OT: Laptop Recommendations
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Right, I'm a bit of a computer spaz so need some help. I want a new laptop that I can do reports and projects forcollege on. I will also probably put the megajolt, LC1 and ETB dash software on it.

Requirements are:
Small and light
Less than €400
Wireless internet
Preferably XP as I'm scared of change

Hard drive space isn't really a concern but those little dells are taking the piss with 8GB! I think my phone has that.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/TOSHIBA-NB100-LAPTOP-NE...emZ280302908057
This is fairly decent looking. Are the Jap's as good at making laptops as they are at making cars?

Any guidance would be much appreciated

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

I've had three Toshiba laptops now, and would recommend to anyone. First one got pinched, second one clapped out after 5 years use and too many sub 13 sec runs in the DON datalogging, (LOL, seriously!) so just before xmas I bought a Satellite L300 brand new from Comet, £340 I think it was. I'm really pleased with it, it does everything I need, is quick, battery life good, etc.

My buisness partner has the Satellite Pro and it has been on a stupid amount of flights, and train rids ectra it is as tough as nails. I have a HP something or other and like the tosh is a super machine, I have done more data logging at the race track and no problams what so ever.

Thanks lads. Tom, that is the coolest way to break a laptop I've ever heard 8-) . Looks like the Toshiba would be a safe bet

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

what about a mini EEEpc from Asus.

I have an 8.9 inch screen one and it is great especially good for travelling and hopefully datalogging once the car is on the road. They are about 2-300 euros as well i think

Hello,

There's a company on the wirral who do second hand laptops / PC's etc. They are called Recover IT.

They deal with the IT Equipment disposals that the banks / local councils make.

I buy loads of these per year to sell on and never have any problems and they do sell to the general public too.

I pay £140 for a 2 year old Dell laptop running XP, it comes with plenty of RAM, Wireless, case, serial port for megasquirt charger etc

If you dont want to play games on it, then they are fine.
If anyone would like their contact details please PM me.

Mike

PS im an IT Bod, so if any of you require IT Related Advice just PM me.

Dell laptops for me, nothing comes close to lasting as long. I've still got one from 2001 that gets used often.

Just found this site http://www.tier1online.com/

I get an extra 10% too.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Thanks for the input everybody.

Mike, I may PM you at the start of next week.

Alex, the Dell Inspiron Mini only has an 8GB memory which is a bit weedy. I think I could write more on a postage stamp. I do like Dell though. The one I'm using here is great. I've had it for 3 years without a single problem.

Wil, I will have a look at that site over the weekend. It looks promissing at first clance though.

I'm off to watch the WRC for the weekend so I will resume my research when I get home.

Thanks again

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

hi i work in a school and we just brought 40 of these
they are excilent laptops well build and good value for money

ASUS X59GL-AP007C
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150324

Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 2GHz
3GB RAM
250GB HDD,
15.4" TFT,
DVD SM DL,
nVIDIA GeForce 8200
Vista Home Premium


but if they are a little expensive i personly brought 2 of these for a friend and was very impressed and again they are excilent value as well

Asus X59GL-AP006C
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150323
Core Duo T3200,
2GB RAM
250GB HDD,
15.4" TFT,
DVD SM DL,
nVIDIA GeForce 8200
Vista Home Premium

"Tuning should be a compromise between what is possible and what is necessary"

10)Thou shalt always quest for more power

i bought an acer aspire couple of years ago 17" screen yada yada reconditioned from pc world, 12 month guarntee, never had a problem

Dell for me as well, I have a D630 currently -- hard as nails, It goes everywhere with me, gets dragged out 5-10 times a day. it gets dropped on a regular basis and the dog stamps all over it. They last me about 2 years-- doesn't sound much but I give them a spanking

The first problem is usually with the hinges, catch them early and its cheap let them go and its a chassis.. next will be the charging socket.. I usually get through 2 chargers per laptop, the cables fray at the laptop plug

Terry

EDIT -- and it has a serial line output for the Megajolt..

Edited by Turbo Tel on 30th Jan, 2009.

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