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hi guys if any one can assist me with my query it would be much appreciated ... i am considering buying a new laptop and i have a budget of R5000 and im not to sure which laptop to purchase the laptop must have windows 7 thou. i have considered the Gigabyte Atom Series InNote Q1088 but it has XP thou. remember i have a budget of R5000 :D , it has to have 7 ? thanks in advance and if you give any suggestions or links it would be appreciated:)
 
Maybe Acer eMachine eME525-902G16Mi.
Celeron 2.2GHz
15.6" display
2GB RAM
160GB drive
DVD-RW
Windows 7 Home Basic

Should be around R4.8K

Chuck just under R1K extra at it and you can get the dual-core 2.1GHz with 3GB RAM, 250GB drive and Windows 7 Home Premium.

The Lenovo G550 has a larger drive, but slower Celeron processor, but I'm sure they're much more sturdy construction than Acer.
 
https://www.incredible.co.za/ProductsByCategory.aspx?Cat=1&Sub=2&Page=1

i have looked at the acer at incredible connection it goes for 4 grand but has xp . i ike the notebook because its really small but does anyone know is it possible to upgrade this or wer can buy it for an additional 2 gigabytes of ram , bigger hardrive 250 wud be good and pre-installed with 7. basically it just needs to be as small as one of those acers and has to have 7? anyone know or could post a link?
 
Ashez7 said:
https://www.incredible.co.za/ProductsByCategory.aspx?Cat=1&Sub=2&Page=1

i have looked at the acer at incredible connection it goes for 4 grand but has xp . i ike the notebook because its really small but does anyone know is it possible to upgrade this or wer can buy it for an additional 2 gigabytes of ram , bigger hardrive 250 wud be good and pre-installed with 7. basically it just needs to be as small as one of those acers and has to have 7? anyone know or could post a link?
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Ashez7 said:
https://www.incredible.co.za/ProductsByCategory.aspx?Cat=1&Sub=2&Page=1

i have looked at the acer at incredible connection it goes for 4 grand but has xp . i ike the notebook because its really small but does anyone know is it possible to upgrade this or wer can buy it for an additional 2 gigabytes of ram , bigger hardrive 250 wud be good and pre-installed with 7. basically it just needs to be as small as one of those acers and has to have 7? anyone know or could post a link?
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There is a cost associated with RAM upgrades. Often the slots are populated with small chips and you have to start from scratch to buy the memory you need. I would make this a condition of sale (ie. I'll buy the machine if you add X amount of RAM without a service charge or with a discount).

As a rule, laptops are more expensive, more fragile and cannot easily be upgraded. People often don't use them as intended - lugging them around - but more for showing off. Maybe consider a desktop.

If you want a different OS, then I would advise getting one with it supplied. Many of them need special CPU drivers (ACER for example) and just using a separate disk won't do it. If they haven't released a driver for it that works under Win7, then what will you do?
 
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Hi

If you are able to spend just another R500 more... then I would strongly recommend this:

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/g...gb-ram-15-4-lcd-windows-7-upgrade-coupon.html

Manufacturer Gigabyte
Notebook Processor Intel Dual Core T4200 2.00GHz
Notebook Memory 2GB DDR2 800
Notebook Hard Drives 320GB
Notebook Screen Size 15.4
Notebook Operating System Microsoft Vista Home Premium
Dedicated Graphics No
Notebook Graphics Intel GMA 4500M
Notebook Speakers stereo
Optical Drive DVD-RW
Notebook Weight -
Built-in Web Camera VGA
Screen Resolution 1280x800
Additional Monitor / TV Outputs HDMI, VGA
External Audio Support HDMI, Headphone Jack, Mic Jack
Additional Ports eSATA
Notebook Wifi Type 802.11b/g/n
Notebook Wired Network Type LAN
Built In Memory Card Slot Yes
Notebook Battery Life 2 - 3 Hours
Warranty 2 Years
Extra Features Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon Included
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I have just purchased one and I am very happy with it.

It comes with Vista Home Premium pre-installed, and includes a FREE windows 7 upgrade coupon... you fill it in online and Microsoft sends a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium to you via DHL. My copy is sitting in Oliver Tambo sorting facility at the moment. 6 days ago I sent off the upgrade request.

The notebook is a brilliant balance between budget and performance. I have no complaints with it.... it does Win7 Aero without a hassle and takes all I throw at it with ease...

Really... I would not even look at a Celeron or Atom netbook.

:)

Ashez7 said:
hi guys if any one can assist me with my query it would be much appreciated ... i am considering buying a new laptop and i have a budget of R5000 and im not to sure which laptop to purchase the laptop must have windows 7 thou. i have considered the Gigabyte Atom Series InNote Q1088 but it has XP thou. remember i have a budget of R5000 :D , it has to have 7 ? thanks in advance and if you give any suggestions or links it would be appreciated:)
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Sackboy said:
There is a cost associated with RAM upgrades. Often the slots are populated with small chips and you have to start from scratch to buy the memory you need. I would make this a condition of sale (ie. I'll buy the machine if you add X amount of RAM without a service charge or with a discount).

As a rule, laptops are more expensive, more fragile and cannot easily be upgraded. People often don't use them as intended - lugging them around - but more for showing off. Maybe consider a desktop.

If you want a different OS, then I would advise getting one with it supplied. Many of them need special CPU drivers (ACER for example) and just using a separate disk won't do it. If they haven't released a driver for it that works under Win7, then what will you do?
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...im always getting errors with there website ..never the less im always on the go thats why i prefer getting a laptop but thanx 4 the advice.
 
kilobitsperyear said:
Hi

If you are able to spend just another R500 more... then I would strongly recommend this:

http://www.digitaladdiction.co.za/g...gb-ram-15-4-lcd-windows-7-upgrade-coupon.html



I have just purchased one and I am very happy with it.

It comes with Vista Home Premium pre-installed, and includes a FREE windows 7 upgrade coupon... you fill it in online and Microsoft sends a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium to you via DHL. My copy is sitting in Oliver Tambo sorting facility at the moment. 6 days ago I sent off the upgrade request.

The notebook is a brilliant balance between budget and performance. I have no complaints with it.... it does Win7 Aero without a hassle and takes all I throw at it with ease...

Really... I would not even look at a Celeron or Atom netbook.

:)
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thanx guy really appreciate the advice
 
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