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  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,510
    BIG_ROB said:

    Yeah, just had Black Grape on and it did sound a bit tinny. Looks like I need to buy the full Microsoft Office, I thought these computers all came with it.....?

    There are similar ones that can be downloaded free, I wouldn't pay for it unless u really want the Microsoft name.
  • BIG_ROB
    BIG_ROB Posts: 5,274
    Talal said:

    BIG_ROB said:

    Yeah, just had Black Grape on and it did sound a bit tinny. Looks like I need to buy the full Microsoft Office, I thought these computers all came with it.....?

    There are similar ones that can be downloaded free, I wouldn't pay for it unless u really want the Microsoft name.
    Do you know the names of any of the others @Talal mate?
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,510
    http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/best-free-microsoft-office-alternatives-5-suites-to-save-you-money-1139295

    Take a look at this page, I have SoftMaker but not used it yet.
  • BIG_ROB
    BIG_ROB Posts: 5,274
    Cheers pal
  • kings hill addick
    kings hill addick Posts: 5,781
    I've always bought Dell. I've always been really happy with them.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,050
    My eldest son is is likely to get this ASUS laptop. He asked my opinion.

    So, reading the above, ASUS appear to be recommended. He uses it for watching films, playing games, playing music & surfing. Everything I suppose.

    So, has anyone got any strong views as to whether this is a good deal ? He's not looking to pay anymore.

    Is there a better deal anyone would recommend & could he get it cheaper elsewhere ?

    Thanks all.

    ASUS X550CC-XO016H

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/X550CC-XO016H-ASUS-X550CC-XO016H_1385714.html
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,745
    Covered End said:

    My eldest son is is likely to get this ASUS laptop. He asked my opinion.

    So, reading the above, ASUS appear to be recommended. He uses it for watching films, playing games, playing music & surfing. Everything I suppose.

    So, has anyone got any strong views as to whether this is a good deal ? He's not looking to pay anymore.

    Is there a better deal anyone would recommend & could he get it cheaper elsewhere ?

    Thanks all.

    ASUS X550CC-XO016H

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/X550CC-XO016H-ASUS-X550CC-XO016H_1385714.html

    Bought my daughter an Asus about a year ago. Still going strong now. Build quality isn't particularly high but it runs well.

    Looking at that link, that seems quite pricey for an i5 processor. If he shops around I'm sure he could get an i7 for a similar outlay.

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,050
    Thanks Clem.
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    Stay clear of Acer - he says with white vertical line on his screen -laptop just over a year old!!!

    Agree just see how many refurbished acers on eBay there are!
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    Got a hp and Sony no probs with either
    Although the Sony was pricey but the screen res is fantastic
    The hp is good and was around the 300 mark
    Although tend to be using a tablet more and more now

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  • Dippenhall
    Dippenhall Posts: 3,921
    Bought one last year for family to use when visiting and works fine. Keyboard feels clunky but does the job and no problems, good value.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,510
    They all end up going wrong eventually, there's only so much xhamster a laptop can take.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    Covered End said:

    My eldest son is is likely to get this ASUS laptop. He asked my opinion.

    So, reading the above, ASUS appear to be recommended. He uses it for watching films, playing games, playing music & surfing. Everything I suppose.

    So, has anyone got any strong views as to whether this is a good deal ? He's not looking to pay anymore.

    Is there a better deal anyone would recommend & could he get it cheaper elsewhere ?

    Thanks all.

    ASUS X550CC-XO016H

    http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/X550CC-XO016H-ASUS-X550CC-XO016H_1385714.html

    I have this model. Bought it a year ago because it was one of the few with a decent spec that came with Windows 7 instead of 8. It's been fine and will easily do all the stuff he wants to do, unless he wants very high spec gaming, in which case he might need a better graphics card, but he can have one fitted for a few quid. I got a refurbished model, cost me about £370. It was already a fairly old model when I got it, I seem to remember, so it is definitely pretty old now.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    For music, just invest in a good quality lead and plug into the back of your hifi. That will almost certainly be better than any computer sound system you will get, and it won't cost anything beyond the price of the lead.

    (The first time I bought proper interconnects and speaker cable I couldn't believe the improvement in sound quality).
    http://www.richersounds.com/product/hi-fi-interconnects/cambridge-audio/aud100-3.5-2m/camb-aud100-2ph-2m

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