Author Topic: Getting a new compy (Read 2049 times)

smashysmashy · « **on:** November 04, 2011, 04:17:06 PM »

ohaider guys. I'm going to get a new laptop for Christmas around the £900-£1000 mark (with me chipping in ~£200 for it). I've currently been eyeing up the Asus N53, because I trust Asus as a company as I am a happy previous customer etc. etc.

Any thoughts?

Enigm@ · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:18:28 PM »

obviously, you build your own.

smashysmashy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:19:16 PM »

I'm, 13 and I cba.

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:23:24 PM »

Wow, so expensive for what you get. (Well, I'm a desktop guy so I wouldn't really know)

smashysmashy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:24:20 PM »

I (or my dad) honestly don't have enough time these days to do that AT ALL.

Can we move away from self-builds, please?

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on November 04, 2011, 04:23:24 PM

Wow, so expensive for what you get. (Well, I'm a desktop guy so I wouldn't really know)

Yeah, I made this thread so I get suggestions for what to get

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:25:51 PM »

The question is: Do you NEED a laptop?(i.e. Something portable) If not, get a desktop.

smashysmashy · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on November 04, 2011, 04:25:51 PM

The question is: Do you NEED a laptop?(i.e. Something portable) If not, get a desktop.

Yes. Definitely YES.

I move my compy around the house often do do stuff and always bring it on holiday overseas so I can check emails, weather etc. while I'm in the hotel room.

I know you can get better specs for money if you go desktop but something portable is a must.

ty4er · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2011, 04:34:51 PM »

idk what is good for laptops aslong as you don't get my laptop :P

http://www.dell.com/uk/p/alienware-m11x-r3/pd

smashysmashy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:24:27 PM »

Aha, thanks Jake. Are Alienware highly rated? Anyone have them? Would it be best to get the bog-standard M14x or kit out an M11x?

russian roulette · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2011, 06:53:57 PM »

Alienwares are expensive as

for what they are, but if you have the money then by all means get it.

Nate Tech · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2011, 06:59:23 PM »

Alienwares are totally the best unless you're a really casual businessman who doesn't play games. They're really fast and stable, and they look awesome as

too

smashysmashy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:03:42 PM »

Ok, thanks. I've been saving my monies up for a few years to get something special, so why not get something like an Alienware? =D

Also, is the fact that Dell is an only-internet company matter too much? Is customer service still there?

I play a few games on mine so I think Alienwares fit me well

Nate Tech · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:20:46 PM »

Customer service is average at Dell, though you might want to ask someone else as I've only had to speak with them once. It's really up to you though.

smashysmashy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2011, 04:34:30 AM »

Right. I may see the guy at the local computery service shop thingy. He's been a friend of ours for a while =D

smashysmashy · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:43:51 AM »

DP. Medion. High specs but I can only think that they have low quality. Plus the m14x is a no no. The amount of seller refurbs you get raises my eyebrow a bit.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2011, 09:36:17 AM »

Gotta back you up on the ASUS. Nice machines. I really like the build quality of them. Sold a few at our store over the past couple of years and have not had any customer complaints or problems at all. I always felt they were a bit pricey in comparison to some of the other brands, but it seems to be well worth it.

smashysmashy · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2011, 10:04:48 AM »

Point = taken. Thanks JD =D

Natef · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:29:05 PM »

Do you just want to play games on it?

What computer store do you go to?

smashysmashy · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2011, 06:43:12 PM »

1. I do everything on it. Schoolwork, games, you name it.

2. I have a life and don't go to computer stores regularly

smashysmashy · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:24:15 AM »

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-n55sf-15-6-laptop-black-11428472-pdt.html?srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~UFP-Laptop~11428472~LT&mctag=gg_goog_7904&gclid=CNbKqsz-8KwCFYEhtAod-XoLMQ

Hey guys. This should be able to play Skyrim ok, shouldn't it?