WelshAndy Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Evening all, Need a laptop as the youngest has started high school. Haven’t got a massive budget and will need Microsoft office etc already installed. I’m not clued up on the ins and out of what’s needed sorry - so please help 👍🏻🙈 Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, WelshAndy said: Evening all, Need a laptop as the youngest has started high school. Haven’t got a massive budget and will need Microsoft office etc already installed. I’m not clued up on the ins and out of what’s needed sorry - so please help 👍🏻🙈 Thanks Andy Andy, The biggest issue on cost will. Be software if office is needed. A machine for around £300 will come with enough memory and storage, but only an operating system. Office you can get student edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Just had to do the same thing went on eBay and got a new Lenovo, didn’t read the small print it came with free DOS! So has to buy windows operations system. we have office 365 so then put that in as part of a family subscription £70 per year for around 6 machines. the only good thing was that our computer tech guy said the Lenovo laptop was a good spec. have bought refurbed in the past but find that aren’t brilliant. i think the Lenovo with microdot operating started is around £400 off eBay - quite a few sites do 0% payments spread over 3or 4 months, paUp all credit also do the same type of thing. I had ordered a Hp laptop which was cheaper from Argos via eBay and it didn’t go through properly and then had sold out. if you want me to find the exact spec let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Lenovo = IBM so they are a goid bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Cheers gents 👍🏻 I’ve seen a Hp laptop with Microsoft family subscription for 12 months for £349. No idea if the laptop is any good tho 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: Lenovo = IBM so they are a goid bit of kit. They are good bits of kit - no doubt there. IBM sold the brand to the Chinese a while back - they only let down in UK is the sales channel which is company called Digital River based in Ireland - very difficult to get hold of if you ever have the need to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 30 minutes ago, WelshAndy said: Cheers gents 👍🏻 I’ve seen a Hp laptop with Microsoft family subscription for 12 months for £349. No idea if the laptop is any good tho 😂 Pop link in here. Happy to look at spec's for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: Pop link in here. Happy to look at spec's for you Sorry wasn’t an hp but an asus. https://www.very.co.uk/asus-vivobook-x512da-ej1326t-amd-athlon-4gb-ram-128gb-ssd-156nbspinch-fhd-laptop-with-optional-microsoft-office-365-family-1-year/1600491608.prd?sku=sku22647300&cm_mmc=google-_-PLA+-+Generic-_-All-_-PRODUCT_GROUP_p42046757430_[*AdID*]&utm_campaign=Generic_Electricals+-+Generic+-+Laptops&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=PRODUCT_GROUP&campaigntype=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItY27n6j36wIVw-ntCh0HowUCEAQYCyABEgKHWvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Edited September 20, 2020 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Id of expected 256gb storage for that money. So the laptop yes will be fine. But you maybe able to get better value on ebuyer (that is a dedicated IT website) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 59 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: Id of expected 256gb storage for that money. So the laptop yes will be fine. But you maybe able to get better value on ebuyer (that is a dedicated IT website) Thank you, do you have any recommendations? I’m a bit Stone Age when it comes to tech 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Don't get a Cloudbook if he's in to keeping the laptop longterm as after the first year you pay to use "the Cloud". I bought my six, now seven, year old a new HP with an old school hard disc drive. It'll store all his projects, home videos and whatever else he needs with ease. I used Argos as I'd never never never ever use Curry's/PC World as they are swine with any back up if there is a problem. Best were Staples now sadly now closed. Their no quibble thirty day return was gold standard. The returns policy of Curry's/PC World is the standard of something else that is also often gold coloured. But smells of roses? Or maybe doesn't. Word and paying Microsoft? Try a lifetime Student Licence as he is, after all, a school student or download Open Office for free. Don't get these free for a year Word offers as they aren't worth it. Buy the same machine without that offer if you do have no option then I'd strongly urge to not use that one year Word suite and start off from the get go with Open Office. Edited September 20, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 https://www.ebuyer.com/973055-lenovo-v145-amd-a9-8gb-256gb-ssd-15-6-win10-home-laptop-81mt000vuk?_sgm_campaign=scn_8714e1eb7e000&_sgm_source=973055&_sgm_action=click Its a bit more money but is better if its for long term use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: https://www.ebuyer.com/973055-lenovo-v145-amd-a9-8gb-256gb-ssd-15-6-win10-home-laptop-81mt000vuk?_sgm_campaign=scn_8714e1eb7e000&_sgm_source=973055&_sgm_action=click Its a bit more money but is better if its for long term use. Exactly the same as I bought for our daughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 If you can't justify the cost of Office 365 try Open Office. It's very similar to MS Office except that it's free and it works with Office documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Honestly can’t thank you all enough for your help 👌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Westward said: If you can't justify the cost of Office 365 try Open Office. It's very similar to MS Office except that it's free and it works with Office documents. I agree. I've used Open Office for a few years and it suits my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 I'm a big fan of open office. Totally free and compatible with office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Also check if they get a license for 365 from the school. Quite a lot do it now with the schools subscription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 If you're not too precious about getting new, then consider a refurb unit. I've used these guys in the past https://www.stonerefurb.co.uk/ Pretty much all the stuff looks good - these are mostly corporate-type devices so pretty robust. Pay attention to the grade of condition. Again, if you are not too precious you can select one that has a few more scuffs and scratches and get a better performance of PC for the price. Try to make sure you get an SSD (Solid State Drive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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