless when it comes to this stuff
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Re: I need a new laptop
if u have access to the US..... try fatwallet.com!!!
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