need a cheap laptop for uni

[FlasH]

Get an HP laptop, that way everyone will avoid you, infact. they'll give you theirHP laptop as well.

[KickButt]

i just carry a baseball bat, just as effective.

[El Wayneo]

Yeah i use a messenger bag.

[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.

[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??

[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

[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.

[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

[Zaim]

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

[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.

[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.

[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]

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]

cheers rpaters, will have a look

[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)