2009 Omlet cube and run for sale

[pips_pekins]

I would like to buy a small laptop/notebook but know very little about all the different ones on the market. I have a desktop computer and work provides me with a laptop, (Toshiba, not very impressed), which I use for work related things but it is too big and heavy to be carried around. I don't want to spend more than around £250 as I will probably only use it for watching films, surfing the net, skyping and Omlet forums and not so much for work!

 

I have seen a few different ones, in particular Acer but don't have a clue about the technical side such as which processor should I be looking for etc. Also, do you think I have set a realistic budget for what I want it to do?

 

Any guidance would be sooo appreciated. Thank you

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I did loads of research when buying a laptop for ES going off to Uni. I settled on a Dell M101z. He was really pleased with it (being a teenager he wanted for a bit of gaming, watching films, etc) and hasn't had any complaints in the 18 months he's had it. It's really tiny so you'd need to decide if you want a screen that small (great for portability - he takes it everywhere!)

 

I can't remember how much I paid for it, I'm afraid, and you'd have to call Dell for a price as it's not listed as a current product. You could have a look about for something similar or you might get one cheap because it's been around a while!

 

Good luck, it's mindboggling when you start looking - there are just too many out there . I would say though, I've had no complaints with Dell at all (and we have 3 pcs and a laptop from them!)

[Cinnamon]

We are Dell fans here too & bought our eldest a new laptop about a year ago.

Again,it seems great value for money, & does all the stuff she needs (mainly gaming,streaming TV & watching movies....some Uni work but not much!)

[percy049]

Both of my laptops are/were Dell, and I'm pleased with them. They are often special offers on for laptops at places like Currys or Tesco.

[Geoid]

Watching films how? A lot of netbooks don't come with a DVD drive.

[pips_pekins]

Watching films how? A lot of netbooks don't come with a DVD drive.

Online . I don't need it to play dvds.

[CatieB]

It must be like everything, that there are good and bad examples, because unlike everyone above I think my Dell is rubbish and would never buy another one - DH who works in IT doesn't rate them either (yes I should of listened to him).

 

I have probably had it about 3 years and it is on its last legs; after about 18 months the battery didn't last very long and it could soon only be used when plugged in. Then last month the charger died too so I had to order a new battery and charger (quite reasonably on ebay I have to say) but I think this should have lasted longer. I have always had problems that it looses my settings too, so for example when I log onto omlet it doesnt recognise me- this is so annoying for banking and things like that. It also reboots randomly and gets hot.

 

My friend has a similar model that is about a year older and hers has completely stopped working!

 

Sorry to confuse but maybe it means you need a specific model recommendation and checkout reviews online.

[Geoid]

This one is within your budget and will do everything you need, I have one that is a few models below this and it does everything you want it to brilliantly, the battery life will easily last 8 hours, my battery is still giving out 8 hours of battery life and I have had it for about a year and a half.

[pips_pekins]

Thanks for the replies. That looks interesting Fred. I will research it a bit more. Have always been happy with any Samsung products I have had in the past. My OH has the same view about Dell as you CatieB as he had one a couple of years ago. Also they are over budget.