Andrew 5871 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 So my old one is very much on its last legs. Its screen doesn't work (its permanently attached to a screen now) its keyboard just decides I'm holding down the / key sometimes. It is limping on for a bit but its days are numbered. My last couple of machines have been from PCSpecialist who I'd have no hesitation with buying from again but I wonder if there are any other places I should be looking first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 6744 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 11 minutes ago, Andrew said: So my old one is very much on its last legs. Its screen doesn't work (its permanently attached to a screen now) its keyboard just decides I'm holding down the / key sometimes. It is limping on for a bit but its days are numbered. My last couple of machines have been from PCSpecialist who I'd have no hesitation with buying from again but I wonder if there are any other places I should be looking first? I have gone to PCSpecialist several times and haven't been let down. I mean, shop around by all means, but I would go back to them personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5871 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Its a desktop replacement, we've got a little notebook that does fine for travel and light use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5871 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 11 minutes ago, Ant said: Why not a desktop then? get more bang for your buck Anyway if it's something like that anyway and you might use it for games you know yourself anything with a reasonable graphics card in it (gtx 1050/60 or more) prob going set ya back 700+ i'd say dell or pcspecialist will be grand tbh, most of them will be based off the same "setup" not an awful lot of room to be different with laptops and what they can get from suppliers Its needs to be able to move around a little within the house and other places, I'm also hoping to move to NZ for a year or so fairly soon and would like to take something decent with me so laptop it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11697 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Andrew said: Its needs to be able to move around a little within the house and other places, I'm also hoping to move to NZ for a year or so fairly soon and would like to take something decent with me so laptop it is. Can't you just watch porn on your phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5871 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, The Fish said: Can't you just watch porn on your phone? Like a peasant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11697 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 You'd rather watch porn like a Member of Parliament and get caught? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5871 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Fish said: You'd rather watch porn like a Member of Parliament and get caught? No, thats why I want a new laptop that doesn't belong to my work. Keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11697 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, Andrew said: No, thats why I want a new laptop that doesn't belong to my work. Keep up. Mucky bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5625 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I’m after a laptop for an 11 year old. I was looking at an Acer 715 in Curry’s. What is the difference between a laptop and a chrome book? He’s basically wants to be able to edit videos, watch YouTube and whatever other shit 11 year olds do when not on Fortnite. If anyone could answer the chrome book question and ideally confirm the one above is ok or recommend something else, I would be very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11697 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: I’m after a laptop for an 11 year old. I was looking at an Acer 715 in Curry’s. What is the difference between a laptop and a chrome book? He’s basically wants to be able to edit videos, watch YouTube and whatever other shit 11 year olds do when not on Fortnite. If anyone could answer the chrome book question and ideally confirm the one above is ok or recommend something else, I would be very grateful. Google it Fucker! Chromebook vs Laptop - Which Should You Buy? 2021 | Tech.co 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47315 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 CT is the Lee Charnley of Boldon, utterly incapable of making a decision by himself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5625 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 45 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: CT is the Lee Charnley of Boldon, utterly incapable of making a decision by himself. Its so fucking complicated man. I’ve been Googling like fuck all morning laptops good for running programs Chromebook bad Laptops bad for viruses, chrome book good. But you’re right I just want someone to say “yes that one’s ok” or “no, get this one”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 53985 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 If he needs to install software to edit his videos, then a chrome book is probably no good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47315 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Did you read the link Fish posted? It tells you, with bullet points, third paragraph down, what to get. Going from your post above, it’s not even a 3-way choice, as you seem to be torn between a chrome book or laptop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5625 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Gemmill said: If he needs to install software to edit his videos, then a chrome book is probably no good. Lets be honest, he’s 11 taking naff videos of him doing random crap such as an overhead basket ball shot, a Fortnite session or the dog, just being a dog He has about 7 family followers even though each video ends with a serious look to camera and “Guys, don’t forget to like and subscribe”. Already he can somehow add music and text via his phone before he uploads, so I think he really just needs to be able to cut and join bits. Ah fuck it I’ll tell him Santa got mugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11697 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Wait, he's 11 and still believes in Santa? Mate, I think you need to have a word. Crush that childhood naivety. CRUSH IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5625 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 hours ago, The Fish said: Wait, he's 11 and still believes in Santa? Mate, I think you need to have a word. Crush that childhood naivety. CRUSH IT! Ive tried, but I’ve been here before. When you’re the youngest you get to see how crap your older siblings presents are once they don’t believe. Plus I’ll have to break the news about the tooth fairy first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 47315 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Lads, it’s Thanta, remember? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 6744 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I'm just going to add, to further complicate the choice, that you can buy refurbished laptops on ebay that will very probably outperform what you can buy new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 6744 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 02/11/2023 at 06:13, LongTimeAdmirer said: Got my first gaming laptop arriving tomorrow Gonna pick up Baldurs gate 3, cyberpunk, starfield and not come out of my room for the whole summer. Gonna be marvelous Specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5625 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Monitor question: After a not too expensive monitor to use for charting etc. Are there any must haves worth looking for such as straight or curved, refresh rates, 4k etc. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5871 Posted January 1, 2024 Author Share Posted January 1, 2024 Charting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5625 Posted January 1, 2024 Share Posted January 1, 2024 4 hours ago, Andrew said: Charting? This sort of thing. Crypto charts etc. I want to work on the charts in a monitor while using the laptop for actual trading. Basically I went down a rabbit hole looking at specs, refresh rates , connection type, etc but I’m thinking for what I’m doing, most of that stuff is not important??? I arrived at the conclusion that about 27 inches would suit me and that flat would be better than curved. Does that sound about right for what I’m using it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 5871 Posted January 1, 2024 Author Share Posted January 1, 2024 @Christmas Tree Ahh I see, yeah you're on the right track, you don't need anything fancy for that. The other stuff is more for multimedia/gaming types where colours, fidelity, refresh rates etc. will actually make a difference. As long as your laptop has a port that can connect to your new one, you'll be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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