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LAPTOP OFFERS

This page has a number of Laptop offers, I try to find the best deals within a group of well know and trusted manufactures and suppliers. There are cheaper laptops out there, but their performance is often poor and their suppliers less than helpful. The following items have been hand picked for their combination of make, specification and value.

 

Component Ratings Key
Excellent Excellent - A performance component that will work well no matter what you throw at it
Good Good - This is a good component which should perform well under heavy work loads
OK OK - Still a good everyday component, but it might slow with more demanding tasks  
Poor Poor - This component may under-perform under normal usage

 

For additional information see my FAQs on Laptops

 

See Below  ACER  See Below

 
Acer Aspire 5733 Laptop

 

Intel Core i3 Processor Inside

 

Acer
Aspire 5733

(Core i3 Based) 

   The Acer Aspire 5733 15.6" Laptop is driven by the capable dual-core Intel® Core™ i3 Processor, and effortlessly runs the Microsoft Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system. A generous 500GB hard drive provides ample storage space for a large multimedia collection, while the 3GB of RAM ensures a fast multitasking performance.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) Display
1.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i3-370M 2.4Ghz Processor
3GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
500GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel HD Integrated Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
Multi Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 38.1 x 25.3 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Good
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OK
 Storage Good

 

 

 
Acer Aspire 5750 Laptop

 

Intel Core i5 Processor Inside

 

Acer
Aspire 5750

(Core i5 Based) 

   The Acer 5750 core i5 laptop provides an abundance of graphics-intensive multimedia and sharing applications to ensure smooth, speedy multitasking when on the go. A high resolution display, means this sleekly designed red laptop present movies, video and pictures in first-rate, crystal-clear imagery.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) Display
1.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i5-2430M 2.4Ghz Processor
8GB DDR3-1333MHz Memory
500GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
3-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 38.2 x 25.3 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Excellent
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OK
 Storage Good

 

 

 
Acer Aspire 5742 Laptop

 

Intel Core i5 Processor Inside

 

Special OfferAcer
Aspire 5750

(Core i5 Based)

   The Acer 5750 core i5 laptop provides an abundance of graphics-intensive multimedia and sharing applications to ensure smooth, speedy multitasking when on the go. A high resolution display, means this sleekly designed red laptop present movies, video and pictures in first-rate, crystal-clear imagery.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) Display
1.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3Ghz Processor
8GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
750GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
1GB nVidia GeForce GT 540M Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
3-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 38.2 x 25.3 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Excellent
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics Excellent
 Storage Good

 

 

 
Acer Aspire 5742 Laptop

 

Intel Core i5 Processor Inside

 

Acer
Aspire 5742

(Core i5 Based)

   The Acer 5742 core i5 laptop provides an abundance of graphics-intensive multimedia and sharing applications to ensure smooth, speedy multitasking when on the go. A high resolution display, means this sleekly designed red laptop present movies, video and pictures in first-rate, crystal-clear imagery.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) Display
1.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i5-560M 2.66Ghz Processor
6GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
750GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel GMA HD Integrated Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
2-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 38.1 x 25.3 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Excellent
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OK
 Storage Good

 

 

See Below  HP  See Below

 
HP Pavilion G6-1378ea Laptop

 

 

Intel Core i3 Processor Inside

 

HP
Pavilion
G6-1378ea

   The HP Pavilion G6-1378ea delivers a stylish design, powerful performance and plenty of features for productivity, it even boasts a 5-hour unplugged battery life for your on-the-go convenience.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) LED Display
0.3MP (VGA) Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i3-2330M 2.20Ghz Processor
4GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
320GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel 2000 HD Integrated Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 37.4 x 24.5 cm
Weight 2.55 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Good
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OK
 Storage Good

 

 

 
HP Pavilion G6-1240sa Laptop

 

 

Intel Core i5 Processor Inside

 

Special OfferHP
Pavilion
G6-1369

(A9Y23EA#ABU)

   The HP Pavilion G6-1240sa delivers a stylish design, powerful performance and plenty of features for productivity, it even boasts a 5-hour unplugged battery life for your on-the-go convenience.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) LED Display
0.3MP (VGA) Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i5-2450M 2.53Ghz Processor
6GB DDR3-1333MHz Memory
640GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel 3000 HD Integrated Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 37.4 x 24.5 cm
Weight 2.55 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Excellent
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OKGood
 Storage Good

 

 

 
HP Pavilion G6-1240sa Laptop

 

 

Intel Core i5 Processor Inside

 

HP
Pavilion
G6-1240sa

(Refurbished)

   The HP Pavilion G6-1240sa delivers a stylish design, powerful performance and plenty of features for productivity, it even boasts a 5-hour unplugged battery life for your on-the-go convenience.

