need a cheap laptop for uni

[brendanb581]

Can anyone recommend a cheap laptop (ie. 400 or less) which will be good enough for everyday + uni use.

I don't mind the specs..

[rpaters]

RE. need a cheap laptop for uni

This one 41181from Aria looks quite good for the money (I'm no expert tho', just looking for one for my daughter who is off to uni soon too).

[wonderlust]

hello and welcome Rpaters

I have edited your post to add [qc] and [ /qc] which make the quick codes clickable

(minus the space though)

[brendanb581]

cheers rpaters, will have a look

[michaelkenward]

Can anyone recommend a cheap laptop (ie. 400 or less) which will be good enough for everyday + uni use.

I don't mind the specs..

Two points:

• Check to see if your university has student deals for hardware and software (then see if Aria can price match?)
• Don't forget insurance!

As to what to buy, last year's model or "open box" could be a good bet. I wouldn't recommend second hand, though. You don't know what it has been through.

[brendanb581]

Two points:

• Check to see if your university has student deals for hardware and software (then see if Aria can price match?)
• Don't forget insurance!

As to what to buy, last year's model or "open box" could be a good bet. I wouldn't recommend second hand, though. You don't know what it has been through.

Just found out the uni I'm going to have an asus laptop with i3 processor for £100 off

[michaelkenward]

Just found out the uni I'm going to have an asus laptop with i3 processor for £100 off

Wahey.

But check that this really bring the price down below the discount houses.

[rpaters]

hello and welcome Rpaters

I have edited your post to add [qc] and [ /qc] which make the quick codes clickable

(minus the space though)

Thanks for fixing my post for me, I'm new to all this.

[Zaim]

How about something like this:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Lapto...roductId=40481

[rpaters]

How about something like this:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Lapto...roductId=40481

Done, tho' I'm not sure what difference it makes?

Cheers
Richard

[michaelkenward]

One thing to consider, as well as insurance, is not to ponce about with a bag that says "I contain an expensive computer: please nick me."

A friend of mine got mugged with his flashy "Dell" handbag. This prompted the company he worked for to advise stuff to carry laptops in something less obvious.

[A Ginger Sheep]

One thing to consider, as well as insurance, is not to ponce about with a bag that says "I contain an expensive computer: please nick me."

A friend of mine got mugged with his flashy "Dell" handbag. This prompted the company he worked for to advise stuff to carry laptops in something less obvious.

thats a good point, somthing like this could contain anything for example, would be good to carry a laptop and be discrete at the same time

[GentleGiant]

You can get laptop back packs.

Also; have you considered buying 2nd hand?? There are lots of lappy dealers at PC fairs, is there one near you this weekend??

[michaelkenward]

You can get laptop back packs.

Also; have you considered buying 2nd hand?? There are lots of lappy dealers at PC fairs, is there one near you this weekend??

I use a backpack. Not sure that it is any more secure, but it doesn't scream "expensive laptop".

But to counter my own argument, most people seem to carry a laptop these days, so most bags are probably at risk.

For real safety, I'd be tempted to use a Tesco bag.

[El Wayneo]

Yeah i use a messenger bag.