Changing to a laptop PC

From Uk, 2 posts

I presently have a normal PC, with separate box and a monitor. However, it occupies more space than I like. So I am thinking of selling this and buying a laptop PC.



What are the advantages (aside from saving space) and downsides of a laptop, over a "conventional" PC? Would my printer work with it, for example? Would the specifications be as good, for a similar price? Where would I sell my "old" PC, if I bought the laptop? Where's the best place to buy a laptop? Are laptops as reliable and easy to fix?



There are always downsides, so please include them. Many thanks.

From UK, 2 posts

Hi,

the main benefits of laptops are their portability, being able to work away from your desktop location. It all depends on what you intend to do with your laptop (ie- home use, gaming etc). Laptops are very useful for general home usage, but not so good for online gaming etc.



www.buyit247.net is my preferred choice based on low prices and excellent customer services.



see the brand new section for an acer laptop at £449 with free carry case or mouse.



if you'd like a higher spec, visit the grade 2 laptops section, I find there are considerable savings to be made over other suppliers, for high quality kit.

From London, 1 post

Check out the cheap laptops from here Cheap Laptops from ComputerSite.com



They also have cool tips on What to look for when getting a Laptop which helped me decide to get the Dell XPS m2010 - also featured on their site - http://www.computersite.com/shop.htm?searchtext=m2010 & option=com_cmanager



Hope that helped!

From UK, 5 posts

I can recommend the following Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop priced at £352.49 inc VAT. Lenovo are the offshoot for IBM who had an excellent reputation for building robust, quality business laptops. The price for the specification is excellent.

From West Midlands Uk, 1 post

Hi i have a sony laptop

which i use for surfing the net + gaming mainly counter strike

which i love and is one of the biggest online games in the world

my model is the VGN-AR31M £1400

for details see



http://vaio.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=VGN-AR31M & site=voe_en_GB_cons & category=VN+AR+Series



comes complete with warranty and great spec

i had my last laptop stolen from the car when i a shop for 5 mins

and cost me loads

so this time i have got laptop insurance from





http://laptop-uk-insurance.co.uk/index.html/Laptop-insurance.php



which covers the main stuff Water damage, Theft, International cover & Accidental damage

i pay £7.50 a month to cover me for upto £1500

so i should be ok which this one as it did break the bank to replace the old one (lol not)

i'm well happy with the laptop and lets just hope the battery is ok?



happy buying and surfing

wol

From Home, 2 posts

hey if you need a good laptop .. i've seen a good online store called shop america .. it took almot 2 weeks to recieve my new tft but it was more than orth it www.shopamerica.x10hosting.com