Any Laptops going cheap ??

[pokerdave69]

If anyone hears of a laptop going on the cheap i really need one. My desktop has taken a turn for the worse so was thinking of getting myself a laptop instead. I know dell are doing them for £400 at the moment but was looking for something a bit cheaper. Please pm me if you here of anything. Thanks in advance. Dave

[Graham C]

£400 is cheap for a laptop, they tend not to come that much cheaper I'm afraid but you can probably pick up something off eBay.

[lazaroonie]

Dave,

might be worthwhile trying this company - RET, who sell all sorts of ex-lease and refurb computer equipment. I have no connection, apart from being a satisfied customer in the past.

They are sometimes a bit funny about dealing with "non trade", but worth a go - 01264 850885.

[LukieD]

You get exactly what you pay for! I wouldn't recommend anyone getting a laptop under £400 unless it really is an amazing offer because more than likely it will be even more extinct within a years time than it is now.

Having said that you might find a good deal on ebay. This might be helpful: http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?sofocus=so&sbrftog=1&catref=C12&from=R10&sbrbin=t&satitle=laptop&sacat=51148%26catref%3DC6&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&a14=-24&a26444=-24&a25710=-24&a12=-24&a10244=-24&a26446=-24&gcs=1505&pfid=1830&reqtype=1&pfmode=1&alist=a14%2Ca26444%2Ca25710%2Ca12%2Ca10244%2Ca26446%2Ca3801&pf_query=laptop&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D3&sadis=200&fpos=Postcode&sascs=2&ga10244=10425&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&price=1&saprclo=&saprchi=400&so=Show+Items

[mex]

watford electronics built mine for £489.00 is a crappy case but i have amd sempron with 512k and 80gHD and dvd burner. case is real lame and is falling to bits but they are going to fix it foc.  tell em you want to spend 400 and what your priority is and they will do it for you

[pokerdave69]

Cheers for all your help, looks like i might go for the £400 on dell at least it will be brand spanking new and has'nt been buggered up by someone else. Right ok i got another question for you.... Here Go's  I want to play online poker in the peace and quiet of my bedroom. I have no phone socket in my room how can i get online (preferably Broadband) and should the price of what i need (except the coast of broadband subscription) be included in what i get from dell ? as you might of gathered i know f**k all about computers so any help greatly appreciated. Dave

[Pommy]

Sounds like a wireless network for your home is what you need.  Speak with someone at PC World, and they will explain how to set one up.  Although some people have had bad experiences with PC World, I have never had any problems and they taught me how to set up my wireless network.

But in basic terms, you will need a wireless ADSL router to connect to your phone socket for your broadband and unless your laptop is wi fi ready, you will need a wi fi card for the laptop too.

You can then take your laptop to the loo with you should you be in the middle of a tourney and don't want to sit-out whilst you visit the little room. 

[Bongo]

You'll probably end up paying more if you goto PC World.

For the laptop check if it has built in wireless networking (or WiFi, or 802.11g) - that will be all you need on the laptop side.

In addition to this you will need:

Broadband connection
Wireless Router that works with your broadband (will be different if you go for Cable or ADSL) - expect to pay around £50-70.

[lazaroonie]

Best deal on the wireless modems/routers etc at the moment is the 3com one, as they are giving you a free pcmcia wireless card with it (normally about 25 quid)


http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=311V&CategorySelectedId=11177&NavigationKey=11177,50362

Everything you need to get started for 50 notes. bargain.

[Highstack]

There is a company called big pockets or deep pockets (something like that try google search - I can't remember exactly) and they have a lot of refurbed lap tops probably about 1-2 years old and very reasonable if your budget is low. I think they mainly aim at students, but if all you want it for is poker , then I am sure it will be more than adequete.

[matt674]

My laptop has a screensaver of a budgie on it so if i dont use it for ten minutes it goes cheep on a regular basis.................

i'll get me coat  

[patman]

My laptop has a screensaver of a budgie on it so if i dont use it for ten minutes it goes cheep on a regular basis.................

i'll get me coat  

is that so ye can find it when its lost in the trees

[matt674]

is that so ye can find it when its lost in the trees

Well it happened because monkeys are not very clever when it comes to items of technology, especially computers - so i got my jungle friend mr leopard to set it all up on my behalf.

He asked me half way through the installation process "what do you want as your screensaver" to which i replied "oh a picture of any good looking bird will do".

I think next time i wont ask anyone of a feline persuasion to set up my machine again!!

[patman]

them leopards has a lot to answer for...no wonder they can run fast

[mex]

i got a netgear router plugged it in switched on lap top and windows xp found it, didnt need a wireless card as it is built into lappy.
Give any good online retailer a call and they will sort it out for you