Need a Laptop/Notebook - Check out OcUK First!!

Gibbo · 8 Feb 2006 at 18:38

HI there

For the first time ever OcUK is having a big push in Notebooks were stocking what we believe to be popular configurations from Asus, DELL and Acer all at very aggressive pricing.

See our news post HERE for more information.

The DELL laptops are the popular configurations and by buying from OcUK you can save yourself £50 upwards and all are supplied with the usual DELL 1year collect and return warranty. Models are been held in stock for next day delivery.

The Asus notebooks again are popular configurations with some good specifications including Athlon processors and all are competively priced. They all come with 2year collect and return warranty. Again models are been held in stock for next day delivery.

Also Acer shall soon be placed on the website at competitive prices.

Hopefully OcUK can meet the needs of many people searching for a notebook for whatever the use maybe, pay us a visit and if there are any additions you would like to see as you feel Asus, DELL or Acer don't fit your requirements then please let us know and why.

Mr Mister · 8 Feb 2006 at 20:20

some smaller models would be good e.g. 13.3" screens. the sony 13.3" laptops look very tempting.

RandomTom · 8 Feb 2006 at 21:19

I'm liking the 3rd laptop down on the ASUS section, looks very reasonable, I would like to see 'more' portable laptops in such brackets such as the 14" ones, that's only nit picking but I just like smaller laptops most of the time (with a nice res)

Good deals!

BoomAM · 8 Feb 2006 at 22:41

Im suprised theres some CoreDuos out already.

Alex_L · 8 Feb 2006 at 22:45

i have to say having had a thinkpad for the last couple of weeks, i'm incredibly impressed by the build quality and the additional software features it offers. Far better build quality than other laptops i've used.

More business orientated than OcUK's target customer i'd guess though.

Mr Mister · 9 Feb 2006 at 13:38

which model have you got? what size screen? Im looking for a nice small laptop 13-14" screen, doesnt need to be too powerful would like a centrino though. All the small laptops i can find are like the sony's which are 2ghz centrino 1gbram etc when really i want 1.7ghz centrino 512mb...

mag1caltrev0r · 9 Feb 2006 at 13:45

If you want a 13" screen, check out the Sony Vaio S5M! And then get a 1Gb upgrade for it!

Mr Mister · 9 Feb 2006 at 13:49

yea ive been looking at that but its still pretty expensive, probably because its a sony though...

mag1caltrev0r · 9 Feb 2006 at 15:14

£950 + RAM. Suppose it's not the best value laptop. But it looks coooooool :cool:

Mr Mister · 9 Feb 2006 at 15:25

lol its nearly the same specs as the dell on ocuk for £650. Only difference is brand and the sony is smaller.

Type_R · 9 Feb 2006 at 15:36

Would be nice to see some Apple Laptops (Macbook Pro and Ibooks) in the near future! The only thing from Apple worth buying.

BoomAM · 9 Feb 2006 at 16:16

Thinkpads + Accessories would be nice.

Alex_L · 9 Feb 2006 at 16:54

Mr Mister said:
which model have you got? what size screen? Im looking for a nice small laptop 13-14" screen, doesnt need to be too powerful would like a centrino though. All the small laptops i can find are like the sony's which are 2ghz centrino 1gbram etc when really i want 1.7ghz centrino 512mb...

my thinkpad is a z60m, which is a 15.4 widescreen, so its quite bulky. The z60t is a 14inch widescreen version that is quite a bit smaller, and the t series are available in 14inch 4:3 screens and are very thin and light from what i've seen

BoomAM · 10 Feb 2006 at 17:53

BUSH said:
my thinkpad is a z60m, which is a 15.4 widescreen, so its quite bulky. The z60t is a 14inch widescreen version that is quite a bit smaller, and the t series are available in 14inch 4:3 screens and are very thin and light from what i've seen

Another Z60M owner?!

Out of curiosity, check out the Z60M review in my sig and if you wouldnt mind, would you comment on some of the points ive touched on, such as problems, and/or other bits, i'll add your stuff to the main review. Thanks.

MMD · 10 Feb 2006 at 19:48

I'm glad OCUK have decided to update their notebook range.
Just a few questions for anyone still reading this thread though, if I may. It's my 21st birthday the beginning of next month, and i'd like to spend £1500 (or less) on a desktop replacement for my ageing AthlonXP 2400+. What will these laptops be like for modern games? It's been quite a while since I was able to play games such as BF2 etc.

The Dell Inspiron 9400 Core Duo T2300 - XP Home, looks rather nice, but the keyboard does look rather small, can anyone confirm/deny? Also will updating to Windows Vista invalidate the warranty?

The Asus range look to have a nice one for around £1200, but it looks like that Dell will out perform in games, is that the case?

Cheers

BoomAM · 10 Feb 2006 at 20:24

Warrenty only covers the hardware.

Alex_L · 10 Feb 2006 at 21:57

BoomAM said:
Another Z60M owner?!
Out of curiosity, check out the Z60M review in my sig and if you wouldnt mind, would you comment on some of the points ive touched on, such as problems, and/or other bits, i'll add your stuff to the main review. Thanks.

will do, certainly one problem thats come to light, is a problem with the wireless and lenovos connection manager software.

BoomAM · 11 Feb 2006 at 00:34

Havnt heard of that one.
It'd be best to talk about it in the Z60M Review thread, so this thread doesnt go too far off topic.

Caged · 11 Feb 2006 at 02:56

Please don't buy a desktop replacement laptop.

MMD · 11 Feb 2006 at 11:45

Why? I hate lugging my PC up 6 floors to my flat every few months (Uni). I'd rather have a laptop.