Lap Top

[O.C.]

My Lap Top has been playing up for quite some time now so I reckon it needs replacing as the cost of repairs outweigh the price of a replacement

I prefer a larger 17.3" screen, and  maybe Windows 10 pre-installed but I don't need gaming capabilities

My current Dell has been good so maybe that's an option

Anyhow any suggestions would be appreciated ,,,,Ta very mucho   

[BigAlan]

Roger, whatever you decision is ensure you have a SSD drive in it as this is so much faster and along with as much RAM as you can afford or get, this will help heaps.

Dell are OK, Sony and Toshiba are reliable, personally I would avoid Packard bell and Asus for example.

Alan

[Lonewolf]

Roger, I've recently purchased two new HP 17-3 inch top notch £900 each laptops, all singing, all dancing, high tech and spot on for photo and video editing etc. Each were brand new models with Windows 10.


Regrettably each had exactly the same fault from one of its hardware components which I wasn't prepared to accept, so I returned them both for full refunds.


Instead I bought an iMac and it is bloody brilliant. Some people hate Apple products but I buy what works for me and on this occasion that's an iMac. It might be something you wish to look at.

[Debs]

I have a 13" Macbook Pro. It's the best I have ever owned even though it cost me just over a grand. Had it now for 4 years and never had a problem with it...

I also have a desktop PC with Windows 7 on it but very rarely use it..

My old 17" HP laptop I gave away as it was a pile of 

[virginiajim]

What they said...SSD for hard drive and as much memory as you can put in it..   Also 64bit PC if buying Intel products with Win10.

[BigAlan]

I also am a Mac man, new iMac and iPad recently complimenting my iPhone 6 so no windows in sight.

Alan

[PaulB]

http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Computer/cat/Laptops?a00140=17+to+17.9

Choose your spec and your budget.

You can always add more ram, and swap out the HDD for a SSD at a later date (or your local friendly computer-geek mate can...)

Personally, I'd go for lightweight and powerful (with small screen) which isn't too cumbersome to take with you anywhere, then spend an extra £75ish on a big monitor for when you're using it at home. (Assuming you don't just use it on your lap at home...)

Happy hunting!

Cheers

Paul B.

[pross]

Have many on here been using the new windows 10 yet.
And what are you opinions 

[PaulB]

Have many on here been using the new windows 10 yet.
And what are you opinions 

Infinitely better than Windows 8 (but that isn't difficult).

I won't go as far as saying "It's great" - but then I've never said that about any M$ OS...

It's usable. And liveable-with.

Cheers

Paul B.

[pross]

Infinitely better than Windows 8 (but that isn't difficult).

I won't go as far as saying "It's great" - but then I've never said that about any M$ OS...

It's usable. And liveable-with.

Cheers

Paul B.

Thanks Paul.
I'm still on 7 and they keep sending me a free upgrade link 

[PaulB]

Thanks Paul.
I'm still on 7 and they keep sending me a free upgrade link 

Hmm. The "free upgrade" path is very nice of them, but if you have a "mature" install of Windows 7 (which doesn't feel as snappy and responsive as it used to) then you'll end up with a Windows 10 install that doesn't feel snappy and responsive.

Strangely enough, Microsoft let you download everything you need to make an install DVD for Windows 10. The caveat is, you don't get any serial number with it. But worry not. If you go for the free upgrade path, then Windows 10 is activated according to your hardware. So if you do a fresh install on the same machine, it becomes activated!

So:
(1) Backup all the files you want to keep, just in case it all goes a bit Pete Tong.
(2) Create a Windows 10 install DVD for later use.
(3) Update Windows 7 to Windows 10. When online, it will be activated.
(4) If the "upgrade" is slow and rubbish, then boot from the Windows 10 DVD you created earlier, and do a fresh install. You may have to hunt down and install device drivers to make *everything* work, but when you get online, Windows will activated.
(5) If you read this far, kudos

Cheers

Paul B.

PS: If you don't want to install Windows 10, and want them to stop reminding you, just uninstall Windows Update KB3035583 and then hide it so it doesn't get downloaded again. Simples!

[pross]

Hmm. The "free upgrade" path is very nice of them, but if you have a "mature" install of Windows 7 (which doesn't feel as snappy and responsive as it used to) then you'll end up with a Windows 10 install that doesn't feel snappy and responsive.

Strangely enough, Microsoft let you download everything you need to make an install DVD for Windows 10. The caveat is, you don't get any serial number with it. But worry not. If you go for the free upgrade path, then Windows 10 is activated according to your hardware. So if you do a fresh install on the same machine, it becomes activated!

So:
(1) Backup all the files you want to keep, just in case it all goes a bit Pete Tong.
(2) Create a Windows 10 install DVD for later use.
(3) Update Windows 7 to Windows 10. When online, it will be activated.
(4) If the "upgrade" is slow and rubbish, then boot from the Windows 10 DVD you created earlier, and do a fresh install. You may have to hunt down and install device drivers to make *everything* work, but when you get online, Windows will activated.
(5) If you read this far, kudos

Cheers

Paul B.

PS: If you don't want to install Windows 10, and want them to stop reminding you, just uninstall Windows Update KB3035583 and then hide it so it doesn't get downloaded again. Simples!

Thanks for that .
That was my fear I recall being told on previous updates 8 and 9 it's better to buy with it pre installed
Less hassle that's why I'm still on 7. I'm happy with my  laptop system

[O.C.]

Well ! not surprisingly there's lots of great advice and help for me to peruse (thanks for your P.M. Paul)

I also have a smaller Samsung Tablet which I can take with me when required, so my lap top is primarily for Email and Forum use etc.,

I'll be researching the options that you have all highlighted,....it's a complex market with sooo many choices and I reckon it will be after Christmas before I'm able to arrive at a decision 

If I do go down the replacement route I may well choose another Dell but time will tell   

[Rusty]

Try an Apple .. I know they are not for everyone but they are a quality bit of merchandise and I don't know of any failures, although I,m sure there must be some ! We are Apple'd up down here on the south coast and I bought my daughter a Mac Book when she went off to Uni in Sept ... she loves it.

[beegee]

I agree.   Some friends have Lenovo too..  They are still happy with it too.

Roger, whatever you decision is ensure you have a SSD drive in it as this is so much faster and along with as much RAM as you can afford or get, this will help heaps.

Dell are OK, Sony and Toshiba are reliable, personally I would avoid Packard bell and Asus for example.

Alan