Laptop for wife?

WazMeister · 4 Jun 2011 at 09:59

Hi,

I am looking to get my wife a new Laptop, nothing mega expensive or top of the range! Bsicly she has a Duo Core 2ghz Dell XPS M1710 at the moment.

She plays Sims 3 mainly and Warhammer online.

It handles Sims 3 ok a little slow but playable and looks ok. She runs Warhammer in low and it actually handles big fights ok!

I want to get her something better that will run SIMS3 easy and faster and warhammer the same. and maybe even a few newers games..

CAn you please advise?

I don't reallly weant to get her a £1 grand alien ware laptop ...

oh.. and desktop is not a option for her!

Than ks once again guys for your adive!

BobbySixKiller · 4 Jun 2011 at 17:37

Its a bit hard to advise without knowing how much you want to spend I am afraid

http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model/LX.RG502.013 £679

http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model/LX.RCG02.048 £799

Geek. · 4 Jun 2011 at 18:23

it might be worth a look at some MSI laptops like this one http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-025-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828&subcat=

WazMeister · 5 Jun 2011 at 09:50

lol it's nearly a Grand?!?!?1

BobbySixKiller · 5 Jun 2011 at 12:32

WazMeister said:
lol it's nearly a Grand?!?!?1

How much do you want spend ?

koolpc · 6 Jun 2011 at 07:46

I am looking too. Budget around £300 max

knowlton · 6 Jun 2011 at 10:32

How about a bright pink netbook? =P In all seriousness, I would have thought it could run Sims just fine - Not sure about WH though...

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koolpc · 6 Jun 2011 at 16:09

Competitor link there i think mate!

WazMeister · 9 Jun 2011 at 11:27

My budget is £400

BobbySixKiller · 9 Jun 2011 at 19:20

On The Dellout theres a XPS L702x Certified Refurbished for 449.21 delivered

* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
* Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M processor 2.10 GHz
* Hard Drive : 250GB Serial ATA (7200 RPM)
* 3 GB Memory
* 8 DVD+/-RW DRIVE
* Display : 17.3in HD+ WLED True-Life (1600x900)
* 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M

£50 over I know but seems reasonable

WazMeister · 9 Jun 2011 at 21:08

is this any good?

Base Inspiron N5010
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
Processor Intel i3-380M(2.53GHz)
Hard Disk Drive Hard Drive 500GB Serial ATA 5400RPM
Memory 4096MB (2x2048) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
Media Bay Optical Drive : 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including software
NoteBook Screen 15.6 Widescreen WXGA
System Color LCD Back Cover : Mars Black
Software Back Up Media Not Included
Video ATI Mobility Radeon HD5650, 128-Bit, 1GB, DDR3 64Mx16x8pcs

BobbySixKiller · 9 Jun 2011 at 21:35

WazMeister said:
is this any good?

Base Inspiron N5010
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
Processor Intel i3-380M(2.53GHz)
Hard Disk Drive Hard Drive 500GB Serial ATA 5400RPM
Memory 4096MB (2x2048) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel
Media Bay Optical Drive : 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including software
NoteBook Screen 15.6 Widescreen WXGA
System Color LCD Back Cover : Mars Black
Software Back Up Media Not Included
Video ATI Mobility Radeon HD5650, 128-Bit, 1GB, DDR3 64Mx16x8pcs

It ll run the games you need it to without a issue

WazMeister · 10 Jun 2011 at 20:51

Without issues as in? Real smooth?

Lelouch · 10 Jun 2011 at 22:39

It should handle both games well with the right settings.

WazMeister · 11 Jun 2011 at 15:27

Would it run star wars old republic mmo? Is it better jan her current laptop? See first post

knowlton · 23 Jun 2011 at 14:42

koolpc said:
Competitor link there i think mate!

Sorry - I didn't realise, honest mistake