Hi I have been tasked with buying a new laptop(desktop replacement) on boxing day for my Uncle and his family. His kids already have a PS3 for gaming.
Hoping to get an Intel I5 processor budget permitting or an I3 will do just fine.
1) What is your budget?
£300 to £500. Boxing day shopping might through us some massive discount !!
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
England/UK.
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Lenovo,Dell,Asus
b. Dislike
ackard Bell/ Acer
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
No.
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Internet browsing, word processing, some gaming (note: PS3 user)
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Highly unlikely.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
I think one of the kids likes to play some internet games which involve some graphics card action. But I think a HD3000 would suffice.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2 hours minimum. But it is a desktop replacement after all !!
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Online will do. We will also hit PCWorld and Sony showrooms.
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7.
Screen Specifics
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
If it's a 17 inch laptop then 1600x900 will be alright.
If it's a 15.6 or 16 in one then I think they will manage with 1366x768.
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter.
Build Quality and Design
Hopefully something which will survive for the next 4-5 years. Their desktop is nearly 8 years, ancient.
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Ladies in the family may not want something fugly
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Boxing day,in 6 days time !!!
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
4 to 5 years at minimum.
Notebook Components
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
250gb minimum
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
DVD burner
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Will probably upgrade the memory on my own but a 4gb machine should do alright in my opinion. My concern is whether an i5 2430m is worth the extra cashover an i3 2330m .
Hoping to get an Intel I5 processor budget permitting or an I3 will do just fine.
1) What is your budget?
£300 to £500. Boxing day shopping might through us some massive discount !!
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
England/UK.
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Lenovo,Dell,Asus
b. Dislike
ackard Bell/ Acer5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
No.
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Internet browsing, word processing, some gaming (note: PS3 user)
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Highly unlikely.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
I think one of the kids likes to play some internet games which involve some graphics card action. But I think a HD3000 would suffice.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
2 hours minimum. But it is a desktop replacement after all !!
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Online will do. We will also hit PCWorld and Sony showrooms.
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7.
Screen Specifics
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. Click here for Screen resolution information.
If it's a 17 inch laptop then 1600x900 will be alright.
If it's a 15.6 or 16 in one then I think they will manage with 1366x768.
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter.
Build Quality and Design
Hopefully something which will survive for the next 4-5 years. Their desktop is nearly 8 years, ancient.
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Ladies in the family may not want something fugly
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Boxing day,in 6 days time !!!
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
4 to 5 years at minimum.
Notebook Components
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
250gb minimum
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
DVD burner
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Will probably upgrade the memory on my own but a 4gb machine should do alright in my opinion. My concern is whether an i5 2430m is worth the extra cashover an i3 2330m .
