Cheapest way to buy a laptop

[imback]

Ok it's not information on how to, it's me asking how to

Basically I am about to start some courses and there is no way one PC between me and the misses is going to enough. So I though right a laptop makes sense but they aint cheap.

I am after something decent, doesn't have to be the latest thing but I would like it with some kind of warranty.

So does anyone know of any sites that offer referbished, end of line or clearence laptops please?

I thank you in advance

[bbwannabe]

tiny is doing a special offer on a laptop AFAIK, for 1k thats pretty well spec'd.

EDIT: just had a look and its actually £800.

• Processor - AMD® Athlon XP3000+M Genuine Mobile Processor
• Operating System - MicrosoftÂÂÂà ‚® Windows XP Home
• Memory - 1024MB DDR RAM
• Hard Disk - 40GB Hard Disk
• Optical 1 - DVD-Rw / CD-Rw Multiformat DVD Burner Drive
• Display - 15" XGA TFT Screen (1024 x 768)
• Graphics - 64MB Integrated Graphics
• Modem - 56K V90 Modem
• Internet Access - Supanet Internet Access Preloaded
• TV Out - TV Out For Large Screen Presentations
• Network - 10/100 Ethernet Port For Home Networking
• Wi-Fi - PCMCIA 802.11b Wi-Fi Wireless Adapter
• Firewire - 1394 Firewire (Camcorder) Port
• Sound - Built-in Microphone and Twin Speakers
• Keyboard etc. - Advanced keyboard and Two Button Track Pad
• Ports etc. - 4x USB2.0 Ports, 9 Cell Li-Ion Battery & A/C Charger, PCMCIA
• Software 1 - MicrosoftÂÂÂà ‚® Works Version 7
• Software 2 - MicrosoftÂÂÂà ‚® Office XP - 60 Day Trial
• Software 3 - Cyberlink PowerDVD Software Suite

taken from it's site... id be careful of the onboard graphics though. Not that great if you intend to play games.

[imback]

Wow, looks good, does a lot more than I wanted, but nice. I honestly thought (or maybe hoped) Tiny had gone out business.

All I'm after is something say with 20 gig HD, CD writer ( combo DVD drive would be good), 256 RAM, decent processor, it wont be for playing games on so graphics card isn't a bother.

I will go on look at that one on Tiny now though, it's miles better than my PC

[Stuart W]

I'm not overly sure what the alternative to on-board graphics would be with a LapTop....

And on that note, a question.

Do you need a laptop?
I ask this because basic rule of thumb says a lappy is one third more expensive to buy and two thirds more expensive to upgrade when compared with a PC.

[bbwannabe]

tiny AFAIK was bought by time who does the supanet ISP thing as you can see with the modem stuff.

There are cheaper models of laptops available im sure. I agree with Stuart_W. Unless you need the space or portability then a desktop version is better both spec wise and cheaper as well as cheaper to upgrade.

[imback]

Originally Posted by Stuart W

I'm not overly sure what the alternative to on-board graphics would be with a LapTop....

And on that note, a question.

Do you need a laptop?
I ask this because basic rule of thumb says a lappy is one third more expensive to buy and two thirds more expensive to upgrade when compared with a PC.

Some of the acer lap tops have radion GFX.

I was thinking a laptop would be good as I am not limited to using it at home but at college also. So I think a laptop is the bext idea, plus my misses would be none too happy with a 2nd PC to clutter up the house

Originally Posted by imback

Some of the acer lap tops have radion GFX.

I was thinking a laptop would be good as I am not limited to using it at home but at college also. So I think a laptop is the bext idea, plus my misses would be none too happy with a 2nd PC to clutter up the house

some in the link from the dell outlet - refurbished returns, usually, havn't tried it though

http://outlet.dell.com/Emea_Dfo/EuDi...onstraint=INSP

[deadite66]

say after me "DON'T EVER BUY FROM TINY"

[scrotnig]

WATCH OUT for any Time/Tiny PC if you plan to use dialup access.

I get this a lot at work now. Some PCs from Time/Tiny are being sold with the dialup settings and modem LOCKED to use Supanet only...it seems you have call a premium rate number and they will talk you through setting up a temporary Supanet dialup to download a release file.

I'm getting significant numbers of people trying to get on the ntl unmetered service who cannot, and it transpires this is the problem.

Don't know which PCs it affects, but in my mind it's a totally insidious practice and ought to be illegal, after all Microsoft keep getting in a row for bundling software with Windows, Supanet's actions are even worse since at least you can install alternatives in Microsoft's case without paying them any more money!

[scrotnig]

Evesham are pretty good, everyone I know who has bought from them seem to be delighted with the product and the after-sales support.

[Tricky]

Slightly off topic - But get your company to sponsor you on a MBA at Cranfield University they give you a free laptop!

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by deadite66

say after me "DON'T EVER BUY FROM TINY"

I second that!


Stay away from Tiny/Time

[Neil]

Originally Posted by imback

Ok it's not information on how to, it's me asking how to

Basically I am about to start some courses and there is no way one PC between me and the misses is going to enough. So I though right a laptop makes sense but they aint cheap.

I am after something decent, doesn't have to be the latest thing but I would like it with some kind of warranty.

So does anyone know of any sites that offer referbished, end of line or clearence laptops please?

I thank you in advance

http://uk.pricerunner.com

http://www.sterlingxs.co.uk/

Refurbished Laptops, student special 235quid including VAT.

If all you need is a basic laptop then it might be worth a look.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by homealone

some in the link from the dell outlet - refurbished returns, usually, havn't tried it though

http://outlet.dell.com/Emea_Dfo/EuDi...onstraint=INSP

I was just going to offer that link