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  1. 04-20-2008 02:59 PM #1
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    Default New laptop wanted.

    I know you guys are experts in this field.

    We've got a laptop, but to me the screen's too small. Clara likes it, so she can keep it.

    Now I'm in the market for one for me. Only stipulation is a large screen. 17" would be nice. Other priority is battery life. I had a 17" screen before but the screen sucks power and the battery would last about 20 mins.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks guys.


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  2. 04-21-2008 03:49 PM #2
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    No personal experience but a work colleague recently bought http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...5&category_oid at PC world, and so far has only good things to say about it. Lisa x
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lisa2062 View Post
    No personal experience but a work colleague recently bought http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...5&category_oid at PC world, and so far has only good things to say about it. Lisa x
    Well I've got the Advent 7211 and wouldn't recommend it.

    It's in heavy use and the fan is already sounding dodgy, screens are extortionately expensive to replace (£250!) - and very easily chipped (hit it with your nail and you'll have a chip like mine )

    Had a lot of problems with it at the beginning which could have been to do with Updates - it wasn't useable for 30 mins+ at a time till it sorted itself but not sure what happened as not happening now.

    Is only a 15.1" screen though and battery life isn't bad but I generally have mine plugged in anyway.

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  4. 04-21-2008 04:04 PM #4
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    Did you get anybody to look at it Debbie? Never owned a laptop myself, but my friend at work is so far over the moon with hers, I think she even loves it more than her husband . Lisa x
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  5. 04-21-2008 04:28 PM #5
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    Well it seemed to fix itself and I need it so it's staying here for now

    Managed to get my old one running the other night as that's still got stuff saved on it and couldn't believe I was actually able to use it - it was SO slow!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lisa2062 View Post
    No personal experience but a work colleague recently bought http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...5&category_oid at PC world, and so far has only good things to say about it. Lisa x
    Perfect for what we'll use if for. Just went to currys and bought it. Was the same price as PC World online. As they didn't need to post it, I haggled a free mouse out of them (hate track pads). If you don't ask you don't get.

    Thanks.
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    Just to update - really happy with the PC. Tis pretty damn quick.
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    The one year old just pulled the laptop off the table and the LCD screen is completely knackered.

    17" screen too. It's like a cup of ink has been poured into it. I had the same problem with a previous lappy. Anybody any suggestions to replace it? Or is it destined for the skip.
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    Oh no! Dad said replacing these screens are £250 - maybe see if ebay has any and print out the manual to DIY.

    I've knocked mine over a few times but luckily no damage - fan is getting worse though

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