Advice on laptop for 18 year old student pl

traceyd · 26-09-2009, 04:45 PM

I want to get a laptop for my nephew who's just started Uni.

Be mostly surfing, chatting, course work
He's studying surveying so might need some graphics packages.
Won't be gaming a lot because he has his PS3

I was thinking the Inspiron 15 - seem to be some good offers available: which key features/model would you recommend?

Thanks!

Paul · 26-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Hi Tracey,

What's your budget?

traceyd · 26-09-2009, 08:55 PM

Should have said!

I thought £350-£400 would be enough

Paul · 27-09-2009, 04:17 PM

I think I would go for the Inspiron 15 N0054504.

It is at the top of your budget but it has a decent processor, loads of ram and hard drive space and the LED screen. The graphics card is not the best and not suitable for gaming although it will be more than enough for normal use.

There is a 5% coupon this week, but to use it the system has to be worth £679 or more inc vat & delivery before other discounts.

traceyd · 27-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Thanks for your help

I'll take a look at that one

26-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
traceyd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Advice on laptop for 18 year old student pl I want to get a laptop for my nephew who's just started Uni. Be mostly surfing, chatting, course work He's studying surveying so might need some graphics packages. Won't be gaming a lot because he has his PS3 I was thinking the Inspiron 15 - seem to be some good offers available: which key features/model would you recommend? Thanks!

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26-09-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
Paul Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 385 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	Hi Tracey, What's your budget?

26-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
traceyd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Should have said! I thought £350-£400 would be enough

27-09-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
Paul Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 385 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	I think I would go for the Inspiron 15 N0054504. It is at the top of your budget but it has a decent processor, loads of ram and hard drive space and the LED screen. The graphics card is not the best and not suitable for gaming although it will be more than enough for normal use. There is a 5% coupon this week, but to use it the system has to be worth £679 or more inc vat & delivery before other discounts.

27-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#5
traceyd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your help I'll take a look at that one