15.6" Wide HD (1366 x 768) LED Display
0.3MP (VGA) Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i5-2430M 2.40Ghz Processor
6GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
750GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel 3000 HD Integrated Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 37.4 x 24.5 cm
Weight 2.55 kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Excellent
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OKGood
 Storage Good

 

 

 
HP Compaq 6910p Laptop

 

 

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Inside

 

HP
Compaq
6910p

(Refurbished)

   The HP Compaq 6910p set a new standard for on-the-move productivity with industry-leading battery life and a starting weight of only 2.0 kg. With enhanced performance features, comprehensive security solutions and compatibility with a range of HP Universal Accessories, it now represents amazing value for money.

14.1" TFT (1440 x 900) Display
Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2Ghz Processor
2GB DDR2-667MHz Memory
80GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel GMA X3100 Integrated Graphics
DVD-ROM Optical Drive
10/100 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Windows 7
Dimensions: (WxDxH) 33 x 23.9 x 2.9 cm
Weight 2.3kg
1 Year Warranty

Component Ratings
 Processor Good
 Memory Good
 Graphics OK
 Storage OK

 

 

See Below  SAMSUNG  See Below

 
Samsung RC510-S03UK Laptop

 

 

Intel Core i3 Processor Inside

 

Samsung
15" Laptop

(NP-RC510-S03UK)

   Imagine a world that is brighter, sharper and filled with naturally vibrant color – and that’s what you get with the Samsung RC510 notebook. Its 15.6” HD display boasts an exceptional 300nit* brightness, so images just burst into life. And that even includes the videoclips that you can record and play using the integrated 1.3M (HD) webcam! It delivers incredibly clear and natural images that span right across the widescreen, so you can see even more of what is going on.

15.6" LED HD (1366 x 768) Gloss Display
1.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i3-380M 2.53Ghz Processor
6GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
640GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 315M Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth 3.0
4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 38.1 x 25.6 cm
Weight 2.56kg
 

Component Ratings
 Processor Good
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics Good
 Storage Good

 

 

 
Samsung R580 Laptop

 

 

Intel Core i5 Processor Inside

 

Samsung
R580 Laptop

(15.6" Laptop)

   Samsung's sleek and chic new Touch of Colour design delivers a cool, comfortable lifestyle experience with little touches engineered to make a big difference. The R580's finish features an appealing gradation of colours and eye-catching crystal S-pattern design while the new Intel® Core™ i5 processor provides blazing computing power. The low profile island keyboard makes for a seamless look and effortless typing experience. While the hapticenhanced LED touch pad lights up its look and responds to your every touch. Samsung's new Touch of Colour stylishly ensures you never blend into the crowd.

15.6" TFT HD (1366 x 768) Gloss Displayyou never blend into the crowd.

15.6" TFT HD (1366 x 768) Gloss Display
0.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i5-480M 2.53Ghz Processor
4GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
640GB (5,400rpm) S-ATA Hard Drive
1GB ATI Radeon HD5450 Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
4 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 37.9 x 25.5 cm
Weight 2.6kg
 

Component Ratings
 Processor Excellent
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics Excellent
 Storage Good

 

 

See Below  SONY  See Below

 
Sony VAIO VPCEH2H1E/W.CEK Laptop

 

 

Intel Core i3 Processor Inside

 

(VPCEH2H1E/W.CEK)

   The chic, White Sony Vaio VPCEH2H1E/W.CEK 15.5" Laptop, utilises a second generation Intel® CoreTM Processor i3-2330M for excellent performance combined with efficiency while using the Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.

15.5" LED HD (1366 x 768) Display
0.3MP Integrated Web Camera
Intel Core i3-2330M 2.20Ghz Processor
4GB DDR3-1066MHz Memory
500GB (5,400rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Intel HD 3000 Graphics
DVD-Super Multi DL Optical Drive
10/100/1000 Network Port
4 x USB 2.0 Ports
802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth 3.0+ HS
3-in-1 Media Card Reader
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Dimensions: (WxD) 36.9 x 24.8 cm
Weight 2.7kg
 

Component Ratings
 Processor Good
 Memory Excellent
 Graphics OKGood
 Storage Good

 

 

